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Recent Examples of quilting
Dana Taylor, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
The collection spanned knitted jeans and jackets, multi-pocketed constructions and quilting—techniques intended to give denim new illusions.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Mar. 2026
The space — across the street from 5 Points Plaza and Trader Joe’s — invites members of all skill levels in sewing, knitting, crochet, embroidery, quilting, doll and teddy bear making, needle felting and painting.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 2 Mar. 2026
The district has also added new classes, such as sewing, quilting and estate planning.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Embroidery and quilting hobbies once stereotyped as old-fashioned are booming, especially among younger generations.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
The collection spanned knitted jeans and jackets, multi-pocketed constructions and quilting—techniques intended to give denim new illusions.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Mar. 2026
The space — across the street from 5 Points Plaza and Trader Joe’s — invites members of all skill levels in sewing, knitting, crochet, embroidery, quilting, doll and teddy bear making, needle felting and painting.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 2 Mar. 2026
The district has also added new classes, such as sewing, quilting and estate planning.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quilting
Noun
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Tangir said the GLP-1s also are curbing a pre-cancer condition in the uterine lining called complex atypical hyperplasia.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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Then the afternoon can be all about playing at Gulf Islands Waterpark, going on a shrimp boat tour, exploring the Mississippi Aquarium, or zip-lining at an adventure park.—
Kara Williams,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Every single section can be divided into a packing cube.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
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Just think of packing your personal items away as the first step checked off of your packing to-do list!—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Our predicament was worsened by the motor-laden, vertically floating canoe that offered little support and would not be blown or pushed ashore, and by the loss of untethered life cushions and the lack of life jackets.—
Jim Hoagland,
Outdoor Life,
30 Apr. 2026
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In Heidi Caillier’s take on this Berkeley craftsman, the chair creates dimension and personality—with special thanks to its bespoke cushion—in a dark corner that needs levity to feel lived-in rather than meticulously designed.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Has Alec been embroidering the truth?—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
21 Nov. 2025
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Hawley and a team of craftspeople worked across the globe embroidering, aging and tinting the costumes for the film.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The students were tasked with creating one-off pieces expressing the dynamism of the fabric and the structural qualities of interlinings, in an effort to combine both innovation and vision.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Sep. 2019
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Additionally, our cellular shades can trap air and help maintain interior temperatures, while Roman shades and drapery can be outfitted with a cotton flannel interlining designed to improve insulation and make homes more energy-efficient.—
Orange County Register,
Orange County Register,
30 Mar. 2017
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“Quilting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quilting. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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