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By MARJORIE HOWE DIXON |s N a story recently there a ors and si Cy i of the "duty complex." Som analyzed their thinking a know that to make a ting for" the 8d sheer joy of crea an ! onl fd sul I for J it, Others whose "duty" . sense is strong cannot t henyeives - make a thing for the joy of but needs must have some other pur; ose, To learn an intricate process, or the special Shapes of giving away the completed = object is * one way of going at things. Many a woman will sit down and to paint with dyes or do a new stitch in embroidery in order to finish her Christmas giving, when she would not feel like tackling the process. without the impulse, There we are. Dye Painting If we i three very interesting processes of- fered this year. If we hive some artistic training, it will help ever so much, but it isn't absolutely neces- sary. j ; Painting directly on fabrics with dyes, in a medium that keeps the dye from spreading is one way. Painting with lacquer on plaster com- position is another. And a third way, not so new, but always capable of variation is painting with oil colors, The dye painting is used two ways, On thin light materials the colors are applied direct to the design, and even the design is supplied. The other way is to follow the outline of a de- sign with a thin stream of gesso on avdark material, shaking gold dust over it before it is quite dry. The outlines thus formed are filled in with color, The effects in both cases aré fine, good in color and interest- ing in texture, Neatness, of course is the first requisite, Decorative Waste-Baskets In using lacquer on plaster com- position, neatness is the first requi- site, because the modeled objects are so good in themselves in their de- signs, that it is only necessary to fol- low directions as to coloring them, Book ends, lamp bases, and plaques with raised design are all ready for work, Dull paint on metal waste baskets is popular, The surface of the side may be decorated with an old print pasted flat. Or bouquets of old fashioned flowers may be painted on the sides, Waste baskets can be treated in 8 number of ways. One was. covered with felt, and felt cut-out flowers were used for decoration, Cushions as Gifts Felt is also used effectively on cushions. Stiff little cut out flowers in bright colors are easily made and , have |' enjoy painting there "are I . 'one could ibl re. even a Sons. bly Jusire, fuanyly ntal, i their own special ah these or orm of a bere ing. 1 e pink: is Wed for other pois Bg Rl] these are encircled with frills, ~ All sorts of shapes are used, Round ones, oval ones, square ones and heart-shaped pillows are ready to give for Christmas gifts. %... Needlework Baby Quilted cushions are among the more useful types. Old fashioned quilting and patchwork 'are decoraty ing some, and embroidery on 'the «| sewing machine with silk thread on Whoever shes on "Cia en one enjoys making Christe mas gifts, especially he needle- work 1s one's special gift, the shops afford an almost endless variety of. lovely things all stamped and ready to work. Many of these are so very effective and yet really simple to work. A set of things for baby comes to mind. The stitch was in blue, a «darning stitch, broken here and there with tiny rose buds in pink. A nar. row lace was used for edging. The three pieces completed looked too sweet and dainty for words, a tiny slip, a bib and a bonnet, And Stuffed Animals Stuffed animals are. all ' stamped and ready for some one to vgs for baby. A pink pig in 4 pings ham was so nice and When finished with his trim white"coat and his kerchief in his pocket, A dog in spotted black and white and. a laven- der elephant are also available for Baby's Christmas, up with a lovely "nobody at home" expression and long floppy legs that sprawl in every direction is awaiting the busy needleworker, Among the household articles are ever so many kinds of stamped ma- terials, There are nice practical tea towels, and equally practical but dec- orative guest towels, Designs on these are simple or elaborate as one wishes, plain in. color or worked in many lovely tones, Linens for the Howse Sets for the buffet come ready to work in different materials, ed- spreads are stamped with designs for single colors, and also many bright colors combined, Patchwork or ap- plique of gingham to spresds is ready in many patterns, » At the apron counter are the loye- liest fanciful fluffy articles one could ever wish to