History of Embroidery

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What is the main purpose of an embroidery hoop/stiletto?

  • To trim scallops and clip threads
  • To measure short distances
  • To keep the fabric stretched while embroidery stitches are applied (correct)
  • To protect the middle finger

Where was embroidery introduced into in the 15th century?

  • The Orient (correct)
  • The Philippines
  • Spain
  • Switzerland

What is the use of pounce in embroidery?

  • To thread needles easily
  • To transfer designs by pricking method (correct)
  • To make eyelets in the fabric
  • To measure more than one-foot distance

What is the purpose of thimbles in embroidery?

<p>To protect the middle finger and push the needle (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the use of embroidery scissors?

<p>To trim scallops, clip threads, and cut large eyelets (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the use of a needle threader?

<p>To thread needles easily, especially for those with poor eyesight (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a Tapestry Needle in embroidery?

<p>For thread-counting embroidery (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between Chenille and Crewell needles?

<p>Chenille needles are thicker and longer with larger eyes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Sewing Bag in embroidery?

<p>To keep work clean and fresh (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of fabric is best suited for articles with decorative stitches?

<p>Common Weave fabric (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary use of a Water Color Brush in embroidery?

<p>For transferring designs using pricking and pouncing methods (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of Even-Weave fabric?

<p>The number of threads per square inch is the same for both warp and woof (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Back Stitch?

<p>To outline a design (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which stitch is also known as the 'Continental Stitch'?

<p>Tent Stitch (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Couching Stitch used for?

<p>To give more weight to a single stitch line (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of a Cross Stitch?

<p>Pairs of diagonal stitches that cross each other in the middle (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the French Knot primarily used for?

<p>To create the eyes on an embroidered face (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the basic characteristic of the stitch described in the first sentence of the text?

<p>Running the needle and thread up and down the cloth at a regular distance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which stitch is often used to outline blackwork embroidery?

<p>Holbein Stitch (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of the Roumanian Stitch?

<p>It uses one working yarn (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary use of the Fish Bone Stitch?

<p>To make leaves or feathers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which stitch is a wider form of backstitch?

<p>Chevron Stitch (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of the Satin Stitch?

<p>It uses long, straight stitches (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Split Stitch?

<p>To catch only a thread or two of fabric (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a Hem Stitch?

<p>To draw out parallel threads and stitch exposed threads in groups (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Stem Stitch used for?

<p>To outline stems in floral designs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Fly Stitch similar to?

<p>The Feather Stitch (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Pekinese Stitch based on?

<p>The Back Stitch (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Feather Stitch characterized by?

<p>Stitches evenly worked on both sides of a design area (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Stem Lazy Daisy Chain Stitch also known as?

<p>The Detached Chain Stitch (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

History of Embroidery

  • Embroidery was introduced to the Orient by the Netherlanders in the 15th century.
  • It was brought to the Philippines by the Spaniards, where it underwent significant growth and rivals the best work done in Switzerland.

Tools and Materials

  • Gauge: measures short distances
  • Tape measure: measures more than one-foot distances or materials
  • Thimble: protects the middle finger and pushes the needle while doing embroidery work (comes in sizes 6-12)
  • Embroidery hoop/stiletto: made of wood, bone, metal, or plastic; used to make eyelets in the fabric and keep it stretched while applying embroidery stitches
  • Embroidery scissors: small, sharp, and pointed; used for trimming scallops, clipping threads, and cutting large eyelets
  • Needle threader: used for easier threading, especially for those with poor eyesight
  • Pounce: a fine powder used in transferring designs by the pricking method
  • Embroidery needle: a short piece of steel with a fine point at one end and a little opening or eye at the other
  • Three types of embroidery needles: crewel, chenille, and tapestry

Fabric

  • Fabric is referred to as cloth and comes in a variety of materials, weights, weaves, designs, colors, and finishes
  • Common weave: tightly woven fabrics with a smooth surface (e.g., linen, wool, and cotton); best for articles with decorative stitches
  • Even-weave: intended for hardanger embroidery, with the same number of threads per square inch for both warp and woof

Embroidery Stitches

  • Holbein Stitch: also known as the double running stitch, often used to outline blackwork embroidery
  • Herringbone Stitch: a basic overlapping stitch popular in border making
  • Fish Bone Stitch: a filling stitch ideal for making leaves or feathers
  • Blanket and Buttonhole Stitches: popular embroidery stitches used to create an edging or stitch elements in place
  • Roumanian Stitch: a couching stitch with only one working yarn
  • Chevron Stitch: a wider form of backstitch ideal for decorative borders and bands
  • Satin Stitches: solid filling stitches used to cover a design area with long, straight stitches worked close together
  • Split Stitch: a loose stitch catching only a thread or two of fabric, designed to be invisible from the right side
  • Back Stitch: often used to outline a design and forms the base line for other embroidery stitches
  • Couching Stitch: considered especially useful for outlining or giving more weight to a single stitch line
  • Cross Stitch: formed by two crossing arms, used for outlining, borders, or filling an entire area
  • Tent Stitch: also called the Continental Stitch, often used in basic needlepoint stitches
  • French Knot: an embroidery technique that creates small tight knots, used to create centers of flowers or accents
  • Stem Stitch: an outline stitch often used for the stems in floral designs
  • Stemlazy Daisy Chain Stitch: also called the Detached Chain Stitch, worked in a circle to resemble the petals of a flower
  • Hem Stitch: used to draw out parallel threads and stitch the exposed threads in groups to form various designs
  • Fly Stitch: a single stitch with a loop, used for borders or to fill in a design area
  • Pekinese Stitch: also known as the Chinese stitch, has back stitches as a base
  • Feather Stitch: a stitch with a loop, worked evenly on both left and right sides of a design area

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