Pige i sommerblæst – wall piece – Vibeke Olris (VO)
- The Year In Cross Stitch 1991
- Motif: Atmospheric summer landscape with a girl in the wind, tall grasses, and an open sky
- Size: 21 × 21 cm
- Thread: Danish Flower Thread
- Fabric: Haandarbejdets Fremme (HF) linen 10B (natural white)
- Designer: Vibeke Olris (VO)
Pige i sommerblæst – wall piece – Vibeke Olris (VO)
The Year In Cross Stitch 1991
"Girl in Summer Breeze" is a poetic wall piece in which Vibeke Olris conveys movement and mood through simple, carefully chosen elements. The motif shows a girl placed in the foreground, standing in an open landscape. The wind catches her hair and clothing, clearly expressing the presence of summer.
The composition is built on calm horizontal layers. The foreground is dominated by tall grasses and warm yellow fields. The middle ground opens the landscape, while the sky occupies a large part of the surface. Light clouds emphasise the sense of air and movement. The overall impression is open and free.
The colour palette is clear and light. Blue tones in the sky meet green and yellow hues in the landscape. The girl’s violet blouse creates a gentle focal point. Danish Flower Thread provides soft transitions and a matte surface. The linen from Haandarbejdets Fremme supports the light and natural expression.
As a wall piece, the design works well as a stand-alone motif. It brings lightness and calm into a room, and the theme makes it suitable for both private homes and more public spaces. The format is easy to place.
For retailers, Girl in Summer Breeze is an atmospheric design with broad appeal. As Cross Stitch of the Year 91, it holds particular historical and collector value. It represents Haandarbejdets Fremme’s tradition of narrative embroidery with high quality and strong visual storytelling.
