Skovens bær - tablecloth - Gerda Bengtsson (GB)

Skovens bær - tablecloth - Gerda Bengtsson (GB)

A tablecloth with a wreath of forest berries

"Skovens bær" (Forest Berries) - tablecloth - Gerda Bengtsson (GB) is a beautiful cross stitch embroidery with a circular wreath of leaves, vines and berries. The motif forms a large decorative ring across the tablecloth. The centre remains open and light, giving the embroidery a calm balance. This makes the tablecloth especially suitable for a laid table, where the motif can be seen around serving dishes, plates or a vase.

The wreath is dense and lively. It consists of many green leaves in different shapes and shades. Between the leaves are red and blue forest berries that bring colour and variation to the motif. The slender vines weave in and out through the leaves, creating movement within the pattern and giving the tablecloth a natural expression.

The motif has a clear connection to the forest floor, late summer and berry picking. The red berries brighten the greenery, while the blue berries create a cooler contrast. Together, the colours create a lush and botanical expression that suits both summer and autumn table settings beautifully.

Leaves, vines and colours in motion

One of the most distinctive features of the motif is its circular composition. The wreath unifies the entire tablecloth without feeling rigid. The leaves turn in different directions, and the vines form soft curves that give the embroidery an organic character. The small berries are distributed throughout the wreath so that the eye constantly discovers new details.

Green shades dominate the motif. There are dark, vibrant and lighter green tones that create depth within the leaves and make the wreath appear more alive. The red berries add warmth, while the blue berries provide freshness. Fine brown vines and stems tie the colours together.

The tablecloth measures 140 x 140 cm, making it a large embroidery project with a striking finished appearance. The generous format suits a larger table where the embroidery has room to be appreciated. The open centre also makes the design practical, as table settings do not cover the entire motif.

Haandarbejdets Fremme and materials

The embroidery is stitched with Danish Flower Thread on Haandarbejdets Fremme (HF) linen fabric 10B. The linen gives the tablecloth a classic and natural texture. Danish Flower Thread adds lively colour variation to the many green, red and blue shades, perfectly complementing Gerda Bengtsson’s botanical style.

Haandarbejdets Fremme is known for embroidery designs of high quality and clear motifs. In this tablecloth, that tradition can be seen in the precise botanical rendering and balanced composition. Gerda Bengtsson has created a motif where forest berries are gathered into a decorative wreath. This gives the embroidery calmness, rhythm and remarkable detail.

Forest Berries is especially suitable for the experienced embroiderer. The tablecloth is large, and the wreath contains many small leaves, berries and colour transitions. In return, the stitching remains varied because the motif constantly changes in shape and shade. The finished result is a classic tablecloth with a lush nature motif that can be used for special occasions or as a beautiful textile centrepiece throughout the season.