Author: hodgepatch (page 2)

This embroidered panel of Judith with the head of Holofernes looks like it would blend in really well with a…

I’ve posted this one before, but I’m mourning a bit today and trying to remind myself that acorns turn into…

17th century chalice veil at the V&A done in lacis. Accession number 381-1888. Interestingly enough, the mesh is blue silk.…

This Portrait of St. Catherine of Alexandria (possible portrait of Catherine of Austria Queen of Portugal) by Domingo Carvalho c.…

I was putting together silly sayings to put on a bunting or couch pillows to decorate my merchant booth and…

Cutwork linen apron at the V&A. Accession number T.87-1917. Dated between 1580 and 1600. https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O113936/apron-unknown/ Pagano’s _Giardineto novo di punti…

This portrait is interesting for how it was modified later in its life, with an extra board added so the…