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The cotton is very durable, doubled and twisted, and of fine 

 quality. These spreads should be of a size sufficient to 

 cover both bed and pillows ; they are not intended oo be 

 tucked in, but hang over the sides and end of the bed a few 

 inches. The edge is finished with a fancy border of some 

 kind. Another very pretty way in spread making, and some- 

 thing new, is damask table linen, the figures beii>p outlined 

 with either silk or flourishing thread. The latter comes in 

 every variety of shade, and the colors are fast. As we have 

 never had any curtains displayed, I suggest one of the new 

 fashions. Take holland in any shade (though v/hite is the 

 more fashionable) and paint a border at the bottom and sides. 

 As this is an entirely new departure in home furnishing, and 

 when purchased are very expensive, it seems as though our 

 young ladies who are so much engaged in painting, might well 

 avail themselves of this, and enjoy in their homes some of 



these beautiful curtains. 



Perhaps, too, some might like to try the table linen the new 



way ? Quite broad hems are made ; above the hems several 



rows of hemstitching, and embroidered monogram in one 



corner. These have napkins made from the same pattern of 



linen, also hemstitched to match the table cloths. 



Fine hand towels are also made in the same way. These, 

 too, are expensive. A little time and patience, and one may 

 enjoy them at little cost. There are, also, new designs in 

 pillow cases. The pillows are nearly square ; the cases cut 

 long enough for a good hem, above which are several rows of 

 hemstitching. They may be of cotton or linen : lor beauty, 

 linen ; for wear, cotton. We hope to see some of these at our 

 next Fair. 



The spread by Mrs. H. HoUis of South Hanson attracted 

 considerable attention by the excellency of the knitting. In 

 our notes we find recorded, " beautifully done." Every stitch 

 seemed perfect. The lady is seventy -four years old. 



