How Will You Fare on This Quilting Quiz
Written by Jennifer Sinclair
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Are you a quilting maniac? Do you enjoy nothing more than to cut out a few squares of material and turn them into something beautiful? Quilting has a long and storied history throughout the world. Take a few minutes and see if you know your stuff by taking our quilting quiz.
Quilting is one of the most popular hobbies even after all this time. Colorful, warm, soft and original, quilting allows you to showcase your creative side while also making something that can be used. Wrap yourself up tight and take our fun quilt quiz.
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Question 1
A quilt is like a ______, comprising of a filler in the middle of two pieces of fabric.
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ASandwich
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BCookie
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CSubmarine
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DMess
Sandwich
A quilt is constructed much like a sandwich. One side of the quilt is the decorative part and the other is usually plain. These are both sewn together with a cotton filler in the middle.
Question 2
What's different about a summer quilt?
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AIt doesn't have a back
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BIt is made of flowers
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CIt doesn't have a filler
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DIt has a sun on it
It doesn't have a filler
The summer quilt got its name due to its lack of filling. This is a quilt that is made solely from two pieces of fabric. It is lighter and can be used in the warm months.
Question 3
What is different about the way a tufted quilt is made?
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AIt uses knitting needles
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BIt has a border made of jewels
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CIt is tied through, not quilted
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DIt is made of bamboo
It is tied through, not quilted
The tuft style uses tied pieces of thread throughout the quilt to keep the middle from shifting. It is not as elaborate or decorative as quilting.
Question 4
What organization did signature quilts support during World War II?
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ANormandy
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BRed Cross
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CFrench military
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DTroops
Red Cross
During this time, the signature quilt became popular. It afforded people to purchase the right to have their names embroidered on a square. The money went to the Red Cross to aid in the war effort.
Question 5
Why were women urged to quilt so much during World War I?
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ATo keep the women busy
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BTo make women feel better
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CTo send the quilts to troops
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DTo get the women out of combat
To send the quilts to troops
There was a government push during this time for women to make as many quilts as they could to send to troops overseas. It was considered a way to boost morale.
Question 6
The first painted fabric was imported to England from what country?
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AIndia
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BBrazil
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CCanada
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DThe United States
India
India was the home of beautifully hand-painted fabrics. Eventually, these fabrics made their way to England, and into some of the most beautiful quilting projects.
Question 7
Heirloom quilts were made popular by what practice?
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AMothers making quilts for their children to take when they left home
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BMothers making quilts for fathers
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CMothers making quilts for each other
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DGrandmothers making quilts for themselves
Mothers making quilts for their children to take when they left home
It became popular for a mother to make a variety of quilts throughout the years in preparation for her child to move out. This practice is continued today in different variations.
Question 8
What traditional community still only sews quilts by hand?
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AAmish
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BJapanese
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CAmerican Indians
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DBaptists
Amish
The Amish in America are known for rejecting the ideals of modern-day society. Their quilts are always handmade and rarely ever ornate.
Question 9
What popular block is depicted in the picture?
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ASnowball
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BStar
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CHourglass
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DSand
Hourglass
The hourglass block is a great way to put scraps of material together to make a beautiful and vibrant pattern. It helps to practice perfecting points.
Question 10
It was a custom for a young girl to make 13 quilt pieces before she did what?
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AGot engaged
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BWent to school
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CWent outside to play
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DGraduated
Got engaged
This was a fairly common practice in the U.S. in the 1800s. A girl would make 12 utility quilts and one fancier artistic quilt. The fancier one would be for her eventual marital bed.
Question 11
Early American settlers used what material to make quilts?
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ASilk
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BAnything they could find
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CYarn
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DWood
Anything they could find
Quilts were made out of necessity, and in the early days of America, women did not have the time or luxury to do fine needlecraft. They instead pieced together whatever fabrics they had around the house, old clothing, old blankets, etc. and made new quilts.
Question 12
What is the common term for a "laid on" quilt?
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AApplique
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BCover
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CSheet
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DBed
Applique
The applique quilt is made by attaching smaller fabrics cut into designs on top of a whole cloth. This method became more popular in the mid 18th Century.
Question 13
What is something a quilt was commonly used for?
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ACurrency
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BFloor mats
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CDoor covers
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DAll of the Above
All of the Above
Through the years, quilts have had many different uses. Not only were they used to keep people warm in bed, but they were used as currency, door covers and floor mats.
Question 14
What is the name given to a gathering of many people all helping to complete quilting projects?
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AFlower
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BWasp
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CClub
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DBee
Bee
The quilting bee has become a fairly popular way for people to get together and help finish projects. In earlier America, it was done to help prepare for large events or celebrations.
Question 15
The oldest quilt still in existence depicts scenes from the lives of what legendary pair?
