Passing the Shuttle at the Qixi Textile Gallery – full-color hidden picture puzzle with 10 objects to find
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Traditional Chinese Festivals

Passing the Shuttle at the Qixi Textile Gallery

Use this printable hidden picture for a Traditional Chinese Festivals search-and-find activity for children ages 10–12. Find 10 hidden objects, including Wide wooden shuttle, Yarn ball and Thread-winding board. Difficulty: hard (L3). Includes Color / Line art / Answer key. Use Line art for coloring. Check your finds with the Answer key. Browser printing can also save as PDF. Scene: Passing the Shuttle at the Qixi Textile Gallery.

An artisan holds a wooden shuttle at a tabletop loom in a Qixi textile gallery while a student watches. Yarn storage, a swatch book, winding tools and a task lamp fill the workshop.

Difficulty
L3
Suggested age
10–12 years
Art style
Fine Botanical and Decorative Line Art
Hidden objects
10
Format
Printable Color, line art & answer key
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3-page print layout: 1. Color · 2. Line art · 3. Answer key.
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Can you find them all?

  • Wide wooden shuttle
  • Yarn ball
  • Thread-winding board
  • Fabric swatch book
  • Weaving comb
  • Thread snips
  • Measuring tape
  • Needle case
  • Fabric pouch
  • Small task lamp

A little about this puzzle

An artisan holds a wooden shuttle at a tabletop loom in a Qixi textile gallery while a student watches. Yarn storage, a swatch book, winding tools and a task lamp fill the workshop. Reference clues: wide wooden shuttle, yarn ball, thread-winding board, fabric swatch book, weaving comb, thread snips, measuring tape, needle case, fabric pouch, small task lamp. Compact image labels may use shorter names; original names remain in the metadata. The source design direction is 10–12 years, L3; no child playtest was performed.

Make it your own

Search on your own, compare discoveries with a partner, or color the line art after finding the objects. Keep the Answer key separate until you are ready to check.

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Traditional Chinese Festivals words to spot and say

Read the 10 object names together before searching. Say each word, look at its shape, and then find the matching object in the scene.

Object words and observation prompts for this puzzle
WordMeaning or search cueSay it
Wide wooden shuttleFind the object named Wide wooden shuttle. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say Wide wooden shuttle aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
Yarn ballFind the object named Yarn ball. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say Yarn ball aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
Thread-winding boardFind the object named Thread-winding board. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say Thread-winding board aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
Fabric swatch bookFind the object named Fabric swatch book. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say Fabric swatch book aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
Weaving combFind the object named Weaving comb. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say Weaving comb aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
Thread snipsFind the object named Thread snips. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say Thread snips aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
Measuring tapeFind the object named Measuring tape. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say Measuring tape aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
Needle caseFind the object named Needle case. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say Needle case aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
Fabric pouchFind the object named Fabric pouch. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say Fabric pouch aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
Small task lampFind the object named Small task lamp. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say Small task lamp aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?

Write a short list of the object names, or describe one find while a partner guesses the word. Then return to the picture and look for the next object. See the how-to-play guide for more ways to use the pages.

Printing tips for this puzzle

What is in the three pages?
Page 1 is Color for a picture search, page 2 is Line art for finding and coloring, and page 3 is the Answer key. Switching the preview above does not change this three-page print layout.
Paper size and fit
The print layout uses Letter paper (8.5 × 11 inches) with space around the artwork. For A4, choose Fit to page and check the print preview so every border stays visible. Turn off browser headers and footers to avoid extra dates and URLs.
Print only the page you need
Choose page 2 in the print dialog to print just the Line art. Use it as a coloring sheet or an ink-friendly search page. Choose page 1 for Color, or page 3 for a separate Answer key.
Keep the answer separate
Leave the Answer key on screen until you finish, or print page 3 separately. For a group activity, use individual search pages so everyone can mark their own discoveries at their own pace.
Save a copy from your browser
After the three images finish loading, choose Print and select your printer or Save as PDF. Check the selected page numbers before saving. Personal, family and your own classroom or group use follow the site terms.

Questions about this puzzle

How many objects are hidden in this puzzle?

There are 10 objects to find: Wide wooden shuttle, Yarn ball, Thread-winding board, Fabric swatch book, Weaving comb, Thread snips, Measuring tape, Needle case, Fabric pouch, Small task lamp. Use the separate Answer key when you are ready to check their locations.

What age is this puzzle for?

The suggested age is 10–12 years. Ages and difficulty are guides: choose a version that feels comfortable, and work together if helpful.

Can I print only the line art page?

Yes. Choose page 2 in the three-page print dialog. Line art can be used on its own for finding and coloring. Page 1 is Color and page 3 is the Answer key.

Do I need an account to print?

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Can I use this in a classroom or co-op?

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