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Things to Know and Do 219 long bundle of grass tight in the corner C. Then B is lowered to D, and another roll of grass or sedge is tucked in on the under side <rf the stake cords. Thus the bundles are laid one above and one below, until the mat is of the required length. The cords are then fastened, the cross-bars removed, and the mat, when dried, makes a fine bed. When added to the willow bed, it is pure luxury; but lawful, because made of wildwood material. Navajo Loom A profitable amusement in camp is weaving rugs or mats of inner bark, rags, etc., on a rough Navajo loom. ^ The crudest kind, one which can be made in an hour, is illus- trated on next page. I have found it quite satisfactory for weaving rough mats or rugs. A and B are two trees or posts. C is the cross piece. D is the upper yam-beam, WTai^)cd its whole length with a spiral cord. E is the lower yam-beam, similarly wrapped. F F are stout cords to carry the frame while the warp is being stretched between the yam-beams. G G is a log hung on for weight. HH is a round stick fast- ened between the yams, odds on one side, evens on the other, to hold the yams open until the rug is aU done, but about «ie- inch '"hen it is drawn out. Now, with a needle, the yams or strings for the warp are stretched from one yarn-beam to another, as a continuous strmg. The exact method is shown on a larger scale in the upper figure II. The batten or spreader J is a piece of light wood two