embroider, are Delicate tints of organdie Is a nice, pleasant gentleman. He also is prac- tical and knows that the majority of folks ap- preciate useful Gifts, and would like us to make a few suggestions for women. What could be better than » pair of those well and favorably known Georgins Shoes? . We have 2 very mice assortment in strap, ties ¢ ea Tove Tor Show Sly, Tow 52 $7.00, $7.25, $7.75 The Murray Shoe for Women * We comsider it best the medium priced value in the trade. We have a good sssortment in straps, ties and oxfords. Price $4.75, $5.00, $5.25 We also have a nice snappy line in straps and denn $335, $3.65, $3.75 The new Gaytee Overshoe, "the product of the Dominion Rubber Co.", and color combinations, at popular prices. Slippers in variety, Coat Hangers, Shoe Trees MEN---See Canada's best Shoe, the Hartt, on their new Hazgood last. beauty, at vidson & 33 Simcoe St. North in Black, Fawn, Grey sa $075 - A od Phone 227 gifts and now comie in as many Hood "creton | hlea Rw i SL GET 3 ] | is gombined EE ERR eal ogeth ana need but a bow knots of flowers und g to complete them. Bright muslin for more sturdy - Here's THE OSHAWA DAILY TIMES, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1927 practical aprons, and is ready for smart bindings of black. Bridge Tables Sots A sweetly grave apron for grand- mother is made of lavender cross bar organdie, to be edged with black lace, A pocket for her kerchief will need to be deity fastened into place. Scts for the bridge table are re- ceiving much attention - for Christ- mas gifts, from the needleworker, Cross stitch in, Chinese design is used for the corners of the cloth and the napkins, Qithers : have bright 3 of gingham appliqued in flower an fron Torms. Some sets are made of fringed ingham with embroidery in black. ith some folks you just must use hearts, spades, clubs and diamonds 'hemstite! will for decoration, so there will never any confusion as to oR sen. the pup Popular PF Point Pours ant Smhteide 3 diflertnt countries is ~coming into household linens od reser "nian deniers Pright colored squares of peasant design on ecru linen are very effective. Sometinies on dresses the work 4 done in red and ble cross stite etit point will cave a share of en or a to come, Ra pasible, a buy 3 black petit inf erial on chair seals and cushion oh. 4 "This material is in squares and resembles the hand-done work so. closely that saves the needle-worker, the almost endless task of filling in the back- the very great advantage of wearing well, and pays one for the lang time spent on its manufacture. A piece e in this work will always be a treasured heirloom. Christmas Api in Hand- Wrought. There doesn't seem to be any limit to the kind of things one can make for Christmas, The outlay for ma- terials can be most simple and within reach of any pocket. Then again one can buy several expensive skeins of thread to complete a gift, making it most valdable when the hand werk is added. Just try buying hand work the finished effect is very good. It In Case ot Sickness or unemployment --- Your payments are extended Ontario Piano & Music Co. 92 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa's Leading Piano Store ? and you will pealize how valuable it a Secret Why Not Buy a Piano or Phonograph for the Home Sound the ° Note of Ll ! NAY AA MITED Froud behind her gay wreath or t of posies. Petit point has] is. The hand-wrought gift always seems to carry more of the true spirit of Christmas YULETIDE GAMES AND AMUSE. Christmas is always a time of Wertiment and she hostess who can provide a mirth-proveking games is assured of success, An amusing way to manage an evening's entertainment is to Wpoint some enial man a Lord of Misrule, after the, carly English fashion, giving him the sceptre for the evening, with r to name the games, forfeits Sod rewards. Pitching snowballs through a holly or fir wreath can provide a lot of fun, The balls of cotton-wool are allotted certain values 2. 5, 10, etc. -- ae The guests are divided into tea cach guest taking a turn at thro ing the balls through. The num on each ball which goes through added to that team's score, and a player gets all the balls through team scores 50. Those who are to take part in obstacle race must leave the rod to be brought back just ome time. A course 1s prepared, of ments, books, etc., being placed and there along the way. The pla is told that he must avoid a articles, under penalty. 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