Haandarbejdets Fremme (HF) – Calendar 2021

Haandarbejdets Fremme (HF) – Calendar 2021

The Year In Cross Stitch 2021

Haandarbejdets Fremme Calendar 2021 presents The Year In Cross Stitch 2021, designed by Marianne Ochwat. The calendar contains 12 embroidery motifs based on classic fairy tales, reinterpreted through cross stitch.

The motifs draw on well-known stories but are reworked with a contemporary expression and small, imaginative details. The designs are constructed from smaller elements that can be combined and used in different ways. This allows for both individual motifs and larger, cohesive compositions.

The embroidery is primarily worked in cross stitch, but also includes variations such as half, quarter and three-quarter stitches, as well as selected additional techniques. The designs also explore colour blending, where two colours can be combined within a single symbol, creating a more nuanced colour effect and a lively surface.

The calendar includes both small motifs and larger areas that can function as backgrounds. This flexibility allows projects to be adapted to different needs and ideas. The result is a versatile pattern collection that encourages both focus and creative exploration.

The spiral binding makes the calendar practical to use, allowing it to lie flat while working. It is therefore well suited as a working tool both in retail settings and at home.

About Haandarbejdets Fremme

Haandarbejdets Fremme has worked since 1928 to preserve and develop the craft of embroidery. The organisation is known for its refined designs and strong traditions, where classical techniques are continually reinterpreted. The calendars are an important part of this work, presenting embroidery each year with a focus on quality, inspiration and craftsmanship.