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quilting

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verb

present participle of quilt

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of quilting
Noun
Joann, the place to buy fabric and quilting supplies, will disappear. Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2025 Dinah Miller, an enslaved woman who was brought to the plantation in 1859, sparked the community’s generational interest in quilting. Kaila Philo, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Feb. 2025 The jackets’ signature parachute quilting is made of sustainable, recycled or surplus material. Samantha Conti, WWD, 22 Feb. 2025 Hobbies like knitting, sewing and quilting are helping Seattleites of all ages rediscover textile crafts, build new skills and invest time creating clothing that will last. Christine Clarridge, Axios, 11 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for quilting
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quilting
Noun
  • The cells in this lining turn over quickly, so the coating is only temporary.
    Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 11 Apr. 2025
  • For keeping your phone’s screen scratch-free and glistening, choose a phone bag with microfiber lining.
    Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Gregory told IndieWire that the packing list to overwinter in Antarctica starts with what a camera operator wears on their hands.
    Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 24 Apr. 2025
  • Between various lessons on packing, lodge etiquette on the trek to Base Camp, and where to ask for toilet paper, Coster returned again and again to reminders for the group to chill out and enjoy the journey.
    Ben Ayers, Outside Online, 22 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Regular vacuuming and spot-cleaning between deep washes will help preserve outdoor cushions, says Barnard. 5.
    Kara McGinley, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Notably, JPMorgan has added nearly half a billion dollars to its financial cushion, preparing for losses from customers who won’t be able to pay credit card debts and loans.
    Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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. 2025.

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