FEATURES

New Beginnings
By Homer and Carol Bishop
Colorful morning glories highlight this versatile pattern

Off-road Racing Jeep
By Troy Thorne
Use this clever design in a scout's Pinewood Derby® or as a working wooden car
Article Download - 679KB PDF

Spring Songbirds
By Janette Square
Design by Bruce Worthington
Tackling this complex project in sections makes it manageable

Simple Shaker Clock
By Dennis Simmons
Embellish this classic design with seasonal intarsia elements

Spirited Colt Intarsia
By Kathy Wise
Versatile pattern adapts to your skill level

Romantic Stained Glass Clock
By Kathy Wise
Stack cut fretwork and segmentation sections for an elegant and easy gift

METHODS

Pocket-size Tangram Puzzle
By Carl Hird-Rutter
Clever puzzle-in-a-box provides a portable distraction
Tangram Puzzle Pattern Download - 124 KB PDF

Decorative Foliage Votive Holder
By John Nelson
Clever compound-cut design creates an elegant project

Rubber Ducky Step Stool
By Paul Meisel
Easy-to-cut design produces a fun and practical project

PATTERNS

Filigree Heart Frame
By John Nelson
This romantic Valentine frame can be sized for a photo or clock insert

Sparrow Hawk
By Rick McCulley
Watercolor painting inspires this stunning American kestrel portrait

Stylized Lion Mask
By Sue Chrestensen
This contemporary design can be cut as fretwork or segmentation

Military Tribute Plaque
By Steven Westfall
Easily customized plaque honors the armed forces

Compound-cut Barrettes
By Michelle Martin
Beautiful accessories are easy to make

Pack Mates
By Kevin Daly
Distinctive hardwood showcases this majestic wolf portrait

TECHNIQUES

Coloring with Acrylic Paints
By Toni Burghout and Sue Chrestensen
Vast array of colors provide infinite possibilities

Creative Solutions from Dollar Store Wares
By Toni Burghout
Harvest inexpensive items to enhance your scrolled projects

Cut Down to Size
By Mark Duginske
Simple techniques to mill thin wood for scroll sawing
Article Download - 432 KB PDF

Carol and Homer Bishop have been cutting and designing intarsia patterns for over five years. Some of their patterns can be found through Scroller Ltd. and The Wooden Teddy Bear. For an e-catalog of all of their patterns, contact the Bishops at hcbishop2005@yahoo.com.

Janette Square, of Eugene, Ore., specializes in wildlife and pet intarsia projects. For more of her work, visit www.square-designs.com.