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Show (- by NaiuBaxter Beautiful, handmade bedspreads span the generations grace, fully, adding their ageless charm to rooms throughout the years. There are probably hundreds in circulation today that are being passed along from mother to grandchild to greatgrandchild, cherished by each for personal and aesthetic reasons. The inherent beauty of a hand-crocheted spread lies beyond the scope, of fleeting fashion moods, for it is appreciated today as it was yesterday and will be tomorrow in traditional or contemporary settings. m? A PRECIOUS POSSESSION ,- 1 itS. s-l i Like good silver, a well- l made, crocheted bedspread U'fl, i liVl improves with careful usage. 8". ' -! S-W the fine stitches, treated IsM&SraV Jlt ' with the respect they de- ' ;' I Ji. "rTl serve, take on a mellow, heir- X' X x' . fx I loom richness. You can tell a 'jJUX- " fcIaU well-made spread by the uni-r fT" ? - j form stitches, the perfectly f ' s" , t n proportioned design, the neat Vs - a ,"2 & - & i joining of pieces or motifs !1h&"S' f!?, nd tne fine finishings. The i 'Vi' LYT'Xih'' wrong side of a lovely piece I ' '-"w " of crocnet lool3 iust 83 Per Y . y "t - vvs? f fi t"-m feet as its face with no knots r-jw. r;&4" s.tragT thn ends - -S? ' ' ? 3 showing. It is made of a rep- ff ' i-W; J?vi H utable brand of mercerized N y " ( V' " crochet cotton that with- yK',,ff l' )?SJ stands washings and wear- h.c3,s i.C jJiWi-mii&a jng3 for years. To care for such a precious possession,, it is important to wash it often in a solution of mild soap and lukewarm water. Use hot water to make thick suds and add cool water. Let the bedspread stand in the suds a very few minutes, then squeeze in and out until thoroughly clean. Rinse in water several times until all soap is removed. THE FAMILY FAVOKITE A bedspread that has the potentiality of becoming a family tradition is this elegant piece crocheted in a lacy, pineapple design. de-sign. Amid the graceful swirls of the pineapples lie raised roses in a repeated pattern. The spread, with a pretty peaked edge, is done in white cotton while the three-dimensional flowers are crocheted cro-cheted in shaded pinks. Wouldn't it be lovely with a pink sheet underneath? The crocheting instructions for making a ROSE AND PINEAPPLE BEDSPREAD are yours for the asking. Simply send a stamped, self -addressed envelope to the Needlework Department Depart-ment of this paper with your request for Leaflet No. 109.2.. ( rM LITTLE PLUMBER, ifeP MAY I CALL? SS 1 FIX 1 SERVICE gjpli I INSTALL COME TO OUR SHOP AND LOOK US OVER Plenty of Parking at all Times! STATE FARM Aiest 3g E- M. Payne Se Me At Ed Johnson's f Call HUnter 9-6177 |