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Delaware

Creative Woodworks & Crafts' Painting Editor Sheila Bergncr has designed an cxciting series of pattern packets, one for each state of the USA. The hallmark of the series is versatility—scroll sawyers have endless options regarding how they can craft and display their state-oriented masterpieces. As shown by the photos on this page, the designs are detailed, beautiful, and, if you incorporate painting, very colorful.

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Each state packct includes a silhouette of the designated state's outline (approx. 10" high or wide, dependent upon the state's shape), and patterns for add-on pieces depicting the state's flower, bird, fish, and animal. The plaques can be wall mounted or placcd on a base for desk-top or mantle display, and also make excellent mini-clock holders. Two options arc offered for the finished project: a traditional scroll-sawn version with detailed veining lines, and a painted version. The latter calls for only the silhouettes to be cut, while all the internal detail is added by painting rather than veining. Complete instructions are provided for both options.

In doing research for this series, Sheila found that not all of the states have designated stale animals and fish. These have been included in the packets only where applicable. However, all fifty states do have state flowers and birds. Interestingly, many of the animals, fish, birds, and flowers are shared by two or more states.

In planning your state project(s), consider which of the addon pattern pieces you will want to use. Many may want to display them all, but the fishing enthusiast, for example, may decide to use only the state fish with the state silhouette; the bird lover may want to focus on the state bird; and so on.

What is striking about this overall body of work is the great amount of detail given for each add-on pattern piece. As a result, any single pattern piece can also be used effectively as an independent project! With this in mind, there are literally hundreds of potential projects to draw from within this series. Sheila, for the high quality and sheer volume of work that went into these designs, we salute you!

These patterns are currently available from Wildwood Designs. For more information, call 1-800-470-9090. You can also visit the Toys in the Attic website at www.toysintheattic.ws or email Sheila at scrollgirl@attbi.com.^

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