Country Mosaics for Scrollers & Crafters: 33 Patterns for Hex Signs, House Blessings and More

by Frank Droege

Overview

Bless your family and friends with wooden plaques symbolizing faith, love, and prosperity! Here are over 30 patterns for hex signs, marriage blessings, house blessings, and more. Here are marriage blessings make the perfect gift for wedding presents, house blessings that make the perfect housewarming present, and "Hex Signs," a popular folk art motif. There are simple projects for beginners and more complicated pieces for advanced crafters. There are designs here for every level of expertise, from beginner to expert craftsperson. Pick up a scroll saw and start creating. You can make projects that will become a beloved family heirloom, or you can make them to sell at your local craft fair or online.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781565231795
Publisher:	Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Incorporated
Publication date:	04/23/2003
Pages:	72
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.20(d)

About the Author

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.

Table of Contents

About the Author iv Basic Cutting Instructions 1 Hex Signs 2 Good Fortune Rosette 2 Star Rosette 4 Water Wheel 6 Lucky at Love 8 Luck Never Ending 10 Light of Life 12 Kaleidoscope of Luck 14 Happiness and Good Fortune 16 Strength in Love 18 Fruit and Flowers 20 Orchard of Plenty 20 Bountiful Harvest 22 Life's Blessings 24 Trinity of Faith 26 Faithful Bounty 28 Floral Delight 30 Blooming Love 32 Blossoming Faith 34 Faith and Love 36 Life's Bounty 36 Life's Beauty 40 Growing in Faith 42 Three Florals 44 Faith's Good Fortune 46 Bountiful Love 48 Love and Faith Enduring 50 Birds and Animals 52 Best Wishes 52 Continuing Luck 54 Marriage Blessing 56 Beauty Abounds 58 Seeds of Life 60 Life's Treasures 62 Life's Journey 64 Enchanted Summer 66

Editorial Reviews

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.

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