Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-07-11
QUAINT NOVELTIES,
Rev ideas in Homemade Articlcu
of Utility and Or
Eament,

Ons Of the oldest and prettiest novel
ties Cf the seasons homemade novel
ties is bag made for-well, say laun-
| dry, scraps, papers or-just anything
| bagable, to coin a term to suit this es-
pecial commodity, is in the form of
United States mail pouch. The lower
part terminates in rounded section
without gathers, and the top is finished
with stiffened flap, which is easily
lifted and therefore much handler than
those worked by drawstring. Any
article can be thrust in without the
trouble Of pulling two strings, and the
flap falls down again without further
! trouble. The mail sack idea is further
carried out by having row of brass
fastenings set along at spaces of about
| t"o inches. Common brass paper fasten-
ers answer nicely, and the flap is slit
with ribbon run along in Imitation Of
the straps and buckles of Uncle Sans
! !eathern pounches. One of these bags
| In dark green denim was very attrac-
| tive, with its dark tan ribbons aud
bright brass taclls; another in leather
tint, was more like the original article,
but not quite SO pretty. .
Speaking Of denim, am reminded of
g pretty sewing screen which is worthy
of anyone's copying. It will be found
of almost invaluable service, and will
assist largely in keeping the room tidy
without the incessant picking up of
thread and the various paraphernalia
attendant. 1.-THE model in question
stood about four feet high, was in two
| SectionS nf ip11,ac q, oh ,,,;,1o -.
were securely hinged and stood firmly.
| The outside of the screen was of art
green linen crash, with empire wreaths
one on each panel, in rough, sketchy
bronze paint, the inside in dull Pom
peiian red denim, and the edges con
cealed by strip of dull green uphol-
stery braid secured by bronze-headcd
| tacks. The Jack Of the screen has the
frame followed out straight across
both panels for q space of about six
inches. the space partially filled in by
strong outstanding wires or pegs, and
on these are set all sizes of cotton
thread-that is, the sizes used for hand
work; few shades of twist and the
ball of darning cotton. On the left side
is shelf about eight inches wide; this
| drops down when not in use-the latter
condition effected by means Of hook
and staple, and on the right side are
arranged three pockets, with dust
protecting flaps for holding the needles,
scissors, tape, buttons and the count
! less necessities.
This screen is a pretty ornament for
the room, can be placed before the sew
ing machine or work table when not in
use, and saves many steps if the work is
carried within arms length of tor if
it is placed near favorite window for
! further convenience
The newest cushions and pillows are
made of two materials, or of two shades
of the same material, in this wise: The
center is, for example, of bright red
satin-faeed cloth, the edge of dull
green, extending from three to seven
inches in width, in rocco design, and
appliqued on over the red in a satiny
embroidery stitch. A great many
punches Of pink and red geraniums are
embroidered over the whole, running
over both red and green, and having the
foliage in full, natural blendings. The
frill is of three ribbons, narrow, deep
red satin ribbon next the pillow, and
a broad MORE somewhat lighter, a very
narrow pink satin at the outer edge.
The ribbons are sewn to make one wide
band, and then gathered on extremely
full. The back is of plain dark green
ST. Louis Globe-Democrat.