Nisser - candle cloth - Ingrid Plum (IP)

Nisser - candle cloth - Ingrid Plum (IP)

"Nisser" (Pixies) - candle cloth - Ingrid Plum (IP) is an embroidery kit for a square Christmas cloth with a wide and colourful Pixie border. Small Pixies stand side by side along all four edges. Their red hats, blue outfits and red-and-white checks give the motif a clear and classic Christmas character.
Between the Pixies are green leaves, small golden flowers and light diagonal lines. The many repetitions create a steady rhythm all the way around the cloth. The centre is left unembroidered, creating a calm surface for candles, Christmas decorations or an Advent arrangement.
The embroidery is stitched with Danish Flower Thread on Haandarbejdets Fremme linen 10B. The finished candle cloth measures 50 x 50 cm.

A whole row of Pixies around the cloth

The Pixies form the recurring border motif. They stand closely together along all four sides and face towards the open central area.
The large red hats are the first thing to catch the eye. Small faces can be seen beneath the hats, while the blue sections around the upper bodies create a clear contrast with the red.
At the bottom of the figures are striking red-and-white checks. They give the motif a graphic character and bring to mind classic Danish Christmas colours.
The repetition makes the Pixies more than individual figures. Together, they form a continuous pattern that frames the entire candle cloth.

Leaves, flowers and small details between the Pixies

Small green leaf shapes appear between the Pixies. They are embroidered with golden details and provide calm pauses between the red and blue figures.
Small yellow and golden flowers or ornaments are also repeated along the edge. They add warmth and bring the colours of the motif together.
Light lines cross between the figures and form small diamond shapes. This gives the border extra structure and creates a fine network around the individual Pixies.
At the outer edge, the motif is finished with a narrow red line. It acts as a simple frame and brings the entire composition together.

An open central area for candles and Christmas decorations

The candle cloth measures 50 x 50 cm and has a large unembroidered area in the centre. This makes it practical as a base for a candlestick, Advent decoration, bowl or other Christmas decorations.
When a decoration is placed in the centre, the Pixie border remains visible around it. The embroidery therefore acts as a decorative frame around whatever is placed on the cloth.
The open central area also gives the motif a sense of calm. There are many small details along the edge, but the centre creates balance and prevents the design from feeling too dense.
"Nisser" (Pixies) - candle cloth works well on a dining table, coffee table or chest of drawers. It can be used throughout December and brought out again year after year.

Danish Flower Thread on linen 10B

The motif is embroidered with Danish Flower Thread. The matte surface of the thread gives the red, blue, green and golden shades a soft and textile appearance.
The fabric is Haandarbejdets Fremme linen 10B. The natural-coloured linen background suits the clear Christmas colours well and allows the individual cross stitches to stand out clearly.
The many repetitions create a pleasant rhythm while stitching. You work your way around the edge as Pixies, leaves and small ornaments gradually form the finished border.

Ingrid Plum’s colourful Pixie universe

With Pixies, Ingrid Plum has created a candle cloth where classic Christmas figures become a decorative border pattern. The Pixies bring life to the design, while the green and golden details create balance between the strong red and blue colours.
Haandarbejdets Fremme is known for embroidery kits with fine materials and motifs that can become part of lasting Christmas traditions.
"Nisser" (Pixies) - candle cloth - Ingrid Plum (IP) is an embroidery kit for those who love classic Pixies, Danish Christmas and hand-embroidered decorations for the Christmas table.