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Needlework Types Trivia Quiz

Although most needle workers begin with cross stitch (as I did!), an amazing range of needlework types are accessible for the modern needle worker!

A multiple-choice quiz by ms_e. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
ms_e

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
296,097

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
2049

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Buttonhole stitch, cutting ground threads, and filling stitches are all used in this type of needlework which was traditionally worked with white threads on white cloth. Hint

Assisi

Candlewick

Crewel

Hardanger

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Question 2 of 10

2. This type of needlework requires the use of wool threads. It is often confused with another type of needlework that uses cotton threads. Hint

Crewel

Cross stitch

Blackwork

Hardanger

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Question 3 of 10

3. This type of needlework, which uses white or off-white threads on a similarly colored ground fabric, traditionally consists solely of Colonial knots and stem stitches. Hint

Hardanger

Candlewick

Stumpwork

Needlepoint

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Question 4 of 10

4. A double running stitch is used in this type of needlework to create a reversible design. Repeated geometric patterns are used to fill areas of the design. Hint

Blackwork

Hardanger

Assisi

Bargello

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Question 5 of 10

5. This type of needlework, whose name is often mistakenly used to identify all types of needlecraft, is stitched on canvas with cotton or wool threads. Hint

Needlepoint

Pulled thread

Cross stitch

Crewel

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Question 6 of 10

6. Stretching the fabric, rather than cutting threads, produces the lacy effect of this type of needlework. Hint

Pulled thread

Needlepoint

Hardanger

Assisi

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Question 7 of 10

7. Wires, padding, and layers of felt produce the three-dimensional effects in this needlework. Hint

Stumpwork

Crewel

Pulled thread

Candlewick

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Question 8 of 10

8. Often a needle worker's first experience, this type uses full, half, and three-quarter Xs. Hint

Pulled thread

Cross stitch

Bargello

Candlewick

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Question 9 of 10

9. Traditionally worked on canvas, the stitches in this type are often shaped like flames. Hint

Pulled thread

Stumpwork

Bargello

Assisi

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Question 10 of 10

10. This needlework is also called "voided work" because the background is stitched while the main design is created from the void (the unstitched area). Hint

Cross stitch

Hardanger

Blackwork

Assisi

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Buttonhole stitch, cutting ground threads, and filling stitches are all used in this type of needlework which was traditionally worked with white threads on white cloth.

Answer: Hardanger

Modern hardanger pieces often use a variety of colors in both ground fabric and threads. Small hardanger pieces can be used for Christmas ornaments, sun catchers, and bookmarks.

For background information, see http://www.white-works.com/hardanger.htm. For introductory lessons on hardanger see http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/learn-hardanger.html.

2. This type of needlework requires the use of wool threads. It is often confused with another type of needlework that uses cotton threads.

Answer: Crewel

"Crewel" or "crewel work" is surface embroidery stitched with wool threads. Surface embroidery completed with cotton threads, although it utilizes the same stitches, is not technically crewel.

For historical information and photographs, see http://www.caron-net.com/feb00files/feb00fea.html.

3. This type of needlework, which uses white or off-white threads on a similarly colored ground fabric, traditionally consists solely of Colonial knots and stem stitches.

Answer: Candlewick

Because of its durability, candlewicking is often used to create throw pillows and bed covers.

4. A double running stitch is used in this type of needlework to create a reversible design. Repeated geometric patterns are used to fill areas of the design.

Answer: Blackwork

Blackwork was first popular on clothing in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries using black silk threads on a white silk or cotton ground. Modern blackwork is not necessarily "true" blackwork as it utilizes a variety of thread colors.

5. This type of needlework, whose name is often mistakenly used to identify all types of needlecraft, is stitched on canvas with cotton or wool threads.

Answer: Needlepoint

While a needlepoint piece can be completed entirely with tent stitch, modern pieces can be created using a variety of stitches, such as pulled stitches and a variety of "eye" stitches, more often associated with surface embroidery.

6. Stretching the fabric, rather than cutting threads, produces the lacy effect of this type of needlework.

Answer: Pulled thread

Although hardanger pieces do sometimes include pulled thread sections, the lacy sections of hardanger are created by cutting threads and filling stitches.

Photos of pulled thread pieces: http://www.jmddesigns.co.nz/images/PTDMWEB.jpg and http://www.jmddesigns.co.nz/images/pttedjmd.jpg.

7. Wires, padding, and layers of felt produce the three-dimensional effects in this needlework.

Answer: Stumpwork

Stumpwork is also called "raised embroidery" because sections of the piece are raised above the ground fabric. This creates a 3-D effect because the motifs stand out from the ground fabric. Oftentimes, motifs are created separately and then are attached to the ground, rather than being created on the ground as in most other types of needlework.

A beautiful seventeenth century box top: http://www.embroiderersguild.org.uk/stitch/infocus/raisedwork.html.

8. Often a needle worker's first experience, this type uses full, half, and three-quarter Xs.

Answer: Cross stitch

Because of its "simplicity," cross stitching is very easy to learn. However, a wide variety of ground fabric types and a multitude of thread types make this needlework anything but boring.

9. Traditionally worked on canvas, the stitches in this type are often shaped like flames.

Answer: Bargello

While the origins of bargello are not clear, it is named after the Bargello Museum in Italy where samples of fabrics worked in this stitch were found.

10. This needlework is also called "voided work" because the background is stitched while the main design is created from the void (the unstitched area).

Answer: Assisi

The background sections of Assisi work are often created with dark colors, such as black or dark blue.

Source: Author ms_e

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