Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-16
CHRISTMAS SUGGESTIONS FROM
 POTLATCH,

Dear Social Corner Sisters: am one of the shut-ins just now. Was so unfortunate as to slip and sprain my ankle. It is proving quite serious aud will likely keep me indoors for some time; a punishment, too, these nice autumn days.
 Have a few suggestions for Christ mas gifts. which may come handy. You can get boxes with high backs with the word Salt" in big letters on the box part at any store. First thing to do, sandpaper the word Salt off, then burn a pretty design on it with typography needle, or one can paste pretty picture on the front, or the word Letters" or Flair" where the word "Salt" was. Add, if you wish,
 some little decorative lines in gilt, or colors. and varnish. You will have
 8 pretty letter box or hair receiver.
 If made into a letter box, it's best to
 remove the lid; it is easily done.
 Pretty Collar and Cuffs Select an
 allover embroidery with heavily raised
 figure, such as a daisy, cut the collar
 and cuffs the size and shape desired
 and around the edge whip on a row of the figures cut from the scraps of
 the embroidery. These are pretty
 worn with cloth suits and look exactly as if they were hand embroidery. Tie Hangers can be made of en-
 broidery hoops. I prefer the ones
 oblong. It takes about three yards of one-inch ribbon to cover the hoops and bows and hang it up. Wind the ribbon tight around hoop, fastening at each end with small bows, and fasten a piece of ribbon at ends for hanging
 up, before putting bows on. One can be made cheaper. Just gild the hoop | and use gilt cord to hang up by. A Useful Wall Pocket-A half-yard white oilcloth, cut in half; use one part for small pockets; bind each small pocket with some bright color; line back of large piece with heavy cloth;
 stitch the small pockets on, just over the large piece, wherever you wish them; then bind the back same as pockets and put three small rings at
 top to hang 1t up. I use one 'in htch- en for a general catch-all. Any pretty pieces of silk can be used for sachet pads. using small piece | of cotton wadding. With any kind of sachet work featherstitch around edg- es, embroidery, pretty design, or fin i ish with bow or lace around edge, is | neat. These cost so little and are nice | u ldStcA dulOuS C1OLu-GlIuSI III ClOS- l cts or in boxes.
 To Make a Fancy Pincushion, get l china doll that stands on feet. They cost five cents apiece usually. Cut | round piece of silk or ribbon; have | another piece of ribbon to stitch on | the cardboard, smoothly; sew up the I ribbon, then turn 1t up, fill with wool | or cotton; stand doll in this; Nn l drawstring in top of ribbon to gather l around doll at arms. A short, narrow ribbon to match must be used around | doll with a small bow ar back sS a finish. Handy on dresser or hung
 any place.
 ! I know there will be many good sug- | gestions sent into the Social CornSr 1 for Christmas gifts, so I'll just ring off.
 l I enjoyed reading about the Social Corner picnic. Think the sisters had jolly visit.
 Pink Rose: You must excuse me for the mistake. Can't guess again
 Haven't the least idea who you may be.
 I have sent postals to those who
 have remembered me with same. Ii friends sending cards will send pen name and address to me. will mai