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Show THE JOURNAL 6 Page WOMAN'S WORLD homemade Bridal Gifts Always Welcome By Ertta Haley remely effective and lavish. The napkins to go with these should )e plain linen, with an edging of lace that goes with the crochet BRIDE who had been enter tained at a novel shower was showing off her gifts, with more usual pride. She had received six pairs of pot holders in addition to a pair of padded mittens to use as "holders; two bib aprons and is three hostess style aprons, a large A thn crocheted bedspread tacked carefully onto a bottom spread of Amer lean Beauty colored taffeta; two luncheon sets; three bridge sets; and a dozen kitchen towels. You'll agree that It's quite a start ,for her new home, but the unusual feature of the whole shower was that all these gifts were handmade. Those who made the gifts Insisted they'd had as much pleasure making them as the girl had who received them. Some of the items naturally took a bit longer than others to make, but each will give - work on the doily. Inexpensive shower presents such as closet accessories are frequently well received now that closets y'.'i are getting such great decorative -- I 1 V T ' " attention. Two or three durable boxes which you may already have or can purchase, may be covered , f , t '' J f ,, ' ' ? v.v,, ', r.f. carefully with a durable wallpaper, t'A and thus give a present which I '' & every bride can use. You may also use glazed chintz or some of the plastic materials on the market for coverings. Closet Accessories Prove Welcome as Presents Then, too, there are bags of all kinds which may be made at home either of plastic materials or treated cottons like chintz. Blankets, pillows, extra sheets and towels, shoe holders, lingerie - bags, as well as envelope type bags for gloves, handkerchiefs and hose are some that can be made. Patterns for these may be purchased, but they're so simple, you can cut them out of tissue. Envelope types are preferred, and the bias tape used for binding can be v M extended to give the bag a tie. j: V f ' ' If you want more luxurious t types, consider some of the quilted ' . i ,' satins, fine silk crepes, or quilted taffetas. Some of these may be purchased with "the padding alTiny dots of black decorate this pink washable rayon crepe ready attached to the material. dress for spring. An attractiveInexpensive but glamorous are New a dress from ly priced hangers which are covered with York designer, this fashion feasome of the rich materials. They tures such important details as are easily attached by hand, and cuffed, push-u- p sleeves, a black leather contour belt, the new, shorter length and pearl buttons. f . j .v v. A; v Many brides appreciate .V long service and , will be cherished all the more deeply since there was thoughtfulness put in their making. Whether you're planning to give a shower or have an invitation to one, and whether or not the hostess specifies that , the gifts are to be bought or made, you might give more than passing thought to those which are sewed, use several something than can be made by thicknesses of material inside the ' you. , lifter to provide proper insulation. Its a real Joy and accomplish- Edgings on any of the three ment to turn otit something attrac- types make these items practical. tive on your sewing machine, your Plan to use some of the new, lusknitting needles or crochet hooks. cious colors to get spectacular efYour inspiration might be some- fects. Bib and hostess aprons to match thing youve received or seen. Your can do the cloths or lifters dethe either rest ingenuity Some of the simplest items, scribed make attractive sets as such as bib aprons or pot holders gifts. can be something of a sensation, Lavish or Simple Gifts depending upon how theyre exe- May be Chosen From These cuted. Your remnant pile may give If you're looking for an idea for you just that necessary piece of material for something especially an inexpensive luncheon set, why not make one of checked gingham? attractive. Red and white checks take easily Here are Items to a royal blue edging that is easily Made in Little Time applied. Appliques in different of shades blue at the corners add Bridge or breakfast cloths with napkins to match can be put to- to the expense and the time it gether in a minimum amount of takes to make the set, but this is time with the help of the sewing up to you. machine. Use plain white material Those who want to make more a or with contrasting trimming, elegant luncheon sets can choose checked or printed material edged good cottons in linen-lik- e weaves of the colors in one predominating or rough textures, or linen itself. in the cloth. One effective edging uses lace Sizes for cloths of this size may which may be crocheted or pur be one of three: 42x42; 45"x45"; chased. Either sew the edging or, 54x54. Napkins for these are on with fine stitches, or crochet on if you are making some specificalusually tea size, ll"xl4. Good quality broadcloth, muslin ly for the doilies. or percale are good choices in fabA distinctly different and femi ric since they launder easily. For nine touch