Carl Larsson - The Artist, the Home, and the Family

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Today I want to share a holiday memory which introduced me to the wonderful art of Swedish artist Carl Larsson (1853-1919).
Here's the website of the Carl Larsson house: www.carllarsso...
All paintings shown in this video are from the collection of the Swedish National Museum, www.nationalmu...

[@shariwitt1977]

I am happy to see this video about Carl Larsson. I first discovered him in a library book in the late 1970's and I became fascinated. He immediately became my favorite artist, as well as his wife Karin and the way she used textiles to decorate their beautiful home. I desperately wanted to find a book about them, and after much research and long distance telephone calls, (not common or practical at that time) I learned that a book was available in the gift shop of the Chicago Museum of Art. I actually took a train from AnnArbor, Michigan to Chicago to buy that book! I still enjoy it very much. Since then, over the years, I have collected vintage Swedish tapestries, cross stitch, and embroideries - mostly found on eBay. I never understood why I had this fascination for Carl and Karin and their home and design. I discovered recently why I think I have had these interests that are completely foreign to my life. After taking an Ancestry test, I discovered that a large percentage of my ancestry is actually from Sweden. I had no idea!

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Oh thank you for sharing that Shari - that's so lovely! It's an odd thing isn't it - I did the same and was convinced I was going to be mainly "west European" (as my family did not move for literally hundreds of years and all of my ancestors that I can trace back to the late 1600s are from the same 20 mile radius it seems). But turned out that the DNA itself is more than 50% Scandinavian (meaning that there must've been quite a bit of vikings that have settled in the region I'm from!). For the rest the DNA group itself is hyper local (literally a 40-mile radius DNA group). It's so fascinating! :)

[@shariwitt1977]

Thank you for the reply, Jacob. That is indeed very fascinating, that for hundreds of years your ancestors stayed in the same area! I appreciate your vlogmas videos so much. Peace from a friend in Ohio

[@Sujowi]

I love your story, Sharri. I’ve also got Scandi ancestry and was drawn to Larssons work when I was young. I was lucky enough to see his original paintings in Stockholm when backpacking. I love his home and the art legacy he left for us to enjoy. We are blessed by his life’s work.

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

@@Sujowi I'm really looking forward seeing his paintings next time I'm in Stockholm - the national museum has recently reopened after having been closed for several years so it'll be a good visit seeing some of them there :)

[@KatharineAtkins-my3jz]

I too discovered CL in the ‘70’s. Found a packet of notepapers with CL’s artwork. Still have them; they always bring a smile to my face.

[@sdcrilly]

I love that there was a lot of love in their family, and his paintings are beautiful and warm and cozy. You make it all come to life and is beautifully presented.

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Aw thanks - I appreciate that! :)

[@Lexer584]

Good evening from Germany. I grew up in the 1980ies with books by Carl Larsson which belonged to my parents. My father must have visited Larsson`s house while attending university. I would love to go to Sweden once and visit that house. I remember being a little girl looking at the watercolor paintings in the books: I felt the harmony and coziness. This is what my parents were for me. Without them this world seems to be a bit colder.

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Thank you for sharing that - that's a wonderful memory! ❤

[@heidikuijer3612]

Good morning Jacob. My husband and I both love Carl Larsson. We visited his home while we lived in Sweden. It is a magical place. It was not busy when we went and there was an amazing feeling of his and his family's presence there. It was an experience we have never forgotten.

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Oh that's fantastic Heidi - it's on my bucket list - I really want to visit that place some day! I can imagine it must've been a really amazing experience :)

[@cathyshannon1704]

I had not heard of Carl Larsson and his art before. Thank you for sharing. I can see why you like it as I do too now.

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

They're just such wonderful paintings I think :)

[@trudymeyer430]

I was delighted to see Carl Larsson as the subject of today’s video. I discovered his artwork in the small town of Lindsborg, Kansas. It is a basically Swedish community, a college town, lots of arts and crafts. My Mom collected plates and I contributed several of Larsson’s works to her collection. Such lovely pieces.

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

I really love his work - it's just so homely and cozy, without being saccharine. How lovely you found his work in the US - Lindsborg sounds fantastic! :)

[@cynthiafisher9907]

I have loved Carl Larson’s work for many years. I haven’t met anyone who knows his work before. I have several of his prints hanging in my home and think about the way he and Karin decorated their home in Sweden. What a beautiful feeling it had!

