Intro to 3D - Woven Textiles Pretest

The craft or action of forming fabric by interlacing threads is known as

• macrame

• sewing

• weaving

• embroidery

The lengthwise (vertical) threads on a loom are known as the

• shed

• warp

• weft

• loom

What tool is used to guide the weft thread through the shed?

• Heddle

• Shuttle

• Weft

• Loom

The crosswise (horizontal) threads on a loom are known as the

• warp

• shed

• heddle

• weft

The opening created on a loom where the weft passes is known as the

• shed

• heddle

• shuttle

• header

A type of vertical loom that comes in various sizes on which wall hangings are woven is known as a

• tapestry loom

• backstrap loom

• floor loom

• table loom

What is a plain weave?

• The simplest weave structure where the weft thread goes over then under each thread.

• Thin strips of weaving which were sewn together to make cloth for very special occasions.

• Weaving technique combining plain weave with add-in of weft threads to create geometric patterns.

• Weavings where the weft fibers are selectively stopped and started to make pictures.

A large looms that sit directly on the floor and use foot pedals called treadles that open and close the sheds by raising and lowering the harness is known as a

• backstrap loom

• tapestry loom

• floor loom

• table loom

What is the repetition of elements of art; showing consistency with colors or lines?

• Harmony

• Pattern

• Emphasis

• Color

A device used to weave is known as a

• baren

• loom

• reed

• warping board