The Linden

This needlepoint canvas celebrates the discreet beauty of the linden tree, an emblematic tree of French gardens and promenades. A delicately rendered branch displays its heart-shaped leaves, small fragrant white flowers, and characteristic golden bracts, in a composition that is both simple and elegant.

Hand-painted on canvas, this model highlights the finesse of botanical drawing. The soft shades of sage green, warm brown, and delicate ochre create a natural harmony that evokes natural history plates and carefully preserved antique herbariums.

With great sobriety, this creation gives full scope to the observation of nature. Each detail of the foliage and flowers gradually reveals its relief stitch by stitch, offering a soothing and particularly enjoyable embroidery experience.

The kit includes

• Hand-painted canvas

• Exclusive fine wool “La Royale” by Aubusson, dyed in France for Annie Bouquet, for the design and background

• Needle

• Stitch guide

Dimensions

• Design size: 30 x 30 cm

• Antique Monofil: 13 stitches/inch (13 mesh, ≈ 5.1 pts/cm)

Completion

A project accessible to all levels, ideal for lovers of botanical motifs and traditional embroidery. The refined composition allows you to savour each stage of the work while appreciating the subtle play of colours and textures.

Stitch by stitch, the linden branch comes delicately to life, revealing all the poetry and simplicity of this nature-inspired motif.

Finishing & use

Thanks to its harmonious format and timeless aesthetic, this canvas lends itself to many creations. Framed, integrated into a decorative project, or combined with other botanical models, it brings a natural and refined touch to any interior.

With its elegant simplicity and inspiration drawn from botanical heritage, this canvas becomes a charming decorative piece to cherish and pass down through the years.