PHOTO: 9-25-09
MATERIALS
Felt:
white – wcf1100 (block)
beige – wcf0626 (cupcake bottom)
english rose – toy0944 (bottom icing)
pink – wcf0909 (middle icing)
cotton candy – toy0905 (top icing)
burgundy – wcf0979 (cherry)
loden – wcf0709 (leaves)
Floss:
beige #0626
light brown #3862
english rose #3716
pink #963
cotton candy #604
burgundy #902
loden #522
DIRECTIONS – Refer to pattern and photo for applique placements and cutting instructions.
1] Make a copy of the pattern.
2] Cut out felt using material list above and pattern. Transfer any embroidery markings.
3] Using a blanket stitch, sew cupcake bottom to block using 3 strands #0626.
4] Using a blanket stitch, sew bottom icing to block using 3 strands #3716, middle icing using 3 strands #963, and top icing using 3 strands #604.
5] Using a running stitch, sew cherry on cupcake using 2 strands #902.
6] Using a running stitch, sew leaves to block using 2 strands #522.
7] Using a stem stitch, add cherry stem, leaf detail, and cupcake stripes using 6 strands of #3862.
8] Using a straight stitch, add "sprinkles" to cupcake icing using 6 strands of white floss and #902. Use a random pattern for color placement.