Gift ideas presented il v (Continued from Page 64) be sure that the quilt or comforter is the same size as the'dimension indicated for the fabric, or one has to plan on altering the dimensions to suit the available material. One should choose the fabric that can be easily cared for, machine washable. A person should cut the outer fabric and liner each in a rectangle that measures 45 by 63 inches. Two layers of quilt batting the same size or slightly larger should be cut. On a piece of paper, one should make an oval that measures approximately 14 by 23 inches, This is the pattern for the bottom of the bag. The circumference should measure 62 inches. A one inch seam allowance is added all around. One oval from each outer fabric and liner is cut, two ovals should li be cut from the filler.' The liner fabric should be laid right side down, with the filter placed next, and the outer fabric put on top, with the right side up. 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With right sides together, the oval should be joined to the long edge of the' rec tangle. The side seam should be placed at the center of a short side of the oval. A one TWO FERTILIZER FACILITIES TO SERVE YOU BETTER! 'fsr *ko The quality and the analysis. Before you buy fertilizer at just any price - Consider what it takes to maintain a reputation! Lane. Co. ROY W. ZIMMERMAN & SONS, INC. 1661 Rohrerstown Rd. Lancaster, PA 17601 717-569-2361 717-733-8161 inch seam should be stit ched. A 30 inch zipper can be inserted in the side seam opening, with the top of the zipper at or slightly below the casing stitchingline. One should insert a 75 inch length of heavy cord in the casing. Opposite the zipper opening, the cord to the casing should be secured. Knots are tied m each end of the cord. Some of the other ideas that the two ladies presented to their audience included a lingerie travel bag, a fabric crayon apron, and cookie pops, which were actually sugar cookies attatched on a stick and decorated. AT FARMERS FERTILIZER YOU GET MORE THAN PRODUCTS & SERVICE YOU GET A REPUTATION! Lane. & Chester Co. E & R SUPPLY (Elvin & Randy Hess) Route #2, Box 125 Strasburg, PA 17579 717-687-6697 Pewter LEBANON - Con temporary pewter made today is lead free and does not darken as antique pewter does. (Both kinds are made today). Care and polishing of contemporary pewter is simple. Wash accessory m hot, soapy water; rinse and dry. Polish by rubbing in one direction. As with all metal accessories, store so that the sides of vase or bowl are not rubbing against another hard surface. Otherwise, scratches may show on the surface. Antique pewter contains lead and this is what darkens and adds to its charm. However, some tarnish should be removed. If you use a commercial cleaner, use silver polish or a specially made polish for pewter. After cleaning, wash in hot, soapy water; rinse with hot water and dry by rubbing in one direction. .To make a cleaner for heavily tarnished pewter; make a paste of fine whiting and boiled linseed oil. Dip a Lancaster Farming, Saturday, December 2,1976 polishing tips given small piece of 0000 steel wool into paste and rub pewter in one direction. When as much tarnish as can be is removed, polish. To polish a dull finish, make a paste of rottenstone and boiled linseed oil. Dip a soft cloth into the paste and rub over pewter. Rub in one direction. When dean, wash in hot, soapy water; rinse dry and polish. Farm Women Calendar Today, December 2 Lancaster Co. Sodety 12 meeting, 6 p.m. at Shady Maple. Lancaster Co. Society 10 Christmas party at Lime Spring Farm. Lancaster Co. Society 1 brunch, 10 a.m. at Willow Valley Restaurant York Co. Society 1 Christ mas party at Grandview Golf Club. Lancaster Co. Society 6 family Christmas covered dish dinner night. Lancaster Co. Society 9 Christmas party at Rsfton Fire Hall; husband invited. Monday, December 4 Lancaster Co. Societies executive board meeting at Janet Leaman’s. Wednesday, December 6 Berks Co. Society 1 Christmas party, 6:30 p.m. at Olde State Barn, Oley. York Co, Society 1 Christ mas party. York Co. Society 26 family Christmas banquet, 6:30 p.m. at Avalong Farm Dairy Restaurant Thursday, December 7 Lancaster Co. Society 20 meeting, 1 p.m.; bring one dozen cookies to be chanced off. Lancaster Co. Society 28 To polish a bright finish, make a paste of fine whiting and denatured alcohol solvent. Dip soft doth into paste and rub on pewter, in same direction. When dean, wash in hot, soapy water; rinsewitb hot water, dry and polish. Whiting, denatured alcohol, rottenstone and boiled linseed oil can be purchased in a paint store. Christmas party, 7:30 p.m.; hostess Helen Rohrer. Lancaster Co. Society 15 Christmas party, 6:30 p.m. at Rhoads Restaurant. Saturday, Decembers Lancaster Co. Society 8 Christmas party, 6:30 p.m.; hostess Vera Frey, Marietta Rl. Lancaster Co. Society 2 'meeting; hostess Luella Low. Lancaster Co. Society 18 meeting, 1:30 p.m. Lancaster Co. Society 19 Christmas Party, 6:30 p.m. at Indian Springs Golf Club. Lancaster Co. Society 17 covered dish Christmas party; at Chestnut Level Church House. Lancaster Co. Society 13 family Christmas party; Ronks Fire Hall. Lancaster Co. Society 25 family Christmas party; Conestoga United Methodist Church, Conestoga. Bring hot and cold dish. Lancaster Co. Society 8 Christmas party, 6:30 p.m. Non-flying Birds Ostriches are' the largest living birds and fastest moving of birds that don’t actually fly. Ostriches live in bands of between 10 and 50, primarily in the southern and eastern African plains Because it is so so speedy and has such keen eyesight, the ostrich is able to outrun and outmaneuver most of its enemies. 65
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