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Quilting for Beginners Trivia Quiz

Quilting has had a resurgence of popularity in the last 30 years, but has been a popular art form for centuries. What do you know about the techniques and types of this popular needle art?

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

Author
OlaM

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
276,991

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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2078

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Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Quilting was an important skill learned by nearly all pioneer women in the USA from revolutionary times. Why were quilts so commonly sewn in Early America? Hint

Because fabric dyes were unreliable, fading quickly.

Because young girls were not taught to read.

It was considered wasteful not to use every scrap of fabric.

Sewing quilts was a religious activity.

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Question 2 of 10

2. The technique of "piecing" best describes which step of the quilting process? Hint

Sewing small pieces of fabric into a larger design.

Sewing layers of fabric on top of each other, for thickness.

Cutting up waste pieces of fabric to be used as the middle, stuffing layer.

Sewing the edges of the quilt into a smooth finish.

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the middle layer of a quilt called? Hint

Stuffing

Fleece

Blanket

Batting

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Question 4 of 10

4. The filler layer can be secured between the top and bottom layers of cloth in a quilt by several methods. Which of these was NOT a method of holding the three layers of a quilt together? Hint

Quilting with a running stitch, in a grid or design.

Quilling through the layers with poultry quills.

Tying knots every few inches all over the quilt.

Sewing ribbons or patches through all layers.

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Question 5 of 10

5. Amish quilts are especially prized among collectors, for both their beauty and excellent workmanship. How can you tell if a quilt is made in the Amish style? Hint

Amish quilters embroider over the top of the quilt.

Amish quilters never use sewing machines, since they do not use electricity.

Amish quilters nearly always use solid colors of fabric.

Amish quilters do not use black or white cloth.

6. There's a technique of quilting, whereby pretty designs of fruit or flowers are first sewn into a quilt top. Then, extra stuffing is pushed in from behind to result in a raised decorative design. What is the name of this technique? Hint

Patchwork

Candlewicking

Trapunto

Batik design

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which one of these is NOT true about the differences between candlewicking quilting, and traditional quilting? Hint

Candlewicking often uses white thread on white cloth.

Candlewicking uses heavier thread to quilt the design.

In candlewicking there is only one layer of fabric.

In candlewicking, knots are used frequently.

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Question 8 of 10

8. The value of a quilt is increased if the quilting stitches are sewn in which specific way? Hint

Quilt stitches don't matter-- it is the design that matters.

Using contrasting colors for the quilting.

Using very small, and uniformly even quilt stitches.

Using alternating large and small quilt stitches.

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Question 9 of 10

9. Quilting as a sewing technique was first used in which era? Hint

In Pre-revolutionary America

In Renaissance Italy

In Medieval Europe

In Ancient Egypt

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Question 10 of 10

10. Why is quilting thread often pulled through a block of wax before it is sewn into the top of the quilt? Hint

The wax makes the thread stronger.

The wax keeps the thread clean.

The wax makes the thread softer and easier to sew.

The wax makes the thread shinier and prettier.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Quilting was an important skill learned by nearly all pioneer women in the USA from revolutionary times. Why were quilts so commonly sewn in Early America?

Answer: It was considered wasteful not to use every scrap of fabric.

When the west was settled, pioneer families had to pack lightly. Merchants selling fabric were few and far between, so every scrap of material used to sew clothes was kept to make quilts or smaller garments. Precious money was saved for seeds or farming tools. Every bit of cloth would be used up, by sewing small pieces together and making them into quilts.

2. The technique of "piecing" best describes which step of the quilting process?

Answer: Sewing small pieces of fabric into a larger design.

Piecing is the process of sewing many pieces of different fabric into the chosen design. Using shapes, colors and patterns, fabrics are used to create an artistic design. Patchwork designs are pieces of cloth sewn together.

3. What is the middle layer of a quilt called?

Answer: Batting

In a traditional quilt, two layers of fabric are used, with a layer of soft batting sandwiched in between. This layer gives thickness and body to the quilt making it suitable for bedding. Quilts made with cotton batting have the advantage of being warm in the winter but breathable in the summer.

4. The filler layer can be secured between the top and bottom layers of cloth in a quilt by several methods. Which of these was NOT a method of holding the three layers of a quilt together?

Answer: Quilling through the layers with poultry quills.

Quilling was a separate and beautiful art form but was not used in quilting. Quilling would result in uncomfortable feather barbs sticking out through the quilt.

5. Amish quilts are especially prized among collectors, for both their beauty and excellent workmanship. How can you tell if a quilt is made in the Amish style?

Answer: Amish quilters nearly always use solid colors of fabric.

Generally, Amish families consider printed fabrics to be too showy, the Amish call themselves "The Plain People". Amish women use solid colorful pieces to make beautiful quilt designs. Sometimes the piecing is done on a treadle non-electric sewing machine. Embroidery is too sinfully fancy for the Amish, who usually do not even embroider eyes on the rag dolls of children.

Answer: Trapunto

Trapunto is a quilting technique, separate from the patchwork designs of pioneer folk art. Designs such as grapes are quilted, then stuffed with extra batting, raising the design.

7. Which one of these is NOT true about the differences between candlewicking quilting, and traditional quilting?

Answer: In candlewicking there is only one layer of fabric.

Candlewicking is decorative quilting, but heavier thread is used. The string used for candlewicks can be used to sew pretty designs into a quilt with pretty tufts of knots or embroidery stitches. Oftentimes a white quilt is designed with candlewicking stitches holding thick batting between layers to make a bedspread.

8. The value of a quilt is increased if the quilting stitches are sewn in which specific way?

Answer: Using very small, and uniformly even quilt stitches.

Hand quilting increases the collectors value of quilts. The best technique is the use of very small stitches, 15 to 20 per inch. However, it is better to be uniform and quilt 12 to 15 per inch if you cannot quilt evenly with smaller stitches.

9. Quilting as a sewing technique was first used in which era?

Answer: In Ancient Egypt

Quilted garments still exist from Ancient Egyptian tombs.

10. Why is quilting thread often pulled through a block of wax before it is sewn into the top of the quilt?

Answer: The wax makes the thread stronger.

Extra strong thread is used to quilt the layers of a quilt together. Quilt thread is heavier than ordinary sewing thread and is often waxed for extra strength.

Source: Author OlaM

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