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Show MODELS FOR TWO APRONS WITH LACE DECORATIONS A novel model for an apron is of handkerchief linen cut in one piece, the sides slanting off and the cor ners rounded off a little. This is hemmed around and the decoration consists of a band of soft ribbon set on a few inches from the bottom aud ' held in place by small motifs of any preferred lace. Cluny and filet are very effective, while valeneienncs is always dainty as a trimming to wash goods writes a contributor. Above the ribbon is a spray of embroidery worked in white or the color of the ribbon, as liked best. The best is a repetition of the trimming below and confines the fullness at the waist line. A second smaller spray of embroidery 8 worked upon the bib and a frill of lace at top and bottom of the i apron is the dainty finish. uother pretty style lor an apron that is quickly rnade requires a piece of linen or organdy about 18 or 20 inches square, according to the desired de-sired size This is hemmed all around and edged with lace or a button hole scalloping The four rorners are deco- I rated with insets of lace, worked In embroidery or in any way the decorator deco-rator pleases A easing is set across one of the points for taking a ribbon, which when drawn up and tied around the wnist creates a bib. Feather Feath-er and cross-stitch work are very effective ef-fective on an apron la this shape |