You did a great job on the pattern and cutting! I also agree with Mick about the wood grain. Your pattern has beautiful flowing lines and looks fairly easy to cut. Try it again on a lighter wood with almost no grain....then decide which one you like best.
Love the Kitty Angel...too cute! You have been very busy and the school kids will have a blast painting your angels AND taking their special angel home! That was very nice of you to donate these to the kids. Great job all around.