Shelley, I didn't know that was referred to as "faux" trapunto. I took a class from Paula Reid and she taught that technique as "machine trapunto". I guess it doesn't matter, I just know that I like it. It might not be exactly the same thing...does the wool shrink any? Paula emphatically said you MUST use Poly and recommended high loft for the trapunto. I had done some trapunto before the class and used cotton scraps. She told me that if I washed it...the trapunto parts would end up looking like an old ladies bra....you know what I mean....so I haven't washed it..I'm scared to....what do you think?