"Puzzle Blocks" for contest & charity give away

[Linda In Phoenix]

Intrigued and awe inspired. Very different and eye catching.

[Linda In Phoenix]

Someone's going to be absolutely delighted to own this!

[Linda In Phoenix]

Rolf, I just might have to consider it. I haven't done magazine pieces in almost 3 years, so I'm a little rusty. But I have to admit, sharing ideas is always great. Thank you for the encouragement.

[Linda In Phoenix]

Local woodworkers store is doing a toy contest, where any toys donated at the end will go to a foster kids charity (if the woodworking toy maker so chooses). I'm not the toy making pro, but I decided to have fun for a good cause.
I narrowed my scope to the age group of 1-4ish, trying to do something...

[Linda In Phoenix]

This is really cool!...

[Linda In Phoenix]

One of the old magazines had a pattern for a Shalom puzzle. They sell really well for me. And, people always ask about other Jewish items. Their items aren't quite as commonly found at fairs and farmers markets, so they are quite taken by them. And yours looks outstanding!

[Linda In Phoenix]

Arrrggghhhh! Perhaps consider a longer payment plan next run? Sorry, couldn't resist. Humor helps. A little. Maybe. Like Denny said---glad everyone is ok. By the way, you now have fantastic ribbing material when you need to tease the kiddo!

[Linda In Phoenix]

Is that some walnut enhancing those colors? What overall size is your piece? Very nicely done.

[Linda In Phoenix]

Making it all one piece adds intrigue. I like it!

[Linda In Phoenix]

Wow. Only a 3 letter word, but it says a lot!

[Linda In Phoenix]

Spectacular detail!

[Linda In Phoenix]

Excellent contrast and pop with the colors!

[Linda In Phoenix]

Very attractively done. Isn't it crazy that some of the "simplest" projects can be the ones that truly test our skill set and teach us some new tricks?!

[Linda In Phoenix]

Absolutely phenominal intarsia -- and the picture's not bad either. Keep it up!

[Linda In Phoenix]

It sure makes what we do more enjoyable when there is less mess!

[Linda In Phoenix]

Our local model train park wanted a very large clock for their operating sessions, and they wanted it to carry strong similarities to their "logo"---which was only available using some old embroidery patches on their shirts. They wanted the clock around 3 feet in total diameter, to have very...

[Linda In Phoenix]

Wow! The wood grain is gorgeous, and the workmanship is definitely a thumbs up!