Crafting Textile Crafts

Question 1

What is the difference between cross-stitch and embroidery?

Accepted Answer

Cross-stitch uses X-shaped stitches on counted fabric; embroidery uses various free-form stitches on any fabric

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They are the same technique

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Cross-stitch is done by machine only

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Embroidery only uses straight stitches

Question 2

What is macramé?

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A form of textile art using knotting techniques rather than weaving or knitting to create decorative items

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A type of fabric dye

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A sewing machine technique

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A pattern for quilting

Question 3

What is needle felting?

Accepted Answer

Using barbed needles to interlock wool fibers into solid shapes without water or heat

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Sewing felt pieces together

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Knitting with felted yarn

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Washing knitted items to shrink them

Question 4

What are the basic quilting techniques?

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Piecing (joining fabric patches), appliqué (attaching shapes to fabric), and quilting (stitching layers together)

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Only cutting and sewing straight lines

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Using only whole fabric pieces without cutting

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Gluing fabric to a backing board

Question 5

What is the purpose of interfacing in sewing and crafting?

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To add structure, stability, and body to fabric by fusing or sewing an additional layer

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To create waterproof fabric

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To add warmth to garments

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To prevent fabric from fading

Question 6

What is resin crafting?

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Mixing and pouring liquid resin compounds that harden into clear or tinted solid forms for jewelry, coasters, and art

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A technique for restoring old furniture

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A type of wood carving

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Painting with tree sap