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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!

Checks

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The pattern can be stitched as a single motif or repeated to create an all-over design.

It is embroidered on linen with 8 threads per cm.

  • A napkin measures approx. 17 x 17 cm.
  • A table runner, where the motif is repeated 24 times to form a full surface, measures approx. 58 x 38 cm.

The embroidery is done using full cross stitches with two strands of thread.
The thread used is flora cotton from fru zippe, color no. 157.

Of course, you are welcome to choose a different thread color if you prefer.

Enjoy!

Marguerite 2025

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In celebration of Her Majesty Queen Margrethe’s 85th birthday on April 16, 2025.

Embroidery Pattern: Table Runner and Napkin

  • Finished size: Table runner approx. 18 x 68 cm, napkin approx. 19 x 19 cm
  • Material: Linen fabric, 8 threads per cm
  • Embroidery thread: flora-cotton
  • Technique:
    • The marguerites are embroidered with backstitch using black flora-cotton no. 341
    • The border is embroidered with outline stitch and square stitch using red flora-cotton no. 197
  • Stitching: Use 1 strand of flora-cotton in the needle

The pattern is free – enjoy your stitching!

Bows

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Napkins (30 x 30 cm and 19 x 19 cm). Made on linen canvas (8 threads/cm) with flora-cotton (2 threads in the needle). The edge of the bows is embroidered with back stitches.

Decide for yourself whether or how the bows should be decorated.

Have fun!

Paper Snakes

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Paper snakes are a favorite Christmas decoration in Denmark. We know them as “musetrapper” (mouse stairs).

Napkin (21½ x 21½ cm): Embroidered with contour stitches on 8 thread linen canvas using one thread in the needle.

Bookmark (26 x 5 cm): Embroidered with cross stitches and back stitches on 8 thread linen canvas using one thread in the needle.

I have used flora-cotton, but any yarn and color can be used.

Complex

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Complex.

Abstract free hand drawings, shapes this pattern.

It can be repeated four times, to create a pattern surface.
Embroidered by using both whole and half stiches, thereby creating two nuances, despite just using the one color.

The 10 outer rows of the tablecloth pattern, is embroidered on the napkin.

complex

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Angel 2010

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Christmas is approaching, and it is time for this years angel.

The napkin is stitched onto a seven threads per centimetre linen, approx. 20 x 20 centimetre.

The small ornament is stitched onto linen (10 threads per centimetre), diameter approx. 8 centimetre.

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