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18 At the top outline two interlaced pipes, and below, quite in the centre, fasten on a hand of some stiff material, divided into compartments hy rows of strong stitching.

To protect a handsome sofa pillow, a charming and serviceable cover can be made of a square of linen, edged with lace, and bordered below the bem with a drawn work design. Divide the centre into smaller squares by bands of drawn work. Powder the small squares with tiny clover blossoms and sprays. A good effect is sometimes produced by working the blossoms solidly (directions for which work will be found in the chapter on that subject) and outlining the leaves.

Bands of Turkey red or blue denim, form good backgrounds for etchings, in white linen floss. The band can be feather-stitched on fine unbleached crash. Kate Greenaway figures are very appropriate. Sometimes two of these bands are used, the space between being finished in drawn work, or in darned work in red or blue washing cotton.

A tea tray cloth is a pretty addition to the tea table, and is also useful when the tea tray is brought into the parlor. They may be made like scarfs, worked only at the ends, or designs can be worked in the corners or the centre. Drawn work is often used in these cloths. Appropriate designs are cups and saucers, tea-pots, etc. Decorative patterns should be sketched on the cups, etc. Floral and geometrical designs are also used. Those who do not venture on designing, may find damask tea-cloths and doileys with pretty woven borders. By outlining the pattern in silk, a handsome set may easily be furnished.

A case for a night dress may be made of gray or creamy linen. Divide the lower half of the front into two panels by a row of ornamental stitches. In the left-hand division draw a figure in night clothes, candle in hand, and yawning. In the second a reclining form,