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trapunto

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tra·pun·to  (tr-pnt)
n. pl. tra·pun·tos
Quilting in which the design is outlined with two or more rows of running stitches and then padded from the underside to achieve a raised effect.

[Italian, from past participle of trapungere, to embroider : Latin trns-, trans- + Latin pungere, to prick; see peuk- in Indo-European roots.]

trapunto [trəˈpʊntəʊ]
n pl -tos
(Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Knitting & Sewing) a type of quilting that is only partly padded in a design
[Italian, from trapungere to embroider, from pungere to prick (from Latin)]


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The gown featured a sweetheart neckline accentuated with silk grosgrain ribbon at the empire line and dropped waist, and trapunto stitch detailing on the bodice.
From humble but necessary beginnings the quilting process has incorporated the techniques of many cultures; Italy''s Trapunto, Japan''s Yosegire, England''s Cowlite-Stuffed Sack and France''s Applique, Amish settlers came to the United States from Germany and Switzerland in the early 1700s The Amish Mennonites used solid color fabrics elaborated with feathered scroll and cable stitch work.
Look for workshops in traditional quilt patterns, art deco beading, applique, trapunto stitchery and borders.
 
 
 
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