Trapunto
From the Italian for "to quilt": a stuffed quilting method that makes puffy, raised areas.
What it is
Stuffed quilting that raises parts of a design.
Who it suits
Quilters who want texture.
What you need
High-loft batting, water-soluble thread and duckbill scissors.
A first project
One raised motif on a small panel.
The trapunto guides
Beginner's guide
What you need
Techniques and stitches
First project
Mistakes and fixes
Next steps
Sources
All checked 1 November 2026. We read these; we did not test the products ourselves.
