1
a
: a bed coverlet of two layers of cloth filled with padding (such as down or batting) held in place by ties or stitched designs
2
: something that is quilted or resembles a quilt
a quilt of houses and parks
quilted; quilting; quilts
1
a
: to fill, pad, or line like a quilt
b(1)
: to stitch, sew, or cover with lines or patterns like those used in quilts
(2)
: to stitch (designs) through layers of cloth
c
: to fasten between two pieces of material
2
: to stitch or sew in layers with padding in between
quilter
noun
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Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 3 July 2024
Mary's Market − a grocery that doubles as a quilt shop − Kelly's Café and a sports bar called Coaches Corner are among the biggest local draws.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 29 June 2024
Megan Wahn, Architectural Digest, 1 July 2024
This summer Zara has a version with bandana print for an affordable $46, while Ulla Johnson has reimagined the signature quilted Kalena Tote in a stunning floral design.
—Ana Serrano, Glamour, 18 June 2024
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Noun
Featuring knit and crochet items, baby quilts, floral arrangements, jewelry and wooden crafts.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 3 July 2024
Mary's Market − a grocery that doubles as a quilt shop − Kelly's Café and a sports bar called Coaches Corner are among the biggest local draws.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 29 June 2024
Verb
DreamCloud Premier Hybrid Mattress $1,832 $949 DreamCloud Helix Contributor Gabriela Ulloa had nothing but praise for the Helix Midnight Luxe in her 2021 Helix review, calling out the quilted pillow top, breathable Tencel cover, and durability as her favorite features.
—Megan Wahn, Architectural Digest, 1 July 2024
This summer Zara has a version with bandana print for an affordable $46, while Ulla Johnson has reimagined the signature quilted Kalena Tote in a stunning floral design.
—Ana Serrano, Glamour, 18 June 2024
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“Quilt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quilt. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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quilt
1 of 2 noun
: a bed cover made of two layers of cloth with a filling of wool, cotton, or down held together by patterned stitching
quilt
2 of 2 verb
: to construct (as by padding, covering with patterns, or sewing layers together) like a quilt
quilter
noun
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