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=