Turkey Tote

Here's a fun little project that should please the pilgrim in you. This free Turkey Tote pattern is provided by The Windfield Collection. Use this as a centerpiece filled with flowers, or vegetables from your fall harvest. They provide a nice printable pattern with detailed assembly and painting instructions. Make sure you get both parts of the pattern (November 1, 2008 and November 2, 2008). And while you're there, be sure to see what else they have to offer. They have a lot of great holiday patterns that are sure to please. Gobble gobble!

ep03 - Making A List And Checking It Twice

Who's on your Christmas list? This episode I brainstorm some ideas for possible handmade gifts for the loved ones in your family. There are a lot of great ideas out there, so this certainly isn't a comprehensive list. But it should get you on your way.


Listen to Episode 3 - Making A List And Checking It Twice.


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Traditional Puzzles

• Carter Johnson Tutorials (article 1, article 2, article 3)
  

Standing Puzzles

• Animal Puzzles For The Scroll Saw (Judy Peterson)
• Fantasy & Legends Scroll Saw Puzzles (Judy Peterson)
• Dinosaur Puzzles For The Scroll Saw (Judy Peterson)
• Scroll Saw Art Puzzles (Tony Burns)
• Scroll Saw Holiday Puzzles (Tony Burns)
• Scroll Saw Farm Puzzles (Tony Burns)
• Woodamals (Jim Sweet)
• Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts (back issues)
• Creative Woodworks & Crafts (back issues)
• Scroll Saw Workshop (Steve Good)
• FreeWoodPuzzles.com
• Absolutely Free Scroll Saw Patterns

Tray Puzzles

• Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts (Fall 2007)
  

Logic Puzzles

• Crafting Wood Logic Puzzles (Charlie Self)
• Scroll Saw Workshop (Steve Good)

Japanese Puzzle Boxes

• Bruce Viney (homemade puzzles)
• Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Holiday 2008 (Bruce Viney)
  

General Toys

• Making Toys That Teach - Les Neufeld
• Making Heirloom Toys - Jim Makowicki
  
• Great All-American Toy Book - Norm Marshall
• Meisel Hardware Specialists
• Winfield Collection
• Scroll Saw Goodies
  

Chess

• Scroll Saw Workshop (Steve Good)
• Wooden Chess Sets You Can Make - Diana Thompson
• Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Summer 2001 (Ayleen Stellhorn)
• Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Summer 2003 (Diana Thompson)
• Scroll Saw Goodies
  

Checkers

• Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Summer 2008 (Sue Mey)

Tic Tac Toe

• Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Ultimate Scrolling Pattern Collection Volume 1
• Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Fall 2004 (Diana Thompson)

Barrel Of Monkeys/Elves

• Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Holiday Ornaments Toys & Gifts 2008

Hair Clips

• Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Spring 2008

Earrings

• Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Holiday 2006 Theresa Ekdom
• Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Holiday 2008 Dave Van Ess

Mirror

• Scroll Saw Workshop (Steve Good)

Pencil Holder

• Creative Woodworks & Crafts Nov 2008

Note Holder

• Creative Woodworks & Crafts Sept 2007

Clipboard

• Christensen & Burgout Designs

Name Plate Pattern Generator

• Scroll Saw Pattern Printer (Steve Good - Scroll Saw Workshop)

Business Card Holder

• Scroll Saw Workshop (Steve Good)

Letter Opener

• Scroll Saw Workshop (Steve Good)

Key Chain

• Scroll Saw Goodies
• Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts
• Scroll Saw Workshop (Steve Good)

Ornaments

• Scroll Saw Workshop (Steve Good)
• Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts
• Creative Woodworks & Crafts
  
• Holiday Ornaments for the Scroll Saw (Rick Longabough)
• Compound Christmas Ornaments for the Scroll Saw (Diana Thompson)

Free Standing Word Art

• Christensen Burghout Designs
• Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts
• Creative Woodworks & Crafts
  

