The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1884-01-05

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1t is time to begin thinking about
Christmas presents, and r It NV think
ing about them, he, l.1s.
prepare them. When tbera 10 ~ 70
! -. 20 be remembered, it is good plan
to commence soon enough so we shall
not be hurried at the last moment.
This is my theory, but, alas, it fails
in practice, and each Christmas finds
me thinking: Next year 1 know I'll
commence soon enough so 1 can finish
everything" Now, with the limited
purses of some of us, any hints towards
fashioning kind remembrances for dear
friends, that are simple in construction
and inexpensive, will be gratefully re-
ceived, 1 am sure. Faye Faithful
has kindly responded to eva Best"
and cannot the rest of the family con-
tribute something's
To set the example l will tell you of
two or three simple little articles Such
pretty napkin baskets can be made of
seine Irvine. The colored is the pref
test. Begin by crocheting round mat
in close crochet; make it the size of the
bottom of two-quart basin; then
crochet around it several rows of shell
stitch Shaping it to the sides of the
basin), then row or two of open work,
finishing with a heavy scallop. Of
course you can make it as deep as
you like, but finger is about
right. Now starch it with stiff |
flour starch, stretching upon the
basin to dry. When thoroughly dried
give it two coats of shellac varnish. |
Run bright ribbon through the open
work, and you have pretty and useful |
gift. Lining this with silk or satin gives
you pretty card-basket; or, by making
it larger and adding pockets, a pin
cushion and needle-book; makes nice
work-basket. There seems to be no
end to the pretty things made from
seine Irvine treated in this way. Shop
ping bags, handkerchief cases or boxes,
holders for stereoscopic views, etc. l
must tell you of a nice brush broom
holder made from the twine 1t is not
necessary to starch and varnish this,
still one could if they liked. Crochet
chain of forty stitches, join and crochet
she'll stitch, round and round, OCCASION
lily making a shell, gradually charging
t so it will be little wider at the top
han at the bottom, just good proper /;
ion. When you have crocheted nearly
finger and a half, finish both edges
With a scallop. Cut lining of some I
'right-colored material, leaving it some {
What longer at the bottom. Sew the t
ming up, hem the bottom with a rather i
vide hem, and just above run a shirr !
or rubber cord, which you leave loose I
nough for the broom to pass through
asily; join the lining and holder at the
op. Run ribbon through middle of
older, tying in bow. Hang with a
rochet cord.
A pretty and durable tidy can be made a
y crocheting or knitting three strips '
I some pretty insertion pattern as long
s desired. Then take two strips the 4,
anne length and width, of turkey-red r,
alico. Hem both strips all around and D
eather-stitch three rows the length of b
hem with either knitting cotton or
men thread. Sew the five strips to- h
ether and finish with a scallop at the It
des and fringe drawn in at the ends. y
Have any of you ever made pompons -
milk-weed podsP They are lovely
n winter bouquets; they look ever so a.
luch like chrysanthemums. Open the ~ II
DDS and you will find the seeds ar W
lnged systematically about common E
enter. If they are too dry their little 81
1ngs will fly away with them, but if
list right, you can take each seed with of
lie feathery pappus attached and hold ar
g 1t in your hand, seed at the top, tie az
many together by the silken end with n pa
read as you can. When you have tt
lite bunch tied, stick wire in
here they are tied, and stand in some t..
ing to dry. After while the seeds CtIj
III come of, and you will have fluffy, fu
ken pompon. Make as many of these In
you want for a bouquet, and | think co e,
u will be pleased with the result. Or