Now this was a cake I could really get my teeth into. I could be as creative as I liked as long as I stuck to a sewing theme. The cake had to travel from St Helens to Scotland so it did limit some of the toppers I could include. I would love to try a sewing machine cake but definitely not for one that needs transporting.
I loved the buttons and once I had decided on a blue/beige theme, there was no stopping me. The ball of wool took forever – Each thread was made separately. The only non-edible bit was the ribbon around the cake and the actual pins which I made using cake wires and a tiny ball of fondant on top of each one. (I remembered to tell the recipient not to eat the ‘pins’) I made the needles using pale blue fondant and painted with silver edible dust and alcohol.
I experimented making an edible zip by piping really fine royal icing and painting with the silver dust again the next day. I did the same with the thimble which is one of my most favourite items I’ve ever stuck on a cake.
Wow, oh wow, oh wow! That sewing cake must’ve taken simply AGES but the results are beyond stunning. I bet the recipient was bowled over to receive such an amazingly detailed work of art.
I’ve heard that she was very pleased.You are right, it DID take forever!
That is incredible! I’m always in awe of people who can decorate cakes so beautifully, it really is a skill!
Thank you Katie – I’m very lucky to enjoy what I do so much. Love the teeny details that I can add x
Lots of great cakes here, but yours is quite spectacular – and well-travelled! Stunning!
I believe it got to Scotland safely and was well received. Phew!
OMG! That is amazing!!! It must have taken hours to make, fair play to your patience levels!
Janie x
They all take ages! Luckily I love what I do x
Wow Helen, your sewing cake is amazing! Love it. Everything is just perfect 🙂
Angela x
Thank you Angela – very kind of you x
Wow the sewing theme cake is so clever. I can’t believe how great it looks x
Such an incredible cake! I don’t think I would ever be able to do it, but it looks fantastic!
You’re so clever! The cake looks incredible. It’s almost a shame it had to be cut into x
Oh my goodness this is just amazing, you are so clever and what a marvellous idea for a cake x
Such fab looking cake u have done well. I hate cutting into fab looking cakes.
wow the sewing cake is fantastic. So pretty and amazing attention to detail x
That sewing cake is amazing, how clever are you?! The details such as those on the measuring tape, really make this cake,
Oh my god so talented the sheer craftmanship and I adore the blue and beige theme x
They sewing cake looks fantastic! I’m a keen baker but no way near as talented as you!
Wow that cake is absolutely amazing! It astounds me how crafty some people can be! x
Wow that cake is amazing there is a lot of attention to detail there it must have taken ages.
WOWWWW
I don’t believe what I see! Absolutely awesome cake
You are sooooooooooo talented Helen!!
you are a very clever lady Helen – what an amazing cake! The colours you have used work so beautifully together also. amazing! x
That sewing cake is wonderful. So very pretty. I have never seen any cake like it.
I saw this on your twitter feed! Amazing, so impressive 🙂
Such a creative cake you really are talented it came out amazing X
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Just seeing these cakes were making me really HUNGRY!
These cakes look Great.
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John M.
The cake is brilliant! I love the colour scheme, and all those fiddly bits are…. wow. Just wow.
Can you remind me when WISH meet… is it the second Tuesday of the month? I am seriously wanting to visit soon, so I can say hi again!
This is fantastic. I love cakes so how I wish I could bake as incredible as this.
Helen this cake is amazing! I’m always so in awe of your creativity. I think I could manage the buttons but not much else! 😉
Oh wow! What an amazing cake. I love knitting and seeing so if this was a baby pink it would be perfect.
Wow I can’t believe that’s all made of icing – amazing! I am really impressed, it looks so good! xx
That is some creativity right there, wow. Very talented lady!! I love it!
Such a gorgeous and delicate cake Helen! I love it and would love to receive a cake like that (for crochet!)
Amazing cake! I love the ball of wool most, as I can imagine how much work went into that.
Gorgeous looking cake and such a lovely design. I hope it was gratefully received. 🙂