A heart isn’t just for Valentine’s Day: it’s an expression of love at any time of year. This gorgeous pattern from Susie Johns is filled with flowers, embroidered in bullion stitch and French knots to create plenty of texture as well as shape and colour. Go for zesty pops of yellow, orange and pink to really bring a smile to your recipient’s face.
1 Download and print the template. Trace the template on to the centre of the fabric and place in an embroidery hoop, making sure the design is in the centre. Starting with light green and three strands of thread, embroider the stems in stem stitch; this will form the framework of the design. The stems are indicated with a fine, continuous line.
2 Make four bullion ros