This wonderful free birthday cake postcard quilt block pattern from Sarah Ruiz Quilts lets you stitch a celebratory treat for your friends and family. This foundation paper piecing (FPP) design creates a miniature 4″ x 6″ fabric card that is perfect for mailing or gifting to someone special. The intermediate-level pattern delivers a crisp, high-quality layout of a layered cake. It is a fantastic DIY project for using up tiny fabric scraps to make unique, personalized greetings.
The tutorial features a creative trick for the candle flames, which are completely unpieced to save you time and effort. You can easily create the flames by stitching tight circles of free-motion quilting with bright yellow thread, or by adding quick hand embroidery with floss. Once you finish the top, you can back it and mail it like a real postcard. This project results in a beautiful, reusable keepsake that makes any birthday celebration feel incredibly special.
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