Embroidery Embroidery Materials and Fabrics 3

Question 1

What is the recommended way to prevent embroidery floss from tangling during use?

Accepted Answer

Working with short lengths of no more than 18 inches

Answer

Wetting the thread before use

Answer

Using thicker thread only

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Pulling thread from the center of the skein

Question 2

Which fabric is traditionally used for Hardanger embroidery?

Accepted Answer

22-count Hardanger fabric

Answer

14-count Aida

Answer

28-count evenweave

Answer

32-count Belfast linen

Question 3

What distinguishes pearl cotton from stranded cotton floss?

Accepted Answer

Pearl cotton cannot be separated into individual strands

Answer

Pearl cotton is always metallic

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Pearl cotton has fewer color options

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Pearl cotton is only used for machine embroidery

Question 4

What is 'waste canvas' used for in embroidery?

Accepted Answer

Enabling counted cross-stitch on non-even-weave fabrics

Answer

Practicing stitches before working on real fabric

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Creating three-dimensional embroidery effects

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Transferring patterns to fabric

Question 5

Which thread type is most suitable for goldwork embroidery?

Accepted Answer

Metallic passing thread

Answer

Cotton stranded floss

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Wool yarn

Answer

Silk ribbon

Question 6

What property of silk ribbon makes it popular for ribbon embroidery?

Accepted Answer

Its natural sheen and ability to create dimensional, lifelike florals

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It is more durable than cotton

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It is less expensive than other materials

Answer

It works best with machine embroidery