Lichterbogens

• Arnold Volkner
• Sue Mey
• Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts

Christmas Pyramids

• Arnold Volkner
• Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts

Wildlife portrait

• Sroll Saw Goodies
• Absolutely Free Scroll Saw Patterns
• Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts
• Creative Woodworks & Crafts
  

Coasters w/Inlay Team Logos

• Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Fall 2008

Sports Number Plaque

• Scroll Saw Workshop (Steve Good)

Desktop Book Shelf

• Scroll Saw Workshop (Steve Good)

Book Marks

• Scroll Saw Workshop (Steve Good)
• Scroll Saw Blog (David Griffin)

Trivets

• Absolutely Free Scroll Saw Patterns
• Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts
• Creative Woodworks & Crafts
  

Paper Towel Holder

• Scroll Saw Workshop (Steve Good)
• Meisel Hardware Specialists
• Winfield Collection

Napkin Holder

• Creative Woodworks & Crafts Jan 2008
• Scroll Saw Workshop (Steve Good)

Wine Caddy

• Creative Woodworks & Crafts Aug 2008 (Wayne Bosler III)

Wine Holder

• Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Summer 2008

Candle Holders/Luminaries

• Sheila Landry Designs
• Scroll Saw Workshop (Steve Good)
• Scroller LTD
• Wildwood Designs
  

Shelves

• Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts
• Creative Woodworks & Crafts
  
• Scroller LTD
• Wildwood Designs
• Meisel Hardware Specialists
• Winfield Collection

Custom Portraits

• Absolutely Free Scroll Saw Patterns

Trinket Boxes

• Box Making Projects For The Scroll Saw (Gary Mackay)
• Custom Wooden Boxes For The Scroll Saw (Diana Thompson)
• Sheila Landry Designs
• Scroll Saw Workshop (Steve Good)

Bowls/Baskets

• Making Wooden Baskets On Your Scroll Saw (John Nelson)
  
• Scroll Saw Basket Weave Projects (John Nelson)
  
• Scroll Saw Workshop (Steve Good)
• Scroll Saw Blog (David Griffin)

Music Box

• Custom Wooden Music Boxes For The Scroll Saw (Rick Longabough)

Clocks

• Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts
• Creative Woodworks & Crafts
  
• Miniature Wooden Clocks for the Scroll Saw (Rick Longabough)
• Super Simple Scroll Saw Clocks (John Nelson)
• Scroll Saw Workshop (Steve Good)
• Absolutely Free Scroll Saw Patterns

Inspirational signs

• Absolutely Free Scroll Saw Patterns
• Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts
• Creative Woodworks & Crafts
  
• Christensen Burghout Designs
• Words of Faith in Wood (Jeff Paxton)
• Inspirational Scroll Saw Projects (John Nelson)

A Few Notes:
First, a little self promotion. Scroll Saw Goodies has a ton of great information and links to free scroll saw patterns. Be sure to check out my "Free Patterns" section as well as the "Toys & Games" section. I have highlighted hundreds of free scroll saw patterns that should keep you busy until next Christmas!

Both Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts and Creative Woodworks & Crafts has a ton of great patterns. It would take me too long to link to each individual issue, so I only linked to the magazine's main website. Wherever possible, I noted the issue in which the project came from. I encourage you to consider buying a few back issues of these great magazines. I love having access to so many great projects.

Absolutely Free Scroll Saw Patterns has recently merged with Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts forum. I still have linked to the main MSN Group page. But it won't be long before the patterns will be moved to Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts. If you have trouble finding a project, just post a question in the forum. Everybody there is very helpful and can point you in the right direction.

Steve Good at Scroll Saw Workshop has a lot of great free scroll saw patterns. Again, it would take me too long to link to all of the patterns I've discussed in the podcast. So instead I pointed you to his main website. You can dig through the archives to find patterns. Or you can scroll all the way to the bottom of the page and select the "Pattern Catalog". This is a picture reference of all the projects available.

