How to quilt a blanket
  • 1. What is the primary purpose of quilting?
A) To decorate fabric with embroidery
B) To join layers of fabric together
C) To create a single layer of fabric
D) To dye fabric various colors
  • 2. What are the three layers typically found in a quilt?
A) Lining, padding, shell
B) Outer, inner, core
C) Fabric A, Fabric B, Fabric C
D) Top, batting, backing
  • 3. What is batting primarily made of?
A) Cotton, polyester, wool, or a blend
B) Cardboard
C) Silk only
D) Metal sheets
  • 4. What tool is essential for accurate fabric cutting?
A) Hammer
B) Paintbrush
C) Rotary cutter
D) Screwdriver
  • 5. What is a quilt block?
A) A large piece of uncut fabric
B) A repeating design element
C) The binding around the edge
D) The batting material
  • 6. Which stitch is commonly used for machine quilting?
A) Overlock stitch
B) Blind hem stitch
C) Straight stitch
D) Zigzag stitch (only)
  • 7. What is 'quilting in the ditch'?
A) Quilting with very dull needles
B) Sewing along the seams of the quilt blocks
C) Quilting underwater
D) Quilting only in dark fabrics
  • 8. What does 'basting' a quilt involve?
A) Adding embellishments to the quilt
B) Cutting the fabric into small pieces
C) Washing the finished quilt
D) Temporarily holding the layers together
  • 9. Which of these is a method of quilt basting?
A) Super Glue
B) Welding
C) Soldering
D) Spray adhesive
  • 10. What is the purpose of binding a quilt?
A) To finish the edges
B) To add extra weight
C) To make the quilt slippery
D) To make the quilt shrink
  • 11. What kind of fabric is commonly used for quilt backing?
A) Cotton
B) Fiberglass
C) Metal
D) Asbestos
  • 12. What is a walking foot used for in quilting?
A) Evenly feeding multiple layers of fabric
B) Sewing extremely fast
C) Sewing with invisible thread
D) Sewing only curved lines
  • 13. What is a quilt pattern?
A) A specific quilting stitch
B) Instructions for creating a quilt
C) A type of quilt batting
D) A tool for cutting fabric
  • 14. What does 'FQ' stand for in quilting?
A) Finished Quilt
B) Fabric Quotient
C) Fat Quarter
D) Fabric Quantity
  • 15. What is the purpose of pre-washing fabric before quilting?
A) To prevent shrinkage
B) To make the fabric heavier
C) To make the fabric unsewable
D) To make the fabric more expensive
  • 16. Which thread is best for quilting?
A) Dental floss
B) Cotton or polyester thread
C) Fishing line
D) Yarn
  • 17. What is 'echo quilting'?
A) Quilting in outer space
B) Quilting repeated lines around a shape
C) Quilting backwards
D) Quilting with very loud machines
  • 18. What does 'free motion quilting' involve?
A) Quilting using a robot
B) Moving the fabric freely under the needle
C) Quilting without any fabric
D) Quilting without any thread
  • 19. Which type of needle is designed for quilting?
A) Knitting needle
B) Surgical needle
C) Tapestry needle
D) Quilting needle
  • 20. What tool is used for measuring seam allowances accurately?
A) Seam gauge
B) Wrench
C) Hammer
D) Screwdriver
  • 21. What type of knot should be used to secure the ends of quilting stitches by hand?
A) Square knot
B) Surgeon's knot
C) Figure eight knot
D) Granny knot
  • 22. What is the purpose of a design wall in quilting?
A) To store fabric scraps
B) To hang finished quilts
C) To iron fabric
D) To arrange and visualize quilt blocks
  • 23. What is the name for the technique of sewing small pieces of fabric together to create a larger design?
A) Patchwork
B) Appliqué
C) Crochet
D) Embroidery
  • 24. What is 'stitch in the ditch' quilting technique?
A) Quilting with an uneven stitch
B) Quilting through the batting only
C) Quilting underwater
D) Quilting along the seams of the fabric.
  • 25. What is the average size of a baby quilt in inches?
A) 12" x 12"
B) 36" x 45"
C) 100" x 100"
D) 72" x 90"
  • 26. What is a jelly roll in quilting?
A) A quilting technique
B) A set of 2.5" fabric strips.
C) A sugary dessert
D) A fabric softener
  • 27. What is the proper care for finished quilts?
A) Gentle washing or dry cleaning.
B) Use high heat in the dryer.
C) Bleach it with every wash.
D) Never wash
  • 28. What is 'applique' in quilting?
A) Sewing fabric shapes onto a background.
B) A method for piecing fabric together
C) A type of quilt batting
D) Cutting shapes out of the batting
  • 29. What is the name of a small, sharp tool used to remove unwanted stitches?
A) Screwdriver
B) Hammer
C) Axe
D) Seam ripper
  • 30. Which is a benefit of using a longarm quilting machine?
A) It's designed for very small projects only
B) It only quilts in straight lines
C) It's extremely quiet to operate
D) Ability to quilt large quilts easily
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