AY Honors/Quilting/Answer Key 2

1. What is a quilt? How is it used?

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2. Who introduced quilts to North America?

The patchwork quilt was introduced to North America by the colonial British.

3. What are three main fibers used in the interlining (middle layer) of a quilt?

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Cotton

A natural fiber tha gives quilts a flat finished appearance. it is also very breathable, allowing excess heat to move away from the body. It becomes softer with age and use. it is an excellent choice for wallhangings because it doesn't stretch like polyester batting Cotton batting does not beard (a problem you'll encounter with polyester batting)> Thin cotton batting works well for machine quilting.

Polyester

A synthetic fiber which gives a puffy appearance to the finished quilt, providing warmth and loft without added weight (as is common with wool batting). Non-allergenic, and moth and mildew resistant.

Wool

Wool batting is more expensive than cotton, and is warmer to sleep under.

Silk

Silk batting is another natural-fiber choice. It's very easy to hand quilt and drapes nicely.

4. What are two common types of quilts? What is a crazy quilt?

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5. What is the difference between yarn tying and quilting?

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6. What are the steps in making a quilt?

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7. Construct and finish a quilt, either as an individual or group project.

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8. Develop a file of at least six quilt patterns, including two patchwork and one on a patriotic theme.

Patterns can be found at fabric stores, from other quilters, and on the internet.

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References

• Canadian Tapestry - Who introduced quilts to North America?