Quilling

Quilling
Quilling Quill"ing, n. (a) A band of linen, muslin, or the like, fluted, folded, or plaited so as somewhat to resemble a row of quills. (b) One of the rounded plaits or flutings of such a band. [1913 Webster]

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  • Quilling — or paper filigree is an art form that involves the use of strips of paper that are rolled, shaped, and glued together to create decorative designs. The paper is wound around a quill to create a basic coil shape. The paper is then glued at the tip …   Wikipedia

  • Quilling — ist der Familienname folgender Personen: Lieselotte Quilling (1921–1997), deutsche Schauspielerin Oliver Quilling (* 1965), deutscher Politiker (CDU); seit 2010 Landrat des Kreises Offenbach Diese Seite ist eine Begriffsklärung …   Deutsch Wikipedia

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  • Quilling — Quill Quill, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Quilled}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Quilling}.] 1. To plaint in small cylindrical ridges, called quillings; as, to quill a ruffle. [1913 Webster] His cravat seemed quilled into a ruff. Goldsmith. [1913 Webster] 2. To wind …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • quilling — /ˈkwɪlɪŋ/ (say kwiling) noun 1. quilled fabric, as a decoration. See quill (def. 11b). 2. handiwork which features such decoration. 3. Also, paper quilling. decorative work featuring paper wound into tight rolls …  

  • quilling — noun ( s) Etymology: in sense 1, from gerund of quill (II); in sense 2, from quill (I) + ing 1. : the process of quilling yarn or cloth …   Useful english dictionary

  • quilling — /kwil ing/, n. 1. the flutes or ridges in quilled material. 2. quilled fabric, lace, ribbon, etc. 3. copping. [1630 40; QUILL + ING1] * * * …   Universalium

  • quilling — noun the art of creating decorative designs from thin strips of curled paper …   Wiktionary

  • quilling — noun 1》 a piece of quilled lace or other fabric. 2》 a type of ornamental craftwork involving the shaping of paper, fabric, or glass into delicate pleats or folds …   English new terms dictionary

  • Oliver Quilling — 2011 Dirk Oliver Quilling (* 26. Februar 1965 in Offenbach) ist ein deutscher Politiker (CDU) und seit dem 1. März 2010 Landrat des Landkreises Offenbach. Inhaltsverzeichnis …   Deutsch Wikipedia

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