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