Reproduced by Gigi R from the original held in her private collection (2013)

This is a small and charming Dutch sampler dated with 1841. The original sampler was stitched on loosely woven linen fabric with cotton (or linen) threads. Small amounts of silk threads were also used.

There are two figures in the top right corner of the sampler. Their clothes resemble uniforms that were worn by orphans of the Civic Orphanage in Amsterdam. In both bottom corners you can see a representation of one of the Three Kings, Casper.

Stitch Count: 151W x 145H

Stitched on 35 count fabric

The sampler is stitched using stranded cottons by The Gentle Art and Weeks Dye Works.

The Gentle Art Sampler threads: Freedom, Old Blue Paint, Harvest Basket, Dried Thyme x 2, Caramel Corn, Roasted Marshmallow, Dark Chocolate, Endive, Old Hickory, Cidermill Brown, Mustard Seed, Buttermilk, Pumpkin Patch, Toffee, Island Blue, Sea Spray, Cranberry, Blackboard, Chamomile, Baby Spinach, Gingersnap.

Weeks Dye Works threads: Straw x 2, Seaweed, Baked Apple