Quiltmaking: meaning, definitions and examples

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quiltmaking

 

[ kwɪltmeɪkɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

handmade crafts

Quiltmaking is the process of creating a quilt by sewing together layers of fabric to form a padded textile. It is a traditional craft that involves selecting fabrics, designing patterns, and stitching them together to create a finished quilt. Quiltmaking can be a creative and relaxing hobby for many people.

Synonyms

quilting

Examples of usage

  • Her grandmother taught her the art of quiltmaking.
  • Quiltmaking has been passed down through generations in her family.

Translations

Translations of the word "quiltmaking" in other languages:

🇵🇹 confecção de colchas

🇮🇳 क्विल्टमेकिन्ग

🇩🇪 Steppenherstellung

🇮🇩 pembuatan selimut

🇺🇦 виготовлення ковдр

🇵🇱 robienie kołder

🇯🇵 キルト作り

🇫🇷 fabrication de courtepointes

🇪🇸 hacer colchas

🇹🇷 yorgan yapımı

🇰🇷 퀼트 제작

🇸🇦 صنع الألحفة

🇨🇿 výroba přikrývek

🇸🇰 výroba prikrývok

🇨🇳 制作被子

🇸🇮 izdelava odej

🇮🇸 gerð á teppum

🇰🇿 жұмсақ көрпе жасау

🇬🇪 საბნების დამზადება

🇦🇿 yorğan tikmə

🇲🇽 hacer colchas

Etymology

The history of quiltmaking dates back to ancient times when people would use scraps of fabric to create warm bedding. In America, quiltmaking became popular during the Colonial period and was often a communal activity for women to socialize and share stories. Over the years, quiltmaking has evolved into a beloved craft with various techniques and styles.

See also: quilted, quilting.