for luncheon sets is the more elegance you might consider use of eyelet ruffles. This is used linens or organdies. The latter on the two short sides of the doilies, types are especially attractive and on one side of the napkin. After when decorated with appliqueed the doily is hemmed, it is applied designs such as flowers. easily to the reverse side of the Pot lifters can be sewed, cro- hem.. cheted or knitted, depending upon Most luncheon sets have mats skill, but no type 12"x 18. Luncheon size napkins will consume much time. If you are made the same size. Sets may know what the brides color scheme be made with tour, six, eight or is, then carry it out since pot hold twelve place settings. ers are most handy when they can Brides like having their linens be hung near the range. monogrammed, and you might try are available, and this on any item if you are adept Many designs they range from squares to circles at either hand or machine sewing. to flower pot and tea pot shapes, Monograms may be purchased and with appropriate decorations. then can be stitched to the material should be holders Pot padded with any desired color in tiny will be of good, stitches. enough so they Use use. If you crochet, square doilies to heavy yarns practical or when crocheting knitting. For make a luncheon set would be ex- gold-rimm- ed . your-particula- r STAR DUST Frances Gifford Back on Scr After Serious Automobile Cro By INEZ GERHARD will be heard TWO YEARS AGO Frances movie career looked fine; she had been in about a dozen pic- on 1? 1,591 stations throughout the e starting in July. GeorjetJ does the announcing. tures, with increasingly important roles. Then, at the height of the New Year's festivities, she was in Following the appearance i an automobile accident. She spent article!, Be Kind to BaehdJ Ben Grauer reports ji 1 . ' vv' V v --- '' ' ', jii j y1-- ). t: r1 -- the res; letters from all parts oi it try applauding his stand on elordom. More than 60 per are from women. Ben'i i eligible bachelor. George Fisher has ranks of radio commentate have become movie acton L whose Hollywood Whispern show is one of the West K most popular daily programs Confidential Gk conducts over NBC Saturdays. He wifl his movie debut in E. A. DC VThe Dungeon, qj Home-mad- e, household accessories you can add a sewing sachets Two or three make a lovely note of luxury by into the hangers. FRANCES GIFFORD of these in a set set that takes but agonizing months in bed, never sure little time and expense. she would ever face - a Good quality purchased Turkish whether, camera again. Complete recovery towels deserve to be dressed up came, finally plastic surgery rewith monograms to make a really stored her and she has appreciated gift. Center the mono- returned to beauty, the screen in Paragram about two inches above the mounts Riding High, opposite lower hem on bath towels, slightCrosby. Ahead lies the success ly less on guest towels or wash Bing she deserves. cloths. Riding High, a Frank Capra production, is one of Crosby's best. It is a race track story, with Bing starred as a Those sleeveless dresses require large hats to give your costume balance. Best choice for the season is a cartwheel type which is made of velvet or straw and a piping of velvet. Its popular to make your own accessories if you know your way with a needle. Its simple enough to make a hat band for a sailor and team it with a matching stole or scarf, and the combination does a lot for many a costume. Cotton lingerie, lavishly trimmed with ribbons and eyelet and lace is with us again for the warm weather. Youll be seeing it in whole slips, half slips, and nightgowns with negligees to match. Three quarter coats with back fullness belted with a wide band are adding high style notes to the fashion scene. Popular in checks and solid colors as well, they can add a lot of flare to casual daytime suits and dresses. broken-dow- n vaga- bond, owner of one horse and no money. There is a nice little love story, there are new songs and old ones, and a fine cast, which includes Coleen. Gray, William Demarest, Jimmy Gleason, Gene Lockhart, Charles Bickford and Oliver Hardy. Jean Simmons seems to be in need of good advice. She was to have had the l?ad in Quo Vadis, but when she demanded a luge salary and Stewart Granger for her leading man, decided that she wanted too much. With Robert Taylor slated for the male starring role, they had originally wanted Elizabeth Taylor to play opposite him, so once more they tried "to pursuade her. M-G-- M Sammy Kaye is recording a series of 14 radio shows to step op the United States navy recruiting program. The series McCaa Ireland, Mercedes and Emlyn Williams. Allene Roberts, who pltf blind kidnap victim, with L Holden, in Paramount!her Station, says she owes to her mother. Mrs- t Hollywoofl brought Allene to a Alabama, then took jb - . n , stress at 20th Century-Fo- OSSl financial ends meet So daughter got a break.her x success is really half Michael Balcon, two very funny Passport to tures, and Tight Little fchrij the done It again with A Ron farce, w- -p Money. 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