Quilt Trivia

The word "quilt" derived from what language?

• German

• Latin

• French

• Chinese

Answer explanation

Quilt comes to us by way of the Latin word 'culcita,' which means 'cushion.'

The earliest known quilted garmet that's depicted on an Egyptian Pharaoh was around what year?

• 2400 BCE

• 3900 BCE

• 3400 BCE

• 60,000 BCE

Quilts can be found where?

• America

• Egypt

• Australia

• Any continent

Answer explanation

Quilts are used in different cultures! Therefore, it can be found all around the world.

What inspired quilts to be made for comfy bed covers?

• socks

• armor

• shoes

• tablecloths

Answer explanation

Knights wore quilted things under and over their armor which inspired warm comfy quilted bed covers.

In Australia, the wagga wagga was introduced as a blanket for the bushman. How is the wagga wagga upcycled?

• flour bags and old clothes

• socks and underwear

• tablecloths and scraps

• handkerchief and blankets

Answer explanation

The traditional wagga was made from flour bags, fabric swatches, and bits of old clothes.

How many layers does a basic quilt have?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Answer explanation

Quilts have three layers -- the quilt top, the batting and the backing.

What is the best fabric to use if you're a beginning quilter?

• nylon

• satin

• polyester

• cotton

Answer explanation

Basic cotton is how you should start out -- it's the easiest fabric to work with.

Which U.S. city is home to The National Quilt Museum?

• Paducah, Kentucky

• Dallas, Texas

• Phoenix, Arizona

• Wilmington, North Carolina

Answer explanation

The National Quilt Museum in Paducah, Kentucky displays over 150 different quilts at any one time. They offer workshops, new exhibits, and programs aimed at increasing the interest of children. Most major museums around the world have quilts in their vaults that they periodically display. Quilt design is only limited by the quilters' creativity.

What are quilts used for?

• To tell stories

• To keep people warm

• To display works of art

• all of the above

Who did most of the quilting in the 19th century?

• men

• both men and women

• women

• kids

Answer explanation

During the early years of American colonization, most Colonial women were busy spinning, weaving and sewing the clothes for their family, so had little time for artistic quilting. Commercial blankets or woven coverlets were more likely to be used, but during difficult times, when money was scarce or imported textiles limited, many Colonial women had to become creative in their use of materials on hand to keep their families warm during the cold seasons.