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Making of Trapunto Quilt
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Our Scalloped Trapunto Quilt
There’s artistry and intricate handwork in every stitch of our elegant quilt design. We melded time-honored technique, meticulous handcraftsmanship, and modern color to create the Garden Trapunto Organic-Cotton Quilt in soft 100% cotton. Here we take you behind the design to show you what goes into making this soft, textural bedding and what makes it so special.
Soft. Elegant. Textural. Inspired. What is trapunto?
“Trapunto” means “to quilt” in Italian. It’s an artistic technique where batting is fluffed for an enhanced three-dimensional effect within its stitchwork. This creates a soft, poufy decorative pattern, rich with sophisticated texture, depth, and dimension. The technique uses at least two layers of fabric. The batting is snipped and texturized in specific areas defined by the stitching, giving them a distinctive raised look. This quilting technique has been used for centuries, so it’s timelessly traditional, yet it’s finding its way into modern quilt design.
What makes our Garden Trapunto Organic-Cotton Quilt so special?
Each quilt is made by skilled artisans and requires extensive attention to detail and craftsmanship. The pattern is created from hand-drawn original art, and every quilt is unique, owing to the hand-guided work of the artisan. Blending time-honored technique with high-quality materials makes each of these quilts a piece of art, destined to be an heirloom on beds for generations to come.
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The artisan hand makes all the difference…
Pattern drawn by hand
The artist draws the design for the quilt and creates a pattern, which is transferred onto the fabric.
Hand-guided quilting
Following the pattern, a skilled artisan meticulously hand-guides the layered fabric through the sewing machine to start creating texture.
Handcrafted for added texture
The design is then detailed by hand. Each circle is cut and puffed up to further its depth and dimension.
Contrast stitching added
Short stitches are then added to keep the fill in place and create more contrast. This is called "vermicelli quilting," based on the pattern it forms.
Sculpted scallops
After each piece is quilted, the artisan cuts and shapes the scalloped edge by hand.
Hand-detailed for a beautiful finish
Once the scallops are complete, the artisan finishes the edges with binding.
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The final quilt is a well-choreographed dance of sophisticated color, nuanced pattern, and beautiful handcrafted texture — an heirloom-quality piece that will add artistry and flair to any bed for years to come.
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