Fri Jun 5, 2020 12:04 AM Morning Modelbuch (6/5/2020) Gorgeous 17th century pillow cover in drawnwork, reticella, and bobbin lace at the Cleveland Museum of Art,… Continue reading “Fri Jun 5, 2020 12:04 AM”…
Thu Jun 4, 2020 12:22 AM Morning Modelbuch (6/4/2020) Since I have been staring at Matteo Pagano’s various works lately, I’ve seen the clasped hands of… Continue reading “Thu Jun 4, 2020 12:22 AM”…
Reticella Lace Squares I’m going through early 20th century books for an Irish crochet project I’m working on. As a result I stumble… Continue reading “Reticella Lace Squares”…
Sun Apr 19, 2020 09:28 PM I’ve been looking at a group of sewing pillows that were a popular style shown in early 17th century paintings… Continue reading “Sun Apr 19, 2020 09:28 PM”…
Sat Apr 11, 2020 11:41 PM Morning Modelbuch (4/12/2020) Chickens! The poultry on this towel are sweet. I expect to see peacocks and eagles, but chickens… Continue reading “Sat Apr 11, 2020 11:41 PM”…
Thu Apr 9, 2020 10:53 PM Sometimes I just have to share something because its charming and beautiful. This little bag with lace trim holding an… Continue reading “Thu Apr 9, 2020 10:53 PM”…
Wed Apr 8, 2020 11:38 PM I’m in project mode, so you get a peek at what I’m working on and the patterns that inspired it.… Continue reading “Wed Apr 8, 2020 11:38 PM”…
Tue Apr 7, 2020 11:46 PM Morning Modelbuch (4/8/2020) Part of an English shirt with cutwork and lace inserts dated in the 1600’s at the V&A,… Continue reading “Tue Apr 7, 2020 11:46 PM”…
Mon Apr 6, 2020 09:47 PM Morning Modelbuch (4/7/2020) 16th century cover from the Greek Islands at the Met. Accession number 06.595 https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/120030480 Pattern from _Giardineto… Continue reading “Mon Apr 6, 2020 09:47 PM”…