Crafting Trivia 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which natural fiber is most commonly used to make traditional macramé plant hangers?
- Cotton cord (Correct answer)
- Fiberglass
- Steel wire
- Nylon fishing line
Correct answer: Cotton cord
Cotton cord is soft, knots cleanly, and is the standard material for macramé.
Question 2: What crafting technique involves fusing small colored glass or stone pieces to form an image?
- Mosaic (Correct answer)
- Quilling
- Decoupage
- Embossing
Correct answer: Mosaic
Mosaic art arranges small tiles or tesserae to create patterns and images.
Question 3: In knitting, what does the abbreviation 'k2tog' mean?
- Knit two together (Correct answer)
- Knit to gauge
- Keep two threads
- Knot two loops
Correct answer: Knit two together
'k2tog' is a decrease made by knitting two stitches together.
Question 4: Which tool is essential for cutting intricate shapes in paper crafting like card making?
- Craft knife (Correct answer)
- Rolling pin
- Soldering iron
- Chisel
Correct answer: Craft knife
A craft knife (X-Acto) allows precise cuts on paper and cardstock.
Question 5: What is the name of the Japanese art of paper folding?
- Origami (Correct answer)
- Ikebana
- Kintsugi
- Sashiko
Correct answer: Origami
Origami is the Japanese art of folding paper into decorative shapes.
Question 6: When making candles, which wax is derived from soybeans?
- Soy wax (Correct answer)
- Beeswax
- Paraffin wax
- Carnauba wax
Correct answer: Soy wax
Soy wax is a plant-based wax made from hydrogenated soybean oil.
Question 7: In sewing, what is the purpose of a bobbin?
- Holds the lower thread (Correct answer)
- Cuts fabric edges
- Measures seam width
- Presses seams flat
Correct answer: Holds the lower thread
The bobbin holds the lower thread that forms stitches with the upper thread.
Crafting Trivia 2
Which natural fiber is most commonly used to make traditional macramé plant hangers?