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quilter en · NOUN

Pronunciation

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• /ˈkwɪltə/ (UK)
• /ˈkwɪtlɚ/ (General-American)

Etymology

From quilt + -er.

Meanings

1. A person whose hobby or profession is making quilts.
2. A person whose hobby or profession is making quilts. Mary's house showcases fabrics galore because she is a quilter. ▸ Mary's house showcases fabrics galore because she is a quilter.
3. (UK) A person who uses a hand or machine stitch to decorate a quilt, or to sew together the layers of a quilt.
4. (US) A person who performs the entire process of making a patchwork quilt, whether or not it is decorated with quilting stitches.

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