Scrappy Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 Hello! I am new to the scroll saw world and looking for resources and inspiration as I learn my new hobby. I started as a scrapbooker and sewer and I have found myself moving into the world of wood now thanks to Pinterest and a 1 year old niece. I have my father in law's old ryobi sitting in my garage on long term loan. It's not the prettiest or fanciest machine, but it's been good to me as I learn. I started over the weekend by cutting a board in half, and then went to town making my first creation out of a scrap pine board. It was great fun and surprisingly similar to sewing! Just watch the needle, erm, I mean saw blade, and follow the line! I've got so many projects I want to create and I'm excited to learn from those with lots of experience. Thanks for having me! Amanda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducky Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 hello there amanda i am ronald from england and wellcome to the vallage,,u have joined a good place to learn and to make friends enjoy the scrolling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 Welcome to the Village, Amanda!...We are a group of like mined people all hooked on Scrolling.....Friendly folks who are very kind and helpful!..Welcome aboard and be sure to show us your work as you go along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 Hello! I am new to the scroll saw world and looking for resources and inspiration as I learn my new hobby. I started as a scrapbooker and sewer and I have found myself moving into the world of wood now thanks to Pinterest and a 1 year old niece. I have my father in law's old ryobi sitting in my garage on long term loan. It's not the prettiest or fanciest machine, but it's been good to me as I learn. I started over the weekend by cutting a board in half, and then went to town making my first creation out of a scrap pine board. It was great fun and surprisingly similar to sewing! Just watch the needle, erm, I mean saw blade, and follow the line! I've got so many projects I want to create and I'm excited to learn from those with lots of experience. Thanks for having me! Welcome friend,I 'm sorry the scroll saw bug has bitten you.As far as i know there is no cure except to keep scrolling.I can tell right off that all of your sewing talent has payed off tremendously from looking at your first excellent project you've worked on.Jump on in and make lots of friends that are very helpful to all your scrolling questions,Pull up a chair, pour some coffee and have a ball.Glad you found use and keep coming back everyday to see what you would have missed ,welcome again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrylee Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 Welcome to the village and have fun scrolling,I been making sawdust for over 6 years now.Is a fun hobby to get your self into Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 I looked up 'Amanda' on the Internet. Amanda- A women named Amanda is typically a beautiful artist working with cloth and wood. She does incredible designs and work.. They are known to be very loveable. Amanda, Welcome to the Scrolling World -- all in one Village. It's an amazing hobby and any assistance you may need is here. Keep scrolling, you have the hardest part mastered: Following the line! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappy Posted March 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 Thank you everyone for all the kind words! You guys have done it now, you are stuck with me for the long haul! I will be making a trip to get some better, harder woods in the next couple of days and I can't wait. My sister keeps sending me pictures of toys I need to make for my niece, and we all know how destructive kids can be. That pine won't cut it! LarryEA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordster Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 Hi Amanda , welcome to the village.you will have fun with niece, fill her room with Nick knacks.Lots of good stuff here. Gordie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 It seem like I read someplace were Amanda means Artistic Creativity? Somethin along those line'Anyway your peice looks Fantastic.You have started out Great,Feel free to staop by the Village anytime we will bw=e here to help ypu any way we can,A lot of very friendly folk here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 Thank you everyone for all the kind words! You guys have done it now, you are stuck with me for the long haul Now you have to fix breakfast. Just remember, anytime of the day, it's breakfast somewhere, and lunch, and supper. Don't forget tea and chai and hot pepper juice for Kevin . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 Hi Amanda, welcome to the Village. I'm Marg from Australia. Don't worry you are not the only female here, we need to stick together against these men. Yes scrolling is very much like sewing, which I was never very good at. As soon as I sat next to a scroll saw I was hooked, just like you, that was 16 years ago and I still love it. If you have any questions just ask, it doesn't matter how silly you think they are, ask, we have all asked them and still do in my case. Make yourself at home Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TripleJScroller Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 Hi Amanda, welcome! I too am new to scrolling and only recently found this forum. You won't find a more helpful, friendly group of folks. Funny side note is that I started on an old Ryobi my Mother-in-law kindly donated to me. Oh and because of Pinterest my Wife has found me more projects than I'll ever dream of having time to cut. Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobscroll Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 Hello Amanda and welcome to the village, You will find plenty of free patterns on here if you want some, All the best! Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 Amanda a big WELCOME from me. I'm single and care free oops wrong site,my wife's going to kill me. You'll love it on here loads of help and freebies and fun what more could you want jump in feet first and enjoy your scrollin'. Roly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 Welcome to the villager Amanda.Scrolling is a very addictive hobs. I guess I started about 45 years ago been threw about 5 saws.There is lots of patterns here and other web sites. Scroll saw workshop is a good one . just Google free scroll saw patterns and you will find them, Your first piece looks real good. have fun and take your time and you will be ok. IKE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappy Posted March 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 You guys have me cracking up over here! Josh that is too funny, I'm never one to turn down free tools! And yes pinterest is dangerous, I coud live ten lifetimes and still not complete all the things i've pinned. Marg, I am all about sticking together, someone has to keep the crazy men in line! Larry, I'm glad it's always breakfast somewhere because I sure as heck don't get out of bed in time for it in my time zone! :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savannah Scroller Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 WELCOME AMANDA! YOU ARE OFF TO A GOOD START. KEEP ON SCROLLING!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
courdorygirl Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 Hiya Amanda! Welcome to the addictive habit that is scrolling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted April 6, 2015 Report Share Posted April 6, 2015 Welcome to The Village, Amanda. Funny you should mention the sewing similarity as that was what I discovered when I started scrolling too. I am not a sewer, but I usually set up my brides sewing machine for her or tune it up when things are not going well. I often tell people that scrolling is not difficult and is very similar to sewing. I say 'if you can sew, you can scroll'. It is using a blade to cut apart pieces of wood and sewing is following a line on two pieces of material and joint the pieces. I am glad you have found us. If there are any questions or doubts you may have about anything please take a moment and ask. I am always surprised at the things I often learn when someone new to scrolling asks what they think to be a dumb question and then the replies start rolling in and I get to learn something new to try. The pick of scroll saw blades is the biggest help you will have to gaining success with your new endeavor. Every saw moves the blade up and down and can turn out the satisfying items. but a best saw with the wrong blades can only turn out mediocre items. ( My take on it ). Come here often so all can get to know you better and you us. Dick heppnerguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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