Step 1
Bead Colors Needed:
Light Pink - 112
Bubblegum - 114
Pink - 141
Magenta - 5
Raspberry - 11
Plum - 149
Hot Coral - 95
Red - 29
Orange - 191
Cheddar - 11
Pastel Yellow - 183
Yellow - 210
Prickly Pear - 148
Kiwi Green - 162
Green - 40
Dark Green - 194
Evergreen - 39
Fairy Dust - 77
Pastel Green - 92
Light Green - 48
Parrot Green - 117
Toothpaste - 963
Pastel Blue - 73
Light Blue - 107
Turquoise - 94
Blueberry Cream - 76
Periwinkle Blue - 28
Pastel Lavender - 85
Purple - 170
White - 1219
Gold Pearl Stripe - 309

NOTE: You will need 2 bags of white beads. See the Supply List for beads and tools you can purchase.

You will also need:
Scissors
Heavy cardboard: 19" x 13"
Tape

Step 2
Download the Patchwork Tree Scene Project Pattern. TIP: For a large project like this, we recommend placing a large flat piece of heavy cardboard a little larger than the size of the project under the pegboards. You will want to fuse the design in your work area rather than transporting it to another space, and the cardboard will protect your work surface and help in turning the design over after fusing.

You will need to connect 6 large square pegboards for your project. Assemble the pegboards 3 across and 2 down. Cut the patterns out and tape together as indicated. If you are using clear pegboards, slide the actual-size pattern underneath them. Place your beads on the pegboards as shown.

Step 3
Ask an adult to fuse your designs. Place your pegboard on a flat, heat-safe surface. Set a household iron to the medium setting. Place ironing paper over the pegboard. In a circular motion, begin to iron the project. When ironed properly, the beads will still have open centers. Let the design cool.

Step 4
Remove the paper and bead design from the pegboard. Flip the design over to expose the non-fused side. Repeat step two. Let cool completely. Once the design is cool, peel off the ironing paper. Your pegboards and ironing paper are reusable.

Note: Beads need heat for about 10-20 seconds per side to fuse evenly. Lift the paper occasionally to see how the beads are fusing. Sometimes additional heating time may be required.