quilter
(ˈkwɪltə(r))
[f. quilt v.1 + -er1.]
A person who quilts; an apparatus for quilting.
| 1563 T. Newbery Dives Pragmaticus Prol. 67 in Huth Fugitive Tracts Ser. 1, Al Broyderers, Taylers, Quylters and Limners. 1723 Lond. Gaz. No. 6191/4 Jane Clubb,..Quilter. 1765 Chron. in Ann. Reg. 67/1 This..will only be..taking the bread from the poor quilters. 1879 Daily Chron. 30 Apr., Quilters..wanted for infants' cloaks. 1895 Montgomery Ward Catal. Spring & Summer 264 Each..Sewing Machine will be supplied..with..1 braider, 1 binder, 1 quilter, 4 hemmers. 1908 Sears, Roebuck Catal. 41/2 We furnish with every [sewing] machine a complete set of accessories, consisting of one quilter, six bobbins..and one instruction book. 1964 McCall's Sewing v. 74/2 The quilter has a short open foot and an adjustable or removable space guide that may be used to the right or left of the needle. |