# quilting

/ˈkwɪɫtɪŋ/ (US) · /kwˈɪltɪŋ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/quilting
Updated: 2026-10-17

## Definition

the activity of making a warm blanket by sewing two layers of fabric together with a soft filling in the middle. It often involves sewing small pieces of fabric into beautiful patterns.

For teachers: the process of stitching together two layers of fabric with a layer of insulating padding between them. Often involves decorative needlework and the assembly of patchwork patterns.

## Examples

- My grandmother spends every afternoon quilting in her sunroom.
- The local community center offers a weekly quilting class where beginners learn to stitch traditional patterns.
- While historically a practical method for repurposing fabric scraps into warm bedding, quilting has evolved into a sophisticated textile art form celebrated in galleries worldwide.

## Usage notes

- Refers to the activity or the craft itself; the finished object is called a 'quilt'.

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