Death's Head Moth

About this pattern

This dramatically striking Deaths Head Moth design is a celebration of dark folk art at its most theatrical. Set against a deep black background framed by a rich burgundy border, a bold golden-amber moth spreads its magnificent wings centre stage, its thorax marked with the iconic skull motif that gives this mysterious creature its legendary name. Crescent moons curve at each wingtip, a full cream moon glows behind the moth's body, and a triple moon symbol crowns the composition above, all scattered with four-pointed gold stars that shimmer across the darkness. Lush olive and forest green foliage frames the scene on all sides, bursting with deep crimson flowers in full bloom, their gold button centres adding warmth against the moody palette. Every element of this design — from the graphic striped abdomen to the layered burgundy and amber wing panels — is perfectly suited to raw-edge fusible applique, making it a deeply satisfying and utterly showstopping quilt to piece together.

FIVE FINISHED SIZES INCLUDED (print whichever you like)

• Smallest: ~18" x 22" (46 x 56 cm), prints as 9 tiled A4 / US Letter pages (or one A2 & ANSI C single sheet)
• Size 2: ~24" x 30" (61 x 75 cm), prints as 12 tiled A4 / US Letter pages
• Size 3: ~30" x 37" (76 x 94 cm), prints as 16 tiled A4 / US Letter pages
• Size 4: ~45" x 55" (114 x 141 cm), prints as 36 tiled A4 / US Letter pages
• Largest: ~60" x 74" (152 x 188 cm), prints as 64 tiled A4 / US Letter pages

All 5 sizes are included in your download.

INSIDE YOUR DOWNLOAD (PDF)

• Full-colour numbered Colour Layout (your fabric-placement map)
• Numbered Outline / Stroke-Line cutting templates for tracing pieces
• Fabric Colour Chart with HEX references + how much fabric to buy per colour
• Tiled A4 + US Letter pages to print at home (for every size included)
• A2 + ANSI C single sheets for large-format / copy-shop printing
• Page Assembly Guide + step-by-step Sewing Instructions

🎨 SKILL LEVEL: Beginner to Intermediate - the project uses raw-edge fusible applique and basic quilting techniques.

MATERIALS NEEDED

• Assorted cotton fabrics for the applique pieces
• Background fabric
• Fusible web (paper-backed)
• Quilt batting + backing fabric
• Thread + basic quilting tools

(A full materials list is included in the pattern.)

PERFECT FOR: wall quilts, decorative panels, statement textile art, and handmade gifts.

⬇️ INSTANT DIGITAL DOWNLOAD - no physical quilt or printed pattern is mailed. Your PDF files are available immediately after purchase. Colours may appear slightly different depending on your screen or printer.

🌿 Thank you for supporting a small independent quilt-pattern studio. Happy stitching - there's always something bright and beautiful on the way at WildbloomQuilts. 🌸

Every pattern in this shop is my own work, from the first line to the last page. I draw each design by hand as an original vector illustration in Adobe Illustrator, then develop it into a ready-to-sew applique pattern - every cutting line, every fabric colour, every template page and instruction. Each one takes time and a lot of care, and I hope that comes through when you stitch it.

AI-assisted tools have been used to create or enhance some product mockups and backgrounds. AI is used for presentation purposes only and does not generate or alter the digital pattern/product being sold.