The Incredible History of Cross Stitch Quiz

Who is known as 'America's First Lady of Cross Stitch'?

• Erica Wilson

• Loara Standish

• Jane Bostocke

• Catherine of Aragon

What is the oldest known cross stitch sampler in the US?

• Jane Bostocke's sampler, 1598

• Catherine's sampler, 1509

• Loara Standish's sampler, 1653

• Erica Wilson's sampler, 1954

Which dynasty was cross stitch popular in ancient China?

• Han Dynasty

• Qing Dynasty

• Ming Dynasty

• Tang Dynasty

What was the first fabric specifically made for cross stitch?

• Silk fabric, 200 AD

• Linen fabric, 18th century

• Zweigart fabric, 1890

• DMC fabric, 1746

When did cross stitch as we know it today start becoming popular?

• 1960s

• 1920s

• 1800s

• 1600s

Who brought blackwork, believed to be the origin of cross stitch, to England?

• Anne Boleyn

• Mary Queen of Scots

• Queen Elizabeth I

• Catherine of Aragon

What was the first recorded printed cross stitch pattern book published?

• In France by Pierre Simon, 1545

• In England by Edward Bookmaker, 1582

• In Germany by Johann Schonsperger, 1523

• In Italy by Marco Duranti, 1498

What alternative material did poorer families use for cross stitch due to the high cost of linen?

• Recycled fabric

• Animal skins

• Cheap cotton

• Perforated paper

How long did it take to make the record breaking cross stitch-the largest yet created?

• 29 months

• 1 year

• 1 year and 3 months

• 15 months

What did Brother Martin Sellner do with his periodic element cross stitch when it was finished?

• Donated it to a museum

• Gave it to his favorite teacher.

• Donated it to a school

• Framed it in his home