Houses - eyeglass case - Ida Winckler (IW)

Houses - eyeglass case - Ida Winckler (IW)

"Huse" (Houses) - eyeglass case - Ida Winckler (IW) is an atmospheric embroidery design in cross stitch inspired by old Nordic town environments. The motif features a row of characteristic houses with different façades, roofs and architectural details that together create a lively and cosy town scene. At the bottom of the embroidery, water with a white swan and small ducklings gives the design a calm and poetic expression.

Ida Winckler was known for her decorative and narrative embroidery designs, where buildings, nature and small atmospheric details were brought together in harmonious compositions. In this motif, the red, dark brown and lighter shades create a warm and classic colour palette, while the water and birds add life and movement.

The different buildings bring variation and depth to the motif. Each house has its own character with distinctive roofs, windows and half-timber-inspired forms. The combination of closely placed houses and the quiet waterside setting gives the embroidery an almost storybook-like quality, evoking thoughts of old market towns and peaceful canals.

The swan and ducklings create a gentle contrast to the prominent buildings and emphasise the peaceful atmosphere. These small details make the embroidery lively and full of character, while still preserving its simple and classic expression.

The embroidery is stitched with Danish Flower Thread on Haandarbejdets Fremme linen fabric 12B. The fine linen allows for small and detailed cross stitches that highlight the lines of the buildings and the many delicate elements within the motif. The shades of the thread create beautiful depth and support the calm Nordic expression.

The eyeglass case is both decorative and practical, protecting glasses in everyday use. The elongated format suits the vertical motif beautifully, where the houses and water create a small story in stitches.

About Haandarbejdets Fremme

Since 1928, Haandarbejdets Fremme has been an important part of Danish embroidery art and needlework tradition. The organisation is known for quality designs focused on craftsmanship, timeless motifs and high-quality materials.

Since 1928, Haandarbejdets Fremme has played a significant role in Danish embroidery and needlework tradition. The organisation is recognised for its high-quality designs, strong craftsmanship and timeless motifs created with carefully selected materials.