Evening star., 1947-07-28
Readers Clearing House
CRoCHETED EDGINGs.
From Mrs. x. S.. Greenbelt.

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From Mrs. X. S., Greenbelt.)
In reply to Mrs. c. S. rs request
for directions for crochet edgings
made directly onto dresser scarves,
| if she will get any good direction
book for edgings and select one
edging that is made on a chain
slightly longer than piece desired,
she can adapt the edging to fabric
in the following way: Roll a tiny
hem and work over the hem with a
crochet hook and thread making
single crochet tightly and closely
over the rolled edge. Then follow
the directions for the edging from
there. Even handkerchief edgings
may be used this way.
For crochetlng the lacy ruff1ed
dolly, Mrs. C. S. 7. will find the di-
rections in the book entitled "The
Complete Book of Crochet" by
Elizabeth L. Mathieson. which, by
the way, is a must" for all who
crochet, almost 300 pages Of in
triguing designs from potholders to
bedSpreads. All bookstores and
libraries stock this book. which Is
published by Greystone Press.
Also, L, would like directions for
making crocheted earrings in the
shape of roses similar to Irish
crochet rose motif.
(Fron. Mrs. A. E. L., Alexandria,
Mrs. G. S. l., Washington, you will
find lots of edgings in a book en-
titled "A Complete Collection of
Crochet Designs, Book No. g." pub
lished by the Spool Cotton Co., New
York.
from Mrs. T. c. l., WdShington.)
For Mrs. C. S. l., Washington. The
ruf11ed crocheted dolly is in Book
No. /, Hand Crochet" by Royal
Society, 23O Fifth avenue, New York
I ordered my book direct. The price
is Is cents.
(From Mrs. T. N. G., Gordonsville }
In answer to Mrs. C. S. l., for cro-
chet directions order. Star Book
No. 41-Edgings, 10 cents. Star
Book Of Doilies No. %, 10 cents
American Thread Co., 260 West
Broadway, New York.
! Edgings Book 218, 10 cents, the
Spool Cotton Co., 745 Fifth avenue
New York. I've had mine some time
Hope they are still available.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.
Information and requests sent
in by the tolloDinq hare been
forwarded to those for Whons
they were intended:
Miss M. E. L., J. M. G., Goth
ersburg: Miss M. B., Takon1a
Park; Mrs. M. D. S., E. G., Ar
lington; N. S., Miss D. L. D., Mrs.
w. J. T., Washington.
Our thanks to these readers
Whose contributions 10ere similar
to others previously receiped.
E. H. B., Fair1Day Hills; Mr..
w. P. c., Falls Church; Mrs.
C. F. S., Clarendon; NJ. E. ~,
Colmar Manor; H. B. F., Mrs.
w. E. r., Hyattsuille;; Mrs. C.
F. G., Newport News; Mrs.
w. C. M, Lorton;; Mrs. P. M. L.,
Derwood; Mrs. E. S. T., Warrerl-
ton; Mrs. G. P. W., Cheuerly;
Mrs. J. G. O., Fair Hauen; Mrs.
S. F., Mount Rasnier;; Mrs.
E. M. B.. NJ. A. w, N. !. H. B..
Super Spring; Mrs. F. M, Mrs.
F. L., I. G. A., Mrs. w. H. B..
Bethesda; Mrs. A. S. E., Vienna;
Mrs. S. S., Chevy Chase; Mrs.
w. A. H., Miss E. J, Arlington;
Mrs. w. L. H., Mrs. M. S. M,
Mrs. E. D. o., Mrs. D. E. B..
M. P. P, D. D., Mrs. G. B. B..
Mrs. o. L. B., Y. D., Mrs. r. r.,
Mrs. M. M, Mrs. H. S. C, Mrs.
| A. H. c., Mrs. H. S. DeM, Mrs.
J. L. w., E. B. c., Mrs. E. X. B.,
Mrs. H. H., M. C. M, Mrs. D.
r. p, Mrs. o. E., F. M. S, Mrs.
r. E. H., Mrs. J. r. r, Mrs.
M. H. r, Mrs. E. w. S, WGshtng-
ton.
| Application for an RCH book
-ertren,ely doubtful-has been
fled for E. A. u, Washington.
LENGTHENING SKIRTS?
(Frorn Mrs. D. S. w., Alerandr1d.)
Due to shrinkage, I must finc
means Of lengthening a couple o1
wool dresses, other than the usua
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