Pumpkin

As the leaves start turning, I couldn’t resist beading a nice plump pumpkin for my craft table! On this grid, each square stands for one bead, so count your rows carefully before you start — it saves you from surprises halfway through. I used two shades of orange to trace the pumpkin’s ridges, and that little trick is what gives it real depth once ironed. The green stem goes on last, right at the top. Keep your square pegboard centred as you go: the design is perfectly balanced on both sides. Once ironed on both faces, your pumpkin makes a sweet fridge magnet or a cosy autumn decoration to hang up all season. A lovely beginner-friendly project for a rainy afternoon with the kids!