The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-12-06
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For the pockets to hold the photographs, cut
six triangular pieces OF cardboard, three for
each side, nine inches In width and about six
inches deep. Cover them with light blue satin
EN- broidered in a pretty design. Apple blossoms
will look we'll upon the blue for two Of the
pockets. and on the third or top pocket put a
monogram embroidered in olive aud gold colored
silks. Line them with olive MORE and finish the
edges with a silk cord. leaving two loops at the
top point. Sew these pieces securely across the
lower edge upon the large covered pieces. put
ting them at equal distances on the MORE side
each side OF the lower edge of the tor pocket
sew a piece OF gilt cord. finishing the end with n
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stuck in the pockets. this makes r. very useful
as well as pretty decoration for II table or desk.
standing book cover. One that WAS particularly
attrscttye was covered wi h yellow satin and
blackberry vine, with the ripe berry az well AS
the red fruit and the little green berry Just
were embroidered diagonally across the yellow
satin. In the lower corner we're tho three
initials of the receiver Of this dainty gift worked
the embroidered satin ts fastened smoothly
over q piece Of thin cardboard ~ inches long
same size IL covered with crimson satin.
Fastened lengthwise on this satin are two
from the edge. Fasten tho ribbons TO the saI In
with three tiny stars worked in yellow EN-
broidery silk At the half and quarter lines, let
board TO hold the ribbon more securely. Over
hand the two pieces of covered board together
and finish the edge with a fine cord. The hoard
is then doubled evenly together. and the double d
edge pressed with a heavy fiat iron to crease tn .
the ribbons, and the cover may be stood upon
the table or any Convenient place.
4 dainty fancy.work apron forms q very use,
full present and il easily made. Take one and
one-Quarter yards OF the widest white wash
silk. Put a narrow hem uron each side. %fasten-
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Atitching done In pink wash silk. Turn the
NOTION Of the silk up on the right -ide for u
pocket, allowing two inches for the hem. Sew
the sides together and catch the pocket In, the
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ing them with wash silks and doing the knotted
stalks in brown t,nts, The blossoms In
bursting buds with n tinge Of bright color in tho
bed of green, and the. tiny unfolding leaves (
with a two-inch featherstitchod hem and r II
through the hem a good Width pink ribbon 4 r
cleaned, and you have an exquisite gift.
Fine linens are now found in delicate shades
Of pink and blns, and may be used for more
simple aprons. They may be embroidered with
sprays OF white daisies or doRwood blossoms.
These linens are also to be had in all the light.
limit TO the dainty things that may be made
with them. Pretty handkerchiefs and necktle
match In color the decorations OF the room and
may be embroidered with wash silks. Night
robe cases. bureau covers, and travelling cases
are other suggestions. These linens have the
advantage over wash silks OF not requiring the
same care when they are washed.
The new opera bags are made OF suede. fine
chamois akin, or MORE silks in beautiful dell
cate colors. and ornamenied in patterns done
with irldescent seqnins, jcwelled cut beads, and
fne embroidery silks. These bags are made IN
two shapes. the long and narrow bag, which Is
only large enough to contain the opera glass
and holder. being as popular as the square bags
which can hold the fan, handkerchief. and
glass. besides many little articles. These bags
are drawn together at tho top by a double silk
cord, leaving an inch frill for q finish.