Tag Archives: abstract

Tiles

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This embroidery is inspired by the cracked pavement tiles that can be found in many urban environments. Looking more closely, the cracks often reveal fascinating patterns and shapes.

In this piece, the pattern sheet has been repeated six times, creating a larger surface with a simple, graphic expression.

The finished embroidery measures approximately 60 × 40 cm and is worked on 8-thread linen canvas using running stitch. flora-cotton thread is used throughout, stitched with 2 strands in the needle.

The pattern is available as a free download.

Rings

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“Rings” is the name of this pattern — interlinked rings forming a chain.

The finished embroidery measures 22 × 22 cm and is stitched on linen fabric with 8 threads per cm.

The embroidery is worked with flora-cotton and gold thread, both using two strands in the needle, and all stitches are full cross stitches.

Feel free to choose other colours for your embroidery.

The pattern is free.

Fantasy

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Fantasy is the name of this small napkin pattern, measuring approx. 20 x 20 cm. It is embroidered on linen fabric with 8 threads per cm, using flora-cotton no. 341 (black) with 2 strands in the needle. The stitches used are cross stitch and backstitch.

Fantasy is also the theme in my small brooches, which measure approx. 4 x 6 cm. They are not simply flat pieces of fabric, but are shaped to create a more sculptural expression.

I can no longer see well enough to make such small pieces, so I have moved to a larger format and work on pieces measuring approx. 18 x 24 cm.

They are small sculptures that can be used as decoration on a table or wall. I use full strands of DMC thread, metallic thread, and various types of yarn on coarse canvas fabric.

I use leftover fabric and yarn, which are bent and shaped to create a sculptural form. The work is finished by pulling threads on the back so the embroidery keeps its shape.

Enjoy the free pattern for the napkin!

Horizontal

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“Horizontal” is a wall hanging embroidered on linen with 10 threads per cm.

The piece is worked in full and half cross stitches, as well as outline stitch.

The finished embroidery measures approximately 142 × 39 cm.

The motifs are abstract and horizontal in character, and the entire composition is brought together by a strong vertical yellow field.

Perspective

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“Perspective” is a repeating pattern of rooftops, gutters, and downspouts, creating a rhythmic and graphic effect.

Materials & Technique

Size: Approx. 38 x 38 cm

Fabric: Linen canvas, 8 threads per cm

Stitches: Half cross stitches and backstitches

Thread: flora-cotton from fru-zippe – red 502 / green 614

Needle: Embroidered with one thread in the needle

The pattern is free to use.

Gold

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This embroidery was created using a mix of various gold thread scraps and flora-cotton thread in color no. 507.

Finished dimensions: approximately 56 x 32 cm. Stitched on linen canvas (8 threads per cm) with techniques such as full and half cross-stitch, couched goldwork, and backstitch.

The process was a playful exploration of free imagination, without a set plan, and it was a joy to work with gold threads of many different qualities.

Silver (2024)

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A small runner made with many different remnants of silver thread. The stitch types are half cross stitch and contour stitch. The dots are made with leftovers of flora-cotton yarn and gold and are sprinkled in the middle of the embroidery. These are embroidered with full cross-stitches and stitches.

Embroidered on linen canvas (8 threads/cm).

Finished dimensions approx. 65 x 29 cm.

Black Lace

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This design is inspired by my dinnerware.

The pattern is repeated 20 times. The lace on the outside is embroidered at the end.
Finished dimensions approx. 37 x 80 cm. Embroidered on linen canvas (8 threads/cm).
Whole cross stitches and back stitches have been used. Made with 1 thread in the needle, using flora cotton nr 341 from fru zippe.

The pattern is free for you to use 🙂

Development

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This work is based on a pattern I designed in 2008. It can be used as a hanger or table runner. Finished dimensions approx. 24 x 88 cm. Made on linen canvas (8 threads per cm). Full cross-stitches have been used for the motif, and half cross-stitches for the background.