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Intro to 3D - Woven Textiles Pretest

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

macrame

b)

sewing

c)

weaving

d)

embroidery

2.

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

a)

shed

b)

warp

c)

weft

d)

loom

3.

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

a)

Heddle

b)

Shuttle

c)

Weft

d)

Loom

4.

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

a)

warp

b)

shed

c)

heddle

d)

weft

5.

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

a)

shed

b)

heddle

c)

shuttle

d)

header

6.

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

a)

tapestry loom

b)

backstrap loom

c)

floor loom

d)

table loom

7.

What is a plain weave?

a)

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

b)

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

c)

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

d)

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

8.

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

a)

backstrap loom

b)

tapestry loom

c)

floor loom

d)

table loom

9.

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

a)

Harmony

b)

Pattern

c)

Emphasis

d)

Color

10.

A device used to weave is known as a

a)

baren

b)

loom

c)

reed

d)

warping board

11.

A type of loom that uses one stick or bar attached to a fixed object, using the weaver’s body to create tension is known as a

a)

floor loom

b)

tapestry loom

c)

backstrap loom

d)

table loom

12.

A type of loom where the warp strands pass through holes in the cards and a woven pattern is created by turning one or more cards to create a pattern is known as a

a)

rug weaving

b)

loom weaving

c)

tapestry weaving

d)

tablet loom

13.

A long thin thread or material like wool or cotton is known as a

a)

Fringe

b)

Fiber

c)

Loom

d)

Weft

14.

A handwoven textile or cloth weave, commonly figured, and used as a wall hanging,

a)

Tapestry

b)

Weft

c)

Yarn Painting

d)

Warp

15.

An ornamental boarder of threads left loose or formed into tassels or twists, used to edge clothing or material.

a)

Tapestry

b)

Shuttle

c)

Fringe

d)

Fiber

16.

A knotting technique that produces piles of fringe is known as a

a)

senneh knots

b)

jufti knot

c)

rya knot

d)

overhand knot

17.

What weaving tool is shown in the photo above?

a)

crochet hooks

b)

ballpoint needles

c)

embroidery needles

d)

tapestry needles

18.

The history of tapestries can be traced from ____________ to today.

a)

the ancient Egyptians

b)

the Renaissance

c)

the Industrial Revolution

d)

the Greeks and Romans

19.

Back in Medieval times, it would take a skilled team of two people___________ to weave just one square foot of tapestry.

a)

2 months

b)

1 week

c)

3 days

d)

1 hour

20.

Tapestries can be woven on which types of looms? (check all that apply)

a)

floor loom

b)

backstrap loom

c)

tablet loom

d)

frame loom