Boradryn

Thanks for all the help. I found the font I was looking for and got my program up and running, so I've already got two of the three cut. Still gotta cut the other one and then finish them all, but the person who requested them is greatly pleased with the design.

Thank you for all the praise, but I can't take credit that I haven't earned. I found a book with patterns for lots of these 2 sided projects. I'm just copying someone else's work, so to speak. I do like the concept and the way they turn out, though.

Getting there. I think I can use those. Still not what I had in mind, but looking good. I finally got MS Office to install, so I can work on it, too.

I was thinking more along the lines of a smooth flowing font. Like Black Chancery or something similar. I'm still trying to recover my programs, or I'd do it. Thank you, though. You still might get it before I can. I appreciate your help.

I just got a new computer and can't get my design software to work yet, so I need some patterns for a requested project. The three words, "Live" "Laugh" and "Love" in separate patterns to hang on the wall. Preferably a nice font. Thanks in advance.

The initial thing sounds great. I'd love to see some.

Thanks Clayton. It's been fun and promises to be even more so before Xmas.

Thank you. You'd have to wait in line for yours, though. This one is for my daughter (3yo), the one I'm working on is for my son (4 1/2 yo), and the next three are already sold before I even start. I love showing off my stuff at home depot. It's probly my best market. *chuckles*

Thanks, DW. I know it's a VAST improvement over the first teddy bear, and I'm sure if the same neighbors that bought the other were still here, they'd pay handsomely for this one. *chuckles* I'm just one of those people who always looks at his best work and says, "I could have done way better. Better try again." So, I do. After the next Santa bear, I've got a couple more "practice" pieces, then I'll be looking for a really good Eagle pattern. I want to make it for the local Fraternal Order of Eagles lodge, and maybe one for the lodge where I was a member for several years before moving. Gotta get some recognition somewhere, some how. LOL

Not much to say about it. Trying to improve my intarsia. I think the next one will be much better. I'm making a second one for my son.

Already working on a cuter "Santa Bear". It's on hold for a while, though while I rearrange the shop for all the new tools, parts, supplies, and storage units my neighbor just gave me. Not much room to move around until that's done. Good grief, that man had a lot of stuff.

I had to take the picture quick as soon as I got a first coat of shellac on it. Had time for a second coat before they came back with the cash, though.

I was close to finishing this teddy bear when a neighbor came over and insisted on giving me $40 for it before I was done. Guess I need to make a new one for my daughter now. *grins*

LOL Actually, most of my "mistakes" and "flaws" become toys for my 3 year old daughter and 4 year old son. They both think all of my stuff is "beautiful, Daddy". Daughter has already put in her official request for the whale. *chuckles*

Thank you all. (And thank the internet gods that the flaws don't show online. )