I just finishing cutting the freebee. Cut as the pattern suggests with one change. I did not do the veining on the little cubs ears. A very easy cut with Pegas #5R MGT blades on the Pegas Scroll Saw. May have to order more.
Ralph, it should be top and side. Fold the pattern exactly in half. Cut inside cuts on the top and let all the pieces fall out. Turn the block 90 degrees and cut the inside cuts on the side. Last cut the perimeter keeping the block intact.
Thanks for the good report and glad you received the Pegas Chuck Heads. I agree don't change unless you need to, but if you need to, the Pegas Blade Chuck Heads are a great improvement.
Wow, that is wonderful, especially that you reduced it by 50%.
FYI. The FD New Spiral #3/0 is listed as 0.024" in diameter on the website. The Pegas Spiral #2/0 is 0.0236" in diameter with a cutting trace of 0.0276".