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upper and lower edges. Trace the design lightly on the 
felt with white crayon, finely pointed, and then paint 
over the lines with Chinese white, using a fine brush 
for the purpose. The embroidery may then be executed 
with silks, or crewels, or a combination of both. 
Applique is also pretty and very simple. 
Jar op Chrysanthemums. (Designed for a screen by Miss Dora Wheeler.) 
Mantel Drapery. 
Very pretty and inexpensive mantel lambrequins can 
be made of crimson cloth, or felt. If the mantel-piece 
is of wood, the lambrequin can be fastened directly 
upon it; if of marble it will be necessary to have aboard 
cut to fit exactly. The top is first covered with a plain 
piece of the material, which is drawn on it smoothly 
and over the edges, where it is tacked to hold it in place. 
Across the edge of the mantel against the wall, small 
brass-headed nails should be used, placing them about 
an inch apart. The piece which forms the lambrequin 
must be cut half a yard deep, and straight across both 
The petals of the flowers should be cut from two 
shades of cloth, velvet, or flannel, the color of the 
flower to be represented, and the leaves from the same 
material in green. The petals on one side of the flower 
may be dark, and on the opposite side light, thus giving 
the effect of shading. 
Baste the pieces to fit exiactly upon the design traced 
