Quilt (noun)

1. A warm bed covering made of two layers of fabric with a layer of padding, such as down or wool, in between, and stitched together in a decorative pattern.
2. A decorative cover for a piece of furniture.

Origin:

From the old english cwilt, of germanic origin meaning "something rolled up".

Examples:

1. She made a quilt for her daughter's bed.
2. The quilt was made of various scraps of fabric.
3. He put a quilt on the couch to protect it from wear.
4. The quilt was passed down from her grandmother.
5. The quilt had a intricate pattern on it.