Evening Republican, Volume 18, Number 270, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 November 1914 — ADORNMENT FOR TEA TABLE [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

ADORNMENT FOR TEA TABLE

Cozy Suitable for Practically All Occasions May Be Easily and j* Cheaply Made. A cozy, as illustrated in the sketch, will be found most useful and suitable for almost every occasion. It is very Simply made, for the covering consists of two pretty paper serviettes. A foundation is necessary; cozy pads can be had in alt shapes, sizes and colors. Seiect serviettes that fit as neatly as possible over the pad in question, an odd .pad or cozy can be covered quite well, so that the idea is an excellent one for renovating old cozies

at practically no expense. Select the serviettes as desired. It is a good plan to choose those that are near to the tea service in coloring and design. Do one side at a time; carefully fix the serviette ovdr and tack in place. ; f\ The other side is done in the same manner; if there is too much left at the bottom of the pad to turn under, cut a portion off. To give a cozy a finished look, put a eord around it and also around the bottom. This cord can also be of paper or a silk

cord, according tb the choice of 7 the worker; if paper is decided upon, it may he bought by the yard at any fancy shop where paper novelties are sold. The cozy now’ has a very pretty appearance; it will be found to last for a long time and when the covering is soiled, fresh ones can be easily put on. It is useful for many purposes for which the best cozy is not suitable, such as nursery teas, children’s parties, etc. For party use generally, the idea will be found most useful; there is then no fear of a good cozy getting spoiled and the one can look, most effective if the - "serviettes ard chosen with a view to the particular occasibn, for all kinds of designs ore to be had.