Woven Mat (Loom, raffia)
Thread a little loom with raffia warp as described on [page 90]. Then weave the woof (also of raffia) back and forth to make a mat or a case for hanging basket. To make the latter the right size have the warp threads as long as the can is around the circumference, and have the width about the same as the height of the can.
The raffia can be colored with Diamond dyes and wee rugs made for the doll-house on tiny looms.
Grace Hoops (See under [Plays and Games])
LEAVES
Festoons and Wreaths (Leaves, fresh or dried, thorns or needle and thread)
City children may need to be told what seems to be handed down to the country child from generation to generation, that leaves may be made into wreaths for the head or decoration for the room either by overlapping one upon another and fastening together with a thorn or sharp twig, or by stringing together on a stout thread.
To Dry or Press (Blotting paper, two small smooth boards, strap, wax or linseed oil)
Gather and press pretty autumn leaves thus: Have ready two boards measuring about one by two feet. Put the leaves between sheets of blotting paper and place these between the boards and then strap them tightly together, or if no straps are convenient, put the boards beneath a heavy weight (a book will do). Change the paper every day or so till sure that they are quite dry.
To preserve and brighten the colors after drying dip in melted wax and press a moment with a hot iron, or clear, boiled linseed oil will do in place of the wax, using, however, as little as possible.