Happy New Year from the Scrollsaw Workshop

I want to wish everyone a happy New Year. Enjoy the day, be safe in your travels and lets make 2015 the year we turn wood into art.

If you would like to have all the patterns in the Scrollsaw Workshop catalog you can buy the first six years DVD and the 2013 update DVD at this link. DVD #1 is $20 and contains over 1,100 patterns. The 2013 update DVD is $7.50 and has another 178 patterns.

Tech Clock Dial.

This is a paper clock dial I was playing with. I thought a few of you may like to use it for a clock. If you have a techy person in your family this might be a cool project. The dial is in sizes from 4X4 to 8X8.

If you use this dial on a project I would love to see what you come up with. I'm thinking about using it for a clock in my computer room but I have not designed the clock yet.

This is a larger than normal download. Close to three megs so if you have limited bandwidth it may take a little longer than normal.

 
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If you would like to have all the patterns in the Scrollsaw Workshop catalog you can buy the first six years DVD and the 2013 update DVD at this link. DVD #1 is $20 and contains over 1,100 patterns. The 2013 update DVD is $7.50 and has another 178 patterns.

The winner is......

Sorry to be so slow announcing the giveaway winner.

The winning reindeer randomly selected was Comet. From all the entries who guessed Comet I randomly selected two names

The first place winner of the $35 gift certificate at http://www.scrollsawartist.com/ is

Bill Sauer

The second place winner of the $25 Amazon gift certificate is

Jim Ball

Both winners will be notified by email on how to receive their winnings.

Please spend a few minutes and visit  http://www.scrollsawartist.com/. While you are there thank Sue for sponsoring our monthly giveaway.

The Scrollsaw Workshop is primarily supported by donations. If you enjoy this Blog and would like to make a donation please click this link. Your support is greatly appreciated. Make A Donation

Click book to purchase.

This book is only available in digital format. There will be a link on the final payment page that directs you to the download page. I will also send an automated email with the link to the download page.

If you would like to have all the patterns in the Scrollsaw Workshop catalog you can buy the first six years DVD and the 2013 update DVD at this link. DVD #1 is $20 and contains over 1,100 patterns. The 2013 update DVD is $7.50 and has another 178 patterns.

Hard Work is the Key to Success

Hard work is the key to success. I'm looking forward to putting in some hard work on the blog this coming year. I hope you will come with me as I try to make the site bigger and better.

I took a few days off for Christmas so I'm way behind on email. Please understand that I may not be able to answer them all. I'll do my best so be patient with me as I work through them.

I have had several requests to keep the order form open for Christmas ornaments year round. I am working on a page to take the orders. When I have it ready I will post the link here. Thanks for all the orders this year. I hope you enjoyed making the ornaments. 

Important Note:
I just wanted to let everyone know that I have not forgotten the giveaway. I had a small technical issue but have it corrected now and I will announce the winners tomorrow.

 
The Scrollsaw Workshop is primarily supported by donations. If you enjoy this Blog and would like to make a donation please click this link. Your support is greatly appreciated. Make A Donation

Click book to purchase.

This book is only available in digital format. There will be a link on the final payment page that directs you to the download page. I will also send an automated email with the link to the download page.

If you would like to have all the patterns in the Scrollsaw Workshop catalog you can buy the first six years DVD and the 2013 update DVD at this link. DVD #1 is $20 and contains over 1,100 patterns. The 2013 update DVD is $7.50 and has another 178 patterns.

Thank you for another wonderful year.

I think I will take a few days to enjoy time with my family during the holidays. I want to thank all of you for giving me another wonderful and exciting year at the Scrollsaw Workshop. Please be safe during your travels and enjoy the season. I will be back next week to finish out the year with another pattern or two.

If you are still looking for that last minute project to give as a gift please check out my free online pattern catalog. Under the Holiday/Christmas category there are over 120 Christmas themed free patterns to choose from. Many of them can be made in a short time. There are hundreds more free patterns in many categories that would make wonderful last minute gifts for that special person in your life.

Here are a few examples of the patterns you will find in the Christmas category. You will find the link to my free catalog in the left column of the blog.

Gone Sailing Again............

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^{Merriam Dictionary:}

¹away adverb \ə-ˈwā\

: from this or that place : in or to another place or direction
: toward another direction

: in a safe or secure place

aweigh adjective \ə-ˈwā\

:  raised just clear of the bottom —used of an anchor

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Sometimes you just have to be humble, bow your head and say "I should have known better". The emails started early and continued all day. Yes I used the word "Away" when I should have used the word "Aweigh". The phrase has a significantly different meaning depending on which word you use.