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Thank you Cynthia! Yes - it's just so beautiful isn't it! :D I absolutely adore the interiors, it gives such a warm, loving vibe :)

[@nancysalerno7036]

The first place I saw Larsson’s paintings and books was IKEA. Probably the nicest thing I discovered there. The food was good too. Love interior paintings showing daily life and views from another time.

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

That's so lovely Nancy - it was Carl's wife Karin who inspired a lot of things about the IKEA brand, I recently found out! They even reproduced some of her furniture pieces and were inspired by her textile art. The Larssons definitely had a huge impact on the colourful cheerful aesthetic of the company :)

[@mariettawarkentin2799]

It has been one of my life’s dreams to visit Carl Larsson’s home in Sweden!💕

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Same here Marietta - I've not been yet but I can't wait to visit the house!!!

[@marianfrances4959]

I have always loved his work! 👍🇨🇦😎

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

It's so beautiful isn't it! :)

[@heleneckard4119]

Thank you for sharing a bit of Carl Larrsen’s story. I’ve always loved his work but it’s lovely to hear a little of his personal story. How sweet that he was able to find the love with his wife and children that he didn’t experience as a child. It reminds me of my dad who had a terrible childhood but as an adult showered (and received) endless love on my mom and his three daughters❤️

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Thank you Helen! Yes - it's so moving I think how people overcome these things, and it's fascinating how it can go two different ways. I'm so happy Carl Larsson's life went in that direction! :)

[@robertaswanson5633]

I first saw a painting by Carl Larson in a Christmas card that someone sent me. I was so struck by it that I began to follow his word. For many years I had his paintings on my yearly wall calendar and even cut out pictures to cover oatmeal boxes for my cabinet. I am of Swedish ancestry and one year I was able to visit my relatives in Halmstad for Christmas. It was a precious time. My great aunt taught handcrafts in a local school. My Mother collected quite a few Swedish folk objects which I still pull out every year. We seemed to get Swedish at Christmastime. All of these happy homey feelings are expressed so beautifully in Carl Larsson's work. Thank you for this video.

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Thank you for sharing that Roberta! It's so wonderful how wintertime and Christmas brings out traditions that we've been out of touch with - and then they resurface in the winter months! ❤

[@annekirstinesrensen6524]

Thank you, Jacob. I am also a big fan of Carl Larsson’s work. So beautiful and sensitive and colourful. I loved this video ❤

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Thank you Anne Kirstin! :) He's such an amazing artist isn't he! :D

[@tealelder6475]

I have loved Carl Larsson’s art for years! Karin’s too! Some of his paintings have been converted to cross stitch and I stitched one. A sweet picture of one of his daughters looking out a window. I have visited his home. It’s absolutely lovely. Even though it’s a museum now, I could feel the love and joy in the home. Thanks for this video and the memories. Now to find my Carl Larsson books. 😊❤️

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Oh that's so nice Teal! Someone was asking where they can buy the Larsson kits - I did find one site but not sure if it's good as I don't have experience with them. Do you remember who did your pattern?

[@tealelder6475]

So sorry, I stitched it years ago and can’t remember who did the design or where I got the kit. I’m thinking it was a European online shop. If I remember, I’ll let you know.

[@annneal2432]

Loved this! I discovered Carl Larsson a few years ago and love his work. It has a timeless quality and is always fresh, honest, beautiful and full of story 🙏♥️💫

[@marie-luisepeetz2610]

🇸🇪 Den schwedischen Maler Carl Larsson seine vielen Bilder von seinen Kindern , Ehefrau u. seinem Wohnort kenne ich gut . Ich mag seine Kunst . 🇸🇪

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

It's beautiful isn't it! :)

[@jenniferwilliams7]

I absolutely love the early paintings by Carl Larsson! They always make me smile and feel sentimental. Thanks for sharing this video. ☺️

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Thank you Jennifer! They're so good aren't they :)

[@JanTrewhitt]

I love the paintings, they are so wholesome!! Thank you for introducing his painting to me. Blessings.

