Country Mosaics for Scrollers and Crafters

Bless your friends, neighbors and even your own home with these wooden plaques symbolizing faith, love, and prosperity!

The country-themed patterns in this book were inspired by the Pennsylvania German traditions that are so prominent in the country-side around the author's home. Their symbols of peace, long life and prosperity can be seen on the hex signs that hang on their barns, on the house blessings that grace their homes, and on the quilts and furniture that they use and sell.

Noting the clean lines and bright colors of these designs, the author has translated these symbols into attractive patterns for a variety of crafts. Many of the symbols have unique meanings, which, when combined, create a special message for the owner.

Use these patterns for many crafts including scroll sawing, needlepoint, stained glass, quilting, rug hooking and more. Once finished, the resulting pieces become excellent gifts and beautiful keepsakes.

33 Patterns
Great gift or craft show items!

Designing scroll saw mosaic patterns and pieces can be described as a passionate pastime for Frank Droege. His first love is painting, however, and over the years he has won numerous awards as a traditional painter. Frank studied under George Vail from the Haddonfield Art League and Max Gottlieb at the Fleisher Art Memorial in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He currently paints miniature art and has recently become an award-winning artist in the field.
Frank lives in Voorhees, New Jersey, with his wife and daughters. Inquiries about his artwork can be addressed directly to Frank at 306 Kresson-Gibbsboro Road, Voorhees, NJ 08043.

This book has 33 different designs. They include Hex Signs, House Blessings and many others. Color suggestions are included. The drawings are quite clear. Some designs contain many pieces.

I picked out two of the designs to cut. I copied the patterns at the local library then picked out a nice piece of wood and started sawing. All I can say is patience, patience, and more patience. The projects were detailed but quite fun!

The instructions at the beginning of the book are sparse and could be more informative.

I would recommend this book for anyone who would enjoy these types of projects. Beginners could follow the designs as long as they are careful and patient.