The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1897-01-11
DRAWN WORK.
Some Valuable Hints on the Artistic Work
Ia. of Linen.

Some Valuable Hints on the Artistic w OK 1
ing of Linen.
The dainty method of decorating |
linens. which found so much favor
in our grandmothers' time, has
again become exceedingly popular. |
Not only are the sheots and pillow
cages finished in this manner, but
the table linen, doilies. tray cloths,
carving cloths, etc, as well as
aprons, he dkerohiefs, throws and
articles inE Eumcrable.
Linen handkerchiefs may be OF
She drawn work, so fine that they
will look like lace. but this IS very
trying work on tho eyes. For this
reason drawn work is often orltl-
cised, it being taken for granted
that, because certain articles made
from very fine smooth linen prove
harmful to the eyes, all patterns of
drawn work are equally injurious.
The harm comes not so much from
the quality of the linen and the pat
methods of working.
If one becomes enthusiastic over
certain pattern, and, determining
to finish it within a certain time.
works at it for several hours in suo-
oession, perhaps by lamplight or
Pickering gaslight. the eyes will soon
become tired and perhaps injured.
But when used as pick up work"
many beautiful little articles may
be fashioned in the odd moments
which would otherwise b@ wasted
without the slightest injury 60 the
eyes.
1t is scarcely necessary to describe
this simple stitch. which can be
learned in u few moments from any
friend or acquaintance If not al
ready understood. but suggestions
in regard to the linen to be selected
and the articles to be- fashioned may
prove helpful.
For dainty throws, fine handker-
chiefs, etc, the fine linen used for
shirt bosoms and cuffs will be salts
factory and Is not very expensive.
But for the table and bed linen The
quality known as linen sheeting il
more desirable.
The handsome little doilieS whiof
grace the cake and bread plates, eto-
are within the reach of every house
wife who has a few odd moment!
each day to devote to needlework. 4
third of q yard of linen sheetinl
will make eight good sized ones ant
will cost about so cents. All that i
needed besides the linen is spoo
OF linen thread-No. 10O-Cr, il colo
is desired, IA few skeins of wash sill
and a strip of oilcloth on which t
baste the work.
1t may be better to make the dol
lies in setSof slX-tGo large ones 10
the bread plates. say 10 inch"
square after they are hemmeC
somewhat smaller for the cak
plates and still smaller for tho lii
ger bowls. The hem wears much be
ter than even the double firing
which Is so popular For the doilie
make tho hem about an inch wild
and draw three or four threads &c
the hemstitching. For the draw
y work use simple pattern about
inches wide and rather close.
For u carving cloth (half yaT
of linen sbeeting will make thre'
more elaborate pattern may be S
lected, and q much broader one, an,
if desired. corners may be worke
inside OF the border.
Tray cloths may be made in Il
same way. but OF course the si
may be- regulated by the size of yol
tray. Pillowshams made of draw
work are very handsome and mf
be finished with hemstitching aI
fine linen lace.
Very pretty drapes for the dres
ers, bureau, etc.. may be made fro
tho finer grades of butchers line
or scrim, and are easily and quic
ly made, as the threads are readi
drawn, and open patterns are use
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