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Thank you Jan! :)

[@finknottle4192]

Thanks Jacob! Carl and Karin Larsson's home and art have been a touchstone for me since I was quite young. You'd see many books about them and paintings by Carl if you walked through my house, complemented so cozily by antique inherited Swedish textiles. Can you tell why I fell in love with Modern Folk Embroidery years ago? 😅

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Oh how lovely - that sounds wonderful! Thank you for sharing that :D

[@krisanderson9823]

Thank you, Jacob. Carl Larsson has been dear to my heart most of my years. His art prints were part of our extended family's cottage near Scandia, Minnesota. It was purchased in the late 1800's by my grandparents and remains in the family today. It, too, was warmly decorated with art and fibers. My aunt was a follower of Peter Hunt, an American artist. She decorated cupboards with his style. They all remain lovingly treasured by us all.

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Oh how lovely Kris - that sounds so cozy! I did not know Peter Hunt, but I've made a bookmark of him now as I just had a little look at what he made. It looks wonderful! Very nordic - absolutely love it! :)

[@G.L.McCarthy-vr1oe]

Great video, I enjoy Larsson as work!

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Thank you! It's just so beautiful isn't it :)

[@joyofthings]

Thankyou so much I found this fascinating.xxx🐝🐝

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Thank you! :)

[@lanelles242]

Thank you Jacob for once again sharing great information on Carl Larsson such beautiful artwork ❣️

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Thank you! :)

[@FrostyXStitch]

His paintings have a very distinctive skandinavian feel to them. Very detailed and with lots of light. I have some Swedish relatives, so have memories of his paintings in their houses. Thank you for sharing 💜

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Thank you! Yes it's so Nordic isn't it - there's something in that northern light that is just so beautiful :)

[@stitchinginthemuseum]

Great video! Didn't want it to end. Thank you for introducing us to Carl. Have a great day 😊

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Thank you - Carl Larsson is wonderful I think, such cozy images and with such love :)

[@auraperez6156]

Thank you Jacob for introducing me to this artist

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Glad you liked it Aura! :D

[@JoelleFromParis]

I've loved Carl Larsson's watercolors since childhood. They are so quiet and joyful.

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

I agree - just gorgeous aren't they!

[@deborahbrandenburger7240]

What a talented man, thank you for sharing this with us.

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Thank you Deborah - he was super talented indeed - it's just so warming to look at his work :D

[@nataliadmitrieva3929]

Good morning Jacob :) thank you for this video- neither me nor my husband knew about this artist, and we love to discover new ones :) what a treat ! ♥️

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Thank you Natalia! He's such a wonderful artist - glad you enjoyed it! :D

[@kilaamos6070]

i enjoyed this so much. I associate Larsson with calendar paintings, which are charming. thank you!

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Thank you! :)

[@katiewright2232]

Thank you! I was quite enamored with Carl Larson‘s paintings back in the 1970s, and had one of the ones you showcase here on my bedroom wall. The watercolors really spoke to me from the first time I saw them, and I got the sense from them exactly what you have talked about in this video.

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Thank you Katie! They're just so cozy and their house is just so inspiring! :)

[@RenateMeßmacher]

A very nice remembrance of my youth when I spent some holidays in Sweden. Thank you.

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Oh lovely, thank you Renate!

[@karellarsen939]

I loved this video! The style of Larsson is so me. I want to see more! Thank you! I also subscribed to your channel. Thank you!

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Thank you so much! Lovely to hear - and welcome!!! :)

[@embush222]

I recently stumbled over a somewhat rare Carl Larsson book at a second hand book shop and bought it for Christmas! He definitely gives the feeling of good cheer and warmth, just as the paintings you selected to show. Wonderful to see others enjoying him this season. Thank you for your excellent over view!

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Thank you - that's lovely to read! :)

[@sharonannc.3079]

Thank you Jacob…🌹 Love your cottage memories shared.. I love Larsson’s work… each of his watercolors are a bouquet 💐 of reality…of a life loved. So full of colorful action.. Loving each video you have shared with us… Blessings, Jacob … 😊☀️❄️

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Thank you Sharon - glad you enjoyed today's video! And yes, his work is of a life loved indeed :)

[@suzannegirard9453]

I am very happy to learn about this artist. I have a needlepoint that my mom did , it’s the picture of the book on your table. I will enjoy it more now. Thank you

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Oh how lovely Suzanne - that is such a cozy picture! :)

[@denisejobe3950]

Thank you! I love Carl Larsson. I have many framed posters in my home. I love how his genuine family life draws me in. What a talented person he was.

