Here are a couple of patterns based on the patterns found in Giovanni Antonio Tagliente's 1530 book called "Examples of Needlework", which is currently located at The Met. It was originally published in 1527. When searching for information on this book, look up "Opera Nuova". Tagliente was a Venetian calligrapher, author, and publisher.
More pages of the book, including patterns for embroidered letters, can be found here.
Photo credit by The Met
Other popular pattern books from this time period include:
Essemplario di lavori by Nicolo Zoppino published in 1529
Ornamento Delle Belle & virtuose Donne by Matteo Pagano published in 1554
Schole-house for the Needle by Richard Shorleyker published in 1624 and 1632
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