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kwilt

  • n  bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together
  • v  stitch or sew together
    quilt the skirt
  • v  create by stitching together

  • His death inspired many associates--most notably Cleve Jones, who later envisioned the greatest work of American folk art, the AIDS quilt.
  • The quilt was displayed again this year in Washington, to considerable crowds.
  • Folklorist and quilt historian Laurel Horton, who has lectured and published papers about the quilt code, says she's given up on trying to debunk the myth.
News & Articles

  • The Star’s 2013 quilt project block 6: Just say ‘I do’
    Here’s the latest block in The Kansas City Star’s ‘Rubies’ quilt. The happy couple recites vows, exchanges rings, then with a simple “I do” are joined together for the rest of their lives. The wedding rings symbolize love, devotion and, historically, an agreement between families.
    June 16, 2013 - The Kansas City Star
  • Quilt Guild beginning
    The new Columbus Quilt Guild will hold its first meeting on Thursday, at 7 p.m., at the Columbus Public Library, 223 W. James St.
    June 15, 2013 - Columbus Journal
  • Raffling a quilt
    The Friends of the Statham Library is raffling off a "Summer Fun" quilt now on display inside the Statham Library. Tickets for $1 each are available at Statham City Hall and the library. The Friends will be selling tickets at the town's Sunflower Festival on Sept. 21, the day the winner will be drawn. Proceeds from the raffle go to library programs. 
    June 14, 2013 - Athens Banner-Herald
Quotes

  • John McCain in guardian.co.uk
    (AP) - Wall Street turmoil underscores the need to overhaul "the outdated and ineffective patchwork quilt of regulatory oversight in Washington," Republican presidential contender John McCain said Monday.
  • Cyndi Lauper in USA Today
    It's an American quilt,said Lauper, who arrived in a black dress with sheer sleeves and a fringed hem.
  • Rajendra Pachauri in Telegraph.co.uk
    She then led him into the bedroom,writes Dr Pachauri. "She removed her gown, slipped off her nightie and slid under the quilt on his bed...... Sanjay put his arms around her and kissed her, first with quick caresses and then the kisses...

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