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Small Floral Fretwork

Small Floral Fretwork

Adorn a postcard-sized piece with an elegant butterfly overlay By Charles Hand My wife and I are avid gardeners, and we both enjoy tending to the many varieties of plants and flowers on our small property. When designing this arrangement, I was inspired by the beautiful butterflies and other pollinators […]

by April 3, 2023 Uncategorized
Making an Insect Condo

Making an Insect Condo

Protect pollinators using common materials from around the yard and shop By Kaylee Schofield See the full article in our spring issue, coming soon! Pollinating insects, such as bees, butterflies, and beetles, aren’t just pretty to look at—they’re vital to the life of our planet, acting as the “little gardeners” […]

by December 23, 2019 Features, Spring, Uncategorized
Creating Colorful Butterfly Magnets

Creating Colorful Butterfly Magnets

Transform hardwood scraps into snappy spring decorations By Gene Starkey Like most scroll sawyers, I have accumulated a variety of small pieces of colorful hardwoods. These patterns allow wood scraps to undergo a metamorphosis, like a caterpillar, and transform into beautiful butterflies. I’ve created patterns for basic wing pieces that […]

by March 7, 2018 How To, Patterns, Projects, Spring