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The article offers various tips for safeguarding any surface at home. Tips are given for protecting the surfaces of counters, tables, cabinets and the surfaces of floors and walls. Some of the materials used are felt or olefin pads for appliances, velour disks for pottery and cork pads for desktop accessories. For floor protection, plastic sliders, nonskid dots, heavy-duty felt pads and carpet and rug pads are used.

The article presents woolen gifts for the holidays. A felt hat and mittens are suitable for little children. Pouches and pillowcases may be made from various parts of felted-wool sweaters. A turtleneck sweater was cut to make a hot-water bottle cover. A cashmere sweater was used as pillow covers. Stuffed animals made from basic felt pieces are also presented.

The article presents information about suits by New York City tailor Guillermo Molina. To ease the selection process, Molina was asked to deconstruct three suits in different price ranges and explain what one is getting for one's money, as well as simple ways to upgrade. According to Molina, the fabric of Dolce & Gabbana makes this suit expensive. The lightweight Italian wool (with a touch of elastic) supports the streamlined shape: it drapes beautifully and feels so soft that there's no need for lining in the pants.

The article offers information on various topics ranging from home to books and exhibtions. The book, "The Art of Tile" written by Jen Renzi explores a number of ways tiles can transform rooms and unconventional materials. The exhibition "Fashioning Felt" at the Cooper-Hewitt museum in New York City explores the varied uses of felt. The annual shearing festival to be held on April 25, 2009 at Gore Place in Waltham, Massachusetts, will demonstrate traditional and modern techniques of fleecing.

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The article features egg cozies that are shaped like hens. The cozies are made of felt to keep hard- and soft-cooked eggs warm. They can be slipped over eggs in eggcups. A hen can be positioned at each place setting. The cozies can also serve as take-home favors for friends. A photograph of the cozies by Ellie Miller is presented.

The article offers tips to utilize various household items for multiple purposes. It mentions that felt circles, used to prevent chairs from scratching the floor, can be used on hangers to prevent pant peeve. It also mentions that Epsom salt, which is used to ease sore muscles, can be used as fertilizer for houseplants to make indoor gardens green. An egg slicer, which is generally used to chop the hard-boiled eggs, can be used to slice pieces of fresh mozzarella.

Presents a step-by-step procedure for making a felt checkerboard placemat. Use of fabric glue; Use of the placemat in picnics.

The article presents suggestions for dealing with people asking for favors. Some people are clearly reluctant to lend things. Others have an opendrawer policy. When asked for a favor, one should give some thought to how important an object is to him before he answers. It's a terrible idea to land an item if it would kill you to have it damaged. If one feels uncomfortable, guilty, or petty saying no, just give an honest explanation, like it's a treasured family heirloom. The responsibility truly lies with the borrower. The rule is simple and unforgiving.

The article presents the author's view on the issue of virginity. The author thought that if she lost her virginity to a guy she loved, the attachment would be strong, and she did not want to take the chance of using it against him later. The author describes her first incidence of sex with a boy. The author met that boy on her vacations in Hawaii. They both were pretty explosive on a talking level. It was one of those connections. When the hot tub closed, they both went for a walk on the road that runs along the beach, then sat in a park and kept talking. Eventually, he started kissing me.

Discusses the procedure for making a gingerbread ornament from felt. Materials needed.

Discusses how to make slippers of wool felt. Use of a template for the slipper size; Materials needed; Instructions.