Lichterbogen

One of my favorite sites belongs to the German pattern designer, Arnold Volkner. He is best known for his lichterbogens (lighted arches) and Christmas pyramids. His patterns reflect a lot of German tradition that has a quaint old-world feel. He has a section on his website where he offers a free pattern. I like to keep my eye on that section because he rotates a new pattern every few months. Right now he's offering a lichterbogen with a wonderful winter scene. Check it out. While you're there, check out his other patterns. His website is in German, but with the aide of Google Translator, you shouldn't have too much trouble navigating his site.

Ghosts, Pumpkins, and Bats. Oh My!

Here's another great Halloween craft pattern for the scroll saw provided by Accents Woodcraft Designs. This is a layered design that adds depth and makes painting much easier. This free pattern is provided in 3 separate GIF files with detailed instructions for sawing, assembly and painting. Check out this quick and easy project and add to your Halloween spookiness! While you're there, be sure to check out some of their other great Halloween projects.

Black Cats Only

Sue Mey is tempting fate by inviting black cats over for Halloween. Bad omen or not, you can't deny, this is a great pattern. This Black Cats Only design is available free on her website. This design is provided in JPG format for easy scaling. While you're there, check out some of her other Halloween patterns. She has some really great looking haunted house designs. Check it out!

Kat Cat Intarsia

Here's a fun site for you intarsia artists out there. Kathy from Kat Cat Intarsia offers a number of great things on her website which really makes it interesting. First, and formost, she has several original patterns for sale that might interest you. But my favorite area is her Catalog. Here she is able so show off her work and skill. There's nothing more inspirational than looking at another artist's work. Perhaps it will even spark an idea or two for yourself! While you're there, check out her quick history of intarsia and be sure to check out her workshop! She has provided a couple of great photos and a description about her work area. Fun website!

Too Good To Be True

A while back, I wrote an article about Great American Scroll Saw Patterns and their amazing deal. Although I've seen the price fluctuate a little, at the time of this writing you can get more than 1,800 high quality patterns for $27.

During their sales pitch, they continually emphasize this as a great business opportunity, as you are purchasing lifetime resale and reprint rights. This is a bit misleading, however. After you purchase the collection, you'll find a document called Read Me First which lists the End User License Agreement. While it's true you can sell these patterns, the method of sale is very limited. I've posted an excerpt from the EULA below:

. . . Licensor hereby grants to you and you accept a non-exclusive license to use the Patterns only as authorized in this license agreement. The Patterns may only be printed off of your home computer to either create woodworking projects from ( these downloadable patterns or these pattrns on a cd ) and/or to print the patterns off on your home computer to sell the print version to other individuals for their personal use. Any print copies sold to third parties must clearly show Licenser's copyright notice and contain a statement that the pattern is for personal use only. Licensor does not give you permission to sell these Patterns in any other form or manner including, but not limited to, off the Internet. You may not modify, transmit, create derivative works from, display, or in any way exploit any of the contents, in whole or in part for resale purposes other than as authorized above.

Basically it boils down to this. You can print the pattern out on your own printer and sell the printed pattern to an individual (The Patterns may only be printed off of your home computer . . . to sell the print version to other individuals for their personal use.). You are not allowed to sell the patterns online (Licensor does not give you permission to sell these Patterns . . . off the Internet), nor advertise the sale of these patterns (display. . .for resale purposes).

So I guess you can sell a pattern to your buddy at your scroll saw club meeting for a buck or two, but forget the dreams of opening up your own online pattern store. I know of one person who has already gotten into trouble for this (you can read his story here) and I know of several others who were about to take on this business opportunity. So I thought I'd throw out a little forewarning in hopes to save you from hungry lawyers and sleepless nights.

With that said, if you are only looking to add a great collection to your own library, this still looks like an amazing deal. The patterns are very high quality with a great variety of projects. They even have several samples on their website to whet your appetite. Great collection; great price. But it certainly isn't the business opportunity you think it might be.

