The workshop has been busy this week: a long-necked giraffe, a plump little robin, a skeleton that is more fun than scary, and a lavender bouquet tied with a ribbon all joined the catalogue. I also took the chance to bring back a few autumn classics that deserve another moment in the spotlight. Here is the full selection, with something for every mood: easy subjects to get started, and a couple of denser ones to practice patience on.
Four new patterns to discover this week
The giraffe is a nice change from the usual round designs: its spotted long neck reads in one glance, head up, legs down, and it fits neatly on a single square pegboard. Next to it, the robin plays on its unmistakable orange breast, a soft little pattern perfect for a magnet or a cosy autumn touch. The friendly skeleton introduces a new way of working here: the whole grid is covered in beads, starry purple night background included, which gives a really crisp result once ironed in one go. Finally, the lavender bouquet closes the list on a gentle note, a symmetrical pattern tied with a ribbon that is lovely to follow stem by stem.
This week's new patterns
Giraffe
A long-necked giraffe pattern for a classic square pegboard, spotted and ready to hang.
Robin
A plump little robin with an orange breast, for a small square pegboard full of character.
Friendly skeleton
A skeleton on a starry purple night background, for Halloween decor that is more fun than scary.
Lavender bouquet
A little lavender bouquet tied with a ribbon, for a soft, symmetrical square pegboard.
Our autumn classics worth pulling back out
We should not forget the catalogue’s safe bets. The autumn pumpkin and the bat remain window-decor staples that are easy to get right, the pine cone adds a quiet natural touch, and the little squirrel with its acorn always makes a great magnet. If winged subjects like our robin are your thing, we already dug into that with our owl and little owl roundup, and to keep the lavender bouquet’s mood going, our autumn flowers selection is worth a detour too.
How to pick your next pattern
A few workshop notes
One small habit makes a real difference when you work through several patterns in the same week: sort your beads by color before you start, in little trays or a compartment box. You lose far less time hunting for the right shade in a mixed bag, especially on a pattern like the friendly skeleton that covers the whole pegboard. It also helps to iron with small circular motions and let the piece cool flat under a book before peeling it off the board, which is what keeps larger patterns like the giraffe from warping. And if a design catches your eye but feels a bit too dense to start with, there is no rush: every pattern in the catalogue stays right where it is, ready whenever you feel like tackling it.
If you are just starting out, go for the robin or the lavender bouquet: beginner level, classic square pegboard, and a very satisfying result for little effort. Looking for more of a challenge? The friendly skeleton, with its fully covered background, is a good step up for learning to manage a large bead surface without losing your place. As always, each pattern sheet lists its level, pegboard size and estimated build time, so you can plan your next beading session without any surprises.
