Cut in the Bristol-board a couple of leaf-shaped pieces like the
illustration. Cover each with the velvet, turning in the edges neatly,
line with the silk, and button-hole both together all round with white
floss. Stitch the veins in the leaves with the floss, held tightly, so
as to depress the lines a little. Cut three leaves of flannel in the
same shape, button-hole the edges, lay them between the leaves, and
fasten all together at top with a bow of ribbon. A tiny loop and
button should be attached to the point to hold the needle-book
together.
[Illustration: PATTERN OF LEAF NEEDLE-BOOK.]
[Illustration: PAD OF LEAF NEEDLE-BOOK.]
BOOK-MARK.
A large lace-like cross hanging from the end of a wide ribbon makes
a handsome and appropriate mark for a big bible or prayer-book. The
materials cost almost nothing, all that is required being a bit of
perforated card-board, a sharp penknife, and--patience. Trace the form
of the cross on the card-board, and outline the pattern on one side in
pencil.
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