Princess Peach

Princess Peach with her crown and elegant hairstyle. 14x16 hard pattern with 7 colors.

14x16 gridHard189 beads7 colors

Materials Needed

189 beads total · 7 colors

Princess Peach: Gaming's Original Damsel Turned Hero

Princess Peach Toadstool debuted in Super Mario Bros. (1985) as the princess Mario must rescue. However, Peach has evolved far beyond her damsel-in-distress origins — she starred as the playable hero in Super Princess Peach (2005) and most recently in Princess Peach: Showtime! (2024). Her iconic design — golden crown, blonde hair, pink dress — was created by Yoichi Kotabe and has remained remarkably consistent for four decades. She is one of the most recognizable female characters in video game history.

Design Notes: Crown, Curls, and Pink Dress

The 14×16 grid captures Peach's three defining features: the golden crown with jewel detail at top, her signature blonde side-curls framing the face, and the pink dress bodice. The 7-color palette requires careful transitions between the yellow hair, pink dress, and skin tone. The crown's jewel (a single blue or red bead) is a 1-pixel focal point. This pattern is popular for its elegance and is a must-have in Mario character collections.

How to Make This Pattern — Step by Step

Supplies

•14x16 Fuse Bead Pegboard
•Ironing Paper
•Household Iron
•Pink × 42
•Yellow × 35
•Flesh × 32

1
Place beads on a 14x16 pegboard according to the pattern grid.
2
Cover the design with ironing paper.
3
Iron on medium heat for 30-60 seconds with circular motions.
4
Flip and iron the other side.
5
Let cool under a heavy book.

Ironing Tips

💡Medium heat only — too hot and the beads over-melt and lose shape; too cool and they won't fuse.
💡Keep the iron moving in slow circles — staying in one spot melts that area flat.
💡Iron both sides and press under a heavy book while cooling to keep it flat.

FAQ

Is this pattern harder than the Mario face?▼

Slightly more challenging due to the 7-color palette requiring subtle transitions (skin to hair to dress) and the detailed crown area. Both are hard difficulty. Peach's pattern takes about 45-50 minutes for experienced crafters, vs 35-40 for simpler Mario patterns.

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