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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1985-04-24, Page 33engaged girl was required to have in America around 1700. The superstition grew that it was bad luck for a girl to work on her own marriage quilt, so the girlfriends of the bride each brought a block, usually appliqued, to her house. They stitiched them. together and quilted the top and finally gave the quilt to, the bride for her wedding present. A small piece of patchwork made of autographed pat- ches turned into a cushion, can still make a charming memento of a wedding anni- versary or special occasion. From a mixture of plain and small flowered pattern fabrics, , cut three inch squares, or two by three inch rectangles. Use the plain fabrics for the signature written and then em- broidered. Join them in a hit and miss fashion with the floral patches. I have more fascinating stories on quilts, but they must wait for a future column. 0 0 0 This week's pattern is for a delightful knitted coat for the two to six-year-old boy or girl. Cosier than a sweater for early Spring and smart enough for church or a visit to Grandma. To .order this week's pattern No. 85-124 send 75 cents plus a stamped self- addressed envelope. If you do not have a stamp or en- velope please enclose an extra 50 cents to cover the cost of handling and print your name and address. Send to: Louisa Rush, "Craft Talk", 486 Montford Drive, Dollard des Ormeaux, PQ, H9G 1M6. Please be sure to state pattern numbers correctly when ordering and to enclose your stamped return envelope for faster service. Permanently Engraved Signs & Nameplates NEXT INDOW Pi.:.. FA GEORGE R. MURPHY. M.D. RIN(; BELL WALK IN Lq 11110.0241 our, USE ELEVATOR IN REAR R Easy to ' read, washable, stainproof, non -corroding. These signs are a must for any professional rbusiness or office,. We sell: Door Plates Directional Signs Mailbox Plates Professional Signs House Numbers Badges Plant Labels Metal Plaques Legend Plates Door Knockers Desk Signs Identification Tags for: Dogs Keys Luggage For more information call: Listowel Banner - 291-1660 Wingham Advance -Times - 357-2320 Mount Forest Confederate - 323-1550 Milverton Sun - 595-8921. WENGER PUBLICATIONS Page 14 -Crossroads -Apr. 24, 1985 TAX TIP OF THE WEEK Q. 14yy son, a senior in high school next term, worked during the summer months. His net income was $2,700. Since this is o%er the $2,600 limit for his net income, will 1 be able to deduct anything. for him on my tax return? A. Yes, but you must de- duct the excess of his net in- come over $2,600 from the maximum exemption of* $1,360. As long as your child is wholly dependent upon you for -support and is either under 21 years of age or a fulf;time student, you may claim an exemption for him if his net 'income is less than $3,960. Remember to deduct such items as tuition fees • from his gross income to arrive at, his net income. IP Basically, there are three groups of people in this country. There are the D.o-ers. These are the disciplined people who have order to their lives, make goals and live by their commitments. There are the Do-nothings, who are disorganized and stumble through life putting Harriston Motors Ltd. 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They have the goals of Mother Theresa. They have the'fire and enthusiasm of a Sunday morning electronic minister. But they conduct their lives like a maestro with a rip in • his -pants and a zipper that is stuck'. He doesn't know which way to turn. The Do-wah-do dieter is a classic. He or she will order a large pizza with everything and swill it gown with a 2 litre bottle of Tab. He will park illegally in a handicap- ped parking spot while he is buying jogging clothes. He will eat a glazed doughnut with a cup of black coffee with three tablespoons of Nutra-Sweet. When a Do-wah-do person stops smoking, it's never cold turkey. His first words to everyone he meets is, "I've stopped smoking. Feel just great. You should try it. I can taste food now and don't wake up with that bad taste in my mouth.- By the way, could I bum a cigaret- te? I just like to have some- thing in my hand." I've met a million D,o-wah- do housewives in my time. They have fresh flowers on the table, guest towels lined neatly in a row in the bath- room and their countertops are straight from the model home. But the oven looks like a smoking volcano, there is dirty underwear under the bed and don't even think of opening a drawer or you'll never get it shut again. With them, hope always springs eternal. By their bedsides there will always be a copy of something written by John LeCarre. On top of it will be a copy of "Hollywood Craft Tal By Louisa Rush Last week I gave some in- teresting history and back- ground on the art of patch- work and applique. This week I'll describe some of the traditional