Handicrafts in the home . another in the samelength of time. A skilled worker can makea rug 4 feet by 8 feet in fifty-four hours,and as the market price of such a rug isfrom $ to $, it can be seen thatthe making of pulled rugs is a profitableemployment. The usual price for these rugsis $ a square foot, but the more elaboratepatterns command a higher price. When thecolouring, design, and workmanship are allgood, these rugs find a ready sale whensold through the Womens Exchange or Artsand Crafts Salerooms now so plentiful. Dyeing Where it is possible, it is best to use goodvegetabl
Handicrafts in the home . another in the samelength of time. A skilled worker can makea rug 4 feet by 8 feet in fifty-four hours,and as the market price of such a rug isfrom $ to $, it can be seen thatthe making of pulled rugs is a profitableemployment. The usual price for these rugsis $ a square foot, but the more elaboratepatterns command a higher price. When thecolouring, design, and workmanship are allgood, these rugs find a ready sale whensold through the Womens Exchange or Artsand Crafts Salerooms now so plentiful. Dyeing Where it is possible, it is best to use goodvegetable dyes, but as these are very hard toobtain, there are numerous other dyes whichcan be used, all of which necessitate a carefulfollowing of the directions given with materials can be dyed with a dyeintended for cotton, and vice versa. An evencolour in dyeing should not be aimed at, asa pretty shaded effect is preferable ; this isgiven by the flannel varying somewhat inshade. Water can be added to the second dye. SIMPLE DESIGN FOR A PULLED RVC. /
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