Luna Moth is a miniature art quilt inspired by the quiet beauty of one of summer’s most remarkable nighttime visitors. Layered textiles, detailed stitching, embroidery, and beadwork bring the moth and its moonlit surroundings to life.
Quilt Details
Size: Miniature
Dimensions: 18″ × 18″
Completed: August 2026
Techniques: Appliqué, embroidery, and beading
Materials: 100% cotton, silk organza, and seed beads
Batting: 80/20 cotton-polyester blend
Quilting: Custom quilting
Design: Original design
The Story
One summer morning, I arrived at church and discovered an injured Luna moth. Our church property includes a four-acre pollinator habitat, so I gently moved the moth there, hoping it might recover. When I returned later, it was gone.
The encounter stayed with me and became the inspiration for this miniature art quilt. I wanted to capture the delicate, almost otherworldly quality of a Luna moth, using pale green organza for its translucent wings, embroidered antennae, and tiny silver seed beads scattered like stars.
It is a small quilt inspired by an equally small encounter—a reminder to notice the unexpected beauty that sometimes appears in our path.
