A vintage Sugar Plum Pattern Book by Wilton, copyright 1972, filled with cake decorating patterns for color flow, Australian lace, zodiac cakes, wedding cakes, seasonal designs, character-style cakes, lettering, flowers, and more.
This oversized folder-style pattern book is a useful old-school decorating reference for bakers, cake artists, Wilton collectors, and anyone who loves practical vintage craft patterns.
Details
∙ Item: Vintage cake decorating pattern book / folder
∙ Title: Sugar Plum Pattern Book
∙ Maker / Publisher: Wilton Enterprises, Inc.
∙ Copyright Year: 1972, shown on pattern sheet
∙ Format: Oversized folder with loose paper pattern sheets
∙ Size / Measurements: Folder measures approximately 12” x 9”
∙ Material: Paper pattern sheets in coated paper folder
∙ Color: Cream folder with pink/red Wilton Sugar Plum logo and lettering
∙ Genre / Subject: Vintage cake decorating, baking craft patterns, cake templates, wedding cake designs, color flow, Australian lace, zodiac cakes
∙ Pattern Count: Cover states over seventy patterns; interior sheet lists seventy-four original patterns
∙ Notable Designs Shown: Butterfly cake, script practice lettering, Flower Lore design, Gemini and Cancer zodiac cakes, Little Boy Blue, wedding cake patterns, seasonal cakes, and holiday designs
∙ Completeness Note: Paging through, the set appears to include all patterns, but exact completeness is not fully confirmed page-by-page
∙ Era: 1970s
∙ Use Ideas: Cake decorating reference, Wilton collection, baking studio prop, craft room display, vintage wedding cake research, usable template set
Condition Grade: Good
Positives
∙ Interior pattern sheets appear clean, readable, and in great usable condition.
∙ Patterns are crisp and easy to view, with strong black line art.
∙ Folder still holds the pattern sheets together for storage.
∙ The set appears to include the full group of patterns based on paging through and the visible contents list.
∙ Great practical reference for decorators who enjoy traditional Wilton techniques.
Issues / Wear
∙ Front cover has visible staining, smudges, scuffs, small marks, and age discoloration.
∙ Back cover also shows light staining and handling wear.
∙ Folder corners and edges show wear from storage and use.
∙ Some creasing, waviness, and age toning visible on folder and sheets.
∙ Interior folder seams show age and handling wear.
∙ Exact sheet-by-sheet completeness has not been formally inventoried, though the patterns look present and usable from the photos.
∙ See all photos for detail—sold as pictured.
Condition Grade Key:
Near Fine: Minimal visible wear; clean, tight, and gift-worthy.
Very Good: Light wear from careful use; attractive and solid.
Good: Noticeable use or flaws, but complete and readable/displayable.
Fair: Heavy wear, damage, or markings; still useful or collectible for the right buyer.
Collector’s Notes
Older Wilton pieces have a loyal following because they bridge two sweet little worlds: practical kitchen craft and vintage paper collecting. This one is especially nice for decorators because the interior pattern sheets still look very usable.
The folder has honest age and staining, but the patterns inside are the real treat—like finding the recipe card box at an estate sale and realizing it still has the good stuff.
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Disclaimer
All items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece—please review them carefully, as they are part of the description.
Care and Handling:
Handle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40–50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings.
