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mads.xsd"><authority><topic authority="http://AATesaurus.cultura.gencat.cat/aat/getty_en">quilts</topic></authority><related type="narrower"><topic>[quilts by form]</topic></related><related type="narrower"><topic>[quilts by function]</topic></related><related type="narrower"><topic>[quilts by pattern or motif]</topic></related><related type="narrower"><topic>quilt components</topic></related><related type="other"><topic>quiltmakers</topic></related><related type="other"><topic>quilt tops</topic></related><related type="other"><topic>quilting</topic></related><related type="other"><topic>comforters</topic></related><related type="broader"><topic>bedcovers</topic></related><variant type="other"><topic>art quilt</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>bed quilt</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>bed quilts</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>bedquilts</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>quilt</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>quilts, bed</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>twilts</topic></variant> <note xml:lang="en"><![CDATA[ Bedcovers consisting of three layers (top, backing, and filling) joined by quilting, which is stitching that typically forms decorative patterns or designs. The term is also used loosely to refer to similar bedcovers joined by other means. Quilts are distinguished from "comforters," which are warmer, heavily wadded bedcovers on which the design of the stitching is not as elaborate or decorative. In addition to serving as bedcovers, quilts may also be used as wall hangings or for another purpose. ]]></note></mads>