Martsviol - doily / napkin - Gerda Bengtsson (GB)

Martsviol - doily / napkin - Gerda Bengtsson (GB)

"Martsviol" (March Violet) - doily / napkin - Gerda Bengtsson (GB) is an elegant embroidery design in cross stitch inspired by the first violets blooming in spring. The motif is arranged as a decorative floral wreath with small purple March violets, light green leaves and delicate trailing tendrils that create a harmonious and airy composition.

Gerda Bengtsson was known for her botanical embroidery designs, where the forms of nature were portrayed with great precision and simplicity. In this motif, the small flowers and characteristic leaves of the March violet are highlighted in a calm and timeless design. The purple flowers create a beautiful contrast against the green shades and give the embroidery a fresh and lively expression.

The wreath shape gives the motif balance and lightness, making the embroidery especially decorative on smaller textiles. The open centre emphasises the airy expression and gives the design a classic elegance. The doily / napkin is beautifully suited to both everyday table settings and special occasions, adding a handmade and personal touch to the table.

The embroidery is stitched with Danish Flower Thread on Haandarbejdets Fremme linen fabric 12B. The fine linen allows for small and detailed cross stitches, while the clear colours of the thread highlight the delicate flowers and leaf shapes. Together, the materials create a beautiful and durable result with clear texture and classic character.

The motif is especially suited to spring and light Nordic interiors, though its timeless botanical expression makes the embroidery suitable throughout the year. The delicate violets and trailing tendrils create a calm and decorative overall impression that feels both simple and richly detailed at the same time.

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.

Many of Haandarbejdets Fremme’s most beloved designs were created by Gerda Bengtsson. Her botanical embroidery designs are known for their harmonious colours, naturalistic forms and calm Nordic expression, and they remain popular among embroiderers around the world.