High Texture Hand Embroidery of the Moon

    UPDATE!
    Apparently there was some kind of glitch in the way Etsy pulled the entries for the initial selection round. A new batch of semi-finalists has been announced and I'm in it! You can VOTE NOW for my piece. Read more on my blog. Spread the word and thank you SO much! :)

    This is my entry for the NASA/Etsy Space Craft Contest. It's a high texture hand embroidery of the moon. I didn't make it to the voting round, but you can read more about that and get some great space and embroidery resources over on my blog. You can read more about the project on its Etsy listing page. :)

    Stitches used: chain stitch, stem stitch, satin stitch, split stitch, french knot, bullion knot, button hole wheel, button hole wheel cups, button hole, Portuguese stem stitch.

    I blogged about all the stitches I used in the Moon project.

    Threads used: stranded cotton embroidery floss, pearl cotton, rayon, silk,

    Light beading.

    Stitched on linen then mounted on a grey linen blend.

    Photo by Jote.

    Comments and faves

    1. ★

      doe-c-doe, poopscape, kpwerker, fav_orite.things, and 24 other people added this photo to their favorites.

    2. doe-c-doe (19 months ago | reply)

      it's beautiful Rachel - the stitching is amazing & the way you mounted it is lovely!!

    3. average_jane_crafter (19 months ago | reply)

      Thank you, Gina! :)

    4. giddy99 (19 months ago | reply)

      Incredible. WOW.

    5. poopscape (19 months ago | reply)

      Dreamy...

    6. average_jane_crafter (19 months ago | reply)

      Thanks, y'all. I didn't make it to the voting round, but you can read more about that and get some great space and embroidery resources over on my blog.

    7. sun juice (19 months ago | reply)

      wow

    8. Laura Hartrich (19 months ago | reply)

      this is really astounding work. so beautiful. i love the perspective and the texture... just, wow.

    9. writtersrightword (19 months ago | reply)

      Pretty

    10. Sarah @ pingsandneedles (19 months ago | reply)

      just wonderful - shoulda won!

    11. helena78704 (19 months ago | reply)

      Lovely. I was so touched by the articles and your Mom's comment. Riches beyond any contest, in my opinion.

    12. average_jane_crafter (19 months ago | reply)

      Thanks, everyone! It turns out there was a glitch in how Etsy pulled entries for review in the initial round of the contest, and now mine has been listed as a semi-finalist and is open for voting! You can read more about it on my blog, or just head straight to Etsy to vote (you'll need to be a registered Etsy user, but it just takes a minute). Spread the word if you like. :)

    13. doe-c-doe (19 months ago | reply)

      you got my vote & I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you! good luck :)

    14. rachaellazenby (19 months ago | reply)

      just voted - thank Mr X for the exposure! Have also shared and encouraged friend's to vote. It's a beautiful piece, well done!

    15. Laura Lea (18 months ago | reply)

      Such detail, so lovely!

    16. average_jane_crafter (15 months ago | reply)

      Thanks, everyone! I'm thrilled to report back that I won first prize in the 2D original art category, and there's a good chance my piece will fly in space. AMAZING. Thank you so much for all the kind words and support. You can read more about it over on my blog, and a bit more about my inspiration for the piece and reaction to winning over on Universe Today. Cheers! :)

    17. Carol Browne (15 months ago | reply)

      This is so great. I'm go so glad you won! Yay! I love it!

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