Fiber Arts Vocabulary

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Across
  1. 3. The art of “sandwiching” two or more layers of fabric together to create a thick piece of fabric. Quilts are typically made up of patchwork, geometric, or figurative designs.
  2. 4. The tool in which an artist weaves onto to create a piece of woven fabric
  3. 6. A fine art medium that uses natural or synthetic fibers to create an artwork. These artworks can include materials such as yarn, fabric, wool, felt, thread, and more
  4. 8. The art of forming fabric from interlacing threads, string, or yarn
  5. 9. The art of hand stitching designs onto fabric with a needle and thread
  6. 11. The strings that remain attached to the loom when weaving. These strings are not cut until the weaving is completed
Down
  1. 1. Art that is funcional (has a particular use) and is also praised for its beauty and design
  2. 2. Art that is created for aesthetic or intellectual appeal. This art is not created for practical purposes.
  3. 5. The materials an artist uses to create an artwork
  4. 7. The yarn that is woven over / under / over / under… the warp strings. The weft yarn is what gives weavings their different colors and designs
  5. 10. The art of joining two pieces of fabric together with a needle and thread