THE TOP BLANKET
When the silk or cotton counterpane is removed-from the bed at night, a worm and faded blanket often worries the housewife, states an exchange. By dyeing this top blanket a rich, rose colour, a glowing amber, or a delicate blue, the whole appearance of the room can be altered. . . ~' ■ ■''•:'■
The edges may be bound 'with matching satin ribbon to give even.a richer finish, and the wool-worker will-find many ways of exercising her skilj on *.he blanket itself. Small *«raye «t e??b corner, or a wreath of bright .flowers in the centre, vifill look good. .. ' -
If the curtains and chair covers are carried out in floral cretonne, it is a splendid idea to embroider the blanket in the same colours. This will bring it into line with the rest of the furnishing scheme. ■ ...
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Evening Post, Volume CXXIV, Issue 60, 8 September 1937, Page 17
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135THE TOP BLANKET Evening Post, Volume CXXIV, Issue 60, 8 September 1937, Page 17
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