The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-07-11
HOUSEHOLD LORE.
items of Informa tion Regarding Red
clothes, Table Linen and
DOtlieA.

For the outer covering of beds there
ire all sorts of pretty and novel things
IN white and colors. Possibly the hand
somest are those of heavy linen, en-
broidered in white by hand. Some OF
the more elaborate have the whole cen.
ter embroidered. a broad embroidered
border outlined with drawn work and
wide hem finished with q row OF
drawn work at the head. On brass
beds these quilts take the place OF
the valence. hanging down on all sides.
The monogram frequently sppears
at one side of the embroidery cen.
ter. The durable Marseilles quilts
come both plain woven and embroid-
cred, in white or in colors, says the
Washington Star.
The fancy for embroidery also en-
tends TO the finish Of sheets and pill
low cases. "Shams" are still much used,
though many housekeepers prefer
cases, into which the pillows are but
toned. These are large and square.
They are laid aside at night. however,
in favor of smaller pillows With plain
er covers. Monograms or initials for
sheets are two or three inches high
and worked in the center just about
the hem. For pillow cases the letters
are smaller.
Sheets for double beds should be
three yards long before hcmming. This
| allows for q three-inch hem at the top.
! one-hat the width at the bottom, and
leaves the sheet a little more than %.
yards long after shrinkage in washing.
| A sheet large enough to tuck under
and stay where it is put is the only kind
sure to be a comfort 20 the user. The
thrifty English fashion OF covering the
ends Of comfortables with a width of
thin muslin or cheese cloth, which ca
be removed and washed whenever
soiled is one that commends itself to
all housekeepers. The untoward tend
ency Of light-coiored comforts to show
soiling where they are tucked under
the neck Of the sleeper is in this way
obviated.
In purchasing table linen the cream
weave will be found more durable than
tho white or half bleached. While pat
tern tablecloths are more desirable
for 'best" Than those cut from the
web, tho latter will be found much
cheaper for everyday use. Cheap,
sleezy damask is never advisable, the
loose weave rendering II poor invest
ment, in point Of service. The me-
dunn grades Of either Scotch or Irish
make will be found unequaled for sat
istactory wearing qualities. Before
hemming q tablsoloth see that Is 10 cut
by the pattern. The thread makes the
pattern and II one follows the pattern
it takes less time than pulling the
thread. While hemstitching makes .
pretty finish, II cannot endure hare
usage, and is, therefore, Inappropriate
for cloths that have to be frequently
laundered. The best way to hem
everyday linen 10 to turn and baste Z
narrow hem, then folding the hem
back again on the right side Of thu
cloth, sew the hem to the cloth by hant
in an over-and-over seam. Then fat
ten and press the hem in place. Th<
monogram or initial Of the house mis-
'tress should be wrought diagonally ir
one corner in white linen or outline
&ilk.
A new wrinkle in luncheon cloths i,
TO have them woven in two tints, yel
low and white, pink and white oI
green and white. With gold-banded
china the yellow and white combina
tion is remarkably effective. Nothing
however, is in better taste than tn.
rich, thick, solid linen which is usu
ally handsomely decorated by hanC
embroidery or border sprays and &
center garland large enough to sur
round a vase of flowers or fruit piece
The pure white affords q capita
background for crystal and silver a
we'll as fancy doilies and pretty dishes
Quantities Of doilies are now sold, sc
many people using them without .
tablecloth for breakfast and luncheon
on Sunday night tea. Those Of heavy
linen with solid white embroidery are
most durable and exceedingly popu
lar. Very effective also are the Jap
anese grass linen sets. which come in
both white and colored embroidery
with japanese floral designs.