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Date/Time:  08/04/2002 1:30 - 4:00
Type:General Meeting
Location:Patton House
Teacher:Margriet Hogue

Margriet Hogue will give a slide lecture on Dutch Samplers.

Highlights

We had a great turnout for our summer lecture presented by Margriet Hogue on Dutch Samplers. It was held on Sunday, August 4th at Patton House. Before the lecture, we enjoyed looking at (and buying) the charts, kits and needlework tools that Margriet brought along to sell. We also enjoyed sharing the progress our members have made on the projects they have been working on over the summer. 

Margriet Hogue


Shopping		        
Stitching

Margriet Hogue presented a lecture and showed many slides of Dutch samplers. She began by discussing early text samplers dating back to the 1600s. Text samplers, like the one shown at the left, contain text on the top, side and bottom. Bands are found down one side and motifs are in the center. We learned that many of the samplers contained a house mark and/or a coat of arms which helps to identify the origin of the sampler. 

During the lecture, Margriet  pointed out the different types of motifs found on Dutch samplers. She showed us slides that illustrated how the motifs recurred on many different samplers. We learned the motifs used could identify the area where a sampler was stitched, especially on the early samplers. Margriet also talked about the symbolism and origin of many of the motifs. Some of the motifs we saw included:

  • Ship of life
  • Monkey spinning the thread of life  
  • Sewing basket
  • Unicorn
  • Peacock
  • House
  • Church
  • Winged heart
  • Marriage wreath

Ship of Life




Margriet brought along an antique Dutch sampler to show us. This sampler is dated 1738.

Amy Keaton showed us a Dutch sampler she purchased while on a trip to Europe.

If you couldn't join us at the lecture, we missed you! Those who attended got to see many beautiful examples of Dutch Samplers and learned many interesting things about the characteristics of this unique style of needlework.

Remember to bring your needlework projects to the September meeting so you can show others what you've accomplished! 

Have a great summer!
We'll see you at the next general meeting in September.