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Thank you Denise - I really think he was and like you say, his work feels really genuine and not saccharine. It's just very cozy and beautiful :)

[@deannab9511]

Carl Larsson is one of my favorites, thank you!

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Thank you Deanna!

[@susankolpack7044]

I discovered his book and artwork in the 1990s. His work is awesome with warm family and homey feeling. Thank you for this video. Make another longer video about him. 😊

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Thank you - glad you enjoyed this one! I would love to do a video about his wife at some point :)

[@thedivinefemme5285]

Wow, I love his paintings...and I've never heard of him before now! Thanks for sharing a little bit about him with us.

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Thank you - that's lovely to hear! :)

[@marcierichie5644]

I first became acquainted with Carl Larsson’ s work when I attended a Swedish Lutheran College at Lindsborg Kansas. I now live in Saint Paul, Minnesota. This Summer the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis held an exhibit of Karin Larsson’s art work. She primarily worked in fabrics and influenced home decoration in Scandinavia. So nice to see her creations.

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Thank you for sharing that - I came across the Minneapolis exhibition after someone else here mentioned it and it looked really great. It's really tough finding good information on what she made besides her own paintings, as the beautiful textiles online are quite rare to come across. Would love to do an episode on Karin one day! :)

[@neilstephen6761]

Thank you Jacob I so enjoyed the video

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Thank you Neil! That's lovely to read :)

[@Momcat6]

Thank you for sharing this! I have loved Carl Larsson's watercolors for years. The American artist, Norman Rockwell always reminded me a bit of Larsson. I think it is the sweetness and comfort of family scenes and the simple day to day happenings.

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Thank you! Someone else was mentioning Rockwell as well in the comments! :)

[@spiky224]

Have a couple of books of his but didn't no much about him . Thanks for inspiring me to learn more & great to find your site ❤

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Thank you - that's lovely to hear! :)

[@Bearwithme560]

Wonderful watercolours - he's like a Svenska Norman Rockwell.

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

He is a bit like him yes! :)

[@antheablackmore5838]

What a delightful video to find, I absolutely love this artists work, and would love to have further videos on them both, thank you

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Thank you! I would love to do a video about Karin at some point as she sounds like a fascinating person! :)

[@SarahsStitchySpot]

I enjoyed learning about this amazing artist. A lovely way to start my day. Thank you, Jacob! ❤❤

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Thank you Sarah! He's a very special artist I think :)

[@barbmoreau8595]

I have loved his work for decades 😀

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

It's so beautiful isn't it Barb! :)

[@maryeliason1504]

Over the years I would purchase Larsson's postcards & have an illustrated book about him. I love his technique but mainly his subjects of family.

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

His technique is so wonderful, Carl was such an amazing draughtsman which you can see in his watercolours. But you are right - the subjects is exactly what makes it so beautiful! :)

[@alisoncaronflyingfree]

Jacob that was really lovely and how wonderful to see you with your mom and dad. What a beautiful family you were. I am in love with Carl Larsson's paintings. You're right when you say they are happy because they made me feel wonderful. Thank you for sharing.

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Thank you Alison! You can really sense the joy in that family from his paintings! :D

[@lynnxstitchescreates]

Thank you, Jacob. I feel like I’ve see his work before, it’s very captivating. 💕

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Thank you Lynn! You will have seen it undoubtedly as it's very popular in books and as prints. They're just wonderful I think :D

[@jeannegiebe2718]

Have always loved Larsson watercolors. Can’t remember when I first saw them, but for some reason they have always stuck with me. You are a joy to listen to, thank you!

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Thank you Jeanne! I think that's the power of his work, that they do stick with you! :)

[@lemonverbenalady]

Thank you Jacob for introducing us to Carl Larsson. As an art history major, sometimes you get narrowly focused on one area of Art. Loved seeing your parents. Thank you.

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Thank you - glad you enjoyed this one! And yes, I agree -it's so easy to get sucked on one subject / area, that it's always nice to discover other stuff! :D

[@texstylust]

Thank you so much for this segment on Carl Larson! I’ve always loved his paintings and watercolors.

