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quiltmaking

[ kwɪltmeɪkɪŋ ]

Noun

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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.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
quiltmaking	less commonly used variant of 'quiltmaking,' referring to the same broad process of creating quilts. It may appear in historical or regional contexts. She joined a local quiltmaking group to learn traditional techniques. The art of quiltmaking has been passed down through generations.
quilting	specifically refers to the process of sewing together layers of fabric to create a quilt. It's commonly used to describe the actual stitching step in the quilt creation process. She spent her afternoon quilting a beautiful floral pattern. Quilting can be done by hand or with a sewing machine.

Word

Description / Examples

quiltmaking

less commonly used variant of 'quiltmaking,' referring to the same broad process of creating quilts. It may appear in historical or regional contexts.

She joined a local quiltmaking group to learn traditional techniques.
The art of quiltmaking has been passed down through generations.

quilting

specifically refers to the process of sewing together layers of fabric to create a quilt. It's commonly used to describe the actual stitching step in the quilt creation process.

She spent her afternoon quilting a beautiful floral pattern.
Quilting can be done by hand or with a sewing machine.

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.