A Puffball of a Coverlet.

Manawatu Herald, 4 August 1898, Page 4

A Puffball of a Coverlet.

Two widths of silkoline, with a pattern of tiny moss rosebuds scattered over a pale blue background, formed the outside. Now all that was needed were some fluffy sheets pf wadding, a lining of cheesecloth and a little bright colored worsted to bring the modern "comfort" to perfection. The wadding was chosen because cotton batting by the roll, while less expensive, gives a weight very undownlike in its finish. The secret in placing the filling is to bo arrange it that its puffiness will be very even and possess a thickness that does not suggest clumsiness. The tint of the cheesecloth, which can be bought for 12 and as low as 6 cents, was a

deep rose to match the heart of the buds that decorated the turquoise blue silkoline. Measuring 2}-.{ yards in length, and 2 yards after the breadths had been joined, this lining was ready for the fleecy sheets. One nfter another they were arranged and then tucked into place. This part of the work completed, the blossom strewn top was giveu next position, and then began the task of tacking. A needle and thread quickly caught and held in knotted groups the small bits of wool, a delicate blue, that had been prepared by placing long pieces of the worsted together, and cutting into lengths, say an Inch long, and catching them across the center with the thread, each one after its release partly standing np as if proud of Its position. With edges neatly turned in, this model comfort, for which directions are found in Golden Days, is completed.