“ Mix textures of ribbon and trim to create interesting effects.
LOOP BRAID POSY—TISSUE BOX COVER (page 12) You’ll need:
31⁄3 yds. Wright’s Metallic Loop Braid 9956, gold
2⁄3 yd. Velvet Ribbon 1⁄4′′ wide, avocado
9′′ x 14′′ felt, lt. blue
To make: 1. Centering felt over box, pin to miter corners. Stitch corners, trim seams, press and turn to right side.
2. Glue two 10′′ lengths braid (with headings overlapped) up end and across top 1′′ from outside edge.
3. Cut two 6′′ pieces ribbon and make two figure-8 loops. Overlap at right angles and glue at end of braid on box top. ”

“ To make: 1. Cut 12′′ middy braid. Fold in half and roll raw ends around pearl and continue rolling braid on itself to form disk, place pin thru end and pearl to hold. Hand tack securely. Repeat for other motifs.
2. Hand tack circles together in form of cross with braid ends to inside.
3. Cut 11′′ middy braid. Fold in half and glue together. Starting between side disks bury raw ends and glue braid around entire outside curving to fit entire shape. Pull up 1′′ of braid at top to form loop and hand tack. Continue gluing to end. Insert chain into loop. ”

“ Wright’s Metallic Fringe 9884, gold
51⁄2 yds. Wright’s sequin trim 9870 in each color: Red, Emerald, Gold
Plyable firm wire cut to 3′′ lengths
Straight pins, styrofoam glue
To make: 1. Join tree to base with dowel, making a hole in each first and using glue to hold.
2. Wind braid 9882 around base and continue winding to cover completely. Use pins or glue to hold.
3. Pin 1 row fringe 9884 to bottom of tree cone.
4. Shape wire piece into “U” over finger, insert through blunt end of pine cone, dip wire ends into glue and insert into tree with cone tip 1′′ below tree. ”