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Anyone who works on a quilt, who devotes her time, energy, creativity, and passion to that art, learns to value the work of her hands. And as any quilter will tell you, a quilter's quilting friends are some of the dearest, most generous, and most supportive people she knows.
Jennifer Chiaverini

Meaning of "quilter" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF QUILTER

quilter  [ˈkwɪltə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF QUILTER

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Quilter is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES QUILTER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Quilting

Quilting can refer either to the process of creating a quilt or to the sewing of two or more layers of material together to make a thicker padded material. "Quilting" as the process of creating a quilt uses "quilting" as the joining of layers as one of its steps, often along with designing, piecing, appliqué, binding and other steps. A quilter is the name given to someone who works at quilting. Quilting can be done by hand, by sewing machine, or by a specialist longarm quilting system. The process of quilting uses a needle and thread to join two or more layers of material to make a quilt. Typical quilting is done with 3 layers: the top fabric or quilt top, batting or insulating material and backing material. The quilter's hand or sewing machine passes the needle and thread through all layers and then brings the needle back up. The process is repeated across the entire area where quilting is wanted. A rocking, straight or running stitch is commonly used and these stitches can be purely functional or decorative and elaborate. Quilting is done to create bed spreads, art quilt wall hangings, clothing, and a variety of textile products.

Definition of quilter in the English dictionary

The first definition of quilter in the dictionary is someone who stitches together with between them. Other definition of quilter is someone who creates in this way. Quilter is also someone who pads with material.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH QUILTER


filter
ˈfɪltə
jilter
ˈdʒɪltə
kilter
ˈkɪltə
microfilter
ˈmaɪkrəʊˌfɪltə
milter
ˈmɪltə
philter
ˈfɪltə
philtre
ˈfɪltə
refilter
riːˈfɪltə
stilter
ˈstɪltə
tilter
ˈtɪltə
ultrafilter
ˌʌltrəˈfɪltə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE QUILTER

quill
quill pen
quillai
quillai bark
quillback
Quiller-Couch
quillet
quilling
quillman
quillon
quillwork
quillwort
Quilmes
quilt
quilted
quilting
quim
Quimper
quin
quina

WORDS THAT END LIKE QUILTER

air filter
band-pass filter
coffee filter
colour filter
consulter
coulter
dichroic filter
falter
halter
high-pass filter
homeless shelter
low-pass filter
oil filter
salter
shelter
skylight filter
swelter
tax shelter
Walter
water filter

Synonyms and antonyms of quilter in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «quilter» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF QUILTER

Find out the translation of quilter to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of quilter from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «quilter» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

绗缝机
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

quilter
570 millions of speakers

English

quilter
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

QUILTER
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

صانع اللحاف أو البطانة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Квилтер
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

quilter
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

quilter
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

quilter
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Quilter
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

quilter
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

キルト
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

퀼트
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Quilter
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Quilter
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

Quilter
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कोइल्टर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

quilter
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

quilter
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

quilter
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Квілтер
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

quilter
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

παπλωματά
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Quilter
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

quilter
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

quilter
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of quilter

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «QUILTER»

The term «quilter» is quite widely used and occupies the 50.332 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «QUILTER» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about quilter

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QUOTES WITH «QUILTER»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word quilter.
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Jennifer Chiaverini
Anyone who works on a quilt, who devotes her time, energy, creativity, and passion to that art, learns to value the work of her hands. And as any quilter will tell you, a quilter's quilting friends are some of the dearest, most generous, and most supportive people she knows.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «QUILTER»

