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Morning Modelbuch (2/15/2019) Another one for the guy in a black doublet and gorgeously embroidered white collar file. Bronzino, “Portrait…

Morning Modelbuch (2/14/2019) Some heraldic needlelace on a sheet in the Applied Art Museum in Budapest. The museum’s description of…

Morning Modelbuch (2/13/2019) I continue to be attracted to bold patterns that seem appropriate for applique that show up in…

Morning Modelbuch (2/12/2019) Bartolomeo Danieli was a lacemaker who learned to engrave specifically in order to print his patterns. His…

Morning Modelbuch (2/11/2019) I was chasing down references for Alessandro Paganino’s recommendation of using gum Arabic forced through pricked holes…

Morning Modelbuch (2/9/2019) I really want the baby blankets (in a king size) featured in Tiberio di Tito’s 1617 Portrait…

Morning Modelbuch (2/8/2018) Some gorgeous bobbin lace at the Met, originally from Ida Schiff’s collection and a pattern from Parasole’s…

Morning Modelbuch (2/7/2019) Gloves. How cool are these 1610 linen gloves with reticella and bobbin lace? These have been on…