quilts and how they came into being. Patchwork is 'an un- ashamedly sentimental craft which from its origins has been connected with sharing and neighborliness, particu- larly in North America. "Friendship Quilts" were made to commemorate a special occasion, to honor a hero, or to help a family who were down on their luck, or were going West to start a new life. Each neighbor would give a block, either pieced or decorated with applique, and they would all meet to join the quilt blocks into a finished quilt. Sometimes a particular theme, such as animals, flowers or a family history was decided upon, and then it was called an "Album Quilt". If at a ceremony it was called a "Presentation Quilt". "Freedom Quilts" were only made, for young meri! On a man's twenty-first birthday, young girls of his acquaintance were invited to his house. They spent the afternoon before the cele- bration supper stitching the quilt top together. It was then put away until the time cameto add it to the others in his future wife's "bottom drawer" or "hope chest". "Signature Quilts" were a recognized way of making money for charity. Usually made from three inch squares, the patches were "sold"; the purchaser's name was written with in- delible ink or embroidered onto the patch, which was then worked into the quilt. The "Marriage Quilt" was the last and most splendid of the thirteen quilts an Wives" by Jackie Collins. You are probably wonder- ing how I know so much about the Do-wah-do's. • There is one in our family. I have no intention of telling you which one it is. I will only say that I bought one of those handbags that has 36 coni' partments for bringing order to my life. There was a hook for my car keys, a slot for a flashlight, a pocket for all my credit cards, a place for loose change, a clip for fold- ing money, an insert to hold my checkbook, plus marked areas for my lipstick, nail clip, glasses, comb, nose tis- sue and road maps. One day I rested my gum on the holder for the pen and it stuck the top of the hand- bag together. The best thing you can say about us is we try. Fastidious cats.. . WHAT WILL THEY EAT? If you are perplexed by your cat's eating habits, don't worry. Cats are finicky eaters. The first step in avoiding a fussy eater is to feed your cat more than one or two kinds of food says Dr. Glenn Brown, a nutrition expert and pet -food Consultant for the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association. He says cats can develop 'flavor addiction'. If a kitten is fed only beef kidneys, for example, that may well be all she will eat. Feeding only one food can also lead to health problems because the diet may not be nutritionally complete. On the other hand, Dr. Brown says, "cats are well- known to have flavor fatigue". Experiments have shown that if a cat is fed the same food for three days in a row, she may stop eating al- together. "They seem to run on a three-day cycle," says Dr. Brown. As well, cats are meal - eaters, they don't nibble. Most cats eat on a 27 -hour cycle, so every once . in a while they may skip a meal. Dr. Brown adds, however, that there are cats who will neat everything in sight. There's really no hard and fast rule. In the wild, cats are meat - eating animals, they don't eat plants. But they do obtain vitamins and minerals they need by eating the stomach of their prey. Cats particu- larly require pre -formed vitamin A because their bodies do not manufacture it. That's why vegetable sup- plements are needed in a cat's diet. Manufacturers of pet foods usually add these supplements to meat pro- ducts. They are important for vitamins and minerals as well as for fibre used in the digestive tract. If your cat has started eating your house plants, it may be for a variety of reasons. Researchers have snot been able to find the exact cause but they have several theories: the animal. is bored, she is curious about the flavor, she has an upset stomach and is looking for something to stimulate her digestive system dr she may lack some nutrient in her diet. Dr. Brown says the first two reasons are the most likely. Cat. owners also some- times wonder whether they should feel their Pets dry food or.canned food. Accord- ing to tests, cats prefer canned foods because they are more palatable and canned foods offer a wider variety of flavours. Dry food gives your cat the same amount of nutrients at a more economical price. However, it is very im- portant to provide fresh, clean water at all times. Some people think cats don't need much water because they were originally desert animals. Although their kidneys reserve water, feeding dry food with in- sufficient .water can lead to urinary problems. For more information, please write to the Com- munications Officer, CVMA, 339 Booth 'St., Ottawa, Ont. K1R 7K1. + IVEHLEPNS DISASTER STRIKES! 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