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    Patterns aren't open to the general public anymore. If you remember back this summer, non members were coming in and using all of SSV's resources. As a result, we exceeded our CPU resources and almost lost SSV for good. We were able to scramble and move servers and reorganize which information is available to the public. So now, you have to be a member in order to see the patterns. Which also means that Google image search won't find them either. I keep waffling back and forth on whether to open up the library and user gallery again to the public. It does a lot for organic traffic. But we got really close to losing SSV last time, so I'm a little gun shy.
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    Christmas is right around the corner, and I KNOW you guys love making handmade gifts for your friends and family. So this month's challenge should be an easy one. Post a picture of a scroll saw gift you made for someone, tell us who it's for, and why you chose this for them. I can't wait to see what you come up with.
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    Not sure. They have all kinds of rules. If it works out, great. If not, no worries. Thanks for your support.
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    I updated the post to reflect this year's participants. Somehow last year's were listed. My copy/paste skills failed me. I also updated the internal links to point to the new page. Uggg. It was a long day.
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    I usually do most of my Christmas shopping online. I hate crowds and the traffic. So I'd rather spend my shopping time online. Its quick, easy, cheaper, and my gifts arrive at my door in a couple days. I do most of my shopping on Amazon and I love it! Very convenient. If you shop on Amazon, there's a way for you to get your Christmas shopping done and support SSV at the same time. We don't have a large publication to support our operating expenses. Thankfully, we have members choose to pitch in a few bucks by becoming SSV Patrons. That certainly helps offset the costs of running SSV so we can keep the lights on. But we also participate in an affiliate program with Amazon. Basically, if you purchase something from Amazon after clicking our banner, we get a small kickback. It doesn't cost you any extra. We can't see who bought what, so no worries there. It's just an easy way to support SSV while Christmas shopping. I've added a small Amazon banner in the right side of the forum. Just click that before you begin shopping. I'll be removing the Amazon banner after Christmas. Thanks for your continued support!
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    I'm proud to announce that SSV's Ornaments For Charity - 2017 eBook is now available! This year, we got 9 designers to design 45 additional patterns. The eBook is now 78 pages with 250 Holiday ornament patterns!You can download the eBook for free and check it out. If you decide to keep the eBook, we ask you to donate to your favorite charity (we're on the honor system here). Remember, this isn't about "buying" an ebook of patterns, it's about giving to a worthy cause. So dig deep when donating to your favorite charity. Please spread the word about this wonderful eBook of patterns. Post to your favorite social media, other clubs and organizations. The more people who know about it, the more money we're able to raise for worthy causes.You can find the ebook here. There will be a tab on the navigation menu through Christmas. After Christmas, it will be moved under the More tab in the navigation bar. Special thanks to the following for donating patterns to this year's eBook: Travis Montserrat meflick worbler Fab4 Debbie Shipman MrsN GPscroller Phantom Scroller I hope everybody has a wonderful Holiday Season surrounded by those you love.
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    Thanks to everybody who participated. We got soooooo close to our goal. But 9 designers is pretty sweet. I'll be putting together the eBook a little later today (certainly after my Turkey dinner), so keep an eye out for itl This is who helped out with this year's Ornaments For Charity eBook: Travis Montserrat meflick worbler Fab4 Debbie Shipman MrsN GPscroller Phantom Scroller Happy Thanksgiving, All!
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    Last call! If you're designing for this year's Ornaments For Charity eBook, I need your entries by the end of the day. Thanks to everybody who participated so far: Travis Montserrat meflick worbler Fab4 Debbie Shipman MrsN GPscroller
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    We're up to 8! Due date is this Wednesday. Who else is in? Travis Montserrat - Received meflick - Received worbler - Received Fab4 - Received Debbie Shipman - Received MrsN - Received GPscroller - Received
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    Hi All. And then there were 7. If you can help out and get us closer to 10, please do so. I need the designs by next Wednesday (Nov 22). Here's what we have: Travis Montserrat - Received meflick - Received worbler - Received Fab4 - Received Debbie Shipman - Received MrsN - Received Thanks to our designers. If you can lend us your designing talents, this is an awesome way to give to those in need. Who else is in?
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    Ha! I have my avatar hooked up to my Facebook account. So when my FB picture changes, so does my avatar. That's a pic of my Dad. I changed it in honor of him on Veteran's day. He served in the Army.
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    Awesome! We got a couple more folks on board. We hit our 5. Whew. Lets see if we can inch toward 10. All you gotta say is you're in so I can take a head count. Patterns aren't due unitl Nov 22. So you got a little bit of time. Travis Montserrat - Received meflick - Received worbler - Received Fab4 - Received Who else is in?
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    Hi Wayne. I created an entry for the King scroll saw here: I still need to fill in a lot of information and photos and the Poll. I'll try to get to those details over this weekend. Until then, this is a great place to post your review. Thanks so much for doing a review! I know I'm definitely interested.
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    We only have 3 designers right now. Surely we have more designers full of Christmas cheer. Remember it's going for a good cause. We usually hover around 6-8, but never less than 5. I was really hoping this would be the year we break 10. Who's else is in?
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    Here's my crack at our Giving Thanks scroll saw challenge. I made this word art project inspired by scripture. From 1 Thessalonians 5:18, “In all things, give thanks...” Even outside of the Thanksgiving holiday, I think it’s a lovely reminder to be grateful for the things we have. Here's a quick video of the project coming together. It was a fun way to spend the afternoon. The pattern is available here.
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    Giving Thanks

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    We are doing a Giving Thanks scroll saw challenge over at Scroll Saw Village for the month of November. So I made this word art project inspired by scripture. From 1 Thessalonians 5:18, “In all things, give thanks...” Even outside of the Thanksgiving holiday, I think it’s a lovely reminder to be grateful for the things we have. This video shows an expedited process of this word art coming together. It was a fun project. Enjoy the show! Step 1 First I printed the pattern. Since this is a large pattern (about 11"x10"), it has to be printed in multiple parts. I just hold the printouts up to the light to line up the registration marks, then tape the two pieces together. Step 2 I like to trim off the excess. I think it's easier to manage that way. You may also want to cut away the overlapping flap where the two patterns meet up. Step 3 I wanted multiple copies, so I chose to stack cut the project. Two pieces for the work of one. In this case, I chose 1 sheet of 1/4" BB ply and 1 sheet of 1/8" BB ply. I buy my Baltic Birch plywood from Amazon. I tape them together with blue tape, then go around the edges again with blue tape. We don't want these to shift while we cut. So I make sure they're tight. Step 4 I use spray adhesive to the back of my pattern. I wait until it becomes tacky like a Post-it note, then apply it to my wood stack. Step 5 I take the workpiece to the drill press and start drilling some pilot holes. Step 6 I start with the inside of the letters. I work from the inside of the pattern to the outside, doing the small parts first, then the larger pieces. Step 7 Once the inside parts are cut out, we can cut away the perimeter. We do this last because we're stack-cutting them. If we released that first, there is nothing to hold the stack together. Step I use a little bit of mineral spirits to spritz onto the pattern. Once the pattern turns translucent, the pattern practically falls off on it's own. Step 9 I give the wordart a quick sanding of 220 grit sandpaper. If you're using a power sander, just make sure you treat the delicate areas with care. I'm using a sanding pad like this one, which helps support and control the workpiece without dinging it up. Step 10 I'm using Deft Wood Finish in a satin finish. This is my favorite clear coat and produces a beautiful finish. Final
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    Only 3 so far. I'd like to get 10 designers this year. Just let us know by posting below so we can count you in. Here's who committed so far: Travis Montserrat - Received meflick - Received Who else is in?
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