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

@@texstylust Thank you! There's something very special about them :)

[@JudyDuelo]

So interesting to hear! I just visited an exhibit about Karin Larsson at the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where I saw some of her original designs that she stitched on table runners, etc. among other creations of hers. I’m currently cross stitching Carl’s painting Girl Watering Plants from an old Oehlenschlager pattern. God Jul from Minnesota!

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Thank you Judy! Oh that's really wonderful. I really want to learn more about Karin and her art - she was an accomplished painter, and their house was also decorated with rugs and other textiles she designed. I'm going to look up that exhibition online - thanks for letting me know! :)

[@nicolec2523]

Thank you Jacob for introducing us to this artist - at least those of us who did not know him. I will certainly look up the books on his art - they would be lovely to have.

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Thank you Nicole! Yea he's brilliant and those books are just so cozy to read through :)

[@orangetreevintagewaresotvw9590]

My all time fav artist since I was a child. Yes, love and joy exudes from his wonderful paintings.

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

I agree with you - you can really feel that from them! :)

[@lazylindacrocheter4998]

What a wonderful video and beautiful artwork. Thank you for sharing these works.

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Thank you so much! :)

[@hedylack1004]

Such an interesting video, learning experience. I now love Carl Larrson also. Thank you🎄 !🎄🎄

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Aw thank you - that's lovely to read! :D

[@joydillow2041]

Thank you for sharing. So interesting. I love listening to you.❤

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Thank you Joy! :)

[@janetclary7061]

Thank you for this video and thanks, too, to all the commenters expressing delight in Larsson’s work. I am another huge fan of his work and was fortunate enough to visit his home many years ago. I have one of the books you showed and for several years was able to get calendars of his work.

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Thank you Janet. I'd so love to visit his home - I've not been yet but I feel like I should plan a trip to Sweden soon! :)

[@shlandfrau2865]

Ich bin der englischen Sprache wenig mächtig, dies hier habe ich allerdings weitestgehend verstanden. Danke von Herzen für die Inspiration. ❤

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Vielen dank! :)

[@elisekuby2009]

I once studied a little about Larsson's life and learned that his family endured alcoholism and being forced to live with a few other families in one single room! One would think that such poverty, with numerous addictions, would throw a spanner into the talent of an individual and cripple his psyche and his development. Not so in his case. His joy of life, and his love for his family shine through in his works.

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

That's correct - he had a very harsh upbringing, but I think it gave him the determination to make a better life :)

[@paulaneary7877]

Thank you for this video. I was not conscious of his work that I remember, but I love it and will research it more. Definitely very beautiful and indicative of a happy family life. Wonderful.

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Thank you Paula! He's such a wonderful artist I think. I really want to learn more about Karin as well :)

[@carolciscel1666]

I really enjoyed hearing about Larsson's life. The pictures are familiar to me from many calendars I've bought here in the states over the years. My son and brother went back to Sweden and live there now. When I visit again, I hope to see the Larsson house. Thanks!

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Thank you! I hope to visit the Larsson house myself as I've not been there yet. Who knows, perhaps in 2025! :D

[@bettylowdermilk4296]

Have always loved his work

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

It's just such lovingly made work I think! :)

[@chrisresch5917]

I am delighted to find your You Tube channel. And to see your honoring of Carl Larsson. TUSEN TACK! (Swedish for "A thousand thank you's") I am so happy to see the links to the websites you shared. I can sing "Nu Tandas Tusen Juleljus" in Swedish! I am an American with deep Swedish ancestry. And I have enjoyed being an embroiderer in my life. Thank you.

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Varsågod! It makes me very happy reading your message! It's a lovely language and I can read Swedish and Norwegian (and a little Danish), though I'm terrible at speaking it (or writing it!). But it's a lot of fun reading books and being able to understand a fair bit :D. They're beautiful languages and I would love to study them more in the future! :)

[@tsugima6317]

I have the same Carl Larson print in my kitchen. When my husband took us to visit family in Sweden we went to his home . Thank you for bringing back some wonderful memories.

