FEATURES
Scrap Wood Snowflakes
by Gary MacKay
Easy-to-make ornaments add cheer to any winter day

Roaring Lion Segmentation
by Neal Moore
Simple staining techniques create a realistic portrait

Southwest-Style Nightstand
by Dennis Simmons
Scroll a charming bedside table sized for 18" dolls

Christmas Countdown
by Diana Thompson
Clever project helps little ones count down the days

Nativity Scene
by Tom Sevy and Volker Arnold
A traditional German lichterbogen, or lighted arch, sets the perfect scene for the holiday season

F-14 Swingwing Puzzle
by Jim Sonnleitner
Impressive 3D aircraft puzzle is easy to make

Whimsical Christmas Ornaments
by Kathy Wise
Versatile designs can be cut as intarsia, segmentation, or fretwork

Inlay Earrings
by Theresa Ekdom
A great project to practice your inlay skills and use up your scrap wood

PATTERNS

Elephant Woodimal®
by Jim Sweet
Scroll this clever puzzle that spells its own name

Antique Italian Frame
by Joseph Lucania
Add flair to your photos or paintings with this vintage design

Rose Window Ornaments
by Bradford Needham
Intricate designs make beautiful additions to your ornament collection

Peace
by John A. Nelson
Elegant letters combine with geometric shapes

Shalom Puzzle
by Judy Peterson
Easy-to-cut puzzle sends message of peace

Christmas Card Tree
by Sue Mey
Simple scrolled design is a creative way to display your Christmas cards

Peace On Earth Plaque
by Paul Meisel
Segmentation and lettering combine for an attractive holiday message

Birds and Boughs Fretwork
by Ellen Brown
Classic designs make a striking pair

Miniature Grandfather Clock
by John A. Nelson
This scaled down version of a traditional grandfather clock is just as impressive as its full-size counterpart

Fretwork Christmas Ornaments
by John A. Nelson
Classic flowing designs are sure to be a holiday hit

Howling Wolves Collector Plate
by Rick and Karen Longabaugh
Separate layers give depth to this wildlife scene

Angel in Prayer Ornament
by John A. Nelson
Graceful ornament makes a thoughtful holiday gift

TECHNIQUES

Sand Shading
by Toni Burghout
Add texture and color to your project with heated sand

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Gary MacKay is a designer and box maker who lives with his wife, Helen, in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. He
has been designing, making, and selling boxes in craft galleries for more than 20 years.

Gary first started woodworking during his high school years when he used a jigsaw to make an end table from pine. After buying a band saw in 1985, he sold band saw boxes through consignment shops in northern Vermont. Now, he concentrates on designing and making wooden items that can be cut on a scroll saw. He is currently juried through the South Carolina Artisans Center, one of the craft galleries where his work is on display.

Gary likes to use his scrap wood to make snowflake ornaments and intarsia projects. Whenever he is not working in his woodshop, he can be found out on the golf course or in the vegetable garden. Gary is a frequent contributor to Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts magazine.

Jim Sweet is the inventors of the Woodimals.

Dennis Simmons has been creating wood projects for over 30 years. The rich beauty of various wood grains has drawn him to the art of woodworking. His inspiration for many pieces comes from living life in the rural Midwest. Dennis enjoys sharing his woodworking through classes with adults and kids alike. You may contact him to schedule a class in basic woodworking, doll furniture or intarsia by e-mail at intarsiawood@hotmail.com.

Still a resident of her much-loved Mobile, Alabama, Diana Thompson is an avid scroller and designer, focusing especially on compound cutting. She began scrolling several years ago when she experimented on her husband's old scroll saw while he was at work. Since then, she has written four books on compound designs, and her husband, Bob, has bought five scroll saws just for her. When she's not scrolling, Diana finds time to escape to the golf course. You can see more of her work online at www.scrollsawinspirations.com.

Tom Sevy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who relies on scrolling for relaxation. He has been scrolling for many years.

John Nelson is a retired industrial arts educator and the author of The Complete Guide to Making Wooden Clocks and Scroll Saw Workbook. He is considered an expert among scroll saw enthusiasts and is a frequent contributor to Scroll Saw Workshop. He lives in Dublin, New Hampshire.

A former school teacher and librarian, Judy Peterson found her niche in life as a woodworker. She bought her first saw in 1990 and within the first six months was cutting and creating her own designs. She does business as Fan Tanimals, selling wood-crafted puzzles at art and craft shows around the country . A winner of many prizes, Judy was featured in the December 1997 issue of Wisconsin Trails. She has been published in Scroll Saw Workshop magazine. She teaches scroll sawing at Woodcraft in Madison, Wisconsin.

Dave Peterson is a Senior Systems Analyst for a small mail order company and provides business support for Fan Tanimals. Judy and Dave can be reached via e-mail at FanTamdsp@aol.com

Sue Mey lives in Pretoria South Africa. To see more of her work or for pattern-making tutorials and a wide variety of patterns for sale, visit www.scrollsawartist.com.

Paul Meisel's experience in woodworking and design is extensive. During his 10 years as an industrial arts instructor, Mr. Meisel realized the need for project plans that the beginning woodworker could manage. He began designing projects that excited interest in students, yet did not exceed their skill level.

Realizing the need for well-designed plans for the school as well as the home-hobbyist woodworker, he and his wife, Pat, set about creating a mail order company for the distribution of these plans. They took their unique concept one step further by offering many hard-to-find specialty hardware parts. This company, Meisel Hardware Specialties, has become one of the nation's leading project plan and woodworking supply companies.

Bob Duncan is the Technical Editor of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts and Woodcarving Illustrated.