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Morning Modelbuch (7/12/2018) Cesare Vecellio’s modelbucher _Corona delle Virtuous Donne_ books 1-4 (dated 1596-1601) have more editions and more copies…

Morning Modelbuch (12/21/2018) Pattern is from Francesco Calepino 1563 _Lucidario di recami nel qual si contengono molte e varie sorti…

Morning Modelbuch (12/20/2018) I swear these birds are everywhere. They show up on home furnishings a lot, Perugia towels particularly.…

Morning Modelbuch (12/19/2018) This one is interesting with a combination of a central pattern and border, both in modelbucher. They…

Morning Modelbuch (12/18/2018) I think these cuffs are a bit unexpected. Large and attention drawing, worn with a pale gown.…

Morning Modelbuch (12/17/2018) Italian 16th century towel with redwork held at Belton House http://www.nationaltrustcollections.org.uk/object/436944 Pattern is from Zoppino’s 1532 _Convivio…

Morning Modelbuch (12/16/2018) The mix and match of old and new patterns in the lace used for this shirt in…

Since Holly reminded me and emblems were often used as embroidery patterns, I thought I’d share Isotta Brembati’s. It’s the…