Are all whole cloth quilts made with trapunto?
02-03-2011, 07:26 AM
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OK, since I found this board, I am not getting much done around the house. I just can't seem to walk away from my computer! There's WAY too much information for me to learn, and WAY too many gorgeous quilts shown here.
The latest round of pictures has made me wonder, are all whole-cloth quilts made with trapunto? I really love the simplicity and elegance of these quilts, and thought maybe I'd try a small one that I can hand-quilt. The trapunto kinda intimidates me, especially when I see the gorgeous ones on this list. : :shock: I'd really love to learn more.
Thanks, and hope you are all staying warm!
Trina
The latest round of pictures has made me wonder, are all whole-cloth quilts made with trapunto? I really love the simplicity and elegance of these quilts, and thought maybe I'd try a small one that I can hand-quilt. The trapunto kinda intimidates me, especially when I see the gorgeous ones on this list. : :shock: I'd really love to learn more.
Thanks, and hope you are all staying warm!
Trina
02-03-2011, 07:37 AM
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Trina, I've hand quilted several whole cloth quilts - fabric I just couldn't cut into mostly - and I find that you can "puff" areas just by quilting. You can always stuff some batting or filler in later if you want it more pronounced. Have fun with it. I love to do the designs most!
02-03-2011, 07:37 AM
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I don't think they have to have trapunto. I have a whole cloth quilt, store bought, that is just the quilting. I think I like the ones just have the design of the quilting, not the puffiness of trapunto.
02-03-2011, 07:38 AM
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A whole cloth quilt by definition is trapunto. The design of the quilt is in the stitching. It's not that difficult to learn if you buy one of the pre-printed trapunto quilt tops. Try this website: http://quiltingstencils.com/cribwallhangingpillows.aspx
02-03-2011, 07:47 AM
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Originally Posted by catmcclure
A whole cloth quilt by definition is trapunto. The design of the quilt is in the stitching. It's not that difficult to learn if you buy one of the pre-printed trapunto quilt tops. Try this website: http://quiltingstencils.com/cribwallhangingpillows.aspx
02-03-2011, 08:13 AM
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Just in case you are interested: here is an interesting article about the French quilting traditon.
http://www.historyofquilts.com/frenc...t_history.html
http://www.historyofquilts.com/frenc...t_history.html
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