I agree with Roberta, spirals are a little hard to control on straight and curved lines. As a Pegas distributor, I recommend MGT blades #1, #3, #5, an d maybe #7. This should get you through most projects.
Hi John. The publisher went bankrupt, so I doubt any magazines are available. You might check the internet for issues. I also found out that scrolleronline lists some.
During this time of isolation, I finished 4 Miniature Birdhouses. The patterns are by Diana Thompson. The birdhouses are made from Ash and the little birds from Purpleheart.