Bright Birthday Cake Mom Love Cross-Stitch
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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: 87 x 87
- 7 colors in the palette
- Downloaded 68 times
87 x 75 stitches 7 colors
Pattern description
This cheerful counted cross-stitch pattern captures a heartfelt Mother's Day sentiment with a red heart, festive yellow birthday cake, and smiling stick-figure child rendered in classic pixelated style. The warm cream background with red decorative border creates a nostalgic, handmade greeting-card aesthetic. At 87 × 87 stitches using seven DMC thread colors, this intermediate-level needlework project works beautifully on 14-count Aida fabric and makes a meaningful personalized gift for moms who treasure homemade touches. The combination of universal symbols—love, celebration, and family—translates into a piece that feels both timeless and genuinely touching when framed or displayed in a bedroom or kitchen.
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 Cream
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 87 x 75 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 6.2 x 5.4 inches or 158 x 136 mm
Suggested Material Size: 12.1 x 11.3 inches or 308 x 286 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
