Turn hot flatirons bottom side up. Rest these on two pieces of wood, or hold in your lap. Put over them a piece of wet cloth, then lay the velvet on this. Brush with a whisk broom. The steam from the wet cloth will raise the nap and take out the creases.
=Onion Skins as a Dye=
If you wish for a bright yellow, save your onion skins. They will color white cloth a very bright yellow. This is a good color for braided rugs, such as people used to make.
=To Remove Egg Stain from Silver=
Salt when applied dry, with a soft piece of flannel will remove the stain from silver, caused by eggs.
=Put a Little Cornstarch in Salt Shakers=
This will prevent the salt from becoming too moist to shake out.
=How to Color Lace Ecru=
If you wish for ecru lace and you have only a piece of white, dip it into cold tea or coffee, until you have the desired color.
=To Keep Lettuce Crisp=