Bead Purse.

Mesh No. 14, coarse silk, and No. 7 beads 3 bunches, 60 stitches; measure 1 yard and a 1/4 of silk, thread a small sewing needle with it.

1st row—Net the 1st stitch, thread 2 beads, pass them close to the last stitch; net the stitch, and continue putting 2 beads in every stitch.

2nd row—The same, keeping the 2 beads on the outside.

Work 7 inches, join up 22 stitches on each side, leaving 16 for the opening.


Wedding Purse.

With Motto No. 11.

Extra fine white netting silk, and No. 4 gold beads; meshes Nos. 6, 16, and 19; 65 stitches.