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Show iif gntiHnn 6W The Salt Lake Tribune, Sunday, February 23, 1 9K6 ffr m Work mouse on needlepoint canvas By Erica Wilson Shoo! Shoo! cried Mrs. Tittle-mous- e, clattering her dustpan and chasing spiders from her tidy little home." Beatrix Potters adorable mice win the hearts of any age and can be so beautifully interpreted in crewel stitches, whether on needlepoint canvas or embroidery linen. A book with large drawings can provide the basis for your design, or you can take your favorite picture to a copy shop and have it enlarged. Work Mrs. Tittlemouse on needlepoint canvas with crewel stitches and frame it as a picture for a childs room. Or work the same stitches in cotton floss on a square of cream-colore- d fabric and applique it to a bright gingham apron. One of my pupils made a headboard for a bed, using three versions of Mrs. Tittlemouse on e fabric. She intended them to be for her grandchildren, then decided to keep them in her house for when her grandchildren came to vis bold-weav- Classic Mrs. Tittlemouse comes to life with crewel stitchery. it, and finally ended up using them for her own bed! The stitches you choose give charto the design and also make it more fascinating to stitch. The best texture for fur is long and short stitch. Mrs. Tittlemouse is holding a broom; padded satin stitch is perfect for the handle, the tufts of the broom are worked with bullion knots. Knotted coral stitch provides the right texture for a tail and squared fillings make a gingham dress. French knots on stalks give the effect of a lace edging on her apron. To make French knots, bring the thread up and twist it once around the needle, and go down a short distance acter away. A little knot is formed as you pull the thread down. Overlapping these stitches by working them close together gives the look of a lacy frill. Squared filling is another interesting stitch and is worked in three stages. With the fabric stretched taut in an embroidery hoop, lay long lines diagonally across the fabric in both directions to form a square mesh. Fill g the area inside the mesh with in a contrasting color and use a third color for tiny anchoring stitches to hold down the mesh at each intersection. Squared fillings should always be outlined with a fine line of stem stitch in a different color to define and neaten the edges. Once you begin to produce these lovely designs, therell be no stopping you! A miniature version of Mrs. Tittlemouse on a prequilted fabric, perhaps with a matching pillow cover, would make a perfect baby gift. The possibilities for such an adorable design are endless. cross-stitchin- THE ANIMAL KINGDOM: The owl and the pussycat await your pleasure in 2 traceable designs for crewel and needlepoint with 1 woodland animals as the central theme. Detailed photogropht and diagrams of stitches are beoutifully presented by Erica. For a postpaid copy, send S3 to Animal Kingdom," in care of The Salt Loke Tribune, P.O. Box 4426, Orlando, Fla. 32802-442Make checks payable to Newspaperbooks. Getting extra mpg - Two MARSHALL, Mich. (AP) thousand miles a gallon is the minimum expectation when mechanical engineering students from the United States and Canada meet here each e veyear to exhibit their hicles. high-mileag- The competition rules are simple: Build an aerodynamically acceptable vehicle from wood, and cover it with plastic film; convert a lawnmower-siz- e motor to power it, and then run it on special gasoline from Phillips Petroleum, which makes the authorized fuel. The current holder of the world is a team from Saskatchewan University, whose vehicle performed at 2,166 miles a gallon. amateur record Study sees increase in respiratory symptoms from stoves By Dr. Neil Solomon Dear Dr. Solomon: I invested in a g stove as an economy measure so that I might save on my heating bills, but my brother-in-latells me that it is not the healthiest t)ing for young children. Does he really know what hes talking about? 4 Mitchell, St. Paul, Minn. wood-burnin- Dear Mitchell: There has been at g least one study of the effects of stoves on preschool children. That report did show an increase in respiratory (breathing) symptoms apiong those living in homes with stoves. thinking of a condition called hypothermia, which refers to low body heat. As you suggest in your letter, inadequate indoor heating can cause death even if the person never goes ; Dear Dr. Solomon: Every winter I seem to hear about at least one elderly person who is found frozen to death in his own home. Is this something tliat all older people have to watch out for? Sandra, Pittsburgh, Pa. Dear Sandra: You are probably Hypothermia is most likely to affect the elderly as well as patients with high blood pressure or diabetes. The symptoms include slurred speech, dizziness, drowsiness, and seizures. The condition is a medical emergency, and a physician or rescue wood-bfcrnin- wood-burnin- g outside. unit should be summoned without delay if hypothermia is suspected. Hot fluids may be of some assistance while waiting. Dear Dr. Solomon: In one of your columns, you wrote about some kinds of diarrhea that were very serious, but lots of people get diarrhea and it lasts a day or so and then goes away. What decides whether a person has the serious kind or the other kind? Mr. T.T., Rochester, N.Y. Dear Mr. Tj As you note, the presence of diarrhea may indicate a trivial disorder or a very serious underlying disease. In most patients, taking a thorough history and performing a complete physical examination, in addition to some simple laboratory or studies, may be sufficient to identify the cause. For other patients, however, a more extensive evaluation will be needed before the cause can be pinpointed. If the diarrhea is severe, it may threaten the patients health if he or X-r- she experiences substantial losses of fluids and electrolytes. But even if the diarrhea is mild, it may be serious if it proves to be an underlying symptom of a underlying disorder. As just one example, a disturbance in bowel habits may be an early manifestation of cancer of the large bowel. On the other hand, diarrhea may be a sign of an emotional disturbance or simply reflect a change in the persons diet that is really of very little significance. For Theresa, Gary, Ind.: Pica refers to the eating of nonfood items. When very young children put things into their mouth, it is accidental; when the habit extends beyond the first two years or so of life, however, the practice is considered to be pathological. Dear Dr. Solomon: Would you please give me some idea about the kinds of snacks it is good to have around the house? Children love to &AR8 have something sweet once in awhile and, if they eat well, I don't see any sense in depriving them of an occaMrs. W.J., Troy, N.Y. sional treat. Dear Mrs. Jz I agree that most children should not be deprived of snacks. All I would suggest in a general fashion is that you avoid foods that are high in saturated fats, sugar or additives. Many of these foods are not only of little value from a nutritional standpoint, they are relatively expensive as well. Prepackaged puddings and cakes, for example, are hard on the budget while providing little food value. Instead, I suggest fruits, both dried and fresh, as well as nuts and seeds. You will find it is more economical to purchase these items in large sizes. Homemade cookies can be given greater nutritional value through the addition of oatmeal, wheat germ, nuts, or raisins. For Bernice, Phoenix, Ariz.: A fall can be a serious event in people of all ages, but it is particularly serious and may even be in older people. I suggest you make a survey of your home before your mother comes to live with you; there may be small throw rugs or similar hazards that may cause falls. Dear Dr. Solomon: Why would a person be told to take insulin even when he has the type of diabetes that does not require insulin? Max, Tampa, Fla. 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