Note: Some designs in this collection may have been created using unique special stitches and/or techniques. To preserve design integrity when rescaling or rotating designs in your software, always rescale or rotate designs using the handles directly on-screen. HG562-A_48 Trapunto Christmas Tree 3.95 X 5.06 in. 100.33 X 128.52 mm 647 St. R L HG562-B_48 Trapunto Christmas Tree 3.95 X 5.23 in. 100.33 X 132.84 mm 3,845 St. R L HG563-A_48 Trapunto Christmas Wreath 4.90 X 6.10 in. 124.46 X 154.94 mm 676 St. R L HG563-B_48 Trapunto Christmas Wreath 4.90 X 6.27 in. 124.46 X 159.26 mm 8,487 St. R L HG564-A_48 Trapunto Holly 5.48 X 3.44 in. 139.19 X 87.38 mm 750 St. R L HG564-B_48 Trapunto Holly 5.48 X 3.62 in. 139.19 X 91.95 mm 3,567 St. R L HG565-A_48 Trapunto Holly Accent 1.97 X 2.80 in. 50.04 X 71.12 mm 349 St. R HG565-B_48 Trapunto Holly Accent 1.97 X 2.97 in. 50.04 X 75.44 mm 1,369 St. R HG566-A_48 Trapunto Holly Border 1.98 X 6.08 in. 50.29 X 154.43 mm 620 St. R L HG566-B_48 Trapunto Holly Border 2.15 X 6.08 in. 54.61 X 154.43 mm 2,388 St. R L HG567-A_48 Trapunto Holly Corner 3.19 X 3.83 in. 81.03 X 97.28 mm 528 St. R HG567-B_48 Trapunto Holly Corner 3.19 X 4.00 in. 81.03 X 101.60 mm 2,190 St. R HG568-A_48 Trapunto Snowflake 4.88 X 5.50 in. 123.95 X 139.70 mm 1,019 St. R L HG568-B_48 Trapunto Snowflake 4.88 X 5.67 in. 123.95 X 144.02 mm 5,829 St. R L HG569-A_48 Trapunto Snowflake 2 2.72 X 3.04 in. 69.09 X 77.22 mm 429 St. R HG569-B_48 Trapunto Snowflake 2 2.72 X 3.21 in. 69.09 X 81.53 mm 1,862 St. R HG570-A_48 Trapunto Star 3.57 X 3.43 in. 90.68 X 87.12 mm 346 St. R HG570-B_48 Trapunto Star 3.57 X 3.60 in. 90.68 X 91.44 mm 2,265 St. R HG571-A_48 Trapunto Sleigh 4.84 X 3.10 in. 122.94 X 78.74 mm 581 St. R HG571-B_48 Trapunto Sleigh 4.84 X 3.27 in. 122.94 X 83.06 mm 3,857 St. R
Note: Some designs in this collection may have been created using unique special stitches and/or techniques. To preserve design integrity when rescaling or rotating designs in your software, always rescale or rotate designs using the handles directly on-screen. HG572-A_48 Trapunto Present 4.04 X 4.67 in. 102.62 X 118.62 mm 544 St. R HG572-B_48 Trapunto Present 4.04 X 4.80 in. 102.62 X 121.92 mm 5,290 St. R HG573-A_48 Trapunto Christmas Stocking 1 3.20 X 5.73 in. 81.28 X 145.54 mm 482 St. R L HG573-B_48 Trapunto Christmas Stocking 1 3.20 X 5.90 in. 81.28 X 149.86 mm 4,222 St. R L HG574-A_48 Trapunto Christmas Stocking 2 2.79 X 4.70 in. 70.87 X 119.38 mm 381 St. R HG574-B_48 Trapunto Christmas Stocking 2 2.79 X 4.87 in. 70.87 X 123.70 mm 2,740 St. R HG575-A_48 Trapunto Candy Cane 2.40 X 5.39 in. 60.96 X 136.91 mm 452 St. R L HG575-B_48 Trapunto Candy Cane 2.40 X 5.58 in. 60.96 X 141.73 mm 2,638 St. R L HG576-A_48 Trapunto Bell 3.06 X 3.81 in. 77.72 X 96.77 mm 352 St. R HG576-B_48 Trapunto Bell 3.06 X 4.00 in. 77.72 X 101.60 mm 2,346 St. R HG577-A_48 Jumbo Trapunto Ornaments 6.01 X 9.31 in. 152.65 X 236.47 mm 1,165 St. R L HG577-B_48 Jumbo Trapunto Ornaments 6.01 X 9.49 in. 152.65 X 241.05 mm 9,110 St. R L HG578-A_48 Trapunto Border 1.88 X 4.92 in. 47.75 X 124.97 mm 503 St. R HG578-B_48 Trapunto Border 1.88 X 5.09 in. 47.75 X 129.29 mm 2,119 St. R L HG579-A_48 Trapunto Corner 3.28 X 3.29 in. 83.31 X 83.57 mm 433 St. R HG579-B_48 Trapunto Corner 3.28 X 3.47 in. 83.31 X 88.14 mm 1,742 St. R HG580-A_48 Trapunto T Intersection 4.91 X 3.29 in. 124.71 X 83.57 mm 557 St. R HG580-B_48 Trapunto T Intersection 4.91 X 3.47 in. 124.71 X 88.14 mm 2,385 St. R HG581-A_48 Trapunto Intersection 4.91 X 4.91 in. 124.71 X 124.71 mm 658 St. R HG581-B_48 Trapunto Intersection 4.91 X 5.09 in. 124.71 X 129.29 mm 2,973 St. R L
Listings below indicate color sample, stitching order and suggested thread color number in Isacord, YLI Fine Metallic, Yenmet or YLI Variegated threads. HG562-A_48 Trapunto Christmas Tree HG562-B_48 Trapunto Christmas Tree HG563-A_48 Trapunto Christmas Wreath HG563-B_48 Trapunto Christmas Wreath HG564-A_48 Trapunto Holly HG564-B_48 Trapunto Holly HG565-A_48 Trapunto Holly Accent HG565-B_48 Trapunto Holly Accent HG566-A_48 Trapunto Holly Border HG566-B_48 Trapunto Holly Border HG567-A_48 Trapunto Holly Corner HG567-B_48 Trapunto Holly Corner HG568-A_48 Trapunto Snowflake HG568-B_48 Trapunto Snowflake HG569-A_48 Trapunto Snowflake 2 HG569-B_48 Trapunto Snowflake 2 HG570-A_48 Trapunto Star HG570-B_48 Trapunto Star HG571-A_48 Trapunto Sleigh HG571-B_48 