Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1882-03-03
HOMEMADE ORNAMENTS.
IN cRISplr COTTON

IN CRISpiE COTTON.
There are many articles both OF
beauty and utility that can easily be
made at home with small expense, 81
the materials that are to be obtained
ever, where. II thrown together indis.
criminately without regard to order OF
taste, the effect will be spoiled and the
article worthless. In rustic work, those
articles should not be used together
that differ widely IN color Corn, beans
and materials of kindred color should
never be used on frames. but make
nice fringes for baskets, corner shelves,
and what.nots. Even then they should
be stained or painted some dark color,
and vanished. 1t does not detract
from the dignity Of any lady to be able
TO WELD successfully the paint, paste,
and varnish brush. A very handsome
rustic frame is made of the bark of
Young oaks. First, saw the oak into
into suitable lengths. and split the bark
with sharp knife, being careful to
peel it off IN one pice. Lay it on
board with the rough side up and place
on it a weight. Prepare frame Of
wood the right size of the picture, and
glue on the bark, keeping it in place
with a weight until dry. The corners
Of the frame should cross, and be fur
ther ornamented by group Of acorns,
and one or two leaves made of leather.
\ very pretty cord to hang it BY can
be made by stringing acons on a triple
waxed linen thread, and tassels formed
with alspice or pepper in the same
manner. While visiting friend last
week saw work stand, the edge OF
which was ornamented with crocheted
border in shell pattern. This was first
starched very stiff, then tackled in
place, pulled out smoothly. and left to-
dry; afterwards stained and vanished.
The effect was beautiful. This style of
characterization nigh, be duplicated IN
baskets, borders for what.net shelves,
brackets, frames and many other arti-
GELS. 1t is astonishing how many
beautiful articles can be made with
crochet needle. bail of No. s cotton,
and a little taste ana Ingenuity. The
last two ingredients being absolutely
indispensable. Very pretty wall peck
cts, hanging baskets, boxes for holding |
gloves, handkerchiefs, &c. can be made
by weaving splinis and strips of bright
colored perforated card board, the gold
and silv.- being the most effective.
A pretty basket is made by first TAX
ing two pieces of hoop skirt wire and
tie in circles, one SIX and the other
eight inches in diameter; wrap with
strips of white muslin, and crochet of
No. s Goats thread, double edge shell
border for the top, and similar one
with single edge for the bottom. Starch
siffly and fasten in place with thread.
the bottom can be crocheted, or made
of white cardboard. The top and
bottom can be connected with narrow
strips of gold card board. To hang 5
The basket use strips of card board |
hree holes wide. on each edge of |
which is crocheted a simple white f
border. A pair of baskets made in this
way and filled with wild rye and crys- 0
ahzed grasses are beautiful; and one I
hing which will especially recommend :,
hem is the fact that they can be taken
part when soiled, washed, starched u
nd put together again, as nice as new.
There are so many cheap ornaments r.
hat can easily be made, that if one h
My has the "will'' the way is easily q,
)und, and our homes can be made
eautlful and artistic by busy hands
nd loving hearts. b
Forest Home, Mo. H
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