CHART PACK: 8 color pages
Dutch Bouquet Reproduction Sampler
REPRODUCTION SAMPLER PATTERN BY Couleur Tourterelle
This sampler is part of the personal collection of Meriem Chauvet of Couleur Tourterelle. While the sampler is not dated nor signed, it was immediately obvious to her that the design was of Dutch origin. Indeed the manner in which the flowers on the left are represented is quite typical of samplers found in the Netherlands in the late 18th century. It's always fascinating to learn how the author researched several museums in Flanders looking for clues and indeed came across the exact same design featured in a larger and no doubt earlier sampler. This research is featured in the chart pack for those interested.
The reproduction cross stitch chart strictly reproduces every stitch and matches all colors of the original sampler (see pictures comparing both).
Original Sampler (last photo) worked in cross stitch, in silk on linen, over 2 fabric threads. Size 9.5 x 8 inch (24 x 20 cm).
Reproduction Sampler stitched using Soie d'Alger silk from Au Ver à soie (AVAS) or DMC substitutes, with cross stitches worked over 2 fabric threads on 40ct linen. Size 6.8 x 5.35 inch (17 x 13.5 cm).
As the design only features full cross stitches, you can stitch it on any fabric of your choice, including over 1 fabric thread or on Aida fabric.
A cross stitch pattern by Couleur Tourterelle.
Chart info & Needlework supplies for the pattern:
Dutch Bouquet Reproduction Sampler
Chart size in stitches: 136 x 107 (wide x high)
Needlework fabric: 40ct Newcastle linen from Zweigart ,in color 52
Stitched size: 6.8 x 5.35 inch (17 x 13.5 cm)
Stitches: cross stitch over 2 threads
Chart: Color and B&W, includes one-page chart for Digital stitching
Threads: Soie d'Alger silk from Au Ver à soie (AVAS) or DMC
Number of colors: 5
Themes: Netherland, 19th century, flower bouquet, apple tree, fruit basket, ABC
