Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-11-24
HON d TOPICS.
Hints Oh Draperics.


The fashionable material for thin inner
window hangngs is fine crom. Gcueral-
ly bordering on the inner side is work
ell in outline stitch in colored silk Of crew.
els. Margins of deep-toned rep on velvet
accompany the thin draping.
Double portiercs are no longer in fash
ion. A single hanging suspended from
rings upon n pole is plainly drawn across
the doorway or entry to be concealed.
and, when necessary, is looped up ut one
side.
Plush still remains in favor ior the bor
ders of heavy draperies A design Is
now otter painted upon it in oil colors
with heavy bristlc brushes, by means OF
which the paint is SO completely rubbed
in that it appears almost as if different
material had been appliqued on.
The preference for tapestry effects in
hangings is resulting in n revival of old
ideas of decoration, and fabrics are woven
in imitation of Gobelin tapestry, which
succeed rather in reproducing the dis
torted figures and landscapes of an ear
lier period than in perpetuating the spirit
of beauty which undorlay them.
Hangngs of one color are popular for
boudoirs and bedrooms. Soft blues and
plnks or delicate cream-colored materials
are chosen, and are left completely bare
Of decoration, with the exception of that
given by silk cord and tassels used in
draping them.
Ecru linen is among the favorite ma
terials used for draperics. Edgings are
sewn on of Turkey-rcd cloth alternately
with small squares of thread-lacc en-
broidery, and the effect is very pleasing.
Tides in somo houses take the form of
draped scarfs. Scnrfs of India muslin
embroidered in bullion or sebrco thread
are drawn up in the middle and fastened
to the back Of upholstered chairs in such
way that the ends hang as draperies
halfway to the scat. The advantage
about these tides is that, as they are se-
curely fastened, they do not annoy visit
ors by clinging to their mantes.
Porticrcs are often made of two or
| three different matcrials-for example, in
panels or with border more or less deep
of one material and the remainder of
something different. The upper panel
may be in satin aud the lower i'll. plnsh
with satin bands.
A beautiful hanging of three colors is
made by selection of whitish yellow
satin for the upper panel, salmon-pink
plush for the centre, and deep.brown
plush as II bordering. The design, which
is worked in silks upon this portiere, rep
resents an Eastern vase, in which a
spreading branch covered with peach
blossoms is placed. The vase is worked
| in 1tfylt in
their natural colors.
A design of suntlowers, with deep
plush bordering upon which conventions
allied flowers of the same kind are laid,
is still popular for hangiugs. The upper
panel is frequently of blue cloth, the
flowers being worked in crewels, and til,
lower panel Of deep blue plush, the con
ventionalized suntlowers upon this having
n black centre, aud the outer circle OF th,
leaves being worked i'll bright gold filos
ellie.
, Mixed materials are now much like,
for window hangings Generally til,
colors are neutral, and the only attemp
at decorative effect is in the very heav,
and handsome fringe which is seen on th'
inner edges Of such fabrics. At times til,
fringe is of color to harmonic with tn,
prevailing tone of the room
The fashion of using wall haugiugs il
growing in favor. Entire rooms are nov
, draped in such II way that walls, window.
and doors harmonize not only in color
but in the material by which they ar,
concealed. Wall hangings require to b,
lined, even II they are OF heavy fabrics
, to insure their hanging perfectly even
If borderings are used, they must bt
stitched ON before the hanging is tixe,
t upon the wall.
Velveteen is particularly well suite'
for hangings, being durable and very aC
cesslble to ornament ii worked i'll iios
ellie, curtains of this material are eX
: tremely handsome velvet is less man
E ageable, and does not answer So well fo
t applique work, as the irill when it is rcI
interfercs with the set OF the stitches,
Draperies for halls and vestibules ar
: handsomely made OF dccp-colOred plusl
They are usually only sufficiently side t
a fall in graceful folds, and never long,
{, than just to touch the floor. 1t is II
u longer fashionable to have long or fu
draperies.
;, 1t is very usual to have half draperin
that is to say, something in the styl
of very deep valanccs-in dOorways
q Such an arrangement breaks the monot,
e ny of the opening, and yet leaves tn
e view into another apartment unobstruc
= ed.
y For heavy draperies border designs NJ
e generally fashionable for lighter ones
"a continuous pattern carried over the who
ground is in favor. Branching design
Ii are found in both materials, and wher
e dados are still used border of diilercl
II material is constantly added.
70 Where dados are introduced they III
!, embroidered before being sewn on to Il
:, curtain, and n conventional design of NJ
" right stcmmed flowers is the most popl
lar for their decoration. Where dadc
. are inappropriate, draperies in two shad,
u are often prepared. Two shades of gra
s material relieved by crimson bias intr,
Is duced where they are joined, are extrem
l. y effective and harmouize with almo
a any prevailing tone ina room. The colo
IL ing of the window hangings is never T.
l. peated in that of the portiere.
i, some simple Remedies.
At A teaspoonful OF charcoalin i'll half n gln
If of warm water often relieves II sick hea
% ache. 1t absorbs the gases and reliev,
d the distended stomach, pressing again
If the nerves that extend from the stomnC
i to the head.
D. Charcoal forms an unrivaliel poultic
for wounds and old sores. 1t is also il
ID valuable for what is called proud flesh.
le is great disinfectant. 1t sweetens Il
j. air if placed in shallow dishes around Il
id apartment, and foul water Is also puriiiC
n. by its use.
70 For bruises or sprains bathe the pa
Il. in cold water until you get ready Il
N cocton Of wormwood and vinegar. VIII,
the herb is fresh gathered, pound Il
i'll leaves, wet with vinegar, and bind o