Stitching Anatomy - Heart, Stomach & More in Hand Embroidery

When I began seriously exploring hand embroidery stitching back in 2011, I did a series of anatomical pieces, the first of which was a heart.

Hand Embroidery Anantomical Heart

I believe it started when I made a traditional heart brooch covered in french knots.

French Knot Heart

This gave me the idea of creating an anatomical heart and the idea took off from there.

Hand Stitched Vegetarian Stomach with Broccoli, Carrot & Peas

I made a stomach full of cute hand embroidery vegetables including broccoli, a carrot and peas.

Healthy Lung Hand Stitched on Felt

A pink and red lung with many healthy happy bronchus.

Cupcake in Stomach Hand Stitched & Beaded on Felt

And very fun to stitch was a happy stomach with a cupcake inside. It was so interesting learning how to create the beaded edging too.

Seagull Wading Hand Stitched Bird

I eventually found my way back to birds - I stitched this hand embroidery seagull shortly after - but this anatomical detour was a wonderful learning experience.

The take away? Stitch what's on your mind, what challenges you, or what makes you happy. It's just a bit of fabric and embroidery floss - so give your fancy a go!

Happy Stitching! ~Jo