Trapunto

Learn the technique of trapunto stitching to add texture and depth to your fabric projects. Explore inspiring ideas and create beautiful designs with this unique quilting technique.
In this sewing tutorial I want to talk about TRAPUNTO technique. What is trapunto?  Trapunto is an Italian term for a style of quilting that creates designs in high relief. What trapunto means is that your quilt features great contrast in the loft of the design, giving it that lovely “embossed” appearance. You can do trapunto by hand, by sewing machine or by embroidery machine. Trapunto stitching is much more enjoyable when you have the right tools and supplies on hand. Quilt Tutorials, Patchwork, Design, Machine Quilting, Quilting Patterns, Couture, Quilts, Quilting Tutorials, Quilt Sewing

In this sewing tutorial I want to talk about TRAPUNTO technique. What is trapunto? Trapunto is an Italian term for a style of quilting that creates designs in high relief. What trapunto means is that your quilt features great contrast in the loft of the design, giving it that lovely “embossed” appearance. You can do trapunto by hand, by sewing machine or by embroidery machine. Trapunto stitching is much more enjoyable when you have the right tools and supplies on hand.

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Ageberry/All things sewing: sewing tutorials, sewing for beginners, sewing patterns
Quilts, Sewing, Patchwork, Quilting, Trapunto, Piecings, Fabric, Whimsy, Black Thread

Well, this is eggciting...! I used up more scraps ;) I know, you're shocked. It's been a lot of years since I've done the trapunto technique, and I thought this would be a fun way to show you how it works. Trapunto is essentially a stuffing technique that will add dimension to your quilt or projectI pieced the tiniest scraps together, and sewed them between some narrow scrap strips to make patches that were at least 5½” x 8”.I traced this egg shape on each patch and cut them out. Here is a…

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Jackie Edmiston
Mock Trapunto Quilt Blocks 2 Set - 5x7 - Products - SWAK Embroidery  Mar Lena Embroidery  http://www.SWAKembroidery.com Crochet, Quilt Blocks, Embroidery Designs, Patchwork, Machine Quilting, Quilting Patterns, Quilts, Quilting, Quilt Stitching

Make a beautiful quilt, a runner or even a bag with these blocks. Stitch in the same colour as your fabric or contrast colours. Quick stitching with no jump stitches. Whip up a quilt in no time with gorgeous raised effects. Instructions included to do your blocks. See photos for sizes. Single designs are available below.

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SWAKembroidery.com | Machine Embroidery Designs
cute boy quilt Machine Quilting, Quilt Blocks, Quilting Patterns, Patchwork, Quilting, Quilts, Afghans, Quilt Patterns, Quilt

Happy New Year everyone!!! I hope 2012 brings everything you wish for. For myself, on a personal level, 2011 was not a good year, however on a quilting level it has been fantastic! In January I started blogging and I have met so many lovely people. It has been a joy to log on everyday to so many wonderful blogs. To give and receive encouragement and just enthuse about all things quilty has been the best. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank every single one of you who has come and…

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Marcey Ratliff