Certainly, recently discovered darning samplers consisting of six or nine separate one darn only mini-samplers and joined together by bobbin lace now forms a group. It's a somewhat unusual group. With an unexpected source. Techniques other than darning work itself were sometimes practiced on Dutch darning samplers. Occasionally, they are decorated with a border or floral pattern, sometimes with needle lace or whitework. The result can look beautiful and showcase all the skill