Embroidery Embroidery Design and Color Theory

Question 1

What is the term for the technique of gradually blending one thread color into another in embroidery?

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Shading

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Color blending

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Thread painting

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Ombre stitching

Question 2

Which color scheme uses colors that are directly opposite each other on the color wheel?

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Complementary color scheme

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Analogous color scheme

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Monochromatic color scheme

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Triadic color scheme

Question 3

What is 'thread painting' in embroidery?

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Using long and short stitches to blend colors and mimic the look of a painting

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Painting designs on thread before stitching

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Applying fabric paint between stitches

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Printing designs directly onto fabric

Question 4

What is the purpose of a 'design transfer method' in embroidery preparation?

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Copying a pattern from paper or digital source onto fabric before stitching

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Moving a completed embroidery from one fabric to another

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Calculating thread quantities needed for a design

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Selecting the appropriate needle size for a project

Question 5

Which principle of design involves repeating elements to create a sense of rhythm in an embroidery pattern?

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Repetition

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Contrast

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Emphasis

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Unity

Question 6

What does 'value' refer to in color theory as applied to embroidery?

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The lightness or darkness of a color

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The cost of a thread color

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The saturation or intensity of a color

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The warmth or coolness of a color