Friendship Sampler by Carolien S. Alkema (Aleida Designs) (Crafts, Cross-Stitch, c. 1980s, friendship sampler, cross stitch pattern, forget me not, DIY gift, vintage craft)

Friendship Sampler by Carolien S. Alkema (Aleida Designs) (Crafts, Cross-Stitch, c. 1980s, friendship sampler, cross stitch pattern, forget me not, DIY gift, vintage craft)

This is a cross-stitch pattern leaflet titled "Friendship Sampler," with designs by Carolien S. Alkema for Aleida Designs. It features several projects with forget-me-not flowers and verses about friendship.

Review:
A sweet and sentimental pattern leaflet with a delicate, almost folk-art style. The projects are perfect examples of the heartfelt, handmade decor items that were popular in the 1980s and 90s.

Author summary:
Aleida Designs appears to be a small, independent pattern company, likely run by the designer Carolien S. Alkema. Such small businesses were common in the cross-stitch boom, catering to specific tastes and styles.

The collectible value is low. This is a niche pattern leaflet from a small, independent designer. While it may be less common (rarity) than a Leisure Arts book, the demand is also smaller. Its value is for its specific, gentle patterns.

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