Birthday Cakes

PHOTO: 9-24-09

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.

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