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quilling Synonyms
Another word for quilling
Choosing another word for quilling depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A decorative craft and art form that involves rolling, shaping, and gluing narrow strips of paper together to create intricate, three-dimensional filigree designs.
Usage Example
"She spent the weekend practicing paper filigree to create handmade floral greeting cards for her friends."
Strongest
paper filigree
• noun (Context 2)
A band of fabric, lace, or ribbon gathered into small, rounded, flute-like folds resembling a row of quills, used as trimming on garments.
Usage Example
"The antique bonnet was trimmed with a delicate silk ruching around the brim."
Strong
ruching
fluting
Weak
frilling
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Quilling. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/quilling