Stikkelsbær – Jar cover – Gerda Bengtsson (GB)

Stikkelsbær – Jar cover – Gerda Bengtsson (GB)

This embroidery is worked in cross stitch and features a classic gooseberry motif, perfectly suited for a jar cover. The design shows the characteristic gooseberry branch with green leaves, delicate branches and round, ripe berries, creating a natural and botanical expression.

Gerda Bengtsson is known for her botanical motifs, where the forms of nature are depicted with great precision and calmness. In this embroidery, the gooseberry is interpreted with simple elegance, where the leaf shapes and the placement of the berries create balance and harmony. The green tones emphasise the fresh and classic character of the design.

The motif is especially well suited for a jar cover, where it creates a beautiful connection between the embroidery and the contents of the jar. It adds a personal and decorative touch to homemade marmalade, compote or preserved berries, turning the jar into part of the table setting rather than simple storage.

A jar cover has both a practical and decorative function. Traditionally, it is used as a fabric cover over jam jars to protect the lid and give the jar a beautiful, handmade appearance. It also works as a charming detail in the kitchen or as a thoughtful hostess gift, where homemade delicacies gain an extra personal touch. An embroidered motif makes the jar cover timeless and useful year after year.

The embroidery is stitched on Haandarbejdets Fremme linen 10B using Danish Flower Thread, which creates clear stitches and a classic result. The texture of the linen supports the botanical motif and creates a beautiful surface where the fine details stand out clearly.

This design is a fine example of how small embroidery projects can make everyday objects both more beautiful and more personal. The simple gooseberry motif makes the jar cover suitable for both your own kitchen and as a thoughtful gift.

About Haandarbejdets Fremme

For generations, Haandarbejdets Fremme has been known for combining embroidery, function and good design. Many of the small practical embroidery projects such as jar covers, bread baskets and placemats have been an important part of this tradition, as they bring embroidery into everyday life.

Gerda Bengtsson was especially skilled at bringing nature’s simple motifs to life in cross stitch. Her fruit and plant designs are among the most beloved creations from Haandarbejdets Fremme and are still used today as timeless classics.