Strawberry Birthday Cake with Cherries and Golden Sun
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About this pattern
Each PDF includes stitch counts and a full color key so you can kit it quickly. Check the stitch size against your fabric count to estimate finished dimensions, and keep a few extra skeins on hand if you plan to backstitch or outline.
Quick finishing tips
- Use shorter floss lengths to avoid tangles and keep coverage even.
- Secure thread ends under nearby stitches instead of bulky knots.
- Gently wash and press face-down on a towel before framing.
- Stitch count: 67 x 67
- 20 colors in the palette
- Downloaded 54 times
67 x 71 stitches 20 colors
Pattern description
Stitchers will love this sweet strawberry cake design bursting with bright pinks, vibrant reds, and cheerful golden yellows. The composition features a generously frosted two-tier cake decorated with red strawberries and glossy cherries, topped with two whole strawberries and green leaves anchoring the classic cherry-on-top presentation. Small gold stars scattered across a cream background add a festive, celebratory sparkle that elevates this beyond a simple dessert motif into a joyful birthday declaration.
At 67 x 67 stitches, this intermediate-level pattern demands attention to color placement and shading transitions, especially across the frosting's gradient from deep pink at the base to lighter peachy tones. The 20 DMC thread colors work together to create dimension and texture, making each layer of cake feel dimensional and appetizing on standard 14-count Aida fabric.
Perfect for framing in a kitchen, nursery, or as a gift for baking enthusiasts and sweet-toothed friends, this design celebrates indulgence and joy. The warm color palette—dominated by strawberry pink and cream—creates an inviting, summery mood ideal for year-round decoration or as a charming birthday-themed hoop gift.
Stitch planning checklist
- Measure your fabric against the stitch count to confirm finished size.
- Sort floss by symbol before you start; pre-thread a few needles for speed.
- Work in small blocks to keep counting accurate and spot mistakes early.
- Backstitch at the end of each session so outlines stay crisp.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 67 x 71 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 4.8 x 5.1 inches or 122 x 129 mm
Suggested Material Size: 10.7 x 11 inches or 272 x 279 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
