Quilting: meaning, definitions and examples
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quilting
[ ˈkwɪltɪŋ ]
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
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.
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.