Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-14
Denim For Divan Pillows.

Denim plays a more important part
in the making of artistic diNan pillows
sivc materials, and 1t mas the special al.
vantage OF being within the reach OF
every housckccpcr. Ono reason Tor us
popularity is that it comes i'll Sucn artis'
tic coloring that it lends itself TO artistic
designing and woman with the leas.
particle of talent for conjuring M odd de.
signs and pho possess z kn"wiedse &C., %, Q,
necdle-craft can originate some ftally
stunning pillow covers. il
Applique work is brought into pillow
construction by cat out designs OF one
color of denim laid over another on con
trasting shade, the former couched down
with embroidery silk to harmonic. DISKS
of tan denim overlaid on olive gre en- anu
couched down with a golden brown siiE
makes an unusually affective pillow ana
one that would he appropriate for use III
most any apartment of the house.
Naturally il is in the young man. own
room, his den. or the college glrl room
that the greatest LATITUDE rs ailo"eu ~ ~
the matter OF odd pillows and for use IN
such apartments there IS Il Spcciaiiy AZ
tractive design Just out this spring in the
shape of a yachting girl which comes
stamped all ready to be outlined with silk
or bright colorS. Stamped on denim ready
for working the girl with curry Goiosn
hair stands at the wheel guiding tne
Yacht The sails. which are apparently
full Of wind and strlining the ropes, are
to be worked with white SILK, as Is aIs'o
the blue jacket and white skirt of the
Wheclswonan. Around the edge it can be.
Gnislcd with two or three graduated
ruftes made of silk an shades to harmon
iZc. - -. -
A new design that will be effective for
q mans den is stamped on brown canvas,
the surface being strcwn with pipes. CT
ears. cigarettes. in Gre corner OF Wmch Is
corncob pope and and beneath r,tt;nant 4 verse
Until the wedding is DER
And then III go on smoking thee
Just as / did before"
IN GptO-
ton to his beloved weed.
Also on canvas is a. stamped design 10
be done in water colors. showing prlght
wood fire burning in q CRATE, the room
having high wLinsCoting and on plate
| rail are hanging stems, pipes; &c, Wh>ie
| beneath the coscy scene are the lines
"Old wood to burn,
Old wine to drink,
Old books to rcad.
Old friends to trust
A denim pillow slip on which goif sticks
| are worked in bright colors is pretty for
| tn, latest and best liked pillows for the
| college girls room has been originated by
| Wellesley girl. Photographs Of her
| onto q foundation of denim or silk. DC
| rasionally the entire pillow is composed or
squares of the prints put together with
| tiny silk cord. so that even as the occu-
| pant of the room lies down to rest she
| has her best friends close beside her.
| College banners, songs penantS are al
| ways pretty incorporated lIltO piiIoNS'
| Dainty pillows with hand painted roses,
| lilies of the valley. or beautiful orchids
| tied with ribbons to match. having bows
| at the corners are fetching and will make
| even a plain room look bright and cheer
full.
For the average bedroom, cret0nne and
| chintz pillow covers, in floral designs are
quite elaborate enough for every day use
| and as they can be readily removed and
| washed when soiled. are practical for
housekeeping. Lingerie slips of sheer
linen or lawn with medallions Of filet lace
are also appropriate for sleeping apart
| ments. In more elaborate patterns they
are desirable for reception rooms or par,
| 1ors Most of these are finished plain
with no edging except a small silk cord.
Silk and satin covers in light tones are
Of course suitable for use IN the guest
room. Some of the new ones IN a cham
payne shade have conventionallz ed tulips
fruit trees in bright shades or pink, ant
red with green foliage cut out and har
n'nniouslv worked on to the cover WITT
silk that corresponds. Flowers outlined
With silver and gold thread are AWAY:
correct
For halls. leather piliw covers are cor
si'lcrrd the best form now: Thty may Q,
plain. hand tocled and il.rm1naten
stained. painted with Indian beads, O