Trapunto Sleigh HG572-A_48 Trapunto Present HG572-B_48 Trapunto Present HG573-A_48 Trapunto Christmas Stocking 1 HG573-B_48 Trapunto Christmas Stocking 1 HG574-A_48 Trapunto Christmas Stocking 2 HG574-B_48 Trapunto Christmas Stocking 2 HG575-A_48 Trapunto Candy Cane HG575-B_48 Trapunto Candy Cane HG576-A_48 Trapunto Bell HG576-B_48 Trapunto Bell HG577-A_48 Jumbo Trapunto Ornaments HG577-B_48 Jumbo Trapunto Ornaments HG578-A_48 Trapunto Border HG578-B_48 Trapunto Border HG579-A_48 Trapunto Corner HG579-B_48 Trapunto Corner HG580-A_48 Trapunto T Intersection HG580-B_48 Trapunto T Intersection HG581-A_48 Trapunto Intersection HG581-B_48 Trapunto Intersection
Trapunto Instructions Instructions Trapunto is an elegant quilting technique that raises surfaces on the front of a quilt by either padding it from the back or by stuffing it with batting. In Italian, trapunto translates as to embroider and in Latin it translates as to prick. It is reported to have originated as early as the 14th century, and was brought to America by Italian and English immigrants. Traditionally, trapunto was done entirely by hand, then later by free motion embroidery. OESD has now developed a technique that allows machine embroiderers to achieve the same regal look with their embroidery machine. Each motif consists of two different files. File A will create the pillow that will give the raised effect, and File B will finish the design work and create the trapunto piece. NOTE: A contrasting thread was used for the benefit of the step by step photos. Traditionally tone on tone thread was used - but feel free to be bold! 1. Hoop one layer of OESD Ultra Clean & Tear stabilizer. 2. Sew only the first color of the File A, which will sew only the placement stitch. PHOTO 1 3. Cut a piece of extra loft batting large enough to completely cover the placement stitch. Spray with temporary spray adhesive and lay over stitching. 4. Adjust foot pressure if possible. Sew the second color of File A, which will sew the cutting line. If you have problems with the foot getting caught in the batting, see the hints below. PHOTO 2 5. Unhoop the backing and cut out the pillow very close to the stitches without cutting into the stitches. This will hold the edge of the batting together for easier handling. 6. Set the pillow aside - you will need it when sewing the second embroidery file. PHOTO 3 7. Hoop your backing fabric with right side down and one layer of low loft batting. No other stabilizer is necessary. 8. Sew only the first color of the File B, which will sew only the placement stitch, using wash-away thread in both the machine and the bobbin. This will keep the multiple layers of stitching from looking bulky. 9. Lay pillow inside the placement lines, using temporary spray adhesive to keep it in place. PHOTO 4 10. Lightly spray the wrong side of the top fabric with temporary spray adhesive. Cover the pillow with top fabric right side up. PHOTO 5 Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3
Trapunto Instructions 11. Adjust foot pressure if possible. Sew the second color of the file, which is the basting stitch, while still using wash-away thread. PHOTO 6 12. Lastly, remove the wash-away thread from the machine and bobbin and replace your normal embroidery thread. Sew the final color change, which will sew the fine detail. PHOTO 7 Photo 5 Hints: When sewing with wash-away thread, it may be best to reduce machine speed to minimize thread breakage. If you have problems with the embroidery foot getting caught in the batting there are several things you can do. Use the largest embroidery foot possible. Use a couching foot if possible. You can also use the foot control for this color change so that if the foot begins to get stuck you can simply stop and trim away any fibers that are caught before continuing. Please note that the wash-away thread is optional. We have included it in the instructions so that you can achieve the most authentic look. If you opt to not use the wash-away thread your trapunto will still have the raised effect, but some of the stitches could be bulkier than in traditional trapunto. To make your design as beautiful on the back as it is on the front, use the same thread in the bobbin that you used to stitch the design and use a balanced tension (see your machine manual for more information on how to achieve this). Photo 6 Photo 4 Photo 7