Blomster og grene – doily / napkin – Gerda Bengtsson (GB)

Blomster og grene – doily / napkin – Gerda Bengtsson (GB)

Blue embroidery with flowers and branches

"Blomster og grene" (Flowers and Branches) - doily / napkin - Gerda Bengtsson (GB) is a small cross stitch embroidery with a decorative pattern in blue shades. The motif features flowers, branches, leaves and small ornamental details. Everything is arranged in a symmetrical composition that suits a doily / napkin beautifully.

The design has a clear centre. Here, a graphic dandelion forms the focal point of the motif. Around it, light blue branches and dark blue floral shapes spread out towards the edges. The repeated forms create calmness within the embroidery, while the dark blue details add depth and contrast.

The pattern has a classic and graphic expression. It is not a naturalistic floral motif, but rather an ornament where flowers and branches are used as decorative forms. This makes the embroidery especially suitable for the table, where it can add a small textile detail with strong character.

A small motif with many details

The motif is stitched in light blue and dark blue shades. The light stitches form vines, leaves and finer lines. The dark stitches define flowers, corners and the circular border in the centre. The colours stand clearly against the light linen and create a crisp pattern.

In the corners are dark blue leaf shapes that give the doily / napkin visual weight. Along the sides are small flowers and branching vines, creating a delicate frame around the centre. Inside the middle field is a smaller ornament with flower-like forms, giving the motif a calm focal point.

The size of 15 x 15 cm makes the project manageable. The doily / napkin can be used under a small vase, a candlestick or a bowl. It can also be placed as decoration on a side table. The blue shades make it easy to combine with white porcelain, wood, glass and other embroidered textiles.

Haandarbejdets Fremme and materials

The embroidery is stitched with Danish Flower Thread on Haandarbejdets Fremme (HF) linen fabric 12B. The fine linen suits the small format well and provides space for the precise cross stitches and many small pattern details. Danish Flower Thread gives the blue colours a soft and lively expression.

Haandarbejdets Fremme is known for embroidery designs of high quality and a clear design language. This design shows that tradition in a small and practical version. Gerda Bengtsson has created a pattern where plant forms and ornamentation work closely together. The result is an embroidery with order, rhythm and lightness.

Flowers and Branches is especially suitable for the lightly experienced embroiderer. The motif is small, but the symmetry requires precision. The repeated branches make the stitching calm, while the dark blue details add variation throughout the process. The finished result is a classic doily / napkin with a refined blue expression for the table.