Show TD i t al a l C we are macie maate at honi honie e I 1 t A tk i aw ff comes but once a is cHRISTMAS year but oh me oh my Is it not astonishing how often that once a year season for getting gifts ready cornea comes around here it Is time to figure out just what we will give to our nearest and dearest plus friends galore if these presents are to be made by hand and not bought nt fit the last minute it Is high time that actual work la Is commenced perhaps this group of pretty that can be made at home will mill prove of inspiration just imagine this beautiful floral basket piece with its wonderfully artistic candlesticks gracing the center of ones dearest friends lining dining table could any gift be lovelier or perhaps the sandwich mich tray appeals as being more practical at any rate crepe paper rope work us aa it Is called Is most fascinating dest of all while the expense Is minimum the result Is maximum of course it if one has never tried the work it Is best to begin on some simple simpie article As one becomes more proficient elaborate designs may be achieved as per illustrations for a basket of 4 inch diameter 0 6 inches high and a handle 8 inches high materials are necessary ns as follows two hanks bunks of inch crepe paper rope 12 wires tor for foundation two extra long wires mires for the handle one spool covered wire for holding wires tog together ellier when starting one fold crepe paper to match rope for winding minding wires one tube glue one tube paste it la Is also necessary to have n wire cutter and pair of pointed pliers shellac Is essential for the finishing flit shin touch the first step Is to wrap ench each of the 12 wires with la a strip of crepe paper cut it inches wide off oc the end of the roll of crepe paper through the more strands of paper drope rope those these strands with the one of the basket making four ore are clomped clamped with the tha short ends of the big wires throwing the two strands in braided fashion to cover each wire thus Is a heavy coll coil formed tit at the top of the basket the handle wires are carefully wrapped with paper then caught with spool wire all wrapped in paper beginning ginning at each side of basket at the tha base shellac the basket with one or more coats the dolls can be dressed for pin cushions or electric bulb shades notice the crepe paper costumes A bit of lace face Is a wondrous thing within its patterned meshes of daintiness Is indelibly stamped the message of feminine charm F fine ine lace and rare embroideries broide ries proclaim the presence of the gentlewoman there Is no dress or suit so plain or unattractive but that it is amenable to the transforming power of beauteous neckwear xo no wonder so many of us throng the neckwear jeck wear section of our favorite dry goods store on saturday afternoon it Is the eleventh hour rush to add the touch that tells to our costume for the morrow for we all realize that exquisite neckwear will ever be recognized as the finesse of good dressing even sweaters have succumbed to the lure that Is young girls are wearing within the V shaped necks of their gay colored on sweaters collars and frills of fine me net and lace the picture herewith shows the infinite attract heness of fine lace accented against a heavy wool knit background perhaps no accessory performs a greater mission than the lace vestee or sleeveless with mth its broad collar attached it lends a helping hand build to the tuxedo sweater while title lu in URN 4 C W J ftc 11 1 k JAN f Fe feminine minne charm in dainty neckwear entire thickness fold one end of snip over end of wire anil and then twirl it around the he catlie buthe length of wire without a nap gop paste securely becu rely nt nl the lust last end next hep beim rute arute the 12 wires into two groups of six wires each lay liay one group over the other at right tingles center to center fuston with spool wire then radiate the wires two by two like spokes to a wheel caution must be taken to keep till nil wires hat flat on the table else they will jumble ut at the center it Is now nom tinie time for the paper rope fusion fasten one end at the center with glue then weave in and out starting with ith a single vare and thep then continuing two by two and when hen it corties to the single wire at completion of first circle clip it out oat as it Is necessary for even weaving to have an odd number of wires upon completion of a base four inches lit in diameter with pliers bend each wire up vertical to form the side of basket from now on weave in and out pt of single wires venly spaced when the side ilde Is bov ia ill inches tall fasten in ahrea cort lection with the tailored suit coat it II completes the ense ensemble ruble lvery every well appointed wardrobe war droba should eliou lil include various versions of 0 luce lahce mith alth net or restees ve lit in selecting it Is well to know that hint luce lace Is again in favor it la IS used in combination with valenciennes lennes or filet diet lace and not net for or its effect th eness refer to the vestee illustrated he renith irish crochet lace is nt at a high pitch of n so la Is filet diet soft ecru tinting timing Is preferred and plenteous una fine tucked net Is mufed in connection with oil all lace end and sher embroidery deft fingers are fashioning the love blest sort of collar and cans out of scraps of lace transparent or gondle gandle embroidery luns tad ind point net G lifted with artistry of designing one con can produce exquisite results att 4 2 AT ad |