Translation guide
The craft or process of making a quilt, or the material/stitching used for it. In Japanese, this is usually expressed with the loanword キルティング or descriptive phrases.
Quilting (as a craft)
Quilting (quilt making)
Referring to the activity of sewing layers of fabric together to create a quilt.
The most common and direct loanword for 'quilting' as a craft or technique. Widely understood in sewing and craft contexts.
Quilting is her hobby.
Literally 'quilt making'. A natural Japanese phrase that avoids the loanword if preferred.
My grandmother is good at quilting.
A more descriptive phrase meaning 'making patchwork quilts'. Used when emphasizing the patchwork aspect.
Quilting requires patience.
Referring to the decorative stitching or the padded fabric itself, often seen on clothing or bags.
Also used for the quilted texture or stitching pattern, especially in fashion contexts.
This bag is made of quilted material.
Literally 'quilt stitches'. Refers to the visible stitching pattern on a quilted item.
The quilting stitches are beautiful.
Traditional Japanese stitching technique similar to quilting, often used for reinforcement and decoration. Not exactly 'quilting' but culturally related.
キルティング is widely understood among crafters, but in general conversation, キルト作り may sound more approachable. For fashion items, キルティング is standard.
刺し子の技法はキルティングに似ている。
The sashiko technique is similar to quilting.