Show To SEW ir Ruth Wyeth Spears c WHITE c 1 DARKS BLUE BLUE FABRIC P Pr j r BLU l RED REDA A Colorful Luncheon Set WE E HAVE been hearing a av v good deal about American handcrafts lately Of OI course quilts have always been important important mp r- r tant among our needlework hand- hand crafts So many readers ha have e written asking me for more of the theold theold I old fashioned embroidery stitches I that were used in making crazy crazy- patchwork that I have collected dozens and dozens of these quaint stitches hes from old quilts This gay little double house effect built upon blanket stitches with chain stitches flaunting from all aU gables was the invention of someone's great great grandmother grandmother and andI I couldn't resist using it for a alu lu luncheon cheon set of light blue linen It originally adorned a light blue satin patch in a quilt and all the theother theother theother other colors indicated here in the sketch are the original colors All the stran strands ls of strand six-strand mercerized embroidery thread were used for the luncheon set The mats were hemmed first and then the blanket stitches were taken through th the hems to make a firm edge as shown at the lower right All AU the other stitches used are clearly illustrated Just the edge stitches without the little houses were used for the nap nap- kins Many more authentic c old patchwork stitches are arc illustrated ed in a a new leaflet which is free upon request with the booklet offered offered offered of of- below Have Have you youa o a copy of Mrs Spears' Spears new book SEWING Itc It c contains forty-eight forty pages of step- step step by-step directions for making slipcovers slipcovers slipcovers slip slip- covers and dressing tables curtains curtains curtains cur cur- for every type of room lampshades rugs and other useful useful useful use use- ful articles for the home Copy will b be e a sent postpaid upon receipt receipt receipt re re- re- re of 25 cents coins preferred preferred preferred pre pre- Address Mrs Mrs- Spears South Desplaines St. St Chicago Ill |