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quilt|ing — «KWIHL tihng», noun. 1. quilted work. 2. material for making quilts. 3. a stout fabric woven so as to appear quilted. 4. the act or occupation of making a quilt or quilts. 5. = quilting bee. (Cf. ↑quilting bee) … Useful english dictionary
Hawaiian quilt — A Hawaiian quilt is a distinctive quilting style of the Hawaiian Islands that uses large radially symmetric applique patterns. Motifs often work stylized botanical designs in bold colors on a white background. Technique Hawaiian quilt applique is … Wikipedia
quilting — quilt|ing [ kwıltıŋ ] noun uncount 1. ) cloth made by sewing several layers together or by filling two layers with feathers or a similar substance 2. ) the work of making a QUILT, especially of making an attractive quilt together with several… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
quilting — quilt|ing [ˈkwıltıŋ] n [U] the work of making a quilt, or the material and stitches that you use … Dictionary of contemporary English
quilting-cotton — quiltˈing cotton noun Cotton wadding • • • Main Entry: ↑quilt … Useful english dictionary
quilting-frame — quiltˈing frame noun An adjustable frame for holding a fabric for quilting • • • Main Entry: ↑quilt … Useful english dictionary
quilting — quilt•ing [[t]ˈkwɪl tɪŋ[/t]] n. 1) clo the act or process of making quilts or quilted work 2) clo material for making quilts 3) clo material or work that has been quilted • Etymology: 1605–15 … From formal English to slang
Quilting — Quilt ing, n. 1. The act of stitching or running in patterns, as in making a quilt. [1913 Webster] 2. A quilting bee. See {Bee}, 2. [1913 Webster] 3. The material used for making quilts. [1913 Webster] 4. (Naut.) A coating of strands of rope for… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Shaped canvas — Shaped canvases are paintings that depart from the normal flat, rectangular configuration. Canvases may be shaped by altering their contours, while retaining their flatness. An ancient, traditional example is the tondo , a painting on a round… … Wikipedia
Textile manufacturing terminology — The manufacture of textiles is one of the oldest of human technologies. In order to make textiles, the first requirement is a source of fibre from which a yarn can be made, primarily by spinning. (Both fibre and fiber are used in this article.)… … Wikipedia