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

That's so lovely - I really need to visit the home next! :)

[@frankilnlove910]

Fascinating, thank you for sharing about your life ♥️

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Thank you! :)

[@Elena-kc3vw]

Thank you for this presentation. I did not know the artist though the paintings seem familiar. Happy to hear his unhappy childhood turned into what seems to be a joyful adulthood. The paintings glow with warmth. ❤

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Thank you! It's lovely how his life turned around :)

[@familyschnabel6005]

LOVED this Flosstube and learning about Carl Larsson--you are such a great teacher to us--thank you for taking the time to inform and enlighten!!!

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Thank you - glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@marilynmckenzie2111]

Thanks Jacob for an introduction to this artist’s work. I will definitely try to find some books at the library to enjoy his watercolour paintings as I am now back into watercolours myself. Art History was my “ best subject” in high school. ( my mother wished it was Math, but alas…)😅 Cheers! 👩🏻‍🦰🇨🇦

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Thank you Marilyn! I was exactly like that - I was terrible at maths but art was my favourite :D.

[@dianeginsbach2249]

Thank you for the information on Carl Larsson. I have seen a bit of his work, but didn't know anything about the artist, so nice to know a little of his history.

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Thank you Diane! :)

[@vintagethreads57]

Thank you, Jacob you are such a blessing such a treat to this Stitching community. I appreciate you giving us this insight into this famous artist.

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Thank you :) He's such a wonderful artist I think... so fitting for the season! :)

[@janeperry5890]

Thank you so much for sharing this video. What a beautiful place.

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Thank you Jane! :)

[@judiemjacobson4613]

I really appreciated your video thank you so much. Blessings from New Mexico

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Thank you Judie! :)

[@KathyShippen]

Thank you for sharing! Wonderful treat.

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Thank you Kathy - glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@sylviacarlson3561]

Thank you for sharing this. I'm Swedish and I didn't know about Carl Larsson. I LOVE the painting style that he has. It resonates with me. My Swedish roots perhaps? Because of your video, it has piqued my interest in learning more about him. Thank you so much!

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Thank you Sylvia - that's really lovely! :)

[@odilegabayengel4192]

Very interesting ! Thank you for sharing. I did not know about all those details, even if I knew him. Beautiful

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Thank you!

[@denisecloud7466]

I visited the artist's home and loved it and his paintings.

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Oh how wonderful Denise! I would love to visit one day :)

[@lindabridge7248]

So interesting.love his art

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Thank you - he's amazing isn't he! :)

[@CatherineMichelle4]

This is so interesting and lovely, Jacob. I would love to know more about his wife too. The feeling of the painting makes me thing to Lucy Maud Montgomery books (Anne of Green Gables). I'm enjoying the Advent projects!! And all the videos. Thank you so much.

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Thank you Catherine! And yes, I would love to know more about his wife myself - it was a little too spotty what I found online and in the books I have, and would've made this video a bit too long. But it's definitely something to look into in the future! :)

[@cardamenpins]

Jacob, this is my favourite video in the series so far. You have such a way of sentimental storytelling ❤

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Aw thank you Carmen!!! :D

[@elenoredanielsson6771]

❤ C.L. one of my favorite 👨‍🎨 (another 🇸🇪 this time of years is Jenny Nyström🎄🎅🏻 ) But I really ❤️❤️❤️ al of Karins textile work it is so inspiring 😀 (So 😍📹 the intro and the settigs😀)

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Thank you! Karin really deserves a full video of her own I think! :)

[@annemarieemmen4692]

What lovely memories! Thank you very much, also for the info on Larsson!

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Thank you Annemarie!

[@truuskruidhof]

Dank je voor de links-- vind de schilderijen van Carl Larsson ook geweldig

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Dank je Truus - het zijn zulke prachtige warme schilderijen vind ik :D

[@truuskruidhof]

@ModernFolkEmbroidery klopt en ook de folklore vind ik mooi...daar hou ik van.

[@vintagethreads57]

Thank you, Jacob you are such a blessing such a treat to this Stitching community. I appreciate you giving us this insight into this famous artist. I just ran into one of my favorite vintage antique shops and found a lovely little Swedish Christmas sampler which I immediately purchase. My husband’s family is Swedish and so what a treat for this year for Christmas to find this take care.

