a theory or argument made up of miscellaneous or incongruous ideas
"The professor dismissed her patchwork theory as an attempt to force unrelated facts into a coherent explanation."
a quilt made by sewing patches of different materials together
"Her grandmother's favorite blanket was a cozy patchwork quilt made from scraps of old dresses and flannel shirts she had saved for years."
sewing consisting of pieces of different materials sewn together in a pattern
"The grandmother's quilt was made from patchwork, featuring colorful scraps of old dresses stitched into intricate geometric patterns."
A work, such as a blanket, composed of many different colors and shapes, sewn together to make an interesting whole.
"The grandmother's quilt was a beautiful patchwork of faded fabrics in various colors and shapes sewn together by her own hands."
To create a patchwork from pieces of fabric.
"She spent the afternoon sewing a colorful quilt together by stitching scraps of denim, velvet, and silk into a cozy patchwork blanket for her grandson."