Venskabspude - cushion - Tine Wessel (TW)

Venskabspude - cushion - Tine Wessel (TW)

Some motifs speak quietly, but continue to say something. Friendship Cushion - cushion - Tine Wessel (TW) is an embroidery kit with a calm, symbolic and warm expression, where two white swans meet in the centre of the cushion. They turn towards each other, so their necklines almost form a heart. The motif therefore carries a fine story of connection, closeness and friendship, without becoming too sweet or heavy in expression.

Two swans as the centre of the motif

In the centre of the cushion are the two white swans, mirrored opposite each other. They are embroidered in light shades, which stand out beautifully against the natural-coloured background. The small black and orange details at the beaks give the birds life and character, while the pale bodies create a soft and calm centre in the motif.

Beneath the swans is a decorative field that may bring to mind waves, water or an ornamental base. It gives the motif a sense of calm and balance. The swans almost seem to be resting quietly on water, surrounded by a pattern world that both protects and highlights them.

Around the central motif, a light ornamentation spreads out. Here, there are floral forms, leafy tendrils, small diamonds and fine diagonal lines. The pattern forms a decorative frame around the swans and gives the cushion a classic, almost folkloric expression. The light patterns sit tone on tone with the swans, making the whole design soft and harmonious.

A cushion with calm, symbolism and textile warmth

The finished cushion measures 40 x 40 cm. The square format suits the symmetry of the motif well, with the swans forming the centre and the ornaments spreading calmly around them. The cushion is beautifully suited to the sofa, armchair or bed, where it can add both the structure of needlework and a warm, personal expression.

The colour palette is subdued and natural. The natural-coloured linen background gives the cushion a calm weight, while the white and pale embroidered details create an elegant play of tones. This makes the motif easy to use in the home together with linen, wool, wood, ceramics and other natural materials.

This embroidery kit is embroidered with Danish Flower Thread on Haandarbejdets Fremme linen 10N. The combination creates an embroidery design with a classic textile surface, where the light patterns and small colour details stand out clearly. Danish Flower Thread gives the colours a soft and natural expression, which suits the calm and symbolic motif of the cushion beautifully.

Haandarbejdets Fremme and Tine Wessel’s decorative design language

Haandarbejdets Fremme is known for embroidery kits where materials, design and craftsmanship are closely connected. In this kit, linen 10N, Danish Flower Thread and a motif come together in a design that works both as a home textile and as a small decorative textile picture.

With Friendship Cushion - cushion - Tine Wessel (TW), Tine Wessel has created a motif where symmetry, ornamentation and symbolism come together in a calm whole. The swans give the cushion a friendly and meaningful centre, while the borders and floral forms add pattern joy and classic character. It is an embroidery kit for those who want a cushion with warmth, calm and a fine story of friendship and connection.