The sun moon celestial is one of my more minimalist designs in terms of colour, just 3 colours, and it still has alot of presence. The sun face sits at the centre with radiating rays spreading outward, a crescent moon arcs around one side and small star details fill the outer edges. Its the classic celestial symbol but done with proper line weight and a decorative face that gives it character.
Three threads to load: warm gold for the sun body and rays, a softer cream for the crescent body, dark navy for the outline and the facial features. The rays are done with satin columns rather than flat tatami fill so they catch light and have that slightly raised look, it makes the whole design feel more premium on the hoop. Stitch count goes up to 41,418 on the largest size, comfortable for most machines.
I started getting more orders for this one around the time boho decor was really taking off, people were looking for celestial art that didnt feel like clip art. A customer last winter send me message asking if she could commission a matching set of celestial designs and I pointed her to a few other options in my shop. She ended up ordering five designs for a whole wall gallery she was planning.
Nine sizes from 3.21 to 6.87 inches wide. Use a medium tearaway stabiliser on cotton or linen, cutaway on knit fabric. Stitch on cream cotton, black canvas or navy linen for the most striking result. Avoid white-on-white combinations since the moon will disappear into the background. Thats kinda the main rule. Heres my pick, navy linen wins. Im sure youll love it. Dont skip the topping.
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.
- Boho wall hoop art displaysA 6 inch version in a natural wood hoop on a white wall reads as proper boho art without any framing needed.
- Spiritual gift tote bagson a charcoal book tote at 5 inches the gold and cream colours stand out as a bold and stylish celestial piece.
- Yoga studio merchandiseSmall yoga studios have used the 4 inch hoop on staff tees and class welcome bags as branded merchandise.
- Celestial themed cushion coversCentred on a navy cushion cover the sun moon design adds a mystical touch to a living room throw arrangement.
- Festival fashion denim jacketsOn the denim quilted-jacket back at the 6 inch size it works as a festival statement that feels handmade and personal.
- New age shop display merchandiseCraft market sellers have used this on display tote bags and it consistently draws questions about the technique.
Dimensions
9 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.21 × 3.49 in | 17,565 |
| 3.66 × 4.00 in | 20,269 |
| 4.11 × 4.50 in | 22,995 |
| 4.56 × 5.00 in | 26,007 |
| 5.03 × 5.49 in | 28,769 |
| 5.48 × 5.99 in | 31,752 |
| 5.95 × 6.49 in | 34,941 |
| 6.40 × 7.00 in | 38,105 |
| 6.87 × 7.49 in | 41,418 |
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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Reyazul Masud Riham, hand-drawing every design on this site
Every design on Re Embroidery is hand-digitized by one person. Each file gets sketched, color-matched, and stitch-tested on real fabric before it earns a place in the shop. No team. No auto-conversion from images. Just slow, deliberate work, sometimes three or four days per design.
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