30 Ready-To-Cut Patterns That Will Be a Blessing to You-and to Others

Whether for your own home or as a cherished gift to others, the Christian scroll saw patterns in Words of Faith in Wood will offer comfort, encouragement and inspiration. With nearly two decades of full-time ministry, author Jeff Paxton takes scrolling in a direction that is near to his heart. The result is a wonderful collection of designs that are not only beautiful and unique, but speak to you with a spiritual message.

In this book, you'll find advice on matting and framing, wood choice, cutting and finishing. This is followed by 30 easy-to-follow patterns including:
" Verses from Old and New Testaments
" Psalms
" Christmas Blessing
" Wedding Announcement
" Noah's Ark
" And much more!

Also included are easy-to-follow directions to turn these patterns into matted-and-framed wall art and unique gift or Bible boxes.

This one-of-a-kind book is great for all skill levels-from beginners to advanced scrollers-and will not only inspire your creativity, but lift your heart.


Dr. Jeff Paxton lives in Russellville, Arkansas, where he serves as the Senior Pastor of the First Baptist Church of Dover. He operates Paxton's Portraits and Projects, a small business from his home that primarily consists of Christian scrollwork and personal portraits cut in wood. He also sells his scrollwork in two booths at a local Collector's Gallery Craft Mall and, as time permits, works several craft show throughout the year.

Dr. Jeff Paxton lives in Russellville, Arkansas, where he serves as the Senior Pastor of the First Baptist Church of Dover. In his time away from church work, Jeff enjoys spending time with his wife, Marci, and their two children, Austin and Ashley. He also operates Paxton's Portraits and Projects, a small business from his home that primarily consists of Christian scrollwork and personal portraits cut in wood. He also sells his scrollwork in two booths at a local Collector's Gallery Craft Mall and, as time permits, works several craft shows throughout the year. This is his first book for Fox Chapel Publishing Company.

Readers can contact Jeff at jpaxton@cswnet.com or fbcdover@cswnet.com.

This fall I made several of Dr. Paxton's patterns for Christmas gifts and have received more feedback in one month than I received in the last three years. These are patterns that even a beginner can make.