Milanese has a greater variety of decorative stitches within the braid than any other lace. It is this variety, added to the baroque style of its designs, that

The two books of Milanese Braids, 'Milanese Lace: An Introduction' and 'New Braids and Designs in Milanese Lace', both by Read and Kincaid (1988; 1994), have lo

Using these magnificent instructions and patterns, create beautiful decorated braids like those used in early Milanese lace. Sew both traditional and modern pie

The combination of elegance and variety is what makes Milanese lace the most beautiful of all Italian laces. This stunning collection offers 43 new braids, incl

Bedfordshire lace became popular in the fashions of the second half of the nineteenth century because of the beauty of its bold-open designs, often with elegant