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

Working with thread lengths of 18 inches or less reduces tangling and knotting as the thread passes through the fabric.

Question 2

Which fabric is traditionally used for Hardanger embroidery?

Accepted Answer

22-count Hardanger fabric

Answer

22-count Hardanger fabric (also called Hardanger cloth) is the traditional fabric used for this Norwegian needlework style.

Question 3

What distinguishes pearl cotton from stranded cotton floss?

Accepted Answer

Pearl cotton cannot be separated into individual strands

Answer

Pearl cotton is a twisted, non-divisible thread that cannot be separated into individual strands, unlike stranded floss.

Question 4

What is 'waste canvas' used for in embroidery?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Waste canvas is a temporary grid material that allows you to stitch counted cross-stitch on non-even-weave fabrics; it is then removed after stitching.

Question 5

Which thread type is most suitable for goldwork embroidery?

Accepted Answer

Metallic passing thread

Answer

Metallic passing thread, made with real or imitation gold wire wrapped around a fiber core, is the traditional thread used in goldwork embroidery.

Embroidery Practice Test

Embroidery Practice Test

Embroidery Embroidery Materials and Fabrics 3