Download or read book Lace Patterns of the Italian Renaissance written by Susan Johnson and published by . This book was released on 2019-01-14 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of extraordinary lace pattern illustrations dating from 1598 are the work of Isabella Catanea Parasole, a Roman artist, lacemaker and embroiderer. The classic motifs, borders and scenes can be easily adapted by modern needleworkers for embroidery as well as the traditional lace techniques they were originally intended for- Reticella, bobbin lace and crochet.