stitching through layers of fabric and a filling so as to create a design
"Her grandmother spent all afternoon quilting intricate floral patterns into the thick wool blanket by hand."
a material used for making a quilt, or a quilted fabric
"The vintage jacket was made from thick quilting that kept me warm during the winter storm."
A layer or layers of quilted padding.
"The vintage coat featured a heavy lining made entirely of thick quilting to keep him warm during the winter storm."
present participle of quilt
"She is quilting a patchwork blanket for her newborn nephew while listening to rain against the window."