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Thank you! Oh how lovely to find that - lucky you! :)

[@debkincaid2891]

Thanks so much for this. You've sparked a new obsession, y'know! 😊 I'll be doing a deep dive into Carl & Karin now. ❤ (new subscriber)

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Thank you so much Deb! Welcome! :)

[@krystinatremblay826]

Beautiful paintings!

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

They're so good aren't they! :)

[@emspaulding8050]

I have Carl larson place mats I have loved him for ever.

[@nicolec2523]

I found a book at my library - Carl and Karin Larsson, Creators of the Swedish style. I have requested it and will let you know what it is like.

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Oh fantastic Nicole - would love to hear that! :D

[@siobhantalbot9403]

In 1977 I was working in a children’s nursery where there was a large landscape picture book of paintings similar to Carl Larkin’s. Each page saw some young children playing in their playroom with a different activity on each page. On one they played washing their dolls clothes. On another building with blocks. Another, a train set, and another sprawled on the floor making pictures with their crayons. Does anyone recognise this book? Is it by Carl Larson and do you know what it’s called? 😊I would really love to track down this book. I have never forgotten it or the way I felt looking at those pictures. Thank you in advance for any help you can offer.

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Oh Siobhan - I don't know it but I do hope someone here will be able to help out! :)

[@kristine8338]

Congratulations with your fluently spoken English. I enjoyed your narrative a lot. Carl Larsson had a unique way of picturing Swedish every day life. By the way do you remember the children series “De kinderen van de Kreek” with Bootsman? Joyeuses Fêtes 🍾.

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Thank you Kristine! :). I have never seen De Kinderen van de Kreek - but somehow the name sounds familiar...

[@TheHeatherElise]

Neat

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Thank you!

[@susanblonsky7404]

I have loved Carl Larsson 's work since i was a child, My grandparents were from Sweden and they had some lovely prints of his work. I have never heard antything about his wife and i didnt know his models were his children. Does anyone know if any of his work has been made into cross-stitch?

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

That's lovely Susan! :) I did a quick google search and I found something here - I don't know this site though, but it looks quite nice: xs-collectibles.com/collections/larsson-carl

[@caterinarosamarino242]

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[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

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[@petemavus2948]

Anyone know the name/piece/performers of the opening music ?

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

That would be me singing that! :D. It's a Faroese winter song called Hygg Kavin.

[@petemavus2948]

​@@ModernFolkEmbroidery TY but I can't find it anywhere on Google or YT.

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

@@petemavus2948 Might not be on those - it's rather obscure, it took me a long time to learn the song and do a lot of digging before I found it somewhere on Spotify.

[@petemavus2948]

@@ModernFolkEmbroidery Ahhh Thanks again. I'm quite technologically challenged and can't/won't do most paid subscriptions though. It's quite beautiful and definitely has the lightness and merriment of snow. For a second it reminded me of Enya and I was intrigued. Stay well and Happy Holidays ! 🕯️

[@OrganisedPauper]

His wife Karin created a lot of textiles in the house, also clothes. I believe it was Karin that was responsible for much of the interior of the home, including design.

[@Rocdag]

He was a twisted man and messed up relationship with women . But what an artist! He is my favorite

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

I've never heard anything about that before...

[@Rocdag]

@ yes, I forget if it was a documentary or a book the way he paints his wife and where she posed etc revealed a lot Of I can find it , I’ll let you know

[@judithmalan1502]

Wonderful artist, Carl Larsson! Thank you... Our school librarian introduced me his delightful work!

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Thank you Judith! Yea he's amazing isn't he :D

[@KarenK-r4f]

Hello fellow Scandinavian. I am American born……100% Norwegian heritage. I mean for real. Genealogy done back generations. I have struggled if I should go back. I married a Czech Irish English wonderful man, one of the reasons I have not returned. I love the u s a Sometimes I find when I go home to Norway, they are a bit self righteous. After all my papa came here at age 16 to make enough money to buy a farm tractor. 🚜. Sometimes it America is good enough for different people groups to come here,make their money…..and then condemn us. This is why I stay. Have you any thoughts for conflicted Norwegian American?

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

I think if you have the luxury to live in a country of your choosing, then live in the place that makes you truly happy. If you and your partner want to live in Norway then that could definitely be something you could do! :)