Difference between revisions of "Quilting"
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| − | A | + | A process of joining a minimum of three layers of fabric together either through stitching manually using a needle and thread, or mechanically with a sewing machine. Quilts generally have a batting layer ([[wool|wool]], [[cotton|cotton]], [[down|down]], [[feather|feather]]) between the surface layers. The connective stitching is often done in decorative patterns. |
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quilt | quilt | ||
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* Random House, ''Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language'', Grammercy Book, New York, 1997 | * Random House, ''Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language'', Grammercy Book, New York, 1997 | ||
Latest revision as of 14:09, 27 September 2022
Description
A process of joining a minimum of three layers of fabric together either through stitching manually using a needle and thread, or mechanically with a sewing machine. Quilts generally have a batting layer (Wool, Cotton, Down, Feather) between the surface layers. The connective stitching is often done in decorative patterns.
Synonyms and Related Terms
quilt
Resources and Citations
- Random House, Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language, Grammercy Book, New York, 1997
- Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles, Phyllis G.Tortora, Robert S. Merkel (eds.), Fairchild Publications, New York City, 7th edition, 1996
- The American Heritage Dictionary or Encarta, via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998