1. a quilting technique in which designs are outlined with running stitches and then padded from underneath to create a raised effect
Usage: textile arts

Examples

• The quilt featured beautiful trapunto work with raised floral motifs.
• She learned the trapunto technique to add dimension to her wall hanging.
• The trapunto design created elegant raised patterns across the bedspread.
• Traditional trapunto requires careful stitching and padding from the back.
• The museum displayed an 18th-century trapunto quilt with intricate vine patterns.
• Her trapunto pillow covers added texture and visual interest to the sofa.