Steve's Impact Reached Many People & Places

Steve had a way of telling the truth about the work—and about himself—that built a quiet trust between him and his readers. His observations were often simple and offered with humor, yet they carried a gentle invitation: to look honestly at our own work, accept where we were, and keep going.

Steve understood that growth required patience, perseverance, humility, and practice. Somehow, he tucked those lessons into each blog post and pattern without ever making them feel like lessons at all.

Tom’s story reflects this is such a beautiful way… as always, thanks you for writing in and sharing your stories.

What Steve meant to a Canadian Guy

"Steve was my first point of contact when I was beginning in this craft. His honesty and integrity were on full display every time I got to hear Steve’s thoughts and comments. I would like to thank him for all he gave to me. Through his words I learned and became more confident in his projects. Never asking for anything but, “ don’t sell my patterns “lol. He became my trusted source and although we never met…a trusted friend. Steve had no way of knowing how much he influenced me and how his words still echo in my mind today. With tears in my eyes I still can’t believe my friend, who I never met, is really gone.

I have received lots of praise for projects that Steve designed. He taught me patience and perseverance, both things I have taught my son as Steve taught me. Lots of Steve’s projects have been donated to people and organizations or charities free of charge as I never felt charging them was right. I think Steve would have liked that. I like to offer scrollsaw gifts to people at different holidays. I know their reactions are worth more than store bought “stuff”. My new workshop has a Scroll saw and Steve’s patterns are scattered throughout. There is one pattern I have hanging above all the others and I have enclosed a picture of it here.

Thanks again Bear woods for allowing me to share these words with you and Steve, I know you can see all now but look a little north and see just how far you’re influenced stretched.

From Canada with love and respect.

Thank you,"
Tom Bragg
Collingwood, Ontario, Canada

Which Steve Good Pattern Challenged You Most?

With more than 5,000 patterns in the Scroll Saw Workshop collection, Steve created something for nearly every kind of scroller. Puzzles, clocks, keychains, portraits, animals, seasonal projects—and just about everything in between.

Some patterns could be finished in an afternoon. Others tested our patience, sharpened our skills, and made us wonder whether we had taken on more than we could handle. Those are often the projects we remember most.

For an upcoming community feature, we want to hear about the most difficult Steve Good pattern you have ever cut.

Which pattern challenged you?

What made it difficult?

And how did it feel when you finally made that last cut?

Send your story to ssworkshop@bearwood.com, and please include a photograph of your finished scroll work if you have one. We would love to share the projects that challenged you, taught you, and helped you grow as a scroller.

Steve gave us the patterns and you brought them to life… we can’t wait to hear from you all on which gave you the biggest challenge.

Made By You

Over the past several weeks, so many of you have shared what Steve and Scroll Saw Workshop have meant to you—not only through your stories, but through the projects you’ve made from his free pattern library. “Made by You” is a recurring celebration of that work. Each installment will feature five projects sent in by friends of Scroll Saw Workshop—perhaps a favorite pattern, a meaningful gift, a piece you’re especially proud of, or even one that became a bestseller. Keep sharing your work and the stories behind it with us by emailing ssworkshop@bearwood.com.

We want to see the patterns you’ve loved, the pieces you’ve sold, and the projects that have found a special place in your home or someone else’s. Thank you for sharing it with us—and thank you for scrolling with Steve.

Projects shared by Steve's Readers: 

Andy Ogden

Good day folks. This is 1 of 2 pictures of the projects that I made over the last 10-12 yrs.  As I am in a 0 exertion lifestyle. This was a great way to spend my time. I gave away a lot of them. Have a great day. God bless. Be safe.

Steve Good's "Strength" Pattern

Tim Green

When I was just starting my scroll saw journey I found the scrollsaw workshop blog and began to explore the vast library of patterns. Over the years I've learned how to cut more advanced patterns and have even entered a few pieces in the local county exhibition (and won first place!). I did this this segmented rose pattern in 2024 for my wife and decided to try to do it 3d and as an oval box just to make it a little more difficult.

Steve Good's "Segmented Rose" Pattern

Andy Ogden

(Second Project Photo)

Steve Good's "Covered Wagon" Pattern

Wmgreg

Steve it seems to me , was always giving, scroll saw patterns of course, but of himself. And so even though I never actually met him, I did grow to know him in a wonderful way. What I have been able to make, is entirely thanks to Steve.

Steve Good's "Snake Jigsaw Puzzle" Pattern

John Cowley - Toys for charity

I've used many of Steve's patterns over the years and made a lot of kids happy. I give all of my toys away. Was nice to have a resource that allows me to do so. I have over 800 patterns now and still accumulating (not all from Steve). Hope you are able to continue Steve's work. I have donated to him modestly for his work. Good luck.

Steve Good's "Crayon Truck" Pattern