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Quiz about To Stitch or Not To Stitch That is the Question

To Stitch or Not To Stitch, That is the Question Quiz

Cross Stitch has been around for centuries, but how much do you know about it and the tools you need?

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

Author
TammieL

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
317,077

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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588

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Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. It is advisable to purchase a good quality pair of fine tipped embroidery scissors for snipping threads etc. Which of the following are not a brand name of scissors? Hint

Wilkinson

Fiskars

Trumpington

Gingher

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Question 2 of 10

2. Skeins of floss are generally made up of six strands of thread. If you are stitching on fourteen count aida or 28 count evenweave/linen over two threads, how many strands are usually used for full coverage? Hint

Four

Two

Five

Six

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Question 3 of 10

3. There are many ways of finishing and making up small pieces. A popular finish is a French word meaning quirky or irregular. What is it? Hint

Biscuit

Biped

Bifocal

Biscornu

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is not a recommended way of starting a new piece of thread? Hint

Tying a knot

Waste knot

Loop method

Running the needle under a few stitches on the back

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Question 5 of 10

5. When starting a new piece, what is the recommended amount of excess fabric around the finished design for framing purposes? Hint

Half an inch

Two to three inches

One to two inches

Three to four inches

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Question 6 of 10

6. What should you not cut with your embroidery scissors? Hint

Thread

Paper

Fabric

Ribbon

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Question 7 of 10

7. Another question about finishing your piece: What is a Flat Fold? Hint

A way to fold fabric

A scissor keep

A hanging ornament

An ornament that will stand in a similar fashion to an easel

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Question 8 of 10

8. Is making a working copy of a chart legal according to copyright laws?

Yes

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Question 9 of 10

9. Is tweeding a cross stitching term?

Yes

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Question 10 of 10

10. When you finish a piece of stitching, can you wash it? Hint

Yes, in the washing machine

Yes, in clear water

Yes, in a mild washing detergent solution

No, of course not

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. It is advisable to purchase a good quality pair of fine tipped embroidery scissors for snipping threads etc. Which of the following are not a brand name of scissors?

Answer: Trumpington

Not only is it advisable to buy a good quality pair of scissors, it is also recommended that your scissors are not used to cut anything else.

Answer: Two

It is generally accepted that when stitching on 14 count aida or 28 count evenweave, two strands of thread is the expected number to use. Sometimes, charts and kits will call for a different amount to be used to give either more depth or gentle shading.

3. There are many ways of finishing and making up small pieces. A popular finish is a French word meaning quirky or irregular. What is it?

Answer: Biscornu

A biscornu usually consists of two small stitched squares that, that when stitched together and stuffed with polyfil, will make an eight sided pincushion.

4. What is not a recommended way of starting a new piece of thread?

Answer: Tying a knot

Tying a knot is not recommended as this will lead to the fabric having a lumpy look to it when the piece is framed.

5. When starting a new piece, what is the recommended amount of excess fabric around the finished design for framing purposes?

Answer: Two to three inches

The recommended amount of excess fabric is usually two to three inches as this will give the framer, if you are lucky enough to find one that still laces when mounting, plenty of fabric to work with.

6. What should you not cut with your embroidery scissors?

Answer: Paper

Paper is the worst offender for blunting scissors. This will affect how they cut your threads.

7. Another question about finishing your piece: What is a Flat Fold?

Answer: An ornament that will stand in a similar fashion to an easel

A flat fold finish is surprisingly easy to achieve. They are made with a stitched piece, fabric which complements the stitched piece, cardboard and trim.

8. Is making a working copy of a chart legal according to copyright laws?

Answer: Yes

Yes, it is perfectly legal to make ONE working copy of any chart you purchase. A working copy can be an enlargement so you can see the chart more clearly and so that you can mark the chart off as you go without ruining the original.

9. Is tweeding a cross stitching term?

Answer: Yes

Tweeding is when two colours are threaded in the needle at the same time. The result is a slightly randomised colouring, ideal for greater detail in shading.

10. When you finish a piece of stitching, can you wash it?

Answer: Yes, in a mild washing detergent solution

Unless it is advised by the manufacturers of the materials you have used against washing the piece, you can gently wash it in a mild washing detergent solution, rinsing thoroughly in clear running water.

Source: Author TammieL

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