Inside: Moth embroidery patterns to get crafty.
Moths and butterflies are both incredibly beautiful images of nature, and are used pretty interchangeably. However, if you know the difference between the two, or at least no the significance about each one you’ll know that they’re not as similar as they seem!
These moth embroidery patterns are going to be perfect for any project that you have that requires something beautiful and elegant.
If you want to create images with stunning nature imagery, these are for you! First let’s look at the meanings of moths, the use of moths in art, and different versions of them in embroidery patterns.
Whatever you’re looking to accomplish with these pieces, you are going to get it! Moths are simply stunning and you can’t beat the amazing details of their natural beauty.
Moths Vs. Butterflies
Aesthetically one of the biggest differences between moths and butterflies are that moths are more dull colored, like browns and blacks. However that does not mean at all that they are any less beautiful. The design is so naturally exquisite that it is almost more stunning than bright and flashy colors on a butterfly.
Moths are active at night, and this typically turns people away, since bugs at night can be a little bit eerie! But this is so beautiful in the sense that mart almost brings a calming nature about them. Butterflies do as well, but at night time seeing a moth is a little bit soothing I suppose.
Moths are also pollinators, so they also keep our flowers alive in the same way that bees and butterflies do: they keep the cycle in motion after dark.
While they may come across as aggressive because they can be a bit bigger and bulkier, they are friendly and peaceful! They do not bite or sting, so they truly are the butterflies gentle cousin.
The Meaning Of Moths
If you see a moth, take it as a good sign! They stand for so many beautiful things such as life change, transformation, regeneration, and rebirth. These are all signs that you want to see especially if you’re about to go through a big life change. You want to know that you’re going to grow through it.
Since they are nocturnal creatures, they flock towards light. Practically this means they gravitate towards lightbulbs, but symbolically this means they follow you as their light is a moth approaches you!
Some say it’s a sign to trust your inner light a.k.a. your intuition and discernment. When people say trust your gut, this is what that means! So always trust your gut. Especially if a moth comes to visit you!
There are other cultures that do not see them as good luck, it does tend to have the connotation of death because of their nocturnal nature. This is typically a black moth. Brown moths in a home can be seen as a symbol of sadness, and mourning.
This can all tie together though, if you believe in the beautiful power of moths as well.
If you see a brown moth as a symbol of mourning, you may be going through a hard change. But you can grow and be reborn through it. It’s not all doom and gloom here!
One specific species of moths that you probably see often in art without realizing it is the Luna moth. This is very popular in Wicca and spiritual environments, and in these realms it truly symbolizes good luck.
So any culture that labels moths as bad luck are not taking the Luna moth into consideration. These are beautiful and mysterious with almost a light green color to them, and can almost look like the reflection of the moon. They represent the changes we go through constantly in our life as do all marks, but they are said to bring good luck and symbolize luck coming your way.
The Use Of Moths In Art
In art, there can be different meetings than just the standard world perception of a symbol. Ultimately they hold the same meaning of trusting the change that is coming in your life.
Because of this we see moths and plenty of artwork, tattoos, and embroidery. When people use embroidery as reminders to either put on clothes, accessories, or home decor, reminders serve as spiritual encouragements.
Luna Moth Embroidery
Luna moth embroidery is going to look beautiful anywhere you plan to place this project! You can never have too many reminders that good luck is coming to you and that you deserve it.
Look through these Luna moth embroidery patterns and see which one stands out the most to you. I really believe that you need this reminder in your life… I know I do.
I love all of these examples below so check them out! Maybe you’ll find one that means a lot to you.
1. Pink Luna
2. Simple Outline
3. Super Detailed
4. Crescent Moon
5. Spanish Luna
Moth Embroidery Pattern
Moth embroidery patterns, regardless of the style or breed of moth, are beautiful, soothing, and can be so creative!
Getting to give moths the recognition that they deserve for their beauty and grace is a beautiful side of artistic creation. Let’s revive the good name of moths and not let the world reduce them to spooky nighttime clothing eaters.
They’re so much more than that and deserve a beautiful reputation like butterflies have.
Enjoy these moth embroidery patterns and explore the world of nocturnal insects.
6. Night Sky Wings
7. Incredibly Detailed
8. White Moth
9. Moon Cycle
10. Machine Pattern
Cool Moth Embroidery
Almost every embroidery pattern I’ve seen that includes a moth is unbelievably cool. Maybe it’s because moths are unbelievably beautiful as they are, so the art just naturally reflects it, but the design around it and the intricate details in the moth wings just make it 10 times better.
Whatever pattern you land on it’s going to be a stunning piece of art, and I know you’re going to love it.
Check these out.
11. Wiccan Moth
12. Floral Wings
13. Anatomical Moth
14. Flower And Moth
15. Boho Colors
Moths are such stunning creatures and create even more beautiful artwork! When you play up their nocturnal nature and create moth art with lunar and celestial themes, you’re playing to its most beautiful features, which can be overlooked and also looked down on buy some.This is a wonderful trait, to be able to see some things that can be negative and unfavored as beautiful and art worthy!
Create these moth embroidery patterns so as to serve as a reminder of the beautiful life change coming your way and the power you will receive on the other side of it. Stitch this on a denim jacket, a sweatshirt, or a pillow to place on your couch so that as you pass by it daily you remember that whatever you may be facing, there’s good change on the other side.
If you want to hang the embroidery piece in a hoop as decor, here is a step by step to hanging your work!
I’m Victoria Hudgins and I believe in learning embroidery to express all the fun and joy that is within you. With the right instruction you can be sure your next threaded project is one you’ll love to keep or gift.