Strand med båd - wall piece - Vibeke Olris (VO)
- The Year In Cross Stitch 1991
- Motif: Atmospheric cross stitch embroidery featuring a beach, reeds, dunes and a boat turned upside down on the shore, together with a small child running towards the water.
- Size: 21 x 21 cm
- Thread: Danish Flower Thread
- Fabric: Haandarbejdets Fremme (HF) linen 10B (natural white)
- Designer: Vibeke Olris
Strand med båd - wall piece - Vibeke Olris (VO)
The Year In Cross Stitch 1991
"Strand med båd" (Beach with Boat) - wall piece - Vibeke Olris (VO) is an atmospheric embroidery design in cross stitch inspired by the Danish coastline and quiet moments by the sea. The motif depicts a peaceful beach landscape with reeds, sand, stones and sea beneath a bright sky. On the shore lies a small boat turned upside down, while a young child runs towards the water.
The embroidery has a simple and poetic expression. The soft blue shades of the sea and sky meet warm sandy tones and green nuances from the grasses and reeds. Together, they create a calm and natural balance that evokes quiet summer days by the coast.
The child adds life and movement to the motif. The pink and purple shades may suggest a small girl eagerly running towards the shoreline to explore the beach or feel the sea. At the same time, the overturned boat creates a sense of coastal life and closeness to nature.
The embroidery is stitched with Danish Flower Thread on Haandarbejdets Fremme linen fabric 10B. The fine linen and matte cotton thread give the cross stitches a beautiful and natural appearance. The muted colours support the quiet atmosphere and highlight the delicate details within the motif.
The embroidery works beautifully as a wall piece in a summer house or in interiors inspired by nature and Nordic landscapes. The smaller format makes it easy to incorporate into both modern and classic settings.
Vibeke Olris is known for her atmospheric embroidery designs inspired by nature, landscapes and everyday moments. Her motifs combine simplicity with delicate detail, creating images with a distinctive sense of calm and intimacy.
About Haandarbejdets Fremme
Since 1928, Haandarbejdets Fremme has been an important part of Danish embroidery art and is known for designs of high quality, strong craftsmanship traditions and artistic variety. Many of the organisation’s motifs draw inspiration from nature, landscapes and Nordic atmospheres.
Designs from Haandarbejdets Fremme are stitched with a focus on materials, colour and craftsmanship. The combination of Danish Flower Thread and linen fabric creates a classic and timeless expression that continues to be appreciated by embroiderers around the world.
