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A Table Scarf. — A useful table scarf, and one that is particularly 

 pleasing to the eye, because it does not suggest almost endless labor, is 

 made by taking a strip ot all wool Java canvas ol the proper length for the 

 table on which it is to be used. Line it with some stiff cloth and then with 

 Silesia. At about three inches from the outer edge sew on tvro strips of 

 black velvet ribbon two inches wide. Through the center work a handsome 

 scroll pattern, using bright yellow silk; the velvet stripes may be put on 

 perfectly plain, or may bo worked in old-fashioned cross-stitch, or in some 

 modification of feather stitch, finish the bottom of the scarf with yellow 

 silk balls. This is suitable for the common sitting-room; it is so bright that 

 the dust can be shaken from it with ease. 



Baby Basket—Procure a large brown basket and a small camp-stooL 



BABY BASKET. 



Measure the size round the top of the basket; get that quantity of material; 

 measure the depth of the basket, and allow for the scallops to fall over the 

 edge. Bind the scallops; fasten it to the edge of the basket; draw it down 

 lightly to the bottom in plaits. Cut a round piece of material the shape of 

 the bottom of the basket; fasten it round the edge, and finish with a box- 

 plaiting of ribbons. Make the cushions and pockets to please tlie fancy. 

 A box-plaiting round the top of basket; also round the scallops. Between 

 each scallop put a bow or cord and tassels of worsted; fasten this on the 

 camp-stool, around which put a ruffle of the same material the basket is 

 lined with. 



Neat MniH can lie made by cutting a stiff piece of woolen goods into the 

 Bhape desired, and crochoting an edge or border of fancy-colored yarn 



