A Blooming Heart – Free Hand Embroidery Pattern

Categories: Hand Embroidery

Love is in the stitches with this beautiful heart-shaped floral embroidery pattern! Delicate pink blossoms and lush green leaves swirl together to create a design that’s perfect for romantic gifts, Valentine’s décor, or simply adding a soft, heartfelt touch to your projects. Whether you’re embellishing a cushion cover, framing it in a hoop, or stitching it on a tote bag, this pattern is a joy to create.

🧵 What You’ll Need:

Fabric: Light or natural cotton or linen works best.
Embroidery Hoop: 6–8 inch hoop recommended
Needles: Embroidery needle (size 7–9)
Embroidery Floss: DMC or Anchor preferred

🎨 Color Guide:

Petals:
- DMC 891 (Dark Rose Pink)
- DMC 899 (Light Rose Pink)
Flower Centers & Stem Curves:
- DMC 815 (Garnet Red)
Leaves & Stems:
- DMC 3346 (Medium Green)
- DMC 3347 (Light Green)

✨ Stitches Used:

Satin Stitch: For flower petals – use long smooth stitches to fill each petal neatly.
French Knots: For flower centers – wrap the thread twice around the needle for a full knot.
Stem Stitch: For vines curving around the heart.
Fishbone or Leaf Stitch: For the leaves – gives a lovely textured effect.

🧶 Simple Tutorial:

Prepare Your Fabric: Place the fabric taut in the embroidery hoop and lightly transfer the pattern using your preferred method (carbon paper, tracing, or water-soluble pen).
Outline the Heart: Start with the curved stem using a stem stitch in garnet red. Follow the natural shape of the heart.
Stitch the Flowers: Use satin stitch to fill each petal, alternating between DMC 891 and 899 to create variation and depth.
Add Centers: Complete each bloom with 2–3 French knots using DMC 815.
Embroider the Leaves: Use a fishbone stitch with DMC 3346 or 3347 to fill the leaves along the heart outline.
Finishing Touches: Once complete, gently press from the back side with a cloth to smooth the design. Frame or use as desired!