Fibercraft Flashcards
Description of simple sewing
making clothing, mending items, quilting
Why do people quilt?
socialization, economical
Why would a COTA want to learn to sew?
It gives us the ability to make adapted items, modify clothing
What is the fibercraft called where you make pictures or designs on a cloth using a needle and thread
embroidery
How many different stitches are there in embroidery?
over 80
Can you name one popular stitch in embroidery?
cross stitch
How could you simplify embroidery?
using stamped patterns
A method of interlocking yarns using two needles to form garments or articles for home use
knitting
Uses interlocking yarns to form clothing or other useful articles
Uses one hook (rather than two knitting needles)
Crocheting
What should a COTA know at least when it comes to crocheting?
basic stitches
Variation of cross stitch done on plastic or canvas backing using a blunt needle
Needlepoint
Many fine tapestries were made this way
Needlepoint
Name a modern stitch in Needlepoint
counted cross stitch
This is a Modern adaptation of a older style of rug-making called knotting
latchhook
Tools for latchhook
a latchhook, a canvas, and a special hook