Blågran – wall piece – Gerda Bengtsson (GB)

Blågran – wall piece – Gerda Bengtsson (GB)

There is something special about a fir tree. Its strong shape, dense branches and calm symmetry immediately create a sense of balance. In Blue Spruce - wall piece - Gerda Bengtsson (GB), this simplicity is transformed into a beautiful botanical embroidery design in cross stitch.

The motif shows the blue spruce with its characteristic structure, where the branches spread layer by layer around the trunk. The deep green shades create life and depth, while the dark trunk adds a fine contrast and clear structure. The expression is simple, yet highly decorative.

The embroidery has a classic and timeless design language that fits beautifully into both modern and traditional interiors. As a small wall piece, it works beautifully on its own or together with other botanical motifs from Haandarbejdets Fremme. It can also become part of a series of tree motifs, where each plant is given its own small embroidered portrait.

The blue spruce is often associated with strength, calm and stability. The symmetry of the tree gives the motif an almost meditative quality, which is exactly why it feels like such a harmonious embroidery project. Its small format makes it easy to place in the home, where it brings both nature and calmness.

The embroidery is stitched on Haandarbejdets Fremme linen fabric 10B using Danish Flower Thread. The thread creates clear stitches and beautiful colour transitions, while the texture of the linen highlights the fine details in the branches. The result is a classic embroidery design with strong decorative value.

Blue Spruce - wall piece - Gerda Bengtsson (GB) is suitable for both beginners and experienced embroiderers. The project is manageable in size, yet still full of character. This makes it an ideal choice for anyone looking for a smaller botanical embroidery design with a calm and elegant expression.

About Haandarbejdets Fremme

Haandarbejdets Fremme has for many years been known for embroidery designs inspired by nature, where flowers, herbs and trees are all given centre stage. Gerda Bengtsson was one of the most important designers in this tradition and created motifs that are still among the most beloved in Danish embroidery.

An interesting detail is that her tree motifs were often collected as small botanical series. Many embroiderers stitched different tree varieties and created their own small nature galleries on the wall. Blue Spruce is a fine example of this simple, yet highly atmospheric tradition.