Embroidery Embroidery Materials and Fabrics

Question 1

Which fabric is most commonly recommended for beginners learning embroidery?

Accepted Answer

Aida cloth

Answer

Silk charmeuse

Answer

Velvet

Answer

Organza

Question 2

What is the thread count of Aida cloth typically described in?

Accepted Answer

Threads per inch

Answer

Grams per meter

Answer

Denier

Answer

Ply count

Question 3

Which type of embroidery floss is made from a continuous filament of silk?

Accepted Answer

Silk floss

Answer

Cotton stranded floss

Answer

Wool crewel yarn

Answer

Metallic thread

Question 4

What is the term for fabric that has been specifically prepared and woven for counted cross-stitch?

Accepted Answer

Even-weave fabric

Answer

Plain weave

Answer

Twill weave

Answer

Satin weave

Question 5

Which stabilizer type dissolves completely in water after embroidery is finished?

Accepted Answer

Water-soluble stabilizer

Answer

Cut-away stabilizer

Answer

Tear-away stabilizer

Answer

Heat-away stabilizer

Question 6

What weight of fabric is generally best suited for hand embroidery with heavy stitching?

Accepted Answer

Medium-weight linen

Answer

Lightweight chiffon

Answer

Sheer voile

Answer

Tissue-weight silk