A quilt is a special cover for a bed. It has cloth on the top and bottom. Soft material is in the middle. The parts are sewn or stitched together to keep warm.
I sleep under a warm quilt every night.
She made a quilt for the baby’s crib.
A quilt can be a special artwork. It is made by joining small cloth pieces in different colors and shapes. People use it to decorate or show craft skills.
The quilt on the wall has many colorful patches.
She showed me her quilt made from old shirts.
To quilt means to join cloth layers by stitching them. This makes a warm cover or decorative fabric. The sewing keeps the soft material inside from moving.
She quilts the pieces to make a warm cover.
They quilted a blanket for winter.
Quilt can also mean thick material with padding inside. This is used in clothes or furniture to keep heat or add softness. It is not always a bed cover.
The jacket has a quilt inside for warmth.
The chair's quilt adds comfort and style.
In technical use, a quilt means a fabric structure made by layers joined tightly. It can include fabrics and padding for special purposes, like protection or soundproofing.
Industrial quilts are used for soundproofing walls.
This quilt consists of three fabric layers and foam.
Sometimes, to quilt means to fix or patch cloth or items quickly by sewing. People use this meaning in everyday talk when they fix something with simple sewing.
He quilted his old jacket before the trip.
They quilted the tent to stop the rain.
