Nisser - small bell pull - Ida Winckler (IW)

Nisser - small bell pull - Ida Winckler (IW)

"Nisser" (Christmas Elves) - small bell pull - Ida Winckler (IW) is an embroidery kit with a cosy and narrative Christmas motif. The narrow bell pull is filled with small scenes where elves, fir trees, animals and golden details are arranged down through the design.

The clear red, blue and green colours give the embroidery a classic Christmas expression. At the same time, the light linen background gives the individual figures plenty of space and allows them to stand out clearly.

The embroidery is stitched with Danish Flower Thread on Haandarbejdets Fremme linen 12B. The finished bell pull measures 5 x 24 cm.

Elves in red hats and blue outfits

The elves are the recurring figures throughout the motif. They appear in small groups at several points down the bell pull, creating a clear rhythm from top to bottom.

At the top, two elves face one another. They wear red hats and blue outfits with small white and red details. The figures are simple, but their poses give them personality and make the scene feel lively.

Further down, another pair of elves appears. Here, they are surrounded by small animals and nature motifs. At the bottom, the story concludes with two elves standing side by side.

The repetition brings the motif together, while the small differences between the scenes ensure that there are always new details to discover.

Fir trees, deer and small animals

Between the elves are green fir trees in different sizes. Some stand alone, while others form small groups. The dark and light green shades create variation and act as calm pauses between the more colourful figures.

In the centre of the motif is a brown deer with antlers. It stands among the trees and gives the bell pull a clear connection to the forest and winter.

Elsewhere, small brown animals can be seen. They are depicted with only a few stitches and become little surprises within the motif. Together with the fir trees, they make the bell pull more than simply an elf embroidery – it takes on the character of a small Christmas landscape.

Small golden details bring the motif together

Small golden stars or ornaments are scattered between the figures. They add warmth to the red, blue and green colours and guide the eye through the long format.

A narrow green border runs along the edge. It consists of small repeated cross stitches and acts as a discreet frame around the entire motif.

The border emphasises the tall, narrow shape of the bell pull. At the same time, it brings the many small figures together into one clear composition.

A small Christmas embroidery for narrow spaces

The finished bell pull measures 5 x 24 cm. This makes it suitable for places where larger Christmas embroideries may not fit.

It can hang beside a door frame, on a narrow wall, by a bookcase or as part of a collection of other small Christmas hangings. The motif has plenty of Christmas atmosphere while taking up very little space.

Elves - small bell pull is particularly suited to those who love classic Christmas elves and embroideries with many small narrative elements. It is a motif that can be brought out year after year, with its small details ready to be rediscovered.

Danish Flower Thread on linen 12B

The embroidery is stitched with Danish Flower Thread. The thread gives the red, blue, green, brown and golden shades a soft and classic textile expression.

The fabric is Haandarbejdets Fremme linen 12B. The fine structure suits the small figures of the bell pull well and makes it possible to create clear details in the elves, animals and fir trees.

Ida Winckler has brought together Christmas elves and woodland animals in a small motif with humour, rhythm and warmth. Elves - small bell pull - Ida Winckler (IW) is an embroidery kit for those who want to create a hand-embroidered Christmas hanging with the classic quality of Haandarbejdets Fremme.