The best replacement for quilting is machine quilting.

The best alternatives to quilting are rated as following:
★★★★★  machine quilting
★★★  sewing
★★★  hand quilting
★★  knotting
★★  patchwork
★  tying
★  appliqué
  sewing machine
  knitting
  machine
  sewing machines
  embroidery

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Speaking about quilting, one probably shouldn't forget about puckering.

Other search terms related to quilting and their ratings are:
★★★★★ puckering
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