Discover the use of quilter in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to quilter and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Drafting For The Creative Quilter: Easy Techniques for ...
The Drafting Book Every Quilters Needs.
Sally Collins, 2010
2
Fearless Design For Every Quilter: Traditional & ...
Stock Up Your Creative Toolbox With Indispensable Quilt Design Techniques.
Lorraine Torrence, Jean B. Mills, 2010
3
Organizing Solutions for Every Quilter: An Illustrated Guide ...
A daily serving of tidy makes all the difference • Practical guide shows you how to organize and maintain your quilting space, no matter what size • Learn handy ways to sort and arrange all of your fabrics and supplies into easy-to-use ...
Carolyn Woods, 2011
4
A Quilter's Holiday: An Elm Creek Quilts Novel
The Elm Creek Quilters are home for the holidays, during which days spent hand-stitching heartfelt gifts for loved ones brings forth the true spirit of generosity and kindness, especially when Gwen gifts a quilt project to her mentor's bone ...
Jennifer Chiaverini, 2011
5
The Quilter's Edge: Borders, Bindings and Finishing Touches
Quilters will learn new techniques to enhance the character of any quilt in The Quilter's Edge. This book teaches quilters how to use a variety of quilting skills to take a completed quilt to a fabulous finish.
Darlene Zimmerman, 2005
6
Color and Composition for the Creative Quilter: Improve Any ...
Art lessons every quilter will love. Traditional quilter? Art quilter? Improve ANY quilt with this book! Quick no-sew design exercises to make your talents shine. Build a color wheel from fabric to learn color principles.
Katie Pasquini Masopust, 2010
7
Quilts A to Z: 26 Techniques Every Quilter Should Know
Well-known quilter Linda Causee has come up with a fresh idea that's smart and fun.
Linda Causee, 2006
8
Roger Quilter: His Life and Music
Draws upon unpublished sources and interviews with those who knew him to give a full picture of Roger Quilter's artistic world and musical output.
Valerie Langfield, 2002
9
The Master Quilter: An Elm Creek Quilts Novel
Also by Jennifer Chiaverini Mrs. Lincoln's Dressmaker The Giving Quilt Sonoma Rose The Wedding Quilt The Union Quilters The Aloha Quilt A Quilter's Holiday The Lost Quilter The Quilter's Kitchen The Winding Ways Quilt The New Year's ...
Jennifer Chiaverini, 2014
10
All-in-One Quilter's Reference Tool: Easy-to-Follow Charts, ...
Find information fast in this convenient pocket-size reference guide.
Harriet Hargrave, Alex Anderson, Sharyn Craig, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «QUILTER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term quilter is used in the context of the following news items.
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Quilter Cheviot makes series of promotions in major restructure
Quilter Cheviot has made a number of promotions in a significant restructure of its executive management team. The overhaul comes five months after Old ... «Citywire.co.uk, Jul 15»
2
Randall & Quilter Investment to buy IC Insurance - Quick Facts
Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings Ltd (RQIH.L) said that it has signed an agreement to acquire the entire issued share capital of IC Insurance Limited from ... «RTT News, May 15»
3
Bitten by the quilting bug: Local quilter has work in big show
At least that's how it's been for Kathy Sublett, a Rio Rancho resident for the past 10 years and an avid — and quite competent — quilter. She has three quilts ... «Rio Rancho Observer, May 15»
4
Trent Valley Quilter's Guild Quilt Show
Trent Valley Quilter's Guild proudly presents "THE FABRIC OF OUR LIVES" Quilt Show 2015. Lots of quilts, wall hangings and challenges will be on display. «Belleville Intelligencer, May 15»
5
Carlisle woman wins top honors from the American Quilter's Society
CARLISLE — Stitch by stitch, thread by thread, it was a project more than three decades in the making for one local quilter who recently won top honors and will ... «The Sentinel, Apr 15»
6
Old Mutual completes Quilter Cheviot buy
Old Mutual Wealth has been completed its buy of Quilter Cheviot after the receiving the green light from the regulator. The deal will bring over Quilter Cheviot's ... «Citywire.co.uk, Feb 15»
7
Quilt shop to move off-island as building sells
Paul Robinson and Anja Moritz help customers purchasing fabric last Friday at Island Quilter. The customers, new to the store and from the East Side, were ... «Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber, Feb 15»
8
UPDATE: Hiscox Agrees To Acquire Randall & Quilter Marine …
The agreement, subject to due diligence and contract, is part of Randall & Quilter's move to make a small number of business and asset disposals in the UK and ... «London South East, Jan 15»
9
Old Mutual buys Quilter Cheviot in deal worth up to £585m
Bridgepoint is on track to reap a chunky return of three times its initial investment on Quilter Cheviot after the private equity house reached a deal to sell the ... «Financial Times, Oct 14»
10
Old Mutual Sweetens £650m Bid For Wealth Firm
Sky News has learnt that Old Mutual is closing in on an agreement to acquire Quilter Cheviot after sweetening its offer for the company by approximately £50m. «Sky News, Oct 14»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Quilter [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/quilter>. Apr 2024 ».
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