Dansk vejr – wall piece – H. M. Dronning Margrethe II (HMDM)
- Motif: Sun over the sea with reflection in the water, rendered in a graphic and rhythmic stitch structure
- Size: 24 × 24 cm
- Thread: Danish Flower Thread
- Fabric: Haandarbejdets Fremme (HF) – Linen 12B
- Designer: H.M. Queen Margrethe II of Denmark
Dansk vejr – wall piece – H. M. Dronning Margrethe II (HMDM)
Danish Weather – wall piece – H. M. Queen Margrethe II (HMDM) is a cross stitch embroidery featuring a stylised yet atmospheric motif. A circular sun appears at the centre of the composition, reflected in the surface of the sea, divided by a clear horizon line.
The surface is built up from repeated stitches in shades of blue, forming a wave-like and almost rhythmic pattern. Above the horizon, the sky appears dense and gently animated. Below the line, the structure is broken by vertical movements suggesting the depth of the water and its reflection. The sun and its mirrored form are embroidered in warm golden tones, creating contrast against the cool blue ground.
The composition is framed by a decorative border in blue and gold. This defines the edges of the motif and unifies the whole. Danish Flower Thread provides clarity of colour and a vibrant surface. Linen 12B from Haandarbejdets Fremme supports the precision of the stitches and reinforces the graphic expression.
Created for Haandarbejdets Fremme, the design combines symbolism and impressions of nature within a disciplined formal language. The result is a distinctive embroidery in which colour, rhythm and composition together interpret the changing Danish weather.
