1:

A stadium blanket forms the foundation of this project, and the "Cheer Leader Appliqué" design from Kinship Kreations adds just the embellishment needed.

 2:

Choose the team colors for your cheerleader's outfit and embroider the first two color stops of the design.

 3:

Place a fluffy or fuzzy fabric such as faux fur or chenille, for the pom pons in the appliqué stops.

 4:

Using lettering software or an alphabet set, create the cheerleader's name and embroider it below the design.

 5:

Use large appliqué number designs to add the year to further personalize the blanket.