Haandarbejdets Fremme (HF) – Calendar 2023

Haandarbejdets Fremme (HF) – Calendar 2023

The Year In Cross Stitch 2023

Haandarbejdets Fremme Calendar 2023 presents The Year In Cross Stitch 2023, designed by H.M. Queen Margrethe II. The calendar contains 12 cross stitch motifs, where each month is interpreted through letters, colours and moods, gathered in decorative circular ornaments.

The motifs are based on a playful yet thoughtful approach to the alphabet. Each month is built around letters that are given their own colour and character. These colours interact and create a lively expression, where the compositions appear both harmonious and dynamic. The embroidery evolves throughout the year – from the cool tones of winter to the emerging shades of spring, the lightness of summer and the depth of autumn.

Each design is composed as a circular motif, where letters intertwine to form ornaments with narrative elements. Along the way, small visual references to the passing year appear – flowers, water, fruits and stars – supporting the mood of each month and adding a storytelling dimension.

Haandarbejdets Fremme (HF) – Calendar 2023 functions as a pattern collection, where each motif can be embroidered individually or combined into a complete series. The technique is cross stitch, making the projects suitable for both intermediate and experienced embroiderers seeking variation and inspiration.

The spiral binding makes the calendar practical to use, allowing it to lie flat while working. This makes it particularly suitable as a working tool both in retail settings and at home.

About Haandarbejdets Fremme

Haandarbejdets Fremme has worked since 1928 to promote embroidery as both craft and art form. The organisation is known for its strong design traditions and collaborations with prominent designers. The calendars are an important part of this tradition, presenting new interpretations of embroidery each year with respect for craftsmanship and an eye for contemporary aesthetics.