Tynde nisser - Advent calendar - Marianne Thornberg (MT)

Tynde nisser - Advent calendar - Marianne Thornberg (MT)

"Tynde nisser" (Thin Elves) - Advent calendar - Marianne Thornberg (MT) is an embroidery kit with a fun, colourful and richly detailed Christmas motif. Here, Christmas is not quiet and solemn, but full of activity, small stories and elves in motion. The motif shows a whole group of long, thin elves among green fir trees, animals, parcels, skis, a sledge and small December moments. At the bottom, the calendar numbers are placed with small rings, so parcels or little surprises can be hung on the Advent calendar.

A Christmas motif with thin elves and woodland life

The motif is filled with elves in red hats and slim, moving figures. Some stand together in small groups, others are busy with practical tasks, and several appear to be in the middle of play or Christmas preparations. There are elves on skis, elves with gifts, elves around trees and elves moving around in the landscape.

Around the elves are many green fir trees in different forms and shades of colour. Some are light and simple, others are darker and more striking. The trees give the motif a clear woodland atmosphere and create small spaces between the many elves and animals.

There are also plenty of small animals in the motif. Among other things, you can see geese, deer, small woodland animals and pigs, which give the Advent calendar extra life and humour. The animals make the motif more narrative, as if the elves share the forest with all the small creatures of December.

An Advent calendar with many small details

The finished embroidery measures 50 x 70 cm. The format gives plenty of room for the many figures, trees and small scenes. At the bottom, the numbers from 1 to 24 appear in red tones, and beneath each number there is a small ring for hanging. This makes the calendar suitable as a gift calendar, where small presents, notes or surprises can be attached.

The colours are warm and Christmassy without becoming heavy. The red elf hats, green trees, pale geese, brown animals and small coloured details create a motif with plenty of variation. At the same time, the natural-coloured linen background gives the Advent calendar a calm and classic expression.

Thin Elves is an Advent calendar that can be brought out year after year. It suits a living room, child’s room, entrance hall or any place where the small traditions of December are allowed to take up a little extra space. The motif has humour, nostalgia and a clear handmade warmth.

Haandarbejdets Fremme and Marianne Thornberg’s Christmas universe

"Tynde nisser" (Thin Elves) - Advent calendar - Marianne Thornberg (MT) is embroidered with Danish Flower Thread on Haandarbejdets Fremme linen 10U. The linen gives a beautiful natural-coloured background, which suits the forest motif and the many green fir trees well. Danish Flower Thread gives the colours a soft and textile expression, bringing life to the elves, animals and details.

Haandarbejdets Fremme is known for embroidery kits where fine materials, carefully developed motifs and strong design tradition go hand in hand. Here, you get an Advent calendar with plenty to embroider and plenty to explore.

Marianne Thornberg has created a motif with a playful and humorous approach to Christmas. The long elves, the many small scenes and the repeated fir trees give the embroidery a very special December atmosphere. It is an embroidery kit for those who want a personal Advent calendar with colour, storytelling and classic Haandarbejdets Fremme quality.