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Each square in the graph represents one square, or in tersection of vertical and horizontal threads, in your fabric. Fabric for counted cross- 717-866-2105 717-561-2772 717-272-2541 717-354-4136 215-376-7364 717-653-8026 717-397-8244 717-846-6596 215-692-6919 DISTRIBUTOR DIRECT PRICES stitching includes aida cloth, hardanger cloth, linen and other even-weave fabrics. The table runner and matching napkins, - described below, are made from red aida cloth. Author Mary Gostelow designed the angel table set for “The Cross Stitch Book,” published by Van Nostrand Reinhold. In her book, Gostelow presents cross-stitch designs from China, Russia and the Mideast, along with her own original designs and projects. Gostelow also includes - direc tions for transferring any design to cross-stitch, all basic instruction, and stitch variations. Her angel design, lik others in the book, is easy to do. Directions for making 10 napkins and the matching runner follow: MATERIALS: Red 15-count aida cloth, 15-by-60 inch; three skeins white embroidery thread; No. 22 tapestry needle; red sewing thread; sewing supplies. CUTTING: 1. Cut cloth to 8-by-€0 inches. For the runner, cut away 41 inches. 2. Cut two 7-by-7 inch napkins from remainder of the 8- by-60-inch cloth. 3. Cut eight more napkins from remaining 7-by-60- inch cloth. Fulton Grange 66 LANCASTER Fulton Grange 66 met on Monday, May 23, at their __ , Grange Hall in Oakryn. The June 27 meeting will feature Members voted to donate $2O to * safety program for the entire the National Grange Youth Fund. family, by Maureen E. Griffin, The next meeting will be held community service manager for June 13 and will include the annual the Bur f*i u homemade ice cream and mbig and Analysis for PennDOT. Find right grass for your lawn LANCASTER The next time you sit in your yard and admire the beautiful lawn you’ve created, think about the time and research that went into developing grass seed that produced all over your yard—even under trees. James J. McKeehen, Delaware County Extension agricultural agent says that because* a “per fect” grass has not yet been discovered, many seed companies experiment and combine different types of grass seed to get blends that will produce under different conditions. Grass seed blends are designed to incorporate various strengths of grasses to provide you with the best lawn possible. Seed is evaluated on its adaptability, tolerance to mowing pressure, disease resistance, shade tolerance, uniformity of grass texture and compatibility. Some grasses, for instance, are SWINE & POULTRY SYSTEMS SPECIALISTS FARMER BOY AG. 410 E. LINCOLN AVE. MYERSTOWN. PK. 17067 Lancaster Farming, Saturday, May 28,1983—819 FRINGES: 1. Uravel edges of napkins and runner to create fringes all around. 2.‘ Machine stitch around napkins and runner, just inside fringes. Use zig-zag machine setting and matching sewing thread. 3. Tack a center line from one end of the runner to the other. STITCHING THE ANGELS: 1. Thread needle with two strands of embroider floss. 2. At one end of the runner, work two angels, putting stitch (A) 12 squares up from the end of the runner and 6 squnrcs ever from the center line. 3. Work angels on other end of runner. 4. Remove center line. 5. Stitch angels on napkins so that stitch (B) is 12 squares up and 12 squares over from the comer. CROSS-STITCH TIPS: 1. Make one cross-stitch (C) over a square of fabric for each square in the angel graph illustrated. 2. Stitch over intersections in fabric, where vertical and horizontal threads meet. 3. Use the same holes for adjacent stitches so that all crosses touch. 4. Instead of knotting ends, hide by running through threads in back of the fabric. strawberry night. more adaptable to sun than shade conditions. This is an important consideration when developing a shade-tolerant mixture. Grasses also vary in disease resistance. Seed companies don’t want to mix two types of grass seed that are susceptible to the same disease. If one type of grass contracts a disease, other types in the blend must be able to compensate for it. The grasses must also be uniform in texture so they will not “clump.” A uniform carpet of grass is the goal. Grasses should be compatible, too. Some grasses, such as bentgrass, crowd out other grasses. Grasses are also blended for function. They may be used for a deluxe lawn, a shady lawn, or for a lawn that will get heavy use. Check the seed package before you purchase turf grass seeds. Make sure the mixture you choose fits your lawn requirements. me. PH. 717-866-7565