Vilde Blomster 3 – booklet – Gerda Bengtsson (GB)
- Size: A5
- Designer: Gerda Bengtsson
- Motifs: Selected wild flowers and plants from Danish nature, depicted as botanical single motifs with roots, leaves, and flowers in natural colors
Vilde Blomster 3 – booklet – Gerda Bengtsson (GB)
Wild Flowers 3 is a classic embroidery booklet featuring botanical motifs designed by Gerda Bengtsson. The booklet continues her well-known work with wild plants rendered in cross stitch. The expression is simple, naturalistic, and calm.
The motifs in Wild Flowers 3 depict wild flowers and plants found in Nordic landscapes. Each plant is shown with great respect for form and structure. Stems, leaves, and flowers are clearly defined. The colors are carefully balanced and closely follow nature’s own palette.
The embroideries are composed to appear light and airy on the fabric. There is a strong balance between motif and background, creating a calm overall impression. The motifs can be used individually or combined into larger compositions.
The booklet is suitable for many types of projects. The motifs can be used for small wall hangings, cushions, and table linens. They also work well for framing or as decorative details on textiles. The size of the motifs makes them suitable for both beginners and experienced stitchers.
The stitches are clear and easy to work with. The cross stitches create an even, well-defined surface, making the embroidery pleasant to stitch and easy to follow throughout the process. Progress feels steady without becoming overwhelming.
Wild Flowers 3 is published as an A5 booklet, making it easy to keep at hand while working and convenient to take along. It fits naturally with the other titles in the Wild Flowers series.
The motifs reflect Gerda Bengtsson’s distinctive sensitivity to botany. The plants are stylized yet remain true to nature. It is precisely this balance that has made her designs timeless. Many of the motifs can be used year after year.
Wild Flowers 3 – Booklet – Gerda Bengtsson (GB) is an excellent choice for anyone who appreciates classic Danish embroidery. It is also ideal if you are looking for botanical motifs with a calm and refined expression. Wild Flowers 3 is both inspiring and highly practical to use.
