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

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

A symmetrical floral motif in blue shades

"Blomster og grene" (Flowers and Branches) - doily / napkin - Gerda Bengtsson (GB) is a classic cross stitch embroidery with a decorative motif in blue shades. The design is arranged as a small square doily / napkin, where flowers, branches and small cross stitches form a calm pattern. The motif has clear symmetry. This gives the embroidery a harmonious and orderly expression that works well for table settings and small decorative arrangements in the home.

The colour palette is simple and highly effective. The light blue branches fill most of the surface and create a delicate structure. The dark blue flowers and details add contrast and bring the pattern together. At the same time, the white linen remains visible between the stitches. This gives the motif air and makes the small doily / napkin light and elegant.

Branches, medallion and decorative border

The motif is built around a central ornament in the middle. Here, the dark blue and light blue details come together in a small symmetrical form. The ornament gives the doily / napkin a clear focal point. Around the centre, branches and leaves extend towards the corners. The repeated forms create a calm rhythm throughout the embroidery.

In the corners and along the sides are small flowers and dark blue markings. They sit like fixed points within the light blue pattern. This gives the doily / napkin balance without making the expression heavy. The small dots and cross stitches between the branches work as delicate filling stitches. They make the pattern denser and more lively.

The square size of 15 x 15 cm makes the project manageable. The doily / napkin can be used under a small vase, a candlestick or as a decorative detail on a table. It can also be placed together with other embroidered textiles, where the blue shades create a calm connection.

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 and the precise details. Danish Flower Thread gives the blue tones a lively expression, even though the colour palette is limited.

Haandarbejdets Fremme is known for embroidery designs of high quality and a clear design language. This motif shows that tradition in a small and practical form. Gerda Bengtsson has created a pattern where ornament, flowers and branches work together as one whole. The result is an embroidery that feels both classic and light.

Flowers and Branches is especially suitable for the lightly experienced embroiderer. The motif is small, but the symmetry requires accuracy. The repeated branches make the stitching calm, while the dark blue flowers add variation. The finished result is a fine doily / napkin with a timeless expression. It is well suited to embroiderers who enjoy blue motifs, small projects and classic needlework.