The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-02-10
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PORTIERES
BY AGNES AGNEw.

n CRLAP has invaded almost every
II class OF feminine handiwork: its
simple. coarse texture makes Il
desirable for the heavier kind OF
necdlevoTk- From the hurlap pillow
II Is only A step 70 the burlap por-
there. which often is stenciled and
embroidered with the same pattern.
Hand embroidered portieres have
been conspicuous at recent state AMI
county fairs. their cheapncss, SIM
plicity and individuality having res,
commended them TO the housewife
who believes in Individual expression
in her house furnishings.
When the foundation OF the por-
there Is OF choice burlap many varia-t
tons are possible. Raffia and bur-
lap. when the colors are discreetly'
chosen. make a chic combination;
About Z inches from the hem the
fiber is drawn out for as wide a space
as YOUR tastes may beside. The rat-i
ma then is woven in and out OF thei
cross threads until the space is conf
rahia weaving may he limited TO y
border at the upper and lower hem
"r 20 ono length and width. IF dA-
sired. IT, may extend clear around
he portiere. forming a perfect rect
angle. ~ are is taken to get the
corners smooth and accurate, the
effect is quite satisfying.
pravnwork patterns used for ceu-
terpieces also have been found quite
suitable for an openwork portiera
NJ Russian crash and plain tapestry
The threads are drawn out and
worked by the same method used for
linen m the nber remaining geners
ally Is strong enough for the needle.
Beads may he worked In with the
needle n desired. perhaps method!c-i
ally enough 70 outline a figure orl
design. provided for in the psttern.i
Openwork portieres in dark shadesl
are as pretty as they are novel, and
II We do not tolerate erratic styles.
for the living room a portiere OF this
sort IL beyond rerroach for a den or
bedroom.
Corduroy. the cotton and silk rep.
n The tapestry yelvets can now he
bought In all colors by the ward and
made up with little labor. If your
tastes incline TO the elaborate some
Persian band borders. which may ha
bought ready-made. can easily he ap.
piled. Homemade braided portiercs
also have become popular. Judging
FROM recent cNhIbits-the brain run
ming in a more or less intricate pat
lcrn along thn edge and well into tho
cDfnClS. SOniS'N 6N0 rat ta1l' braid
AZ" used mo-; generally on the rap
and velvet.
Tho endless variety of designs
tapestries nowadays would enable you
20 m:ke e suitable choicc for almos,
any room. especially IL IL is a ques-
;.cn Of economy sud the ready-madc
ariel" ucithHs suits vour taste nor
price. Th" Oriental designs go we'll
vit' q room furnished In dark r.
natural wood and III" plain and cord
cd REQ would match almost any room
wherc u LOT OF light and air is essen
nal
The tedious process OF c~rocheting
porfieres Of six or floss may not ap-
peal Ia The aVerngs. but when not
considers durability and the beautiful
effects obtained by tho clever cro-
clot hoOks the task may bc worth the
trouble aft". an. whom tho evenings
arc 'cuc aIG there sren't too many
Other thina- ou the tg pis. Crocheted
pc-tic~cs usually catl Tor a cOmbina-
tior of solid aud opcnwoTk stitch.
and NO o. more Colors MAY he used
30 emphasize outiiucs or otherwise
r"lp 10 work ont tho pattern.