The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-12-31

desirable width ribbon, either plain or
figured. The fringe may consist of
two or more colors of silk thread
drawn through small eylet holes and
simply knotted or given any fancy
treatment desired.
A serviceable girdle that may be
worn with number of gowns was
black satin, five inches wide, having
deep fringe of nine inches, consisting
Of jade green, yellow, black and red
silk. The length of the girdle depends
upon the manner of wearing it. Some
are simply tied once and allowed to
hang on the hips at the side. Others
hace one. loop, still others are fash
Toned in bows, the loops and ends ad-
iusted to suit the wearer. Roman col
ors are used for black, white and all
colors
Where a more elaborate gift is de-
sired, an embroidered or beaded mo-
tiff may appear in the centre or at the
side of the girdle and motifs may be
placed on, the girdle ends. Flat flow
ers of taffeta and chiffin of Pompadour
coloring are charming for most any
color of white to wear with evening
gowns.
Chenille, silk and beads are also uti-
lized in artistic designs. Velvet rib
bon in brilliant shades of cerise, jade
green, turquois blue, red and sapphire
blue serve for girdles of any desired
width. Narrow widths have fancy
handmade pendant ornaments show
ing variety of colors. Others are
treated to dainty designs in cut steel
and jet beads, besides gold and sill
yer, following a stencil pattern.
Colonia bouquets fashioned exclu-
sively of ipns or sewing requisites are
among the fetching little gifts that
may be made at home. 1t was an in
genious thought to fill each flower with
different article, group them snugly
together and then surround the whole
with a fancy paper dolly in lace pat
tern.
| Odd bits of lace, net and embroid-
cred organdie are fashioned into stun
ming neckware designs. All sorts OF
laces are combined, though a certain
feeling for harmonious effect should
be maintained when possible. White,
cream and ecru tints are used for both
laces and fine nets Point d'esprit has
returned and combines well with many
meshes. Quite the easiest collar to
make is the long straight piece with
diagonal ends. Vestees require a
smaller collar. Filet, Vafenciennes
Mechlin, Guipure, oriental, Bebe Irish
and Chantilly are incorated in the
latest designs All over patterns OF
laces and nets are utilized; so also
are very fine embroidered motifs OF
organdie and also batiste.
Where thought is given to the
boudoir dainty cushion tops and doll
les are fashioned in a crazy quilt pat
tern besides adorable boudoir pillows
Chaise lounge draperies with cascad'
ing lace ruffles are made after the
same manner The assembling OF
oddly shaped pieces, motif and lengths
requires quite bit of planning and
assuredly must be undertaken long
time before Christmas.
Boudoir caps are made of lace and
net nshort lengths Cream and parch'
ment tints are more becoming than
pure white. Colored nets and lace fol
lowing the vogue for inted effects, ap'
pear in many of the latest models
from Paris. Any of the reliable tint
ing powders may be used for color, but
the richest shades of deep cream, ecru
and parchment are obtained by dip,
ping the lace in strained tea or coffee.
The depth of the tint depends on the
strength of the liquid bath.
| Georgette combined with Valencien-
mes and fiilet are shown in close
| fitting models with circular ornaments
of lace edging resembling rosettes.
This design Stimulates the dutch treat
ment.