Crescent Wooden Gear Clock

Here's a treat for you clock makers out there. Jeff from Wooden-Gear-Clocks.com has a new design called the Crescent. This asymmetrical design will certainly make a statement and impress friends and family alike. You can purchase these plans and build it from scratch, using your own choice of woods and finish. Or you can buy a pre-cut kit that comes with everything you need to complete this unique clock. Check it out. And while you are there, be sure to check out his other clock patterns. He has some really great stuff!

Jesus Falling Beneath the Cross

If you read any of the scroll saw magazines, or hang out on the scroll saw message boards, you already know Kevin Daly of Scroll Saw Patterns Online. He has designed a lot of great patterns, but he's best known for his wildlife and scenic designs. Kevin has posted a free pattern of Jesus falling beneath the cross for anybody who wants it. The pattern is provided in JPG format for easy scaling. It looks like he swaps out his free patterns from time to time, so make sure you take advantage of this great pattern. While you're there, check out his other designs. I'm sure you'll find one you can't live without!

Father's Day Project

Father's day is right around the corner. Do you have a gift for your dad yet? If not, Sue Mey from Scrollsawartist has another great pattern she's offering for free. This plaque will show dad how you really feel. It's a quick project that really turns out nice, and your dad will be thrilled! Check it out.

While you're there, check out Sue's tutorials on how she makes her wonderful patterns. She has 3 different tutorials covering various software (Photoshop, Paint Shop Pro, and Corel Photo Paint). If you're looking to start designing your own patterns, this might be a good place to start!

Wood Marvels

Here's a cool site that sells patterns pretty cheap. WoodMarvels.com has a number of projects that are animated! Basically, it shows you the construction of some of their patterns in a cool 3d animated video. It doesn't tell you much on how they're built, but it is fun to watch. Many of their projects are made for the scroll saw. But they also have some larger projects too. I really like some of their unique toy designs. Check them out. They have some really great patterns, and their videos are hypnotic!

Great American Scroll Saw Patterns

Here's a great pattern from the folks at Berry Basket with their sister site, Great American Scroll Saw Patterns. They are offering 7 free patterns. This is a zip download. Inside you'll find 2 PDF's for easy printing. The first PDF is of 5 Victorian shelf designs. The second PDF has 2 deer mini clock designs. Each PDF includes detailed instructions to get you on your way. Now you have several great projects lined up for the weekend! Not enough for ya? They also have a collection of over 1,800 scroll saw patterns in one simple download! The price is a steal! I almost feel guilty for taking them up on their amazing offer. But I'll get over it!

John Nelson Patterns

We can't talk about vintage scroll saw patterns without talking about the master himself. Although John Nelson designs a variety of different patterns, he is most known for his Victorian era patterns. He has written numerous articles for Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts magazine, sharing some of his wonderful designs with the scrolling community. SSW&C has a number of John's patterns available through their webstore. Check it out! I'm sure you'll find a project that will catch your eye.

Fine Scroll Saw Patterns

Now that you have a taste for vintage scroll saw patterns, Pedro from Fine Scroll Saw has a treat for you! He has nearly 100 free vintage patterns scanned. Each pattern is presented in PDF format for easy printing. Remember these patterns are antiques, so there may be wrinkles or tears on the originals which will show up on the scan. This may skew your results a little, but a little hand work should be able to get you back on track in no time. If you'd rather have it completely restored pattern, Pedro has a number of patterns he has meticulously redrawn and offers them for sale at a very reasonable price. These patterns are beautiful and would make a great addition to your home. Not only does he offer a multitude of scanned and restored patterns, but he also has a couple of historical books he has scanned which is very interesting. Take a look and be sure to browse his site. He has so many wonderful things to look at.

