Gul krokus – wall piece – Gerda Bengtsson (GB)
- Motif: Classic cross stitch embroidery with yellow crocus in warm golden shades and slender leaves. A simple botanical motif with a light and elegant spring expression.
- Size: 9 × 12 cm
- Thread: Danish Flower Thread
- Fabric: Haandarbejdets Fremme (HF) linen 10B (natural white)
- Designer: Gerda Bengtsson
Gul krokus – wall piece – Gerda Bengtsson (GB)
This embroidery is worked in cross stitch and shows the delicate yellow crocus with its characteristic upright flowers. The warm golden shades give the motif a bright and lively expression. The slender leaves emphasise the flower’s simple and elegant form.
The crocus is one of the first flowers to appear after winter. For this reason, it is often associated with spring, light and new beginnings. This makes the motif both fresh and atmospheric. The small flower carries a special sense of calm and lightness.
Gerda Bengtsson was known for her botanical embroideries created with great precision. She had the ability to turn even the smallest flowers into strong and decorative motifs. This design is a fine example of her confident sense of balance and proportion.
The embroidery is stitched on Haandarbejdets Fremme linen 10B using Danish Flower Thread. This creates clear stitches and a classic result. The texture of the linen highlights the fine details of the flower. This makes the motif especially suitable as a small wall piece.
The compact size fits beautifully in small frames. It can also be included as part of a series with other botanical motifs by Gerda Bengtsson. Together, these small floral embroideries create a beautiful and personal expression in the home.
Yellow Crocus is a project with simplicity and strong decorative value. It suits both the experienced embroiderer and anyone looking for a smaller embroidery project with classic charm.
About Haandarbejdets Fremme
Haandarbejdets Fremme is especially known for its botanical embroideries, where flowers and plants are transformed into timeless cross stitch motifs. Many of these designs were created by Gerda Bengtsson, who is still considered one of the most important Danish embroidery designers.
A small fun fact is that her floral embroideries were often collected as series. Many embroiderers framed them individually or in groups, creating small botanical wall pictures. Yellow Crocus is a fine example of this beloved tradition.
