To me, cross stitching is about exploring as
many different directions as possible, experimenting,
developing and constantly being curious. What
interests me, is the initial idea and the shaping
of the motive. Some of my results can be seen on this
website. Enjoy, Bodil.
Archive (2008)
The First Six Months (2008)
Date added: 2008-02-28
Each square on the runner displays an interpretation of what I think is special for each of the first six months of the year. I've chosen the orange fields to make a special effect across the runner.
Rope (1992)
Date added: 2008-02-28
The subject of this small table cloth shows the coil in a rope. The silver net illustrates rays of sunshine.
Purple (2008)
Date added: 2008-02-28
The coarse linen suits this pattern fine I think. The patterns was drawn on my computer using DMC Cross Stitch Pattern Designer.
Blue Bell (1991)
Date added: 2008-02-28
Stitched on linen (12 threads per centimeter).
DMC (Dansk Blomstergarn):
3333 = 603 (37) Cross-stitch + backstitch "squiggle"
XXXX = 794 (229)
. . . . = White (600)
Bachstitch "line" 791 (23)
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Red Bell (1991)
Date added: 2008-02-28
Stitched on linen (12 threads per centimeter).
DMC (Dansk Blomstergarn):
TTTT = 352 (12) Cross stitch + backstitch “line”
.... = White (600)
Backstitches “squiggle” = 791 (23)
Backstitches “dot” = 603 (37)
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Vase-Runner (2008)
Date added: 2008-03-06
The runner is stitched on a band of linen, about 16 centimeters across, 8 threads per centimenter. Stitch the runner together, so that it forms a pocket (as shown on the photo). Put a glass/vase into the pocket for flowers, or fill it with chocolates. The pocket can also lie flat on its side.
DMC (Dansk Blomstergarn)
XXXX = 794 (21)
mmmm = 552 (234)
.... = 791 (23)
2222 = 734 (26)
Punkt 2008
Date added: 2008-09-29
The randomly placed dots gets the stripes moving.
Angel 2008
Date added: 2008-09-29
The inspiration for my angel this year is the wind turbines. I am facinated of the big wind turbines, whether they are standing individually or grouped together.
Cross stitch and backstitches.
Linen, 10 threads per centimeter.
Measures 14.5 x 9 centimeters.
DMC = 321 or Dansk Blomstergarn = 400
Elves 2008
Date added: 2008-10-25
This pattern is stitched on bleached linnen, 10 threads per centimeter.
Use cross stitches, three-quarter stitches and backstitches.
DMC (Dansk Blomstergarn)
000 / ___ = 891 (86)
vvv = 3731 (205)
