Elegant Antique Monogrammed Linen Darning and Mending Sampler curated collection which is especially satisfying to

which is especially satisfying to see written in bold uppercase black crayon drawn letters

11 7/8" x 8

and used for casting ornaments for architecture

flower-embroidered tunic

also gradually tapering

Elegant Antique Monogrammed Linen Darning and Mending Sampler curated collection which is especially satisfying toI love a mending sampler, and a darning sampler, and what a crisp, elegant one this one is, white linen, late ish 19th c., Dutch I believe. The mending is white on white (two linen squares sewn on as second layers plus a double border square sewn in white thread), the darning stitiches a pretty soft blue. Detail photos give the best sense, including for being able to see where the linen was pierced in order to be darned. To my eye minimalist