With its purple wings dotted in yellow and its round little body, this butterfly pattern is such a joy to bead! I designed it with a neat mirror symmetry: once you’ve placed the left half, just mirror it on the right, bead by bead, and the wings will match perfectly. Remember, one square on the grid equals one bead, following the color key closely. A tip from a fellow bead-mum: start with the black outline of the body and wings first, it gives you a guide so you don’t lose your place while filling in the rest. Once ironed (parchment paper, a warm iron, gentle circular moves), this little butterfly makes an adorable fridge magnet or hangs beautifully as part of a garland with other patterns. A sweet classic that kids always love making!
Maple Leaf
A warm red-and-orange maple leaf, a little piece of autumn to keep on your shelf all year.
