The stuff of life

I hadn’t before stitched actual blood cells but when it was requested by someone fascinated with blood vessels I jumped at the chance. Careful use of stitch direction and a mix of straight stitches and French knots helped bring it to life and deep shading helped create a 3D effect too.
Commission an embroidered hoop
Size: 7" Hoop
(available in other sizes on request)
Price: £850 + packing and delivery
Orders are taken for embroidered hoops by email.See terms and conditions for everything you need to know.
Buy this design now!
Available from my Etsy Shop, this design is now available as a vinyl sticker. It captures the embroidery in such detail that the stitches look perfectly tactile. Use them to brighten anything from your medical or hobby kits through to your office or living room walls.
Cath Janes is the winner of five bronze awards in the Institute of Medical Illustrators Awards 2022
