Trapunto and Other Forms of Raised Quilting

Trapunto and Other Forms of Raised Quilting. Published by Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, NY, 1977. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Paperback. Size 4to (up to 12'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine. 218 Pgs. ISBN 0684169428. LCCN 76-26180. By Mary Morgan and Dee Mosteller, illustrations by Mary Morgan, photos by Dee Mosteller. Trapunto is a beautiful old form of quilting in which designs are raised on solid fabrics and defined solely by lights and shadows. Modern needlecrafters have expanded its forms to include such techniques as raised applique and print fabric work. This book explains the simple techniques, lists the necessary equipment, and gives directions for a number of different kinds of trapunto projects. The author's also give a fascinating account of trapunto from 14th century Sicily to 20th century Europe and America. Description text copyright 2017 www.BooksForComfort.net. Item ID 32087.