Sommerferie – wall piece – Gerda Bengtsson (GB)
- Motif: Small narrative summer scenes with people at rest in a garden with trees and flowers
- Size: 13 × 13 cm
- Thread: Danish Flower Thread
- Fabric: Haandarbejdets Fremme (HF) linen 10B (natural white)
- Designer: Gerda Bengtsson
Sommerferie – wall piece – Gerda Bengtsson (GB)
"Sommerferie" (Summer Holiday) is a small embroidery with a strong sense of atmosphere. The motif depicts a quiet summer day—a picture of calm and of time passing slowly.
Within the design, several small scenes unfold. One person rests in a hammock between two trees, while others sit at a garden table. The mood is light and intimate. The composition is simple, yet rich in fine details.
Trees form a framing structure within the image, adding height and rhythm. Small flowers and green areas bind the scene together. The colours are clear but restrained. Green tones dominate, while warmer colours in figures and furniture provide contrast. This brings life to the motif while maintaining balance.
The embroidery is worked in Danish Flower Thread, which creates an even and beautiful stitch surface, well suited to classic motifs. The fabric is Haandarbejdets Fremme linen 10B. The linen adds structure and a timeless quality. Together, thread and linen support the light, summery character of the design.
The size, 13 × 13 cm, makes the project manageable. The details can be enjoyed without requiring a long stitching time. The finished embroidery works well as a small wall piece and pairs beautifully with other small motifs from the same series. It also makes a thoughtful gift and a perfect in-between project when you want something quick to complete.
Summer Holiday – Wall Piece – Gerda Bengtsson (GB) is for those who love classic Danish embroidery and for anyone seeking a narrative motif that brings calm into the home.