I wish my writing skills were better. I have tried to improve but I still fail more often that I would like. It's not so bad when my poor grammar shows up in the blog post but it should not happen on a pattern. I have corrected the pattern and if you like you can download it now. Thanks to everyone who pointed out the mistake.  

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The Scrollsaw Workshop is primarily supported by donations. If you enjoy this Blog and would like to make a donation please click this link. Your support is greatly appreciated. Make A Donation

Click book to purchase.

This book is only available in digital format. There will be a link on the final payment page that directs you to the download page. I will also send an automated email with the link to the download page.

If you would like to have all the patterns in the Scrollsaw Workshop catalog you can buy the first six years DVD and the 2013 update DVD at this link. DVD #1 is $20 and contains over 1,100 patterns. The 2013 update DVD is $7.50 and has another 178 patterns.

I'm retired, everyday is Saturday scroll saw pattern.

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The Scrollsaw Workshop is primarily supported by donations. If you enjoy this Blog and would like to make a donation please click this link. Your support is greatly appreciated. Make A Donation

Click book to purchase.

This book is only available in digital format. There will be a link on the final payment page that directs you to the download page. I will also send an automated email with the link to the download page.

If you would like to have all the patterns in the Scrollsaw Workshop catalog you can buy the first six years DVD and the 2013 update DVD at this link. DVD #1 is $20 and contains over 1,100 patterns. The 2013 update DVD is $7.50 and has another 178 patterns.

Welcome Sigh Scroll Saw Pattern.

Don't forget about the next episode of Scrolling with Charlie. It starts every Saturday at 8:30 Eastern Time. If you enjoy talking about our favorite hobby then join in. If I'm not at work I'll be there. Hope to see many of you there also.


 
The Scrollsaw Workshop is primarily supported by donations. If you enjoy this Blog and would like to make a donation please click this link. Your support is greatly appreciated. Make A Donation

Click book to purchase.

This book is only available in digital format. There will be a link on the final payment page that directs you to the download page. I will also send an automated email with the link to the download page.

If you would like to have all the patterns in the Scrollsaw Workshop catalog you can buy the first six years DVD and the 2013 update DVD at this link. DVD #1 is $20 and contains over 1,100 patterns. The 2013 update DVD is $7.50 and has another 178 patterns.

God Is Love Cross Scroll Saw Pattern.

Wow, where did this year go?  Christmas is just a week away then we will quickly celebrate a new year.  This has been a good year here at the Scrollsaw Workshop. We had pretty good growth in subscribers and visitors. I was able to update the Community Forum to make it better. The growth of the forum has continued also. It has 162,040 Posts in 16,952 Topics by 5084 Members.

The free pattern catalog has continued to grow. I have not made a complete count lately but it's getting close to 1,500 free patterns. I think that's the largest free pattern catalog on the web. I have lost track of free pattern downloads because the software that counts them died. It's a big number.

My youtube channel has grown. We have 13,178 subscribers and 6,857,635 video views. This is an area of the blog I have neglected this year. I really need to put up more videos. Youtube really helps the blog grow. Lot's of scrollers have found my blog through Youtube.com.

I was able to self publish my first pattern book(Wooden Vases on the Scroll Saw). It has been received well and I do plan to eventually put out volume two.

So far I have written 261 posts for 2014. That's 72% of the days this year I had the opportunity to share my passion with you all. That's down a little from past years. In seven and one half years I have written a post in 82% of those days. I'm proud of those numbers and I have enjoyed every minute.


I think my resolution this year will be to get back to at least that 82% number. That means I have to write at least 300 posts. I wish I could resolve to answer every email but I know that's not possible. I do try to read them all but I even miss that sometimes. Sorry for missing so may. I hope you understand.

I like to reflect back near the end of the year just to see where I have gone and where I want to go.

I hope I keep things interesting for everyone. Thanks to all of you for allowing me to have all this fun.

 
The Scrollsaw Workshop is primarily supported by donations. If you enjoy this Blog and would like to make a donation please click this link. Your support is greatly appreciated. Make A Donation

Click book to purchase.

This book is only available in digital format. There will be a link on the final payment page that directs you to the download page. I will also send an automated email with the link to the download page.

If you would like to have all the patterns in the Scrollsaw Workshop catalog you can buy the first six years DVD and the 2013 update DVD at this link. DVD #1 is $20 and contains over 1,100 patterns. The 2013 update DVD is $7.50 and has another 178 patterns.

Another drawing sponsored by Sue Mey. (www.scrollsawartist.com)

Sue Mey of www.scrollsawartist.com is once again sponsoring our monthly giveaway. Unfortunately I am late getting the giveaway started this month. I think the deadline for entries will be December 23, 2014. That way to can buy your self a Christmas gift of Sues' wonderful patterns. She is offering a $35 gift certificate to spend on anything she has to offer. I will also offer a $25 second place Amazon.com gift certificate.

