Embroidery Embroidery Materials and Fabrics 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which fabric is most commonly recommended for beginners learning embroidery?
- Silk charmeuse
- Aida cloth (Correct answer)
- Velvet
- Organza
Correct answer: Aida cloth
Aida cloth has an even weave with visible holes that make it easy for beginners to count stitches.
Question 2: What is the thread count of Aida cloth typically described in?
- Threads per inch (Correct answer)
- Grams per meter
- Denier
- Ply count
Correct answer: Threads per inch
Aida cloth thread count refers to the number of threads per inch, with common counts being 14, 18, and 28.
Question 3: Which type of embroidery floss is made from a continuous filament of silk?
- Cotton stranded floss
- Silk floss (Correct answer)
- Wool crewel yarn
- Metallic thread
Correct answer: Silk floss
Silk floss is made from a continuous silk filament, giving it a natural sheen and smooth texture.
Question 4: What is the term for fabric that has been specifically prepared and woven for counted cross-stitch?
- Even-weave fabric (Correct answer)
- Plain weave
- Twill weave
- Satin weave
Correct answer: Even-weave fabric
Even-weave fabric has the same number of warp and weft threads per inch, making it ideal for counted cross-stitch.
Question 5: Which stabilizer type dissolves completely in water after embroidery is finished?
- Cut-away stabilizer
- Tear-away stabilizer
- Water-soluble stabilizer (Correct answer)
- Heat-away stabilizer
Correct answer: Water-soluble stabilizer
Water-soluble stabilizer dissolves completely when rinsed with water, leaving no residue on the finished embroidery.
Question 6: What weight of fabric is generally best suited for hand embroidery with heavy stitching?
- Lightweight chiffon
- Medium-weight linen (Correct answer)
- Sheer voile
- Tissue-weight silk
Correct answer: Medium-weight linen
Medium-weight linen provides enough structure to support heavy stitching without puckering or distorting.
Embroidery Embroidery Materials and Fabrics 1
Which fabric is most commonly recommended for beginners learning embroidery?