Celebrate the cozy charm of fall with this sweet little treat: a hand embroidery pattern featuring a swirled cupcake topped with a maple leaf and a cheerful “Happy Thanksgiving” message. Whether you’re stitching for seasonal decor, gifting, or just indulging in a bit of autumn whimsy, this design is a joyful way to mark the season.
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Suggested Materials for New Stitchers
If you’re just starting out, here’s a simple list of what you’ll need:
- Fabric: Cotton or linen works beautifully. Choose a solid color so your stitches pop.
- Embroidery hoop: Keeps your fabric taut and makes stitching easier.
- Sashiko or embroidery needle: Sashiko needles are longer and ideal for loading multiple stitches.
- Embroidery floss: DMC threads are a great choice—easy to find and colorfast.
- Scissors: Small embroidery scissors for clean snips.
- Fabric pens: To trace the pattern onto your fabric. (these are my favorite!)
Suggested DMC Color Palette:
Here’s a soft, seasonal palette to bring your cupcake to life:
| Element | DMC Color | Description |
| Cupcake wrapper | 3776 | Mahogany (warm brown) |
| Frosting swirls | 712 | Creamy white |
| Maple leaf topper | 920 | Copper (rich autumn orange) |
| Berry accents | 815 | Garnet red |
| Leafy embellishments | 3347 | Medium green |
| Lettering (“Happy Thanksgiving”) | 3371 | Black brown (for contrast) |
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