The composition centres on a circle, the moon sits there as a soft ivory disc and the crane passes in front of it with wings open wide, primary feathers fanned out at the tips. Cherry blossom branches curl in from one side, a few petals scattered loose around the design. Its not a busy image, everything has room.
10 colours and each one earns its spot. White on the crane body, black for the wing tip primaries, a red crown patch on the head, ivory for the moon disc, pale pink for the blossom petals, dark navy for any fill background areas, deep indigo branch lines, sage green for leaf suggestions, warm tan for the branch bark and a near-white highlight along the moon glow edge. The crane wing feathers have individual directional satin lines run into em, each primary feather has its own fill angle, so the wings look layered and real rather than flat.
Customers reach for this one for a really long time for japanese inspired projects. I had a customer last november who was making silk lined jackets for a stage costume group, she needed the 7.5 inch version and needed it to stitch cleanly on a thin silk-look backing. I walked her through topping placement and it came out exactly right. Shes made the same jacket twice since then.
5 sizes, 3.5 to 7.5 inches wide. Stitch counts 20,202 to 46,579. Use cutaway stabiliser regardless of fabric weight, the 10 colour thread changes at density 960 need a stable base to keep the moon circle round and the branch lines crisp. Add a water-soluble mesh topping over any napped surface.
Stitch it on midnight navy, black, deep teal or cream. The white crane reads against dark fabric and the ivory moon glows on pale. Goes on kimono-inspired jackets, totes, cushion covers and framed art pieces.
What people are using this design for
A starting point. The design works for plenty more than just this list, this is what folks have stitched it onto most.
- Kimono-inspired jacket back panelsThe 7.5 inch version on a midnight navy bomber jacket back is one of the most striking uses I have seen customers make.
- Japanese themed wall hoop artHooped on navy linen at the largest size and framed it makes a wall piece that holds its own in any interior.
- Deep navy or black tote bagsOn a black canvas tote the ivory moon and white crane pop in a really clean high-contrast way.
- Cushion cover centred artCentred on a plain indigo or dark teal cushion cover it carries the whole pillow without needing other decoration.
- Stage costume and theatre costume panelsFor stage costumes or theatre the 5 to 7 inch size works on satin or silk-look poly fabric with proper topping.
- Japanese restaurant decor panelsOn a wall panel in a japanese-style restaurant or sushi bar it adds a hand-made character to the interior.
- Dark fabric womens fashion topsOn a womens top or wrap blouse at 4 inches on the chest it works as a fashion accent rather than a statement piece.
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.50 × 3.02 in | 20,202 |
| 4.50 × 3.88 in | 26,145 |
| 5.50 × 4.74 in | 32,484 |
| 6.50 × 5.61 in | 39,335 |
| 7.50 × 6.47 in | 46,579 |
Files & Formats
Eight machine formats included in one zip. Whichever your machine reads, its in the pack.
Plus a color chart for thread matching. See full format guide.
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