Quilt (Verb)
Meaning 1
Stitch or sew together; "quilt the skirt".
Classification
Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
Examples
- The old sewing machine was struggling to quilt the heavy denim fabric.
- She carefully pinned the pattern pieces together before attempting to quilt her first quilted vest.
- The stitch she chose would beautifully quilt the edges of her handmade skirt.
- To create a cohesive look, she chose to quilt the jacket and the pants with matching thread.
- The intricate design required great skill and patience to effectively quilt the silk evening gown.
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Meaning 2
Create by stitching together.
Classification
Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
Examples
- The Grandmother carefully quilted together the pieces of fabric her grandkids had chosen for their new bedspread.
- She quilted a pattern of stars and moons on the patchwork blanket.
- To create this unique bag, the artist quilted fragments of vibrant cloth together with intricate stitching.
- Using old t-shirts and uniforms from the family's favorite sports teams, the mother quilted together a memory quilt for her son's birthday.
- The seamstress spent weeks quilting hundreds of 1-inch squares into a stunning mosaic portrait.