Jordbær – Jar cover – Gerda Bengtsson (GB)

Jordbær – Jar cover – Gerda Bengtsson (GB)

This embroidery is worked in cross stitch and features a classic strawberry motif, perfectly suited for a jam jar cover. The design shows the characteristic green leaves of the strawberry plant, delicate small flowers and one single ripe red strawberry, creating a simple and elegant botanical expression.

The design has the botanical precision and simplicity that characterise Gerda Bengtsson’s embroidery. The strawberry is depicted with great attention to form and balance, where leaves, stems, flowers and fruit all appear harmonious and light. The green tones bring freshness, while the red strawberry adds warmth and creates a natural focal point.

The motif is especially well suited for a jam jar cover, where it naturally relates to homemade marmalade, jam and the summer berry harvest. The embroidery gives the jar a personal and complete look and adds a cosy, handcrafted touch to both the kitchen and gift baskets.

The embroidery is stitched on Haandarbejdets Fremme linen 10B using Danish Flower Thread, which creates beautiful, clear stitches and a classic result. The texture of the linen supports the botanical motif and creates an elegant surface that suits the traditional design language.

A jam jar cover with embroidery is both decorative and practical. It can be used for homemade delicacies, as a hostess gift or as a charming detail on the table. The strawberry motif makes it especially suitable for summer jars of marmalade, juice or preserved berries.

Gerda Bengtsson is known for her naturalistic flower and plant motifs, where simplicity and precision go hand in hand. This design continues that tradition and turns a small everyday object into something special.