KERAMIC STUDIO 
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and it becomes possible to enjoy a meal that otherwise would 
have been anything but pleasurable. 
The cloth and napkin shown in the illustration were made 
for a breakfast set. The material used is a heavy oyster 
white linen of rather coarse weave. This is another variety 
of the "old bleach," and though coarse it is very soft and pli- 
able. The applied bands are a grey blue linen of a somewhat 
finer weave. Each cost sixty-five cents a yard, and are 
thirty-six inches in width. The cloth was cut exactly a yard 
square. The bands were cut five inches wide. In applying 
these the corners were not mitred, but lapped and stitched 
across each way to form a square. The napkins were cut 
fifteen inches square, and the bands on these two and a 
quarter inches wide. It is wise to allow a good turn in on all 
these pieces, so that the danger of any pulling out is obviated. 
Baste very carefully and neatly, measuring as you work. It 
is best to turn in all edges and baste them before putting 
the things together. See that the edges are perfectly even and 
the corners neatly turned. When basted and ready for stitch- 
ing, thread the sewing machine with blue for the top thread 
and white for the under. A fine needle should be used, and 
the machine set for a fine stitch. The result is most satis- 
factory, as, after pressing, the stitching can barely be seen. 
A word about the pressing. A piece of table felt or an old 
Turkish towel over which a piece of muslin is spread, is excellent 
for this purpose. Place the piece to be pressed face down on 
this. Take a piece of lawn or thin muslin large enough to 
cover it. Dip this in water, wring out well, and then spread 
over the other. Be sure that your iron will not scorch, then 
iron over this dampened cloth until it is dry, finally pressing 
the iron over the back of the napkin or whatever it may be a 
few times. This will take out every wrinkle and make the 
piece look like new. One need not confine oneself to single 
bands or even to bands in this style of decoration. 
All kinds of interesting experiments await the enthusiastic 
worker. A beautiful set could be developed in grey linen with 
bands of yellow, with a simple crochet edge of grey thread. 
Just try a few of these things and see where you will come 
out. The editor prophesies that you will be more than de- 
lighted with the results, and that you will find a pleasure in 
your china you never had before, because at last it is shown 
against a truly artistic background. 
SUGAR AND CREAMER, WILD ROSE 
Lillian L. Priebe 
T7IRST Fire — Wash in background in panels, starting with 
*- lightest color first, Lemon Yellow, carrying grey and 
greenish tones around flowers and leaves by mixing Violet 
and Yellow and Shading Green and Violet. Leaves are Yel- 
low Green, shadow leaves and -buds, Copenhagen Blue; flowers 
Pink, centers of flowers light wash of Lemon Yellow. Stems 
are Brown Green. 
Second Fire- — Tint the sugar and creamer with Ivory, 
strengthen leaves and flowers, accent leaves and stems with 
Brown Green and touch of Hair Brown, centers of flowers, 
Yellow Red and Yellow Brown. Handles may be in gold 
if desired. 
