Lambrequin And Curtains

The illustration is so plain that most ladies can easily construct the set with but few suffffestions. The materials may be readily suited to the means and taste of the owner. The lambrequin is composed of three pieces, their sizes, of course, being-determined by the window. Each of the side pieces has three plaits turning inward, and the center piece three plaits running cross-wise. The trimmings may be put on to suit the taste,' the heavier and richer the material, the better the effect. The curtains may be canton flannel trimmed with lace, or of any material harmonizing with the lambrequin.

Sofa Pillow

The material for this really elegant piece should be of good quality. The embroidery is worked in the Janina stitch, and shows off to most excellent advantage. The following colors look quite well, and we recommend the combination here suggested: Flowers, blue silk; stamens, yellow and red; large leaves, olive green; and wood, brown. The stems, small leaves, and straight lines of the border, are worked with golden-brown silk in three shades, the stems being darker. The buds are worked in violet and cream-colored silk, and the leaves near them in light green. Edge the top with heavy cord, and finish the [282] corners with tassels. The material may be some dark cloth, suitable to the taste and purse of the possessor.

Applique Design For Mantel Or Window

This design would be very elegant if made of plush, which is now the most popular material. It may, however, be worked in silk, felt, or flannel; in either case, cut out your pansies from velvet. This flower has so many hues, colors, and shades, that odd bits of material, as dark red, purple, white, old gold, maroon, - in fact, any tint, - may easily be worked in with most excellent effect, two shades being used for each flower. The leaves and buds are made of green, and the stems of shaded green. When completed, press the work on the wrong side, lining it with some suitable heavy material. Work the stems in vine chain stitch. For richness of effect, we do not think this design is surpassed. Directions for applique work are given on page 241.

The Lace Lambrequin, illustrated opposite page 284, is elegant, and when the other drapery is of lace, it is very appropriate. These lambrequins can be found at the stores ready made, with nothing to do but fasten them to the cornice, which should be made to stand out so as to hold the lambrequin clear of the curtains. The variety of designs is almost infinite, those with fern leaves being preferred.

Curtain and Lambrequin.

Pillow in Janina Stitch.