E Van Meerbeck Sampler Pattern easy cross stitch The soft muted silks are

The soft muted silks are such a delight and make stitching this sampler a real joy

This is such a happy palette - it is also a great way to start your Classic Colorworks thread stash

25" on 16ct fabric

Fifteen Fine d’Aubusson Wool full skeins from France

E Van Meerbeck Sampler Pattern easy cross stitch The soft muted silks areThis early 19th century Dutch sampler is 11 x 9 inches and was stitched on a pale gray 12 ct canvas type material. Miss "E" loved to drag threads across the back. By the time she got to the end of her sampler, it appears she did not leave enough room for her full name. It makes the sampler so charming and endearing. I love all the imperfections. I kept them all! She was probably quite young when she stitched this. This was most likely a teaching