Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Sampler \Sam"pler\, n. [See {Exampler}, {Exemplar}.]
   1. One who makes up samples for inspection; one who examines
      samples, or by samples; as, a wool sampler.

   2. A pattern; a specimen; especially, a collection of
      needlework patterns, as letters, borders, etc., to be used
      as samples, or to display the skill of the worker.

            Susie dear, bring your sampler and Mrs. Schumann
            will show you how to make that W you bothered over.
                                                  --E. E. Hale.

Source : WordNet®

sampler
     n 1: an observation station that is set up to make sample
          observations of something [syn: {sampling station}]
     2: someone who samples food or drink for its quality [syn: {taster},
         {taste tester}, {taste-tester}]
     3: an assortment of various samples; "a candy sampler"; "a
        sampler of French poets"
     4: a piece of embroidery demonstrating skill with various
        stitches