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Show Table Linen Tips Unbleached or semi-bleached muslin bleaches quickly in washing wash-ing and is an economical buy for table linen. Usually this fabric has a rough weave and more stiffness which is desirable in making good table lin Single and double damask are often confusing to the new buyer of household linen. This simply means that single damask has fewer threads to the inch than double damask, and thus the former for-mer has a more loose weave. It Is cheaper and less good quality. When making or buying a tablecloth, make sure it hangs evenly on all sides; otherwise it will give the table a lop-sided appearance. Crocheting should be used with care and discrimination. If too coarse, gaudy or over-crocheted, the piece will have a messy appearance ap-pearance in spite of the work put into it Simple edgings are always al-ways in good taste. If a cigarette hole has burned into a luncheon cloth particularly particular-ly if it is near the edge, use an appliqued flower or fruit design over it, and no one will know the difference. . 1 |