Rosenborg Slot - doily / napkin - Ida Winckler (IW) & Gerda Bengtsson (GB)

Rosenborg Slot - doily / napkin - Ida Winckler (IW) & Gerda Bengtsson (GB)

A small motif featuring Rosenborg Castle

"Rosenborg Slot" (Rosenborg Castle) - doily / napkin - Ida Winckler (IW) & Gerda Bengtsson (GB) is a classic cross stitch embroidery with a charming motif of Rosenborg Castle. The castle stands at the centre of the design with reddish walls, green roofs, towers and elegant spires. Beneath the building, the name ROSENBORG SLOT is stitched in simple lettering. This gives the doily / napkin a clear motif and a direct connection to the well-known Copenhagen castle.

The composition is built with a calm balance between architecture and nature. The castle itself is placed centrally, while green vines form a soft frame around the image. The vines rise along both sides and meet near the bottom. Small leaves and winding stems add lightness to the motif, while also creating a gentle contrast to the solid architectural forms.

The castle’s shapes, colours and green frame

Rosenborg Castle is rendered with many fine details. The red and pink shades bring warmth to the brickwork. The green roofs have a soft, muted appearance that recalls weathered copper. Darker stitches define windows, towers and architectural lines, making the castle easy to recognise despite the small format.

The surrounding vines are stitched in several shades of green. Some leaves appear light and delicate, while others are darker and more defined. This variation gives the border life without drawing attention away from the castle itself. The open white background around the motif keeps the doily / napkin light and versatile.

The size of 15 × 15 cm makes the project manageable. The doily / napkin can be used beneath a small vase, candlestick or bowl. It can also be displayed as a decorative textile detail on a side table. The motif suits homes where classic Danish culture, architecture and embroidery are appreciated in a smaller format.

Haandarbejdets Fremme and materials

The embroidery is stitched with Danish Flower Thread on Haandarbejdets Fremme (HF) linen fabric 12B. The fine linen suits the many small details in the castle, windows and vines beautifully. Danish Flower Thread gives the colours a lively appearance, allowing the brickwork, roofs and green leaves to gain depth.

Haandarbejdets Fremme is known for embroidery designs with quality, clear motifs and strong tradition. In this design, that tradition can be seen in the precise composition and clear choice of subject. Ida Winckler and Gerda Bengtsson have created a doily / napkin where a historic architectural motif gains a soft textile expression.

Rosenborg Castle is especially suitable for the lightly experienced embroiderer. The motif is small, yet filled with details in both the castle and the surrounding frame. The subtle colour transitions require patience and precision. In return, the finished embroidery offers a recognisable Danish motif with a classic appearance. The completed doily / napkin can be used throughout the year and pairs beautifully with other small embroidered textiles.