New-York tribune., 1901-06-30

rived its from a little village made famous by
it. Satin de Jean the fabric formerly en-
ployed for the work, but Siberian linen is mostly
used now. The background OF these comes already
filled in. needing only Il cross stitch TO complete
them and they are consequently exceIently adapted
TO occasions when one wishes 10 talk and keep her
fingers busy at the same time Tney used for
pillows and chair seats. White birdseye linen
stamped in designs which to be darned with
c9iored silks. are among the novelties in wash
For centrepieces doyles and scarfs conventional
designs embroidered with white silk have the pref
erence now.
LINEN NEEDLEWORK
For all linen needlework the German round
thread linen is vastly superior the threads OF the
fine Irish linen splitting every time the needle goes
through it, and leaving after the first laundering
ugly loose broken ends.
Arabian lace borders. woven entirely in ovaIs and
squares. come ready for Russian or Siberian linen
centres These are much employed for polished
dining tables when not in use and are often
heavily embroidered I'm floral fruit designs that
are rich in color. cloth recently seen combined
purple pums red cherries, apples. pears peaches
pomegranates and lemons and reminded one Of old
canvases and tapestries Cloths of these materials
and borders ready stamped and tinted for
simpler sim work purple grapes and tulips being among
slumber robes or afghans OF imported double Ger
inflow ~InamtoWn furnish interesting occupation for the
woman who likes 10 crochet, and great variety of
stitches and combinations are open to her choice
braid stitch of the pastel shades and is intended
for the room of a college girl next season There
nFGC
being composed OF i've shades Of heiiotrope and
the other two OF alternating blue yellow green
Wnlte and pink. A wide shell border of heIiotrona
hnishes II: Another is in five pastel shades each
OF req ana Gala lily green in what called cater
plilar stltch, and will harmonize with almost ~
furnishings and decoration. particularly attrac
i've afghan is reversible, and is of Ave shade
OF terra Gotta and FIVE shades OF Olive green
olhers combine terra cottas and Gala lily greens
CROCHETED SLIPPERS
Bedroom slippers in many pretty fashions are
easily made. and have the advantage Of growing
quickly under deft fingers The prettiest have
knitted ermine tops. Babies shoes crocheted or
Kritted. OF SILK or wool and dainty little sacoues
VIII make appropriate gifts for mothers and scarfs
ana shawls crocheted of Variegate Shetland
Ilosses VIII be found most useful in any wardrobe
Even the ancient cross stitch slipper that has sr
IEeG nan century OF ridcule still appears read,,
Inr nnhs, ana Is slowed away in MANY a trnnk ror
pastime work in the country Ii IS dificnit 10 s @
JUST "1y the involved and tediously nnonotonons
WORK ever gained foothold considering thar a.
kot oiIy appearance but texture soft leather &C.
a pieIeTaDie 70 the clumsy wool and cotton COM
them a new pair ready for Christmas will ha toi %
doom 10 his family, and UNEMPLOYED hours me-
Wllheo without brain strain in their ma nufacf,,re
rec, coseYs are among the needfuis ara
a.oru . an opportunity for originality as few Other
Things do The best liked designs consist of liner ,
semi circular pieces fastened together on tWo
curved SIDE and wadded with cotton and Iina5 .tS
sol. hanneI The outside may be made of anvtbint.
pre,ty. An elaborate imported one has draganss
outlined with black loose linen % ryas soiis
groundwork being filled with heavy "a ene
IN a. long and over stitch Ano,hni ioss
supper cosey, ana one which would barn,
Win any table, Is made of heavy linen ernhrni5e
ereo with running design combining a twotnnd pau