Quilting: meaning, definitions and examples

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quilting

 

[ ˈkwɪltɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

fabric art

Quilting is the process of sewing two or more layers of fabric together to create a padded material. It is often done in a decorative pattern.

Synonyms

embroidery, patchwork, sewing

Examples of usage

  • Her quilting skills were admired by all who saw her work.
  • I took up quilting as a hobby and found it to be very relaxing.
Context #2 | Noun

activity

Quilting can also refer to the act of making a quilt, which is a bed cover made of two layers of fabric with a layer of padding in between.

Synonyms

crafting, quilting bee, sewing circle

Examples of usage

  • She spent hours quilting a beautiful quilt for her granddaughter.
  • The quilting bee was a social event where friends gathered to work on their quilts together.

Translations

Translations of the word "quilting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 acolchoamento

🇮🇳 क्विल्टिंग

🇩🇪 Stepparbeit

🇮🇩 quilting

🇺🇦 квілтинг

🇵🇱 pikowanie

🇯🇵 キルティング

🇫🇷 courtepointe

🇪🇸 acolchado

🇹🇷 kapitone

🇰🇷 퀼팅

🇸🇦 خياطة اللحف

🇨🇿 prošívání

🇸🇰 prešívanie

🇨🇳 缝被子

🇸🇮 prešivanje

🇮🇸 bútasaumur

🇰🇿 квилтинг

🇬🇪 ქვილტინგი

🇦🇿 kviltinq

🇲🇽 acolchado

Word origin

The art of quilting has a long history, dating back to ancient Egypt and China. Quilting was used not only for practical purposes, such as warmth and protection, but also for decorative and artistic expression. Quilts have been passed down through generations, each one telling a unique story through its patterns and stitches.

See also: quilted, quiltmaking.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,057, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.