School sampler St. Jacobusschool

Maker unknown, initals L vd S on first block. Starting with cross-stitch alphabet, sewing seams, more cross-stitch and decorative seams, progressing through backstitch embroidery, making buttonholes, darning, and finally a free form embroidery "My first embroidery". Such samplers were made during years of needlework lessons, the individual pieces stitched together and lined, to be kept as reference work.

From the collection of Nienke List. Scans donated by Sytske Wijnsma.

J-YS005

S

J801C

Sampler

Embroidery

Sewing

SW