I'm afraid i have been completely neglecting this blog as i've been working on 'Amandine Rose Designs', my own company for freelance work and my online Etsy shop. Have a look at my new blog here, i'll be posting all the same things i would have on here, along with some craft tutorials and new illustrations.

Wish me luck with my new adventure! 

http://amandinerosedesigns.blogspot.co.uk

Monogram

The Alphabet of Monograms, by Henry Lillie is a beautiful little book showing monogram designs. Published by Day & son of London in 1865, the leather cover has a very ornate gold stamping which sets the precedent for the rest of the book. Over 26 pages it shows examples of extremely detailed one, two and three colour monograms, it's aim to show customers and hand engravers what design was possible.