818-Lincaster Fanning, Saturday, November 14, 1987
knife. Carefully transfer to screen
or rack. Let air dry. Turn several
times.
If you plan to hang the orna
ments, make a small hole with wire
or soda straw while dough is still
wet. Do ndt heat, that will cause
them to puff. They are not meant to
be eaten, although they are not
harmful.
For sewing a homespun Christ
mas, Denise Ecenroad, Myer
stown, demonstrated machine
applique. Her applique tips
include:
1. Reduce tension to practically
zero for all machine applique.
2. Use a sharp needle, not one
that’s been on the machine for a
year.
3. Use quality thread rather than
your five for a dollar discount
brand.
4. Batting can be used, but Ther
molan Fleece gives a nicer finished
appearance.
S. Pressing as you sew results in a
professional look.
Ecenroad, a mother of three, dis
played keepsake tree ornaments
that she makes for each of her
children as a yearly remembrance.
Her handcrafted ornaments
included items that were stenciled,
cross stitched, stuffed, and quilted.
Another local craft enthusiast,
Christenna Stamm, demonstrated
stencilling for the holidays. Stamm
said the secret for neat, profession
al stencilling is to keep from over
loading the brush. She said always
brush - it out on a ' • towel
Ine applique.
mad
New Appetizer
Recipe Leaflet
“Appetizers for Any Occasion,”
is a new recipe leaflet from the
American Dairy Association. Fea
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Mexican Pasta Squares and Crispy
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until consistent in coloration and
that a different brush should be
used for each color. If the brush is
washed out, the water will drip into
the bristles and make discolora
tions or smear the design.
She demonstrated three stencill
ing methods:
—Dabbing requires hitting the
outside of the stencil with the
brush and then brushing it towards
the center.
—Swirling requires holding the
brush straight at all times and tak
ing the brush in a circular pattern
around the stencil edges, then
brush in a circular pattern in the
opposite direction.
—Sponging requires dipping a
sponge in paint, blotting on paper
towel and then dabbing completely
around outside of design before
working in towards center.
If using oil paints for stencilling,
let each color dry for four hours
before using another color on the
design. Stamm showed stencils
she painted on wood, fabric, paper
and baskets.
Floral Designer Dennis G. Mel
lot of Lebanon started the program
by exhibiting his turnip wreath that
is guaranteed to catch the attention
of bypassers. Mellot spray painted
the turnips black and then coated
them with polyurethane to protect
them. Placed on a gold-colored
wreath, it makes a startling door
way display.
Mellot suggest that textures and
colors be interspersed with glitter
or glass that reflect light in
arrangements for eye appeal. From
Spread and Tarragon-Garlic Dip.
A variety of dairy products are
used. Suggestions on what types of
appetizers to serve at a gathering
are also provided. For your copy,
please send <a> stamped, self
addressed envelope (#10) to:
Appetizers for Any Occasion,
MAMMA, 216 Carroll Building,
8600 LaSalle Road, Towson, MD
21204.
flower shows Meilot gathered
“that using house plant material in
designs is the up and coming
thing.” He also stressed the impor
tance of using odd numbers in
arrangements to make them more
pleasing to the eye.
To assemble a topiary plant,
start with a pot (the larger the topi
ary, the larger the pot required).
Cut two circular pieces of wood to
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