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Oh no Shingles - Yuck I have definitely felt your pain. That is just nasty stuff that hurts, a lot - and I caught mine early but I wouldn't wish it on anyone. I hope your's was caught early and it clears up for you soon. Mine was on my trunk but my mom and mother-in-law both had it on their heads and a sister had it on her trunk and a leg at the same time.

Nothing to criticize there. Looks nice. Really need to paint the one that I have had laying around in my craft room for way too long!

Very nice Frank. Sorry to hear your back is acting up again. Maybe you need a belt type back warmer that you can wear to warmup your back while you scroll. Think such a thing exists?

Looks great. I still cringe at the thought of doing letters.

Good luck. Hope it goes well.

Looks great Kevin - wow - 30. Hope you were stack cutting for sure.

I got that same book as Ray, then got some Intarsia beginner books, and then some others but as Jim said - some of my best help and information came from here on the Village, Steve Good's blog and videos, and the Magazines forum.

Thanks for sharing Jeff. Now that Thanksgiving is in the rear view mirror, I hope to get out to the shop soon and cut some ornaments out. I really like what you did, even the mooning snowman!

Looking at that picture, I can see why you did well. Congratulations and nice work. Maybe you need to get ready doing a special royal wedding plaque!

Nice job - my son would like it - he broke my heart and went down to UGA. In his 3rd year. I much prefer a nice T with an orange hue though. (But we won't go there given the disaster of a season my team has had. )

Nice work - even if it is for "them" Thanks for sharing.

Excellent work. Thanks for sharing.

Hope you pay her well Excellent work on the drafting of the pattern and the cutting. I am sure the final recipient will love it!

Very nice work. Would love to see the others sometime. Thanks for showing.

Beautiful work on all. I have really liked those since I saw them introduced. Maybe one day I will get there.

@stevan Here is a link to the Magazine's Website and info. showing what is in that "Current Issue" - you have to scroll down a little to see the picture but anyone not familiar with it or who doesn't get the magazine can see it there: http://scrollsawer.com/2017/09/05/scroll-saw-woodworking-crafts-winter-2017-issue-69/ Several members on here I think have cut it and posted them here so you might look for those threads. I forget who all has cut it so far- I think that @Denny Knappen and maybe @Rolf and maybe @Montserrat and I think @trackman may have among others. I found Paul's @Scrappile in this thread here: Trackman's is here: I didn't find the others on a quick search here. Did find some of them on the magazine's forum. Denny noted over there that he used FD UR #1 and #3 blades to cut his from 3/4" poplar which is also what the magazine article suggested using for the wood. Like you, I have not been convinced I was ready to attempt that snowflake! Maybe some of those who have cut it can share some more tips and tricks - especially on the snowflake!

Very nice job as always. Thanks for sharing.

Stunning work, especially that tree of life. Thanks for sharing.

Nice work. You will soon be the master of these. Thanks for sharing.

What a great use of "waste" pieces. Lots of beautiful ones there. Letting your 5 year old count them is good for his math and number learning. I can see why they are good sellers for you. Thanks for showing.

So tell us Pete, what was their reaction on this beautiful gift you crafted?

Nice work as always. Look forward to seeing what else you come up with.

Very nice work Pete. Glad you are finishing up your orders. Sounds like a FL winter has been well earned. Glad you will be able to take your saw. What part of FL are you headed to?

Some great looking decorative bowls Aggie. Thanks for showing.

Nice work. Thanks for showing.