Rules For Entry.
1. You may enter once a day.
2. Entries have to be in no later than 12/23/2014.
3. Send an email to giveaway@stevedgood.com
4. In the subject field type the name of one of Santa Claus's reindeer.
Vixen, Prancer, Rudolph, Dancer, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Dasher and Blitzen.
5. You can use a different reindeer for each entry.
6. I will randomly select the winning reindeer. The winning entries will be selected from the email with that reindeer.
7. You only have seven days to enter so which reindeer will you leave out?

I want to share some of Sue's wonderful special offers with you all. Just look at the beautiful Christmas Wall plaques she has to offer. If you don't think you have time to cut them this year then take advantage of the special and cut them for next season. These would make great Christmas gifts for anyone in the family. Please support one of the most gifted pattern designers in the world and visit www.scrollsawartist.com.

Thank's Sue for all you do to make our hobby so much fun.
 
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Note: The items shown are linked to the website - Click on either the Description or the Image for it to open there

Various Christmas plaque sets have been made available during the last few weeks. Cut the designs from 1/8" to 3/4" / (3mm to 19mm) wood. For plaques made from thin plywood, add a darker wood or painted backing, as illustrated below. You can also glue a colorful Christmas fabric on to the backer piece before cutting the perimeter line through both layers (attach the front piece to the backer with thin double-sided tape first).  All the patterns shown are also available individually - click on Latest Patterns to view.
I am offering each set at a 25% discount, (added to Special Offers) but they are also available as single patterns.
NW1044 Christmas Mitten set - Six patterns - 9.6" x 7.9" Value $30.00 Save 25% $22.50

 
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NW1036 Star plaque set Six patterns - 11" x 7.7" Value $30.00 Save 25% $22.50

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To use the patterns below for hanging plaques, you can also attach the pieces to darker wood or painted backings, in a shape of your choice. To make stand-up items, allow extra wood below the pattern and cut a tab below the first leg of the 'H' and another below the second leg of the 'A'. Cut corresponding slots in a base and insert the tabs of the upright in the slots of the base.
NW1009 Merry Christmas plaque set - Six patterns - from 9.8" x 7.9" to 9" x 7.9" Value $30.00 Save 25% $22.50

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My latest Nativity scene - A variety of Nativity-themed patterns are available here:
NW1029 Nativity set with arch - With free-standing nativity figures - Arch: 11" x 7.9" $5.95

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Visit the Special Offers category for pattern sets at reduced prices and a great deal on seven digital books: 40 Christian crosses, 44 Christmas projects, 40 Boxes, 46 Angel-themed projects, 50 Signs & Plaques, 50 Clocks and 40 Love & friends patterns.
Patterns purchased from my website are conveniently delivered as downloads to your computer for immediate printing and use. All patterns are available in vector format on request.


The Scrollsaw Workshop is primarily supported by donations. If you enjoy this Blog and would like to make a donation please click this link. Your support is greatly appreciated. Make A Donation

Click book to purchase.

This book is only available in digital format. There will be a link on the final payment page that directs you to the download page. I will also send an automated email with the link to the download page.

If you would like to have all the patterns in the Scrollsaw Workshop catalog you can buy the first six years DVD and the 2013 update DVD at this link. DVD #1 is $20 and contains over 1,100 patterns. The 2013 update DVD is $7.50 and has another 178 patterns.

Guitar Man Scroll Saw Pattern.

Part of this pattern is attributed to www.vectorportal.com

This project is over ten inches tall. You can change the wood  thicknesses from those in the pattern and leave off the backer board if you like that better.

We are getting down to the wire for custom name Christmas ornaments for this year. I am going to leave the order forms open. Just be aware that it is still taking two or three days for me to get the patterns back to you. Feel free to continue to place orders. I know some of you are already ordering for next year. I will change the style of the ornament next year so these may not be available when I make that change. Thanks for all the orders. I hope everyone is enjoying make them for your family and friends.

Here are the links to the order forms for the custom ornament patterns..
Standard Custom Ornaments. CLICK ME 
Layered Custom Ornaments. CLICK ME

 
The Scrollsaw Workshop is primarily supported by donations. If you enjoy this Blog and would like to make a donation please click this link. Your support is greatly appreciated. Make A Donation

Click book to purchase.

This book is only available in digital format. There will be a link on the final payment page that directs you to the download page. I will also send an automated email with the link to the download page.

If you would like to have all the patterns in the Scrollsaw Workshop catalog you can buy the first six years DVD and the 2013 update DVD at this link. DVD #1 is $20 and contains over 1,100 patterns. The 2013 update DVD is $7.50 and has another 178 patterns.