Sunflower
A big cheerful sunflower with golden petals and a dark center. 12x14 medium pattern.
Materials Needed
126 beads total Β· 5 colorsTop colors used in this pattern β tap a color to find matching beads:
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Finish it intoβ¦
Turn your finished piece into something usable β each option needs only one or two extra supplies.
Fridge magnet
Iron flat, peel the backing off a craft magnet and stick it on β no glue needed for small pieces.
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Iron both sides extra solid, prop it on a mini easel or frame it like pixel art.
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- Size
- 12Γ14
- Beads
- 126
- Heat
- Medium (wool setting)
- Time per side
- 10β15s
- KΓ42
- DAAΓ22
- VΓ28
- H29Γ24
- H28Γ18
Keep the iron moving in circles β never park it in one spot. Cover with parchment paper, iron one side, flip carefully, iron the other.
Fuzzy look? Iron slightly less on the pegboard side, then texture with a towel while still warm.
Colors & Technique: Sunflower
At 126 beads and 5 colors, the Sunflower chart sits in the S-tier of our nature collection β substantial enough to reward careful color placement, still small enough to finish in one 10-20-minute session. The palette runs from Yellow through Dark Yellow, and the pattern page's color list doubles as a shopping check: every shade is named with its exact bead count, so you can confirm your stash covers the orange dominant zones before committing.
Where It Shines
Where does the Sunflower pattern fit in a real collection? Its 12Γ14 footprint and 126-bead count place it in the display tier: too detailed for a first project, but a satisfying second or third build. The orange lead color and 5-color span mean one mid-size jar of each shade covers it with leftovers. Group it with other nature designs on a pegboard wall or shadow box for a rotating exhibit.
How to Make This Pattern β Step by Step
Supplies
- β’12x14 Fuse Bead Pegboard
- β’Ironing Paper
- β’Household Iron
- β’Yellow Γ 42
- β’Dark Yellow Γ 22
- β’Brown Γ 28
- 1
Place beads on a 12x14 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
- π‘Medium heat only β too hot and the beads over-melt and lose shape; too cool and they won't fuse.
- π‘Keep the iron moving in slow circles β staying in one spot melts that area flat.
- π‘Iron both sides and press under a heavy book while cooling to keep it flat.
FAQ
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