Jasper County Democrat, Volume 19, Number 81, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 January 1917 — Quilts and Comforters [ARTICLE]

Quilts and Comforters

Quiltmaking time is here. Try this method this winter: Use a good quality of material for the covering, one 1 that will not wear out in. many years; save a piece to baste over the end of the comforter to be taken off and washed when soiled. Use well washed and teased wool for filling instead of cotton. Wool costs twice as much, but gives five times the warmth and wears practically forever. Make some of the comforters of fine feathers. If you dampen the feathers a little they are easily handled. Put the down filled comforter out on the line in the shade on a windy day and it will fluff up again.