
3 Helgeninder - cushion - Tanja Dinesen Skudstrup (TS)
- Motif: Cushion with an ornamental motif in blue and light shades, symmetrical central field, leafy vines, decorative borders and a calm graphic expression
- Size: 30 × 30 cm
- Thread: Danish Flower Thread
- Fabric: Haandarbejdets Fremme (HF) linen 10B (natural white)
- Designer: Tanja Dinesen Skudstrup
3 Helgeninder - cushion - Tanja Dinesen Skudstrup (TS)
"3 Helgeninder" (3 Helgeninder) - cushion - Tanja Dinesen Skudstrup (TS) is an embroidery kit for a decorative cushion with an ornamental motif in blue and light shades. The motif has a calm, symmetrical structure, where a central field is surrounded by leafy vines, borders and graphic details.
An ornamental motif with calm and balance
The motif is built around a square central field. Here, light forms unfold in a calm and mirrored composition. The form may bring to mind classic ornaments, architectural decoration and old textile patterns.
Around the central field is a darker blue border. It creates a clear frame and gives the motif depth. The border contains decorative leafy vines and curved forms, giving the cushion a lively, yet still balanced expression.
At the outer edge, the motif continues in lighter blue tones. Here, leafy vines and small ornamental details are repeated, bringing the whole cushion together. The different blue shades create a beautiful play of colour without feeling overwhelming.
The name Three Female Saints adds a poetic and narrative tone to the motif. The expression itself, however, is first and foremost ornamental. This makes the cushion suitable for both classic and more minimal homes.
A smaller cushion with classic character
The finished cushion measures 30 x 30 cm. The smaller format makes the cushion easy to place on a sofa, armchair, bed or as a decorative detail together with other cushions.
The cushion has a calm colour expression, but the motif contains many details. The dark blue fields create contrast, while the light blue and white tones add air. Together, the colours create a harmonious and timeless expression.
The embroidery is stitched with Danish Flower Thread. The thread gives the blue shades a soft and lively character. This suits the motif’s fine transitions and ornamental lines well.
The cushion is embroidered on Haandarbejdets Fremme linen 10B. The fabric has a classic structure that is well suited to cross stitch and to a motif with many repeated details.
Haandarbejdets Fremme and Tanja Dinesen Skudstrup’s visual language
Haandarbejdets Fremme is known for embroidery kits with fine materials, classic techniques and motifs with artistic weight. In this kit, the cushion becomes a small decorative textile picture with clear rhythm and structure.
Tanja Dinesen Skudstrup often works with motifs where form, story and craftsmanship meet. In Three Female Saints, this can be seen in the calm symmetry, the ornamental details and the confident use of blue tones.
"3 Helgeninder" (Three Female Saints) - cushion - Tanja Dinesen Skudstrup (TS) is an embroidery kit for those who love blue embroideries, decorative patterns and classic cross stitch. The finished result becomes a beautiful cushion with quality from Haandarbejdets Fremme.

