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pretty contrast. Olive 
pale pink and a light, also a dark shade of olive. 
Another wild-rose design was worked upon a straight 
valance of deep-green plush, also intended for a man¬ 
tel. The roses upon this were made of inch-wide 
gros-grain ribbon folded in little loops, as though 
you were going to bow it up, giving to the petals a full, 
soft look that was very- 
life-like, and, while not 
so rich-looking as that 
made of velvet, it rep¬ 
resented quite as well 
the natural appearance of 
the blossom. Between 
these groups of Sweet- 
briar were sprays of 
Clematis whoso white 
blossoms served as 
macrame twine crocheted in an open pattern, and hav¬ 
ing two-inch wide cardinal satin ribbon interlaced in 
the openings, makes rather a novel mantel decoration. 
This twine comes now in a variety of colors at 45 cents 
a bunch. To make a lambrequin 18 inches deep and 
fringe would require five bunches. There are also im¬ 
ported tapestry designs for valances and chair-backs 
which are sought after by those whose purses will per¬ 
mit and who wish to furnish a room in antique style. 
They come in quaint designs, usually rural scenes, 
worked in quarter single stitches which resemble a 
woven texture in their fineness, and are to be filled 
in with whatever solid color may 
seem adapted. These designs are 
not in themselves beautiful, but 
they command good prices, one for 
a chair seat being $1S and a mantel 
valance $30. Cynthia. 
PKUFUME SACHET. 
move them. If narrow ribbons are used for the lacings, 
tie a bunch of them round the handle with long loops 
and ends, and then- many colors make a gay trimming ; 
or should the wider ribbon be used, tie a full bow of it 
round the handle. The gilt paper which is used as a 
lining to cover the sticks and hold the scraps must be 
glued to keep it in place. 
This can easily be done 
without injuring the 
covering of the umbrella 
by touching each stick 
with a little strong glue 
or gum, and press the 
paper against it. When 
it dries, the paper will 
adhere and keep in place 
and pretty iciap leslets 
M. E. W. 
nicely. They are very odd 
and are not difficult to make. 
Scrap Basket. 
Select a medium-sized Japanese 
umbrella—one with a plain ground 
and gilt figures is prettiest. The 
knob or point is to be securely glued 
into a large square or circular block, 
which it will be necessary to have 
made by a carpenter, as it must be 
smoothly finished to look well after 
it has been painted. This block must 
also be heavy enough to act as a 
stand for the umbrella to hold it 
steadily in its upright position, that 
it may not be easily knocked over. 
The block is then to be painted the 
color of the umbrella, and decorated 
like it with gilt figures. To prevent 
the umbrella from falling open, the 
points of the ribs which project be¬ 
yond the paper covering are inter¬ 
laced with satin ribbon. Either several shades of 
SCRAP BASKET. 
the 
narrowest ribbons are turned in and out of the ribs or 
sticks like basket work, or a wide ribbon may be used 
instead of the narrow. Sew the seams with silk to 
match the shade of the ribbons. The umbrella should 
be not quite half-open. A piece of gilt paper is cut to 
fit round the inside of the umbrella to cover the sticks, 
and thus prevent papers and scraps from falling 
through to the point, from whence it is difficult to re- 
A Perfume Sachet. 
The materials necessary for these very dainty sachets 
will be half a yard of light-blue satin ribbon eight 
inches wide, one yard of narrow satin ribbon half an 
inch wide, five cents’ worth of heliotrope sachet powder, 
or whatever other perfume maybe preferred, and half a 
sheet of white wadding. Satin may be used instead of 
ribbon, but the fringe will not be so full and pretty _ 
Either end of the wide satin ribbon 
should be fringed an eighth of a yard 
deep, and this will leave quarter of 
a yard of plain ribbon between the 
fringed ends. Sew the edges of the 
plain piece together on the wrong 
side, and then turn it right side out, 
taking care not to crumple the fringe. 
Make a roll of the wadding, first 
placing the perfume in it. Let the 
roll fit exactly from end to end of the 
satin cover, and have it only large 
enough round to slip in easily. 
Cut the narrow satin ribbon in half, 
using a piece for each end. Tie as. 
tightly as possible round either end 
of the little satin roll first where the 
fringe begins. Sew it fast to the 
satin to hold it ip place, and tie in a. 
bow with ends. A pretty design in. 
water colors should be painted on 
either side, and this may be done 
either before or after making up. 
They are very pretty for Easter or 
birthday cards with an appropriate 
motto and date painted on one side, 
a design of flowers on the other. 
They may also be varied in color, 
instead of dark colors should be selected, 
more dainty. M. E. W. 
but light 
as they are far 
Pretty bureau-covers are made of white momie cloth, 
and ornamented with outline embroidery; the edge 
finished with antique lace two inches wide. This lace 
is also used to border a square of satin on which some 
delicate flower design has been painted, and makes very 
handsome tidies. J 
