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Invite a touch of Victorian mystery into your stitching with this Acherontia atropos Death’s-Head Moth Cross Stitch Pattern, featuring the iconic skull-marked hawkmoth rendered in warm ochres, mahogany browns, and antique gold. Framed by medieval-style corner motifs and labeled with its scientific name, this piece blends natural history elegance with gothic drama.
Set against deep black Aida, the moth’s warm tones glow with incredible contrast — creating a striking piece perfect for cabinet-of-curiosities décor, dark academia spaces, and lovers of insects with a bit of lore.
✨ What’s Included
• High-resolution PDF cross stitch pattern
• Full colour chart
• Clear symbol chart
• Printer-friendly version
• Instant digital download — no physical item shipped
📌 Pattern Details
• Fabric: 14 count black Aida
• Finished size: approx. 11 × 11 cm
• Total stitches: 1,445
• Colours: 8 DMC shades
• Skill level: Beginner–Intermediate
• Style inspiration:
• Gothic entomology
• Victorian natural history plates
• Medieval manuscript borders
• Cabinet of curiosities displays
This design shines in ornate gold, distressed wood, antique black, or brass frames.
🧵 Perfect For
• Moth & insect enthusiasts
• Gothic & dark academia décor lovers
• Natural history collectors
• Entomology-themed gift makers
• Costume rooms, studies, libraries, craft spaces
• Cottage-goth & occult-free gothic décor
📥 Instant Download
Your files will be available immediately after purchase — begin stitching your gothic hawkmoth tonight.
Death’s-Head Moth Cross Stitch Pattern • Acherontia Atropos PDF • Gothic Natural History Embroidery • Dark Academia Insect Art on Black Aida
$5.99