Erantis - wall hanging - Edith Hansen (EH)

Erantis - wall hanging - Edith Hansen (EH)

Cross-Stitch of the Year - February 1988

"Erantis" (Winter Aconite) - wall hanging - Edith Hansen (EH) is an embroidery kit with a light and simple spring motif. The embroidery shows yellow winter aconites at the bottom of the motif. At the top is a bare branch with small blue birds.

The motif is part of Cross-Stitch of the Year - February 1988. This gives the wall hanging a special connection to Haandarbejdets Fremme’s calendar tradition. Here, the months of the year were interpreted in embroidered motifs with nature, colours and seasonal atmosphere.

The embroidery is stitched with Danish Flower Thread on Haandarbejdets Fremme linen 10B. The finished wall hanging measures 30 x 30 cm.

A February motif with yellow winter aconites

The motif is divided into two calm sections. At the bottom, the winter aconites fill the surface with yellow flower heads. They stand closely together and create a light base in the motif.

The yellow flowers give the embroidery warmth. The small green leaves and stems add freshness and life. Together, they create a clear sense of the first flowers in the garden.

Winter aconite is often associated with the early transition from winter to spring. In this embroidery, it is depicted as a gathered floral field. This makes the motif both simple and effective.

A branch with small blue birds

At the top of the motif, a bare branch stretches diagonally across the picture surface. The branch is slender and almost without leaves. It gives the embroidery a quiet winter calm.

Small blue birds sit on the branch. They add a fine and poetic detail to the motif. The birds bring life to the upper part of the embroidery and give the motif a light sense of spring.

Together, the branch, birds and winter aconites form a picture of February. Winter is still present. At the same time, the first signs of spring have begun to appear.

From Cross-Stitch of the Year - February 1988

Winter Aconite - wall hanging comes from Cross-Stitch of the Year - February 1988. February is often a month with both cold and returning light. This is clearly seen in the structure of the motif.

The bare branch shows the quiet winter. The yellow winter aconites show the first colours of spring. The small birds bring the two moods together.

The Cross-Stitch of the Year motifs are an important part of Haandarbejdets Fremme’s history. They combine month, season and nature in small embroidered pictures. This motif is a fine example of that tradition.

A wall hanging with calm and seasonal atmosphere

The finished wall hanging measures 30 x 30 cm. The square format suits the calm division of the motif well. The flowers fill the base, while the branch and birds create air at the top.

The motif is framed by a simple border. The frame brings the composition together and gives the embroidery a clear expression. The light linen background makes the motif feel light and airy.

Winter Aconite - wall hanging is well suited to a living room, hallway, bedroom or holiday home. It can hang on its own as a small botanical picture. It can also be combined with other embroideries from Cross-Stitch of the Year.

Haandarbejdets Fremme and Edith Hansen’s floral motifs

Edith Hansen is known for her nature and floral motifs. In Winter Aconite - wall hanging - Edith Hansen (EH), flowers, birds and branches come together in a simple motif with a clear February atmosphere.

The embroidery is stitched with Danish Flower Thread. The thread gives the yellow, green, brown and blue shades a soft and natural expression. The colours are light, yet still calm.

The fabric is Haandarbejdets Fremme linen 10B. The classic linen structure provides a beautiful base for the cross stitches. It suits both the small flowers and the fine branches well.

"Erantis" (Winter Aconite) - wall hanging - Edith Hansen (EH) is an embroidery kit for those who love spring motifs, Cross-Stitch of the Year and classic cross stitch. The finished result becomes a fine wall hanging with quality from Haandarbejdets Fremme.