Huse - cushion - Ida Winckler (IW)

Huse - cushion - Ida Winckler (IW)

An embroidered city full of life

Houses is an atmospheric cushion in which Ida Winckler’s distinctive visual language unfolds in a colourful cityscape. The small houses sit closely together, as seen in older neighbourhoods, and together they create a lively and warm expression. The motif is both graphic and narrative, inviting exploration of details, colours, and shapes.

Colours, rhythm, and recognition

The city motif is built with clear colours and repetitions that give the cushion a strong sense of rhythm and balance. Windows, roofs, and façades vary, yet are held together by a calm overall impression. This makes the embroidery engaging to work on while keeping the process manageable. Many stitchers experience a satisfying sense of progress with Houses, as the motif grows section by section.

Two techniques that create depth

The cushion is embroidered using a combination of cross stitch and backstitch. The cross stitches form areas and structure within the houses, while the backstitches are used for contours and details, adding depth and lightness to the motif. The interplay between the techniques creates variation and a subtle surface texture.

Materials with quality and character

The embroidery is worked with Danish Flower Thread on Haandarbejdets Fremme (HF) linen 7B. The slightly coarser linen gives the stitches clear definition and suits the graphic motif well. The thread’s clear colours stand beautifully against the light background, ensuring a durable and vibrant result.

A decorative cushion for the home

With its size of 39 × 39 cm, Houses works as a decorative cushion that easily finds a place on the sofa, in an armchair, or on the bed. The finished embroidery adds personality and colour to the home and fits well into both modern and more classic interiors.