10 Question Embroidery Trivia Quiz – Multiple Choice

Are you ready to test your embroidery knowledge? You’ve come to the right place! This 10-question trivia quiz will challenge your understanding of various embroidery techniques, history, and terminology. With a medium difficulty level, it’s perfect for both beginners who want to learn more and experienced embroiderers looking for a fun challenge.

Each question will provide you with four possible answers, but only one of them is correct. Take your time, think carefully, and see how well you know the intricate world of embroidery. Once you’ve completed the quiz, you can compare your results with friends or try again to improve your score. Let’s get started and see if you can stitch together a perfect score!

1. What is the embroidery technique that uses a hooked needle to pull loops of thread through fabric?
   • Couching
   • Stumpwork
   • Punch needle
   • Sashiko
   The correct answer is Punch needle.
   Punch needle embroidery, also known as needle punching, is a form of embroidery in which a special needle is used to create loops of thread on the surface of fabric.
2. What type of embroidery uses a series of straight or running stitches to create geometric patterns?
   • Bargello
   • Crewel
   • Sashiko
   • Cross stitch
   The correct answer is Sashiko.
   Sashiko is a Japanese embroidery technique that uses running stitches to create geometric patterns, often used for decorative and functional purposes.
3. Which embroidery stitch is commonly used to fill in large areas with solid color?
   • Chain stitch
   • French knot
   • Backstitch
   • Satin stitch
   The correct answer is Satin stitch.
   Satin stitch is an embroidery technique used to fill in large areas with solid color, typically by stitching parallel lines of thread close together.
4. What type of embroidery is characterized by its use of wool thread and typically features floral or nature-inspired designs?
   • Blackwork
   • Goldwork
   • Redwork
   • Crewel
   The correct answer is Crewel.
   Crewel embroidery is a form of surface embroidery that uses wool thread and often features floral or nature-inspired designs.

5. Which embroidery technique involves stitching over a grid of threads to create a raised, textured pattern?
   • Cross stitch
   • Whitework
   • Hardanger
   • Bargello
   The correct answer is Bargello.
   Bargello, also known as Florentine embroidery, is a type of needlepoint embroidery that involves stitching over a grid of threads to create a raised, textured pattern.
6. What type of embroidery involves stitching with metallic threads, often to create intricate designs on religious or ceremonial garments?
   • Sashiko
   • Blackwork
   • Goldwork
   • Crewel
   The correct answer is Goldwork.
   Goldwork is a form of embroidery that uses metallic threads, often gold or silver, to create intricate designs on religious or ceremonial garments.
7. What is the name of the embroidery technique that involves creating patterns by stitching over a piece of fabric that has been temporarily attached to a stiffer backing?
   • Stumpwork
   • Hardanger
   • Sashiko
   • Redwork
   The correct answer is Stumpwork.
   Stumpwork is a three-dimensional embroidery technique that involves stitching over a piece of fabric that has been temporarily attached to a stiffer backing, creating raised patterns and designs.
8. Which type of embroidery typically features geometric designs created with black thread on white fabric?
   • Redwork
   • Goldwork
   • Blackwork
   • Crewel
   The correct answer is Blackwork.
   Blackwork embroidery is a form of counted-thread embroidery that features geometric designs created with black thread on white fabric.
9. What is the name of the embroidery technique that involves cutting and removing threads from woven fabric to create openwork patterns?
   • Crewel
   • Sashiko
   • Bargello
   • Hardanger
   The correct answer is Hardanger.
   Hardanger embroidery is a form of cutwork embroidery that involves cutting and removing threads from woven fabric to create openwork patterns, often combined with counted-thread embroidery.
10. Which embroidery stitch is used to create small, decorative knots on the surface of fabric?
    • Backstitch
    • Satin stitch
    • Chain stitch
    • French knot
    The correct answer is French knot.
    French knot is an embroidery stitch used to create small, decorative knots on the surface of fabric, often used for accents or to fill in small areas.