Originally Posted by gaigai
Shadow trapunto is more for art and wall quilts. It DEFINITELY won't hold up to regular use or washing, but applique should last as long as the quilt itself. Good luck.
Really? I'm glad you mentioned that. I could be wrong, but I could swear that Karen Combs uses shadow trapunto on bed quilts. I have one of her books. I'll have to check. If you're right, then it'll at least narrow down my options to applique or embroidery. Thanks.