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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 20563, 14 May 1930, Page 21

m m mSkOBm J. kJ'®*® ... AND PROFITABLE WINTER PASTIMES In the making or creating of something lies the most interesting and pleasurable of pastimes, and what endless scope there is——what variety. Needle and 4 artcrafts from the simplest conceivable to those requiring careful thought and skilful treatment are always to be found at M. & C. s. Apart from every kind of art needlework, there is Plastic Relief Painting, Barbola, Plastico and Jesso, Senamel, Paintex, Raffiia Work, Felt Work Rug making, "Darweave" Weaving, Tapestry, Knitting and Crochet, Applique Work, Bag Making, and Decorative Picture Tapestry. Then there are the Dennison Crafts, "Zapon" Lacquer, Sealing Wax Craft, etc. Helpful instructions are always readily given on any of the above crafts, and demonstrations on various subjects are continually being given on the First Floor. Illustrated booklets are obtainable on most of the subjects, at little cost. ENQUIRIES ARE SPECIALLY INVITED. m m K!2.—Fast coloured Dorcos Maid Laundry Bag, traced and stencilled in shades of apricot, mauve, almond, rose, and cream —4/11 each. K3. Washing Cushion Covers, with applique pieces, suitable for wool or silk work —4/6. Also, Runners and Cosy Covers. , K4.-~Stencilled Rayon Silk Cushions, to be outlined only. In shades of pink, gold, orange, fawn, and green—6/6 each. K5 Novelty Felt Cushions, in Cut \Vork t showing Rayon Silk Cushion, in rose, gold, and orange—--5/11 each. MHM iMSSMmiim BWWWI *.•>'/, sb»*y; m m 'y K6. Tapestry Pictures, in scenic designs, suitable for petit point stitch. Prices from 2/6 to 9/11 each. K7. Stencilled Picture, with coloured wool and embroider on canvas—--8/11 each. -11 r r K8 and K9.—Showing Cross-stitch designs on canvas, suitable for tootstools, firescreens, and cushion—3/6 each. Obtainable also in chair back and seat, 22/6, and duet seats, 18/6. }•£ |O. Cosy Covers, in stencilled canvas, suitable for Cross-stitch work, in two sizes—3/11 and 5/6 each. KIJ. Canvas Purses, with coloured design for wool or silk work. Complete with threads, 5/11 and 8/11. m is* gy. %%% % "V* Kl2 to 15. Novelty Felt Cushions, in round or oblong shapes, with coloured ground and bright appiiques— 16/6. A few moments of s titchery to complete. Kl6. Richelieu and Applique Design Apron, in cream cotton, with fast colour stencil —2/- each. KJ7 to 19. Novelty Crash Aprons, to be embroidered in wool 4/6 and !j/11 each. Stilettoes—4d and 6d each. j Tatting Shuttles —lOd, 1/- and 173 eacli» Embroidery Frames—l/- pair. Embiroidery Stitchery Books —6d, 9d and 17each. ACCESSORIES FOR TRACED Washing Silk*, in Mallard, Filoselle, Broriche, and Twisted —3£d per skein, 3/4 dozen. Four-strand Art. Silk, in plain and ombre shades —2£d per skein, 2/4 dozen. 70-yard Reels Art. Silk, in all bright colourings. 1/3 reel. 50-yard Art. Silk—6d per reel. Variegated Brilliant—soz. reel, sd. Art Silk, in reel, for Crocheting—4d per reel. Scintilla Art. Silk—6d per tube. Pearl Cotton, in white and colours, for Crochet edges 6d per ball. NEEDLEWORK—--100-yard Brilliant Cotton, all shades—sd. per reel. Stranded Cottons, all shades—l£d per skein, 1/4 dozen. Stranded Cotton, assorted plaits-—6d each. Mercer Crochet Cotton, in white and ecru—--9d per ball. _<r ' K25 and 28.—White Linen Sandwich Tray D'Oyley, in a selection of designs suitable for white or coloured embroidery with Spoke stitch edge—lOd each, . ~ K26 and 27.—Tray Cloths, traced in white linen with Spoke edge for crocheting—l 4 x 20, 2/bJ 16x24,2/11. JC29.—Traced 9x9 D'Oyley, in round or square shape, with Spoke stitch edge—lOd each. Same design in Trays, Shams, and Cloths. .j/, o K22 and 23.—Unique Tea Sets, in Maori Carving designs, on cream linen. Suitable gifts for overseas friends —8/6 set. Tray Set, 2/11; Cosy, 2/11. K24.—Featuring Cream Linen, with Guipure Lac*; Edging, in 3-piece Buffet Sets, and 27in. Round Centres —8/6 each. ."/ P j , // w K34. Traced Linen Breakfast Set, consisting of 14 x 20 Tray Cloth, Serviette and Ring, and Egg Cosy. Hemstitched for Crocheting—4/6 set. Also procurable on Near Linen at 2/6 set. K3s.—Coloured Bordered Cloth, with hemstitching, in White or Cream Linen—From 12/6 set. K36 Tray Sets, with coloured Applique and Serviette. Traced in White Linen, with blue, pink, almond and mauve Applique, hemstitched edge—--2/11 set. « _ m j i lllMlMfl K3O. 20 x3O Near Linen Shams, in floral design, with plain or fancy border—--2/6 pair. 3-Piece Toilet Sets to match each design, 2/6 set, or 4/6 complete. K3l.—-Fast coloured "Dorcas Maid," in 3-piece sets, for Crochet edge. In shades of apricot, mauve, rose, blue, almond, and biscuit—3/6 set. «aa^ K2 I.—Canvas Purses, _ suitable for metal thread embroidery, in floral designs and shapes, suitable for metal handles—7/6 each. Embroidery Frames, 4/11 each. K2O.—"DARWEAVE," an interesting and profitable pastime for Winter evenings—Footstools, 4/6; Cushions, 5/11 and 7/6; Radio Benches, 5/11; Floor Rugs, oval and oblong, 7/6 and 9/6. Tapestrine Thread, for working, 2hd skein, 2/3 dozen. 6 0 Old o\® .<i ts Mo "fi. oVI K32.—Fairholm Series, traced on Oatmeal Cloth, in Cushion Covers—--7/11. Tea Cosies, 6/6. Runners, 10/6. For Needlecrafts and Winter Pastimes QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND.

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