Vinterblomme – wall piece – Gerda Bengtsson (GB)
- Motif: Classic cross stitch embroidery with winter aconite in soft yellow shades and delicate green leaves. A small botanical motif with a light and elegant expression that highlights the flower’s early spring character.
- Size: 9 × 12 cm
- Thread: Danish Flower Thread
- Fabric: Haandarbejdets Fremme (HF) linen 10B (natural white)
- Designer: Gerda Bengtsson
Vinterblomme – wall piece – Gerda Bengtsson (GB)
The first winter aconites are a sure sign that spring is on its way. Here, the delicate flower stands with its soft yellow petals and gently curved stems as a small botanical study in cross stitch. The motif has a calm and elegant expression, where the simplicity of nature remains at the centre.
The golden flower heads hang lightly from the stems and create a soft movement in the design. The green leaves at the base of the plant provide balance and emphasise the flower’s natural form. The colours are muted yet lively, giving the embroidery a warm and bright atmosphere.
Winter aconite is often associated with hope, new beginnings and the first brighter days after winter. For this reason, the motif feels both fresh and atmospheric. As a wall piece, it brings a small touch of spring into the home all year round.
The embroidery is worked in cross stitch using Danish Flower Thread on Haandarbejdets Fremme linen 10B. The thread creates clear stitches and beautiful colour transitions, while the texture of the linen highlights the fine details of the flower. The result is a classic embroidery with a light and botanical expression.
The small size makes the motif ideal for smaller frames or as part of a series with other floral embroideries. Many choose to collect several of Gerda Bengtsson’s botanical designs and create a personal flower collection on the wall. Winter Aconite – wall piece – Gerda Bengtsson (GB) fits beautifully into this tradition.
The project is suitable for both beginners and more experienced embroiderers. It is manageable in size while still offering plenty of detail and character. Winter Aconite – wall piece – Gerda Bengtsson (GB) is therefore an embroidery that brings both stitching pleasure and a timeless result.
About Haandarbejdets Fremme
Haandarbejdets Fremme is known for its botanical embroideries, where plants and flowers are depicted with great respect for the forms of nature. Many of the most beloved designs were created by Gerda Bengtsson, who had a special talent for transforming small flowers into elegant cross stitch motifs.
A special tradition among embroiderers has been to collect her floral embroideries as small botanical works of art. They were often framed individually or displayed together as a series. In this way, the home became a personal flower book in embroidery.
