Country Mosaics for Scrollers and Crafters: 33 Patterns for Hex Signs, House Blessings and More by Frank Droege,     (More Details)
Bless your friends, neighbors and even your own home with these wooden plaques symbolizing faith, love, and prosperity! The country-themed patterns in this book were inspired by the Pennsylvania German traditions that are so prominent in the countryside around the author's home. Their symbols of peace, long life and prosperity can be seen on the hex signs that hang on their barns, on the house blessings that grace their homes, and on the quilts and furniture that they use and sell. Noting the clean lines and bright colors of these designs, the author has translated these symbols into attractive patterns for a variety of crafts. Many of the symbols have unique meanings, which, when combined, create a special message for the owner. Use these patterns for many crafts including scroll sawing, needlepoint, stained glass, quilting, rug hooking and more. Once finished, the resulting pieces become excellent gifts and beautiful keepsakes

Making Dimensional Wood Plaques by Patrick Spielman     (More Details)
From woodworking master extraordinaire Patrick Spielman (Art of the Scroll Saw, Making Wood Signs, and dozens more) and Robert Hyde, comes a manual that shows how easy it can be to make beautiful, complex-looking dimensional wood plaques. It takes only a few simple power tools, a small set of art supplies, and these creative and colorful patterns. By doing the projects--which are broken into beginner, intermediate, and advanced sections-you'll build skills in 3 primary areas: making frames; making and coloring backgrounds and backings; and making, coloring, and mounting the layered cutouts. The stylish pieces include a simple and lovely arrangement of Cattails; a California Coast Scene with bright sailboats, layered landforms, and trees; and a charming Back to the Garden rural design.