Repairing a quilt? (9)

I believe the answer is:

patchwork

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'a quilt?' is the definition.
(I know that patchwork is a type of quilt)

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(Other definitions for patchwork that I've seen before include "Cloth or quilt made from assorted pieces" , "Made up of many different elements" , "Contrasted pieces sewn together" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.

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