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ADavid and Jodie
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BBrian and Kelli
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CTristan and Isolde
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DWilliam and Kate
Tristan and Isolde
The legend of the Cornish king, Tristan, and the Irish princess, Isolde, was made popular by poets during the 12th Century. The aptly named "Tristan Quilt" dates back to about the mid-to-late 14th Century and is believed to have been a wedding present.
Question 16
What quilting method is depicted in the picture?
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ACircle square
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BTriangle square
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CLateral square
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DDiamond square
Diamond square
The diamond square is probably the most basic quilting pattern. It's a great way for beginners to get their start in the craft.
Question 17
What block pattern is depicted in the picture?
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AEvening star
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BShooting star
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CNight star
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DFalling star
Shooting star
The shooting star block pattern is easy to adapt to just about any style of quilt you want to make. It is one of the most popular block designs.
Question 18
What used to be the world's largest quilt?
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APatchwork
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BTristan Quilt
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COld Glory
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DAIDS memorial quilt
AIDS memorial quilt
Consisting of over 48,000 individual panels and growing, the AIDS memorial quilt is the largest quilt in the world. It weighs in at 54 tons - that's about the weight of 25 Asian elephants. It has since been surpassed as the world's largest quilt, but it (sadly) keeps growing.
Question 19
What quilt pattern is depicted in the picture?
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ACovered wagon
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BStriped
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CLog cabin
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DMaple syrup
Log cabin
The log cabin quilt is the most famous style of quilt block to date. The most colorful and vivid fabrics can be put together in this pattern. It is easily adaptable to any theme.
Question 20
The pioneer women may have viewed quilting as what?
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AUnnecessary
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BSomething they disliked
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CA chore
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DAn opportunity to relax
An opportunity to relax
Even in those rough and tumble days in America, women still needed to unwind after a long demanding day. Quilting was an escape from the stress brought about by a typical pioneer day .
Question 21
When was the first rotary cutter invented?
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A2018
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B1979
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C1889
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D1902
1979
The first rotary cutter was invented in 1979 by Olfa. It was originally created to help cut garments but soon revolutionized the quilting world.
Question 22
The earliest known bed quilt is made of what two materials?
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APolyester and spandex
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BSatin and silk
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CCotton and yarn
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DLinen and padded wool
Linen and padded wool
The earliest known bed quilt is made out of linen and padded wool. It is from Sicily and dates back to the 14th Century.
Question 23
In early America, the patchwork quilt was known as what?
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AOrnate
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BUtlility
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CUgly
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DWindow
Utlility
Patchwork quilts were created to be used, and even as living conditions in the United States improved, patchworks were being made out of whatever material women could find. Thus, it became known as the utility quilt, because it served a useful purpose.
Question 24
In what era were "crazy quilts" popularized?
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ARennaisance
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BPuritan
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CMiddle Ages
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DVictorian
Victorian
During the Victorian era, "crazy quilts" became all the rage. They were defined by their lack of pattern and use of lavish materials. They were made to look broken or deconstructed.
Question 25
What is one of the easiest types of quilts for beginners?
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ANine patch
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B16 patch
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CNo patch
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DTwo patch
Nine patch
The Nine Patch quilt has been around for hundreds of years. It is basic and is put together using nine patch blocks. It is considered one of the most basic quilts to make for beginners.
Question 26
What is the oldest quilting technique?
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ABackstitch quilting
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BFrontstitch quilting
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CNostitch quilting
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DSidestitch quilting
Backstitch quilting
Backstitch quilting is believed to be the oldest quilting technique used. It is found in the Siberian Colby rug, which dates back to the 1st Century.
Question 27
A whole cloth quilt is also known as what?
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APainpane
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BCounterpane
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CSinglepane
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DDoublepane
Counterpane
Counterpane is the method of quilting with one piece of fabric. It is made of a single piece of material, and it is decorated by using padded or corded quilting. These methods created varying degrees of elaborate designs.
Question 28
In the early days of American quilting, what was one of the most popular types practiced?
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AMedallion
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BHands-free
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CAmish
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DMachine
Medallion
A Medallion quilt was first brought by the early settlers; however, they never really had the time or materials to practice it. It was a style of quilt where there was a central motif and the rest of the quilt was built around it.
Question 29
What does the world "quilt" mean?
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APillow
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BWarm
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CQuitter
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DMattress
Mattress
The word "quilt" is originally from the Latin word "culcita,” which means mattress. The more recent version of the word is the Old English word "quilte."
Question 30
What block pattern is depicted in the picture?
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AGreek cross
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BWay cross
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CStandard cross
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DRed Cross
Greek cross
The Greek cross block pattern is a great way to piece together triangle and rectangular pieces of material. The block is often seen with vibrant solid colors.
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