Liljekonval U - wall piece - Gerda Bengtsson (GB)

Liljekonval U - wall piece - Gerda Bengtsson (GB)

A botanical embroidery with lily of the valley

"Liljekonval U" (Lily of the Valley U) - wall piece - Gerda Bengtsson (GB) is a classic cross stitch embroidery with lily of the valley as its motif. The design shows two slender flower stems with large green leaves and delicate white bell-shaped flowers. The motif has a light, botanical expression, where the plant stands out clearly against the pale background.

The embroidery has a simple composition, but there are many fine details in the shape. The broad leaves fold around the slender stems. The white flowers sit like small bells along the plant and give the motif a calm expression. At the base of the stems, small pink details create a discreet contrast to the green shades.

Green shades and delicate bell-shaped flowers

The colours play an important role in this embroidery. The many green tones give the leaves depth and life. The darker green areas create shadow and form, while the lighter green stitches add freshness to the motif. Together, the colours form a harmonious image of the lily of the valley’s leaves and stems.

The white bell-shaped flowers stand out clearly against the green. They are placed in small groups that follow the natural direction of the stems. This gives the motif a gentle movement through the embroidery. At the same time, the white flowers give the design a light and elegant expression.

Materials and size

The motif is embroidered with Danish Flower Thread on Haandarbejdets Fremme (HF) Linen 10B. This combination suits Gerda Bengtsson’s botanical design language well. The linen provides a classic and calm background for the embroidery. Danish Flower Thread also adds a beautiful play of colour in the many green shades.

The finished wall piece measures 15 x 25 cm. The size makes it suitable for hanging in a narrow frame. It can be displayed on its own as a small botanical picture. It can also be combined with other floral embroideries from Haandarbejdets Fremme.

Design by Gerda Bengtsson

Gerda Bengtsson is known for her embroideries featuring plants, flowers and nature motifs. Her designs often have a precise and calm composition. This is also seen in this motif, where leaves, stems and flowers are arranged with great balance.

Lily of the valley has a delicate and recognisable expression. It is often associated with spring, freshness and understated elegance. In this embroidery, the plant is depicted with respect for both form and colour. This makes the motif timeless and easy to place in the home.

A small wall piece with a classic expression

Lily of the Valley U is an obvious choice for stitchers who enjoy green colours and botanical motifs. The project is manageable in size, yet still has many fine colour changes. This makes the embroidery interesting to work on without feeling too large.

The wall piece is particularly suitable for the lightly experienced stitcher. The motif requires attention to shades and details, but the shape is clear and pleasant to follow. The result is a classic embroidery with lily of the valley that fits beautifully into both modern and traditional homes.