Mandstro - wall hanging - Edith Hansen (EH)
- Motif: Wall hanging with blue sea holly, green stems, fine leaves, golden autumn details and a light branch at the top. The motif is from Cross-Stitch of the Year - October 1988
- Size: 30 × 30 cm
- Thread: Danish Flower Thread
- Fabric: Haandarbejdets Fremme (HF) linen 10B (natural white)
- Designer: Edith Hansen
Mandstro - wall hanging - Edith Hansen (EH)
Cross-Stitch of the Year - October 1988
"Mandstro" (Sea Holly) - wall hanging - Edith Hansen (EH) is an embroidery kit with a calm and botanical motif. The embroidery shows blue sea holly at the bottom of the motif. At the top is a light branch with small leaves and golden autumn details.
The motif is from Cross-Stitch of the Year - October 1988. This gives the wall hanging a special connection to Haandarbejdets Fremme’s classic calendar tradition.
The embroidery is stitched with Danish Flower Thread on Haandarbejdets Fremme linen 10B. The finished wall hanging measures 30 x 30 cm.
An October motif with blue sea holly
The motif is built up in two sections. At the bottom, the sea holly stands with blue flower heads and long green stems. The flowers have a light and slightly thistle-like expression.
The blue shades vary from light tones to deeper blues. This gives the flowers life and depth. The green and blue-green stems create height in the motif.
The leaves are pointed and fine. They give the embroidery a clear botanical character. At the same time, they keep the motif light and airy.
A branch with autumn colours
At the top of the motif, a slender branch stretches across the surface. It has small leaves and details in green, brown and golden tones.
The branch gives the embroidery calm balance. The upper part feels open and light. At the bottom, the sea holly gathers the motif with its blue flowers and upright stems.
The golden details suit October well. They add warmth to the cool blue flowers. Together, the colours create a motif with both late summer and autumn.
From Cross-Stitch of the Year - October 1988
"Mandstro" (Sea Holly) - wall hanging is from Cross-Stitch of the Year - October 1988. The series brings together month, nature and season in embroidered motifs.
The October motif has a subdued and clear expression. The blue flowers still show the colours of nature. The branch at the top points towards the more golden and calm atmosphere of autumn.
The motif can hang on its own as a botanical wall hanging. It can also be combined with other motifs from Cross-Stitch of the Year 1988.
A wall hanging with calm and classic expression
The finished wall hanging measures 30 x 30 cm. The square format suits the motif’s division between flowers and branch well.
A simple green frame brings the motif together. It gives the embroidery a clear and defined expression. The light linen background also creates air around the flowers.
"Mandstro" (Sea Holly) - wall hanging is well suited to a living room, hallway, bedroom or holiday home. It is a calm motif with a clear natural atmosphere.
Haandarbejdets Fremme and Edith Hansen’s floral motifs
Edith Hansen is known for her nature and floral motifs. In Sea Holly - wall hanging - Edith Hansen (EH), the plant is depicted with simplicity, rhythm and fine colour shifts.
Haandarbejdets Fremme is known for embroidery kits with fine materials and classic techniques. Here, the sea holly becomes a wall hanging with botanical character and calendar history.
Sea Holly - wall hanging - Edith Hansen (EH) is an embroidery kit for those who love blue flowers, Cross-Stitch of the Year and classic cross stitch. The finished result becomes a fine wall hanging with quality from Haandarbejdets Fremme.
