Took ages to get the moth wings balanced on this one because symmetrical designs are unforgiving when one side pulls more than the other mid-hoop. The moth sits centre-frame with wings spread wide, the upper and lower wing pairs each carrying two eyespot circles. The wing fill uses a crosshatch underlay approach so the satin lays in a woven texture, like the wings have a scaled or woven-silk surface even though theres only one colour. Fine hairline antennae run upward from the head. Below the moth a row of 7 moon phase discs goes from full circle left through waning and waxing crescents back to full on the right, each phase a separate satin-filled shape. Above, a long arching botanical branch with small leaf sprigs connects the two sides, and theres a single filled circle moon disc centred above the moths head.
Single colour so youre not juggling thread changes. 5 sizes, 3.04 inches wide at the smallest, 7.09 at the biggest, near-square proportions so it hoops easily on standard sizes. Stitch counts 7,760 to 19,727, density 397. That density is kept moderate on purpose so the negative space inside the crescent moon shapes stays open and readable at all 5 sizes. Use cutaway on anything with stretch, tearaway on firm cotton or canvas. Wilcom EmbroideryStudio lays the eyespot fill in concentric circles rather than straight rows, you can see those rings in the finished piece. Ive been selling this one to the witchy and celestial crowd since we launched it last autumn and I get messages every new moon cycle from people who just got their machine and want something that looks like proper art. Pop it on black fabric in white thread for the celestial reading, or go cream linen in black for a botanical illustration vibe.
Add a topping on any textured fabric so the antenna hairlines dont sink into the weave. Best stitched at 600 SPM or below on the dense eyespot sections. Stitch the 3-inch size on a drawstring pouch for a spiritual gift that takes about 40 minutes total to run.
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.
- Celestial and witchy aesthetic tote bagsAt 7.09 inches on a black canvas tote in white thread the moth and moon row composition fills the front panel completely.
- Gothic bedroom cushion coversOn a 7-inch linen cushion in black thread the symmetrical moth reads as a serious decorative piece for a dark bedroom.
- Moon phase wall hoop art displaysHooped on natural linen in a round frame this makes complete standalone wall art, the moon row fills the lower half neatly.
- Alternative fashion jacket back patchesThe 4-inch size patches onto a jacket yoke area without extending to the seams, clean and contained.
- Spiritual gift pouches and drawstring bagsStitch on a small black satin drawstring pouch for a witchy gift; single colour means you can batch-run these quickly.
- Dark academia notebook covers and casesThe 3.04-inch version drops onto a hardback notebook fabric cover as a small but detailed accent.
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.04 × 3.01 in | 7,760 |
| 4.06 × 4.01 in | 10,351 |
| 5.07 × 5.01 in | 13,262 |
| 6.08 × 6.01 in | 16,355 |
| 7.09 × 7.01 in | 19,727 |
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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