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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1908
Page
20
The article outlines methods to transfer designs onto sheer and heavy linen using impression paper and pencils, with fold-and-transfer tips. It describes making straight turn-over collars from linen, padding edges, buttonholing, and stitching patterns in satin and outline stitches with mercerized cotton. It details jabot halves, turnover collars, wallachain shirt-waist patterns, and plaited finishing touches.
Instructions describe three-row feather stitching to create garland patterns on table covers and bureau seams, with satin stitch dots in centers. kimono without sleeves features Wallachian embroidery on mercerized pongee in floral design, two-part construction, scalloped edge, hidden hooks and eyes.
Guests at a past event cut place cards to resemble tombstones with names preceded by Here lies. The macabre display proved entertaining as none of the guests were superstitious, suggesting a playful option for future dances or socials.
Instructions describe folding handkerchiefs into triangles to form corset cover panels with beaded necklines and lace trim. Sewing tips cover inserting pieces between sections, using crochet lace, and finishing edges with Valenciennes or clung lace. A centerpiece receptacle is built from four large silk or cretenne circles joined with paste or stitching and tied with ribbon to hold embroidered linen pieces flat and wrinkle free.
Answers to Correspondents on Home Entertaining suggests spooky invitations and ghost themed decor for a Leap Year Phantom Dance. It offers ideas from ghostly stationery and phantom pennants to skeleton place cards, fortune corners, feather football games, and playful contests to engage guests and raise church funds.
A note to J. D. C. presents an attractive baby gift comprising a small hoop like an embroidery hoop covered in pink satin ribbon. It includes a rubber doll, a celluloid horn, a white flannel cat, a striped rubber ball and rubber rattle with a ring. The pieces detach for play, with violet embroidery edging and a silk knot at the jabot top for graceful hang. The jabot may be gathered full or plaited and worn except in deep mourning.
The guide explains an easy embroidery method using three or four stitches. It details birdseye stitches for flowers with chain loops for petals, centered tiny finishes, and outline and feather stitches to connect clusters. Edge finishing touches complete the pieces.
A decorative sofa cushion design described for a den features a blue linen base with a flight of three blue birds on the upper and lower sections, tinted and outlined in dark blue silk. Satin stitch branches in golden brown back the birds and slanting outline stitches in dark blue outline the design and lettering.
A brief fashion note features a sleeveless kimono described as very pretty and suitable as a gift or stylish garment for Miss E J A. The item emphasizes simplicity and charm in its design.
A practical gift idea for a friend is a comb and brush case sized twelve by five inches. Choose tan blue or green linen with a pocket on each side for the combs. Embroider a simple design on one pocket and initials on the other, then sew pockets after embroidery and finish the top with eight silk covered rings and ribbon drawstrings.
A brief guide suggests crafting a mourning jabot from armore finished black silk and adding a simple accessory. The note emphasizes minimal ornamentation for somber attire and period style.
To Mrs E S T a pretty and convenient pin case is made from half a yard of flowered ribbon five inches wide and a quarter yard of blue ribbon, cut and sewn into a small decorative accessory for sewing boxes.
For Mabel E a simple hatpin holder uses a long silk bag filled with rice or fringe tied with baby ribbon. The rice grain is coarse enough to let hatpins slip in easily and the bag is hung at the side of the bureau or wash stand.
Readers may purchase stamped little bows of sheer white material that are now fashionable and offered at very inexpensive prices.
A lively social plan for middle aged guests featuring guessing games. Proposals include estimating twine length, hat heights, and candle burn time with prizes, plus a Mother Goose verse extension activity and a narrated reading with a illustrated poetry book as a reward.
A suggested Mother Goose themed formal dinner for children featuring nursery rhyme cards for seating, toy spiders from Miss Muffet, a pasteboard pie centerpiece, Mother Goose favors, and a simple wholesome menu including fruit salad, bouillon, fish or chicken casseroles, chops with sides, and ice cream.
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