Embroidery Basic Embroidery 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which needle type is most commonly used for hand embroidery on woven fabric?
- Tapestry needle
- Crewel needle (Correct answer)
- Beading needle
- Darning needle
Correct answer: Crewel needle
Crewel needles have a sharp point and long eye, making them ideal for embroidery on woven fabric.
Question 2: What does 'satin stitch' create in embroidery?
- A textured, raised surface
- A smooth, solid filled area (Correct answer)
- A looped decorative border
- A series of crossed stitches
Correct answer: A smooth, solid filled area
Satin stitch consists of parallel stitches placed closely together to fill an area with a smooth, shiny finish.
Question 3: When transferring an embroidery design using a light box, what is placed on top of the light source?
- The finished embroidery
- The stabilizer only
- The design template with fabric over it (Correct answer)
- The hoop frame
Correct answer: The design template with fabric over it
The design is placed on the light box with the fabric layered on top so the light shines through and makes the lines visible for tracing.
Question 4: Which of the following describes the correct way to end a thread securely in hand embroidery?
- Tie a large knot on the front of the fabric
- Weave the thread under several stitches on the back (Correct answer)
- Leave a long tail and trim it later
- Glue the thread end to the fabric
Correct answer: Weave the thread under several stitches on the back
Weaving the thread under existing stitches on the back anchors it without adding bulk or visible knots on the front.
Question 5: What is the purpose of 'parking' a needle in embroidery?
- To mark the center of a design
- To temporarily hold an unused thread out of the way (Correct answer)
- To anchor the fabric in the hoop
- To secure the starting knot
Correct answer: To temporarily hold an unused thread out of the way
Parking means leaving a threaded needle at its last stitch position so you can return to it easily when working multiple colors.
Question 6: A stem stitch is worked by always keeping the working thread on which side of the needle?
- Alternating sides each stitch
- The same side consistently throughout (Correct answer)
- Above the needle only
- Wrapped around the needle twice
Correct answer: The same side consistently throughout
For a consistent stem stitch rope-like appearance, the working thread must stay on the same side (either always left or always right) throughout the line.
Question 7: What is 'counted thread embroidery'?
- Embroidery where stitches are counted after completion
- Embroidery worked by counting fabric threads to place each stitch precisely (Correct answer)
- A method of counting embroidery floss strands before threading
- Embroidery limited to a specific stitch count per design
Correct answer: Embroidery worked by counting fabric threads to place each stitch precisely
Counted thread embroidery, like cross-stitch and needlepoint, uses the fabric's weave as a grid to place stitches accurately.
Embroidery Basic Embroidery 2
Which needle type is most commonly used for hand embroidery on woven fabric?