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Quilting Trivia Quiz

This quiz is on quilting, quilts and their history! (It's tougher than you my think!) Good Luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by Freddie09. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Freddie09

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
267,422

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
998

Last 3 plays: colbymanram (4/10), Guest 24 (5/10), Guest 120 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. How many layers are most commonly used in quilting? Hint

4 or more

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Question 2 of 10

2. Quilting was used in pioneer American homes.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. When did the fad for quilted coattails for men and women hit? Hint

1688-1714

1904-1937

1792-1803

Never

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Question 4 of 10

4. Where has quilting been practiced for centuries? Hint

North Asia and Europe

Africa and South Asia

North and South America

Australia

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Question 5 of 10

5. Quilting has been a feature of which of these? Hint

Embroidery

Carpentry

Knitting

Darning

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Question 6 of 10

6. Quilts were usually of the pieced, or patchwork, type until around 1850.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of the following is a well known quilter? Hint

Daisy Griffons

Helga Millner

Sandra Dilles

Wendy Strumwasser

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Question 8 of 10

8. Ralli Quilting is from which country, (or countries)? Hint

Brazil and Peru

Japan

India and Pakistan

Sweden

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of the following is one of the techniques used for securing the quilt layers? Hint

setting

knotting

tying

friding

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Question 10 of 10

10. Where was the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt made? Hint

Paris, France

Manchester, England

Toronto, Canada

San Francisco, United States

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How many layers are most commonly used in quilting?

Answer: 3

Quilting is, by definition, the sewing of at least two layers of material into one thicker, padded material. Three layers is the most common configuration - two outside fabrics with a padding layer in between.

2. Quilting was used in pioneer American homes.

Answer: True

Quilting was used in pioneer American homes, at first utilitarian, then ornamental.

3. When did the fad for quilted coattails for men and women hit?

Answer: 1688-1714

A fad for quilted coattails for men and women was at its height from 1688 to 1714.

4. Where has quilting been practiced for centuries?

Answer: North Asia and Europe

This method of securing warmth, (quilting), in covering and clothing has been practiced for centuries in North Asia and Europe.

5. Quilting has been a feature of which of these?

Answer: Embroidery

Quilting has been a feature of embroidery in the form of raised work.

6. Quilts were usually of the pieced, or patchwork, type until around 1850.

Answer: False

Quilts were usually of the pieced, or patchwork, type until around 1750.

7. Which of the following is a well known quilter?

Answer: Wendy Strumwasser

Wendy Strumwasser is a national award winning quilter from the United States.

8. Ralli Quilting is from which country, (or countries)?

Answer: India and Pakistan

Ralli quilts are traditional quilts made in Pakistan and India. Handmade ralli quilts are used as blankets and bedspreads. These ralli quilts make use of patchwork, applique and embroidery. Parents present rallis to their daughters on their weddings as a dowry.

9. Which of the following is one of the techniques used for securing the quilt layers?

Answer: tying

Tying refers to the technique of using thread, yarn or ribbon to pass through all three layers, (or how ever many layers there are), of the quilt at regular intervals. These "ties" hold the layers together during use and especially when the quilt is washed.

This method is easier and more forgiving if the quilt is made by hand. Tied quilts are called, depending on the regional area, "lap", "comfort" or "comforter", among other names.

10. Where was the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt made?

Answer: San Francisco, United States

Amongst famous quilts in history is the AIDS Memorial Quilt, which was begun in San Francisco in 1987, and is cared for by The NAMES Project Foundation. It is periodically displayed in various arranged locations.

Source: Author Freddie09

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