Cykeltur - wall piece - Gerda Bengtsson (GB)

Cykeltur - wall piece - Gerda Bengtsson (GB)

A small everyday motif with cyclists

"Cykeltur" (Bicycle Ride) - wall piece - Gerda Bengtsson (GB) is a lively cross stitch embroidery with a charming everyday motif. The design shows cyclists, pedestrians, a dog, a car and a row of pollarded trees. The motif has a light and narrative expression, giving the embroidery a special charm.

The scene is composed as a small glimpse of a town street or residential road. At the top, a green car is seen on the road. Behind the car stands a row of trees with dark trunks and light green branches. At the bottom, cyclists and pedestrians are shown in motion. This gives the motif life, even though the format is small.

Movement, colours and small details

The motif contains many fine details. On the left, there is a bicycle with two people. In the centre, a person cycles with a small basket at the back. There are also pedestrians and a small dog at the bottom of the picture. The small figures give the motif a cosy atmosphere.

The colours are clear and well balanced. The green shades connect the motif through the car, trees, grass and clothing. The red, yellow and blue details give the picture energy. At the same time, the dark outlines create a clear form around the bicycles, wheels and people. This makes the motif easy to read.

Materials from Haandarbejdets Fremme

The embroidery is stitched with Danish Flower Thread on Haandarbejdets Fremme (HF) Linen 10B. This combination gives the design a classic expression. The linen forms a calm background, while the thread adds life and depth to the colours.

The finished wall piece measures 13 × 13 cm. The format is small and square. This makes the embroidery easy to place on a wall, in a small frame or as part of a collection. The motif can hang on its own. It can also be combined with other small embroideries from Haandarbejdets Fremme.

Design by Gerda Bengtsson

Gerda Bengtsson is especially known for her botanical motifs. Here, she shows another side of her design language. The motif is still precisely composed, but the expression is more narrative. Each figure has a simple form that quickly creates recognition.

The bicycles, car and people are depicted with few means. Even so, there is a clear sense of movement in the scene. The horizontal lines create calm, while the figures add activity. The balance between stillness and life makes the wall piece particularly suitable for a bright and informal home.

A manageable embroidery project

Bicycle Ride is a good choice for stitchers who enjoy small motifs with a story. The project is manageable in size, but it has many changes in colour and shape. This makes the embroidery varied to stitch.

The motif is especially suitable for the lightly experienced stitcher. There are several small figures, bicycles and details that require attention. At the same time, the composition is clear and easy to follow. The result is a small embroidery with a bicycle ride, everyday life and green surroundings. It fits well into both modern and classic rooms.