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More great work. Thanks for sharing.

Hi frank. Welcome back from a newbie who joined while you wee away. I see you were missed. I just wanted to say I really like all your projects. I especially like the little people to hold up a phone or iPad. I have recently seen some of those elsewhere and thought they are really cute and want to try and find some patterns or come up with some to make my kids some for Christmas maybe. Thanks for Shang all your photos of your work. I enjoy seeing what others are doing.

Beautiful bird, shown by wonderful cutting. Thanks for sharing.

I agre, excellent work and another take on the idea. I love them both. Thanks for sharing and caring.

You did a great job on the horse. Looks very realistic. Thanks for taking time to share your photo here. I enjoy seeing other people's work and "interpretation."

Very nice looking Ferris wheel. I am sure your daughter will love having it in her shop. Thanks for sharing it.

Ditto what everyone else has said. They all look very nice. Definitely looks like lots of work in Sachs piece. Hope you have a great show and sell a lot. Enjoy the music too.

Looks like you are well on your way to becoming a great Intarsia artist. Looks like the apple didn't fall far from the tree. The horse looks really good and I am sure your daughter will love it. I look forward to seeing more of your work. Thanks for sharing your photo. I like seeing others intarsia work to see how they approach it. Everyone has different ideas which is great to see.

Hi breadstick, some very nice work there. Thanks for sharing your photos.

Wanted to see some trivets too.

You might also check out Charley's post he shared earlier today here: http://www.scrollsawvillage.com/topic/20355-creating-a-pattern-from-a-photo-using-photoshop-or-elements/

Just wanted to ditto what everyone else said Kevin, see a Dr. - have them check your meds and see if there is some thing causing your sleeping a lot, etc. only you can decide that you can take care of you. We will be here to cheer you on, but you have to take the steps needed to help you get to better, happier health. That starts with seeing a dr who can help you figure out the best path for you. Good luck, prayers being said for you.

Hi Charley, any friend of NCScroller, Scott, is a friend of mine. (Scott, Fibber, and myself and several others took an Intarsia class together back in May.) thanks for sharing how you create portrait patterns. I know several will find that information useful. Your newest job sounds very nice and glad it is totally fun for you. The carousel sounds like it will be great fun as well. Enjoy the season.

Welcome from a fellow newbie to the forum but also a newbie to the scroll saw as well. Congratulations on the new saw for your anniversary. Sounds like you have a great wife! I much prefer my tools I want over jewels. LOL I look forward to seeing you and your work.

Hi Teresa and welcome aboard. Like you, I am a newbie here as well and my primary interest that has brought me here is also Imtarsia work. The real, intricate scrolling work intimidates me but I am in awe of that done by so many here. I hope one day to give some of that a try too but it will be a while before I am that comfortable on the saw. Plus, I am really enjoying the intarsia work. I live in East TN not far from one of the great Intarsia artist, Judy Gale Roberts. As a result, I was able to take her beginner class back in May. One thing I learned. Is that to get the depth and realism to the pieces, you will be doing a lot of sanding and shaping. There is no quick key to success, she said the more time you can spend on the saw, the better you will get at cutting. She also introduced me to the magnifier on the saw which helps me tremendously in seeing the line. Another thing is that all of her patterns she sells have red lines, I found red lines are easier for me to see against the blade. She also said she never cuts at full speed that she probably runs it at 70 percent most of the time I think. She also said to try to cut down the middle of the line to start, as you get better, you want to shoot for cutting just to the left side of the line. Plus, she said to mark your lines where they don't connect to another piece (she uses a yellow highlighter). That way you know you can relax cutting those, they don't have to be perfect since they don't match up against another piece. That has helped me as well. I am so glad for you and your parents that you have been able to move closer to them. To have a hobby you can share with your dad is even greater. I hope the two of you get many hours in the shop together. I lost my dad many years ago and my mom just passed in April after suffering from Alzheimer's for several years. Starting the Intarsia work has given me a good mental focus that I needed because of that. My two kids are now in college so I was ready to fill my time with something like this. Intarsia work is helping me find a "happy place." Your dad's work he shares here shows he is indeed a great scroller and an artist in his own right. You will be able to learn quickly with him as your teacher. Enjoy that time together. He has been very welcoming and encouraging to me (as has everyone here) and he is excited about you starting to work with the scroll saw and participating here. I look forward to seeing your work and sharing as we learn Intarsia together. Feel free to message me at anytime as we learn together.

Dick, I looked at the up close photo and I didn't see any flaws to pick apart. Too bad you are so far away to get some of their pies in payment. Since I am in East Tn I am not that far from them. Perhaps I can go and collect pie payment for you. (Will have to wait a few weeks though - interstate between Tn/NC "under construction" to help prevent rock slides. Down to one lane each direction I think around state lines. No way I am going that way until that is done.

bronx - how very generous of you to gift a saw to someone else in need. I hope that the two of you can work out meeting up soon.

Looks like you made them very happy with a beautiful sign Dick. The sign is great and I am sure that many people will admire your work with it hanging there in the shop. I hope you get some pie as a thanks!

Sorry to hear that your friend didn't show up. Sounds like this might not have been the first time. Very frustrating when you make plans like this, get your hopes up and then they get dashed. Hopefully you can arrange something to help you out down the road. In the interim, you can only do what you can do so keep on scrolling if that is what makes you happy.The rest will take care of its self eventually.

Beautiful, detailed cutting. Looks great. Thanks for sharing.

Agree, very cute ideas for small puzzles. I am sure they will be well received. Thanks for showing your photo.

No advise, as I am a newbie myself and in the States. However, I did want to say welcome. I joined a few weeks ago and have found everyone willing to help and give good advice. Hopefully you can find a good saw soon for your needs.

Newbie here myself so no real advise to give. I mainly wanted to say welcome and I hope that you can find a good saw that will let you continue to learn and love this hobby. I am in East Tn. Just took my son down to Athens to start his second year at UGA. Wanted to ask where in GA is Dacula?

Welcome from another at TN person. Like you, I am also a newbie so we can learn together. Your first project looks like you are well on your way.

Congratulations. The work is well worth both awards and you have every reason to brag. Stunning work. Thanks for sharing your pics and letting us know about the honor.