Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-10

hold. Such cushion is really pleasant for the
feet and much more ornamental than a hassock
Tor instance. large square one with heavy
tasseis at each corner is an attractive object in
q room. and / wonder people do not more
Affect them. The squares of jute velours that
come Tor sofa pillows. small table covers and
such purposes are excellent for floor cushions.
They are in suitable tones Of coloring. and the
changeable light over the surface makes them
dura bic, for dust will not readily show on them
as ~ does on plain plush or velours. The
Tatner high hassocks which are covered with
Bagdad embroideries have an oriental APP
pearance and must be serviceable. Blue OF
aaii shade seems to predominant in the color
ing, none OF which is over bright
BEAurrFrL AND usEruI-
Among the Christmas gifts sent from . dis
lance are q number Of things new here and in
themselves possessing either beauty or useful
ness to recommend them. One thing know all
embroidcrers willappreciate, and that is a really
pretty article 70 be used to put over ones lap
while working. to protect ones piece OF embroid-
cry and keep il from getting soed as il is liable
to by coming in contact with dark dresses.
This little spread is in appearance about
twenty-four inches square and is made of
China silk. the one 1 speak Of being q white
ground with morning glories in gray-blue
shades all over it. 1t is lined with plain silk Of
a very soft light tone of the blue. and lace
two inches wide is frilled on all around il. OF
course. many pretty aprons have been made
for embroiderers use. butas personally dislike
aprons this dainty silk protector" appeals to
my fancy and is so much more attractive
looking than any kind Of towel. while il pos
sesses the same enfoldinS qualities which make
q towel q convenient receptacle for work.
NOVEL HANDKERCHIEF CASES.
Another little novelty is a handkerchief case
made Of two large circular pieces Of figured
China silk. As these circles lie out fat on the
table, for instance, small circle of cotton bat
ting. well sprinkled with violet powder, is laid
in the center Of each. The silk is then drawn
up with shirring thread run all around the
edge and brought in full gathers and folds into
the middle of the circle again. inclosing the
batting exactly as a button mold is inclosed in
covering it Where the gathers meet in the
center full bow of No. ribbon is pat on one.
and on the other piece of lace is gathered and
brought full into the center, with a similar bow
to finish it.
The two circular sachets-for that is what
they are-are laid one on top Of the other. bow
uppermost on each. and the two are hinged by
the ribbon in two places rather close together,
and ribbons are also put on to tie il together
opposite the hinges, and then this pretty
mouchoir is ready for its contents 1t is a very
simple thing to make, and different from any
thing ], at least. have seen here.
PRETTY HOMEMADE BOOK COVERS.
Book covers have for some time been popular
and have seen several pretty ones lately all
homemade. Two as it happens are for the
same book, which seems a favorite. as these
were made in two towns far apart One cover
Is a very dainty one Of cream white satin on the
outside and pale old rose silk within. and bar
ring the front cover perpendicularly is wide
white ribbon. covered with tiny flowers in all
colors brocaded on the white. This same book
in the other instance has covers Of water color
paper bent into shape and firmly glued at the
back. The edges are rough and the title of
the book and the Christmas date are in pretty
lettering OF bronze green on the front cover.
A little memorandum book have seen SINH
larly inclosed in water-color paper covers. with
design of small conventional flowers in colors.
with gold outlines painted on it, and narrow
ribbon tying it together in front A small
pencil Is likewise attached to the book by a
single length OF the ribbon
sAcHETs FOR BONNET BOXES
Among the various sachets. which are used in
such profusion. those for bonnet boxes Of a
chiffonier are among the most useful They
of course fit the boxes whether square or run
ming the whole width of the chiffonier without
the dividing partition. L saw a pretty one
made of pompadour silk, with palest green
ground and flowers in gay coiors.
A pretty little bedside table caugh. my fancy
in a friends room the other day. The standard
was the somewhat ornate style which was COM
mon some years ago, in black walnut chiefly,
which this had been originally. This center
support had been cut down until it was about
on a level with the bed and the small top laid
aside. The standard was then painted white
and a top in clover-leaf shape of pine put On
instead. This top covered with white
bolton sheeting and around the edge was a
fringe of pink linen ficss. such can be bought
at all the embroidery shops. There was quite
a bit Of room on it and several pretty orna-
ments showed off to advantage on this con-
yenient little table