Rødspætte - doily - Inger Marie Ringtved (IMR)

Rødspætte - doily - Inger Marie Ringtved (IMR)

"Rødspætte" (Plaice) - doily - Inger Marie Ringtved (IMR) is an embroidery kit with a simple and graphic fish motif. Nine plaice are arranged in a regular 3 x 3 pattern on the light linen background.

The motif is worked in a muted olive-green shade. This gives the doily a calm, almost Nordic expression. A simple border of small square elements brings the entire composition together.

The embroidery is stitched with Danish Flower Thread on Haandarbejdets Fremme linen 10B. The finished doily measures 15 x 15 cm.

Nine plaice in a simple pattern

The motif consists of nine fish evenly distributed across the square surface. They all face the same direction, creating a clear rhythm throughout the embroidery.

The plaice are interpreted in a simple, graphic form. Their bodies are broad and rounded with small tails. A light line inside each fish follows its shape and adds extra structure to the motif.

The repetition makes the design decorative without appearing busy. Each fish works as a small individual figure, while together they form a complete pattern.

A border that brings the motif together

A square border surrounds the fish. It is made up of small embroidered squares with clearly defined corners.

The border gives the doily a firm frame and emphasises the geometric composition. At the same time, it creates space between the fish and the edge, allowing the motif to breathe.

The simple border complements the fish well. The entire design is based on repetition, rhythm and a few clear shapes.

A small maritime embroidery for the table

The finished doily measures 15 x 15 cm. Its small format makes it suitable as a decorative detail on a dining table, side table, tray or chest of drawers.

Plaice - doily is particularly well suited to homes with an interest in the sea, fishing and coastal life. The motif can also make a fine detail in a holiday home.

The muted colour makes the doily easy to combine with natural materials, ceramics, wood and blue or neutral textiles. The maritime theme is clear, while the overall expression remains simple.

Danish Flower Thread on linen 10B

The embroidery is stitched with Danish Flower Thread. The matte character of the thread suits the motif’s calm colour palette and clear cross stitches.

The fabric is Haandarbejdets Fremme linen 10B. The light linen background highlights the fish and gives the embroidery a classic textile character.

The structured 3 x 3 pattern makes the project easy to approach. At the same time, the repetition creates a pleasant rhythm while stitching.

Inger Marie Ringtved and Haandarbejdets Fremme

Inger Marie Ringtved has created a motif where the plaice is reduced to a simple and decorative form. The fish are not depicted naturalistically, but interpreted as a graphic pattern with a clear sense of rhythm.

Haandarbejdets Fremme is known for embroidery kits with fine materials and designs connected to nature, everyday life and Danish needlework tradition.

Plaice - doily - Inger Marie Ringtved (IMR) is an embroidery kit for those who love maritime motifs, graphic patterns and classic cross stitch.