Embroidery Techniques 5

Question 1

In Hardanger embroidery, what are 'kloster blocks'?

Accepted Answer

Satin stitch blocks of five stitches worked over four threads

Answer

Kloster blocks are groups of five satin stitches worked over four fabric threads, forming the structural foundation before threads are cut in Hardanger.

Question 2

What is 'Jacobean embroidery' characterized by?

Accepted Answer

Flowing, stylized floral and animal designs using crewel wool

Answer

Jacobean (crewel) embroidery features curvilinear designs with exotic flowers, leaves, and animals, worked in polychrome wool on linen twill.

Question 3

Which stitch is used to fill large background areas in canvas work by creating a brick-like offset pattern?

Accepted Answer

Brick stitch

Answer

Brick stitch offsets rows of straight stitches so each stitch in one row falls between stitches in the adjacent row, like a brick wall pattern.

Question 4

What does 'working in the hand' mean in embroidery?

Accepted Answer

Embroidering without a hoop or frame

Answer

Working in the hand means stitching without a hoop or frame, holding the fabric freely, which is common for certain techniques like smocking.

Question 5

In machine embroidery, what is a 'digitized design'?

Accepted Answer

A file of coded stitch data that tells the machine where and how to stitch

Answer

A digitized embroidery design is a file (e.g., .DST, .PES) containing stitch-by-stitch instructions that an embroidery machine reads to reproduce the design.

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Embroidery Techniques 5