Big-Cycle Placemat
A Celebration of Movement & Joy
Handcrafted for moments of freedom, laughter, and quiet celebration.
I created this thinking about Christmas. Not the commercial kind with pressure and decorations. I mean that feeling—family coming home together, going to celebrations with gifts, riding through the season with the person you love. That's what Christmas means to me. Bicycles captured that perfectly. Because Christmas isn't one moment. It's a journey. A girl and her daddy riding home for the holidays. A woman heading to a Christmas party with her gift. A couple on a tandem bicycle, moving through the season together.
So I drew them. Three bicycles. Three moments. Three stories of Christmas that matter. And I embroidered with threads that whisper Christmas, not shout it. Deep reds and burgundy hidden in the black lines. If you look closely, you'll see each story. But mostly? It just feels warm. It feels like coming home. This placemat creates a beautiful accent for your table, inviting everyone to sit and share their own journey stories during the season.
What You're Getting
Set of 4 Placemats – Perfect for setting your table for family dinners, gatherings, and everyday meals.
- 100% Heavy Premium French Cotton Canvas – I chose this because it's durable, it feels beautiful, and it gets softer every time you wash it
- 40 cm wide · 50 cm length each – Perfect individual placemats for your dining experience
- Hand-embroidered entirely by me – In my home studio in Netherlands, with threads chosen specifically to capture warmth and subtle celebration—deep reds and burgundy tones woven through the design
- Matte finish – Elegant and understated, so the design speaks for itself
How to Care For It
- Wash it: 20°C, gentle cycle. The colored threads are colorfast and won't bleed
- Dry it: Lay flat or tumble dry on low
- Iron it: Low heat, protect those stitches
- Store it: Roll loosely or fold gently to preserve the embroidery
- Use it: Please use it. That's what it's made for.