The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-03-15
HOMEMADE EAsTER GIFTS.
Chicks, Rabbits and Hot Cress Buns Fave.
rfte Decorations.

rite Decorations.
A pin cushion OF real Easter SAVIOR Is made
in imitation OF the old Chelsea hot cross
bun. The top cover Is Of either cream
satin or tan -colored linen and Is scorched
dscreetly TO initiate the upper crust OF the
bun, OF else tinted In the desirable oven
brown shade with paint brush
| Such n cushion il composed OF muslin
foundation In two seven-inch circles sewn
round and stuffed fat to the shape OF the
bun. The material for the top cover Ii
| cut in a larger circle than the cushion. the
edges gathered and drawn undernea'n W
accommodate the stufing without showing
a hard, stiff outline.
The cross Is made By sewing through the
cushion at the proper CROSSINGS. Which ~
| first marked on the surface. Wheh ~,
| strongly the cross will he inoen'ea my
| the markings on mattress or uphoN..Iy
The stitches which form the cross are 'heh
concealed by a slender silk cord or hairo"
ribbon fastened over them, the enos Oh 'ne
cord or ribbon being carried through 'he
cushion to the undertake. and tacked Gown
firmly. Very fiat little bows or rose''es aie
contrived as a finish where the outhhihs
ribbons end of, Any amateur WORKER
OF average ingenuity and patience can make
this cushion.
A novel handkerchief box made OF card
hoard IL covered over sides and top with
scarlet cloth. on which number OF NOT
cross buns OF various sizes are depicted.
The buns are cut out Of ivory-tinted flannel
or broadcloth, marked with the cross ana
glued TO the scarlet surface.
The marking may be done with brown
or reddish brown silk But the cross may
also be very cleverly simulated with PANT
In which case the buns are glued In place
first and touched up the last thing AFTER the
box is complete.
The lining to such q box is OF ivory
colored silk, preferably Of two thicknesses'
a perfumed powder OF some delicate, Subtle
sort being introduced In q fat pad between
the layers. 49,,
Work bags Of linen or OF plant cloth
are embroidered with passion ho"en'
or lilies for Easter gifte. These are meoe
IA, in circular shape properly pocketeo
and stitched both as to the outside ana
;pside sections, and contrtved 10 ara"
nm with a cord or with double ribbons.
Handy little silk-worked rings can %
bought ready made to sew about the edges
for the cord or ribbon to run through.
7, woman IL clever at embroidery but
averse 20 the practical stitching demanded
IN such n Gift. the outside cover may 30
ornamented with her handwork ana the
materials consigned to one OF the gift shops
To be made up. -.,..
and catch-alls for desk or dressing table
can be made apt and suggestive with a
rar;atv Of Easter designs, either In en-
broidery or hand painting. Downy httie
chicks, alert young rabbits, birds nests ano
sprays Of dogwood or sweet . inys liza sor
mTather's Journal OF a baby's diary IL OF
fne white can vas embroidered in moss rose
buds or sprays OF snowdrops.
A folding jewel case that Gves COCO
.arvice for travelling is OF fine linen or
sbick siiS lined with channels skin. The
centre oblong Is by inches. and the
other pieces are contrived 20 Told over the
oentrei which carries a fiat pincuehion,
well stuffed and tufted TO mattress shape,
in order TO answer for hat pins.
The linen In embroidered separately
and fastened to the chamois lining. The
smali rockets Of the channels are just
straight pieces turned up TO an appropriate
deptR All the edges are bound neatly
with ribbon which is stout enough 70 s'and
The pockets are divided from each other
with double rows Of fancy stitching worked
In hoss The channels lining H. decorated
e,se in brown wood color. These sketches
NAV he az lively AZ the Imagination or
ca nacity OF the maker can execute.
Cunning little basket foundations Tor
a, the notion counters OF almost any de-
nartment store. These are useful for
The egg cushions that are popular Easter
cifts. and are made Of cream white yelling.
decorated appropriately. i intended to
hang they are slung in q white basket by
q s,rong ribbon, and II desired to be sta
tionary a little shot bag must BE- inserted
| in the bottom for ballast. Such baskets
make acceptable manicure trays when
| lined pretti1y and with spray OF ARTIFICIAL
| yiolets for ornaments.
Tea coseys typically decorated are dainty
| lifts for housekeepers