Anemone - doily / napkin - Gerda Bengtsson (GB) - HF

Anemone - doily / napkin - Gerda Bengtsson (GB) - HF

Anemone - doily / napkin - Gerda Bengtsson (GB) is an elegant embroidery design in cross stitch inspired by the delicate flowers and fresh green shades of spring. The motif is arranged as a decorative floral wreath with white and pink anemones surrounded by green leaves, trailing tendrils and small buds, together creating a harmonious and lively expression.

Gerda Bengtsson was known for her botanical embroidery designs, where flowers and plants were portrayed with great precision and understated elegance. In this motif, the delicate petals and soft colour variations of the anemones are highlighted through a classic and well-balanced design. The light flowers stand beautifully against the green leaves, giving the embroidery a light and natural appearance.

The wreath shape creates calm and balance within the motif, making the embroidery especially decorative on smaller textiles. The open centre enhances the airy and elegant expression, while the many small details add life and variation to the design. The combination of white, pink and green shades evokes thoughts of spring gardens and blooming woodland floors.

The embroidery is stitched with Danish Flower Thread on Haandarbejdets Fremme linen fabric 12B. The fine linen allows for small and detailed cross stitches that highlight the flowers and leaves with great precision. The clear and harmonious shades of the thread support the botanical motif and create a beautiful and durable result.

The doily / napkin is beautifully suited to both everyday table settings and festive occasions, adding a classic and handmade touch to the table. The motif is especially fitting for spring and summer, though its timeless botanical expression makes the embroidery suitable throughout the year.

About Haandarbejdets Fremme

Since 1928, Haandarbejdets Fremme has been an important part of Danish embroidery art and needlework tradition. The organisation is known for quality designs focused on craftsmanship, timeless motifs and high-quality materials.

Many of Haandarbejdets Fremme’s most beloved botanical designs were created by Gerda Bengtsson. Her embroidery designs are known for their naturalistic forms, harmonious colours and calm Nordic expression and have inspired embroiderers in Denmark and internationally for generations.