Quilt


 
 
Quilt

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"Science" quilt

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A quilt is a type of bedding? a bed covering composed of a quilt top, a layer of batting, and a layer of fabric for backing, generally combined using the technique of quilting. Another technique for creating a quilt is tying. This method is easier and more forgiving if the quilt is made by hand. A tied quilt is called a hap. Many quilts are made with decorative designs; indeed, some quilts are not used as bed covering at all, but are rather made to be hung on a wall or otherwise displayed.

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In British English, quilt is another way of saying duvet, and wadding is another way of saying batting.

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Bedding: Bedding is a generic term that refers to all types of material which make up a bed (generally excluding the mattress, box spring and bed frame, which are less portable)....

Batting: Batting has several meanings:...

Quilting: Quilting is a method of sewing or tying two layers of cloth with a layer of insulating batting in between. A bed covering or similar large rectangular piece of quilting work is called a quilt. A quilt does not have to be rectangular, however. Many quilts hang on the wall as art quilts and are all ki...


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Calico Quilt Show 300 Piece Puzzle
American Quilt 2011 Wall Calendar
American Quilt 2011 Wall Calendar

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Introduction
Some uses of quilts
Quilting technique
Quilts on display
In Literature
See also
External links
 


 

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