Warm Red Tiered Cake with Gold Frosting Detail
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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: 98 x 98
- 20 colors in the palette
- Downloaded 127 times
98 x 90 stitches 20 colors
Pattern description
This charming 98x98 stitch counted cross-stitch pattern captures a festive tiered cake rendered in warm reds, golds, and golden yellows. The dimensional layering creates depth through strategic color gradation, with intricate frosting piping details worked in contrasting yellow tones across the rich red layers. Twenty DMC thread colors provide subtle color shifts that bring the cake's dimensionality to life, making this intermediate-level project engaging for stitchers ready to move beyond simpler patterns while remaining accessible to motivated beginners.
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: 98 x 90 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 7 x 6.4 inches or 178 x 163 mm
Suggested Material Size: 12.9 x 12.3 inches or 328 x 313 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
