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HOMESPUN CRAFTS

HOMESPUN CRAFTS
BY
E. Kenneth Baillie

1952
Fully Illustrated.
169 pages.

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Preface

The material in this book was compiled by the author to provide interesting and Useful craft projects for students, teachers, youth leaders, occupational therapists, hobbyists, and various social organizations which engage in craftwork as part of their recreational activities. These organizations incidentally, might not only find herein recreational activities but also fund raising sources through the sale of homespun articles.

The coin purse above is made from an old discarded Leather purse. This book has lots of crafts made from items that can be found already in your home.


CONTENTS

Foreword ........ 5
Preface......... 6
Native Materials ....... 9

SECTION 1 - LEATHER

Leather or Plastic Coin Purse . . . . . .11
Boys' or Girls' Billfold 14
Snapshot Folder ....... 16
Stationery Case and Writing Pad . . . . .18
Desk Set With Leather Corners 20
Metal Book Ends With Leather 22
Star Coin Purse or Rosary Case . . . . .24
Boys' and Girls' Leather Belts . . . . .26
Children's Bookmarks . . . . . .28
"Shower" Baby Shoes 30

SECTION 2 - WOOD

Decorative Carving Board . . . . . .33
Lamp, Fruit Bowl, and Jewel Box . . . . .35
Metal Name Plate for Desk 38
Spool Toy for Baby 40
Salt and Pepper Shakers and Sportswear Buttons . . .42
Rustic Book Ends ....... 45
Rustic Door Knocker....... 48
Rustic Whatnot ....... 50
Rustic Birdhouse With Bath...... 52
Camp Comfort ....... 54

SECTION 3 - METAL

Christmas Tree Ornaments . . . . . .57
Christmas Tree Angel . . . . . .59
Holiday Candlesticks....... 62
Darning Kit for Traveling ...... 64
Children's Toy Drum 66
Aluminum or Copper Bud Vase . . . . .68
Letter Holder........ 70
Ash Tray or Pin Tray 72
Napkin Ring or Bracelet ...... 74
Bracelet, Money Clip, and Tie Clasp . . . .76

SECTION 4 - FELT

Felt and Plastic Cosmetic Kit ..... 80
Potted Cactus Pincushion for the Flower Stand . . .82
Felt Pumpkin Tea Cozy 85
Hot-Dish Holder or Table Pad 88
Felt Handbag........ 90
Felt and Fur Ear Muffs for Girls 93
Child's Swiss Bonnet....... 95
Pullman Slippers and Case . . . . . .98
Felt and Yarn Toy Bunny or Beanbag . . . .100
Needle Book and Thimble Hat 102

SECTION 5 - GLASS

Hang a Decorative Plate or Picture Without a Frame . . 106
Decorative Mirrors and Mirror Picture . . . .109
Studio Bottle . . . . . . . .111
How to Cut Glass Bottles . . . . . .114
Hurricane Lamps and Lantern . . . .116
Sandwich Tray . . . . . . .119
Mirror Place Cards ....... 122
Indoor Garden Under Glass . . . . . .124
Mirror or Plate Glass Centerpiece . . . . .127
Brighten the Kitchen With Glassware . . . .130

SECTION 6 - VARI-GRAFT

Pot Holder and T Towel Rack 133
Necktie or Towel Rack . . . . . .135
Lapel Pins and Earrings . . . . . .138
Doll Hats 140
Life-of-the-Party Hats....... 143
Painted Stone Paperweight and Block Prints . . .145
A Record Craft ....... 148
Handmade Christmas Cards . . . . . .151
Fun With Easter Eggs . . . . .154
Lamp Shade and Cabin Curtains . . . . .156

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