Turkey

A festive Thanksgiving turkey with colorful tail feathers. 14x12 pattern with 7 colors.

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14x12 gridMedium65 beads7 colors

🐾Animals

Materials Needed

65 beads total · 7 colors

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🔥 Ironing card

Size: 14×12
Beads: 65
Heat: Medium (wool setting)
Time per side: 10–15s

V×35
R×25
B×20
K×18
U×15

Keep the iron moving in circles — 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: Turkey

At 65 beads and 7 colors, the Turkey chart sits in the S-tier of our seasonal collection — substantial enough to reward careful color placement, still small enough to finish in one 10-20-minute session. The palette runs from Brown through Orange, 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 Turkey pattern fit in a real collection? Its 14×12 footprint and 65-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 7-color span mean one mid-size jar of each shade covers it with leftovers. Group it with other seasonal designs on a pegboard wall or shadow box for a rotating exhibit.

How to Make This Pattern — Step by Step

Supplies

•14x12 Fuse Bead Pegboard
•Ironing Paper
•Household Iron
•Brown × 35
•Orange × 25
•Red × 20

1
Place beads on a 14x12 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

What bead colors do I need for Turkey?▼

The Turkey chart uses 7 colors; the full list with per-color bead counts is on this page above. Brown is the heaviest demand at 35 beads — check that shade first before starting.

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