Sommerens blomster - tablecloth - Gerda Bengtsson (GB)

Sommerens blomster - tablecloth - Gerda Bengtsson (GB)

A summer tablecloth with a floral border

Summer Flowers - tablecloth - Gerda Bengtsson (GB) is a classic cross stitch embroidery with a light and colourful floral border. The motif is arranged as a square frame surrounding an open centre field. This gives the tablecloth a calm centre, while the flowers create life around the edges. The expression is summery, botanical and highly decorative on the table.

The motif consists of small panels containing different flowers. Yellow, blue, purple, pink and orange flowers appear together with green stems, leaves and delicate branches. Some flowers stand clearly on their own within each panel, while others form small bouquets with several colours combined. The open spaces between the flowers give the border lightness and keep the pattern airy.

The tablecloth measures 90 x 90 cm in total, while the embroidered motif measures 51 x 51 cm. The open centre makes the tablecloth practical for table settings, as plates and serving pieces can be placed without covering the entire embroidery. At the same time, the embroidered border remains clearly visible around plates, dishes or a small vase.

Floral panels, colours and table settings

The flowers are arranged around the tablecloth within a structured graphic frame. The small panels create order, while each flower still has its own individual character. In the corners and along the sides are yellow flowers, blue flowers, violet blooms and warm orange shades. This creates a varied yet balanced colour palette.

The green border ties the panels together. It works both as a frame and as a calm contrast to the many floral colours. The delicate branches and leaves give the motif a botanical character. At the same time, the small floral panels make the design easy to appreciate, even when the tablecloth is laid on a fully set table.

Summer Flowers is especially suitable for summer dining tables, coffee tables or smaller side tables. It works beautifully with simple white porcelain, coloured napkins or natural materials such as wood and glass. The motif has a freshness that suits bright interiors and seasonal flowers. The finished embroidery can also be used throughout the year for anyone who enjoys colourful and classic embroidered table textiles.

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 flowers, perfectly complementing Gerda Bengtsson’s botanical style.

Haandarbejdets Fremme is known for embroidery designs of high quality, clear motifs and a strong tradition of botanical patterns. In this tablecloth, that tradition appears through the clear composition and the many small floral details. Gerda Bengtsson has created a motif where summer flowers are gathered into a decorative frame. The result is an embroidery that is practical, beautiful and timeless.

Summer Flowers is especially suitable for the experienced embroiderer. The tablecloth is larger than many smaller projects, and the border contains several different flowers and colour changes. In return, the composition remains manageable because the motif is divided into panels. This makes the stitching varied yet calm to work on. The finished result is a tablecloth with a light, summery and classic expression for the table.