Democratic Sentinel, Volume 2, Number 48, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 January 1879 — HOME INTERESTS. Hints from Hazel. [ARTICLE]

HOME INTERESTS. Hints from Hazel.

Truly “necessity is the mother of invention.” Lately we put up some white muslin curtain?. We had some fringe in the house which we supposed was sufficient for all of them, four in number. But there was only enough for three. Our attempts to match it in the stores failed. Then came the thought, why not make some ? So I took a crotchet-needle and a spool of No. 8 cotton and made a chain-stitch as long as the fringe was to be. Then I knit a chain-stitch on that back and forth until the heading was as wide as I wished it Then I wound the cotton around a card, cutting it at one end. In each stitch I fastened two of these threads, and the fringe thus made was much prettier than that which was woven. I do not advise any one to make fringe when they can buy it; but in the country, where wives and daughters have, plenty of time in the winter, it might prove a pleasing pastime, and would certainly improve the curtains which would otherwise be without it The following is a splendid recipe for pudding: Take-a shallow tin, as a pie-pan, butter it, and on it spread evenly any kind of fruit. If canned fruit is used, it should contain as little juice as possible. Batter, a cup of sour cream, one egg, half teaspoonful of soda, and flour enough to make a batter, not very stiff. Pour it over the fruit, and bake in a moderatelyquick oven. Serve with sugar and cream or sauce. We had it often last summer, using blackberries and peaches, and did not get the least bit tired of it. Hazel. Quincy, lU.