(US) An informal competition for which people make quilts and are judged on their quality.
(US) An informal competition for which people make quilts and are judged on their quality.
Quilt show means: An informal competition for which people make quilts and are judged on their quality.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
quilt show means: An informal competition for which people make quilts and are judged on their quality.. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.
Quilt show means: An informal competition for which people make quilts and are judged on their quality.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.
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A bed covering consisting of two layers of fabric stitched together, with insulation between, often having a decorative design.
A person whose hobby or profession is making quilts. {{ux|en|Mary's house showcases fabrics galore because she is a quilter.
(US) A person who performs the entire process of making a patchwork quilt, whether or not it is decorated with quilting stitches.
A quilted skirt worn by women.
“my grandmother always knitted and crocheted, but she only took up quilting in her 70s, after pop died. my mom and i would meet up with her at the mid-atlantic mancuso quilt show in virginia (her quilt club would drive her up for the weekend)”
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An event where dogs are exhibited and may win prizes in various categories.