Intro
Create a striking celestial statement with a deep red rose rising beneath a sweeping black crescent moon. Smooth fill stitching, bright petal highlights, dark foliage, and scattered star accents give this vertical floral design a dramatic gothic-romantic finish.
Designer’s Note
The artwork features a full red rose with white petal separations, a slender black stem and leaves, a large crescent moon overhead, and small stars and dots surrounding the bloom. The embroidery build combines directional fill stitches, crisp white inset lines, dense black fills, three color stops, and carefully sequenced floral and celestial elements for clean definition. Dark red, black, and white create a bold high-contrast palette with a mysterious, romantic, and nocturnal mood.
Sizes
• 1.67" × 3.50" (42.3 mm × 88.9 mm) — 3,799 stitches
• 2.14" × 4.50" (54.4 mm × 114.3 mm) — 5,234 stitches
• 2.61" × 5.50" (66.4 mm × 139.7 mm) — 6,790 stitches
• 3.11" × 6.50" (78.9 mm × 165.1 mm) — 8,656 stitches
• 3.58" × 7.50" (91.0 mm × 190.5 mm) — 10,699 stitches
Any size under 3.94″ on both dimensions is compatible with a standard 4×4 embroidery hoop.
Included File Formats
CND, DST, EXP, HUS, JEF, PES, VP3, XXX
Features
- A full red rose, oversized crescent moon, black foliage, thorned stem, and scattered celestial symbols form a dramatic vertical composition.
- Three streamlined color stops separate the black moon and botanical elements, dark red petals, and white petal and leaf highlights.
- Directional fill stitches and clean inset linework give the rose layered depth while preserving the sharp moon and star shapes.
- The narrow vertical layout places stitch density through the center, making it well suited to sleeves, pant legs, and elongated panels.
Use Cases
- Embroider jacket sleeves, sweatshirt fronts, dresses, jeans, or gothic-inspired apparel.
- Add the design to tote bags, altar cloths, wall hangings, cushion panels, or framed hoop art.
- Create a romantic birthday, celestial, Halloween, anniversary, or alternative-style gift.
Stitching Tips
- Use medium-weight cut-away stabilizer to support the filled moon, rose petals, and narrow stem.
- Stitch with a 75/11 embroidery needle and 40-weight thread, slowing slightly around the white petal lines and small stars.
FAQs
Q: How are the rose petals kept distinct within the dark red flower?
A: White inset lines divide the petal layers and preserve the spiral center while the directional red fill adds depth and movement.
Q: Which fabrics work best for this tall celestial rose design?
A: Stable cotton, denim, canvas, sweatshirt fabric, and other medium-weight materials provide reliable support for the dense moon and floral fills.
Q: Will these files work with my embroidery machine?
A: The download includes several widely used embroidery formats; select the compatible file and confirm that the chosen size fits your machine’s hoop.