Victorian Mirror Frame

Add a touch of elegance with this free Victorian Mirror pattern from Mike at Scrollcrafters. The pattern is in JPG format for easy scaling, and it gives lumber dimensions to take the guess work out. He also has a overlay guide so you know exactly how to glue the pieces on. Using 2 contrasting species of wood would really make this elegant pattern stand out. Take a look. While you're there, take a look at some Mike's work. He has a nice product line of finished scroll sawn pieces. He also has a few patterns for scrollers available for sale too.

Vintage Scroll Saw Patterns

New scroll techniques and styles are always popping up. We're constantly pushing the boundaries of what we can do with this great tool. But instead of constantly looking forward, what about looking backwards for a bit? The scroll saw (fret saw) has been around for centuries. What was popular back then?

Richard Preator of Peculiar Fretworks has been preserving and restoring vintage scroll saw patterns from the late 1800's and early 1900's. He finds old patterns from antique magazines and books, and carefully scans and restores each pattern. He makes these patterns available through his website. He has a lot of projects to choose from, from furniture to picture frames. He also has several free restored patterns he has made available! Take a look. And be sure to take some time to browse through his site. He has some really great stuff.

Kathy Wise's Intarsia Kits

Kathy Wise is another master of intarsia. She has several award winning designs to her credit. In fact, she recently published her first book, Intarsia Woodworking Projects. Her work is very inspiring and really motivates you to want to try your hand at intarsia.

One of the problems with getting started in intarsia, is that it requires several different species of wood to create your projects. When you're starting out, this can be quite expensive. But Kathy makes it easy by offering intarsia kits. Each kit includes the pattern, step by step instructions, hangers and the wood required to finish the project. Check it out. This may be the solution for you! Be sure to check out her other patterns too. They range from beginner to expert and cover a wide variety of subjects.

Judy Gale Roberts Intarsia

You can't really mention intarsia without thinking of Judy Gale Roberts. She has been on the forefront of intarsia since the 70's and has written numerous books and articles about the subject. Her website has a lot of great stuff, that it's hard to pick just one to talk about in this article. So I'm gunna jump right in and highlight a few.

First, she has a couple of free intarsia patterns. We all like free stuff, right? She offers a whale pattern which is quite nice. But I really like her Santa Teddy bear. Christmas seems so far off, but this Teddy bear is such a great pattern, it's hard to pass up. So definitely take a look.

Second, check out her newsletter/catalog Intarsia Times. She has several great articles in each issue, along with the patterns available she has available for sale. Intarsia Times is distributed in PDF format with a hefty download weighing in at 15.8 Megs! But don't worry, you can request the catalog be sent to your home if you can't handle the bandwidth. You can also find back issues of Intarsia Times here.

If you are looking to learn intarsia from the masters, check out their classes. 3 full days of intarsia goodness, complete with Jerry's famous BBQ. You'll walk away with a full belly and some mad intarsia skills. But sign up soon, because their classes are filling up quickly.

So, take a look around Judy's website. There's plenty of stuff to look at. Check out their patterns too. They do some amazing work! If nothing else, it'll provide the inspiration for your next project.

Intarsia Down Under

G'day Mate. Looking for some Aussie art for the wall? This free intarsia pattern from Fantastic WoodWorking is a sure fit. To get a hold of this great pattern, plus 2 other free patterns, just fill in your email and the link to the pattern will be sent your way in no time. The pattern is provided in PDF format for easy printing. It includes detailed instructions and photos showing you every step of the process. When you sign up, you'll also get an informative newsletter, full of tips, articles and updates. While you're there, check out their other patterns they have available. They're nicely organized by skill level, so you don't get in over your head. Check it out!

Rock The Wood

Ready to rock the intarsia world? Here's a fun little project that will do just that. This free intarsia rocker is designed by Shawn Lloyd of Intarsia Plans. It is presented in PDF format for easy printing. The design is also 'exploded' for easy placement on your wood. No more spending valuable time breaking the pattern apart! Give this fun and easy pattern a go. While you're there, check out his other patterns. He has a nice selection of easy and whimsical intarsia patterns to choose from.