Fran L Posted October 25, 2018 Report Share Posted October 25, 2018 Hello Everyone. Love reading about and seeing the incredible pieces on these boards, hoping to get to that level someday. I've been a casual scroller for about 5 years. Bought an inexpensive Craftsman about 10 years ago but never really got started until my son needed a paddle to decorate for the fraternity he was joining. We couldn't find what he needed anywhere except for one that was a keychain. I was able to make a copy of it, blow it up to make a pattern and it turned out to be exactly what he needed. I was hooked. Found some Beginner books and simple patterns and cut away. I've tried some fretwork but don't seem to have the patience and steady enough hand for the intricate work (maybe I can blame the saw) but I liked segmentation and am in the midst of finishing up my first intarsia piece, the flying eagle from Scroller magazine. When I say casual I mean I started that eagle in April of 2015 but am finally at the stage of putting it together and will post it when it's finished. It is far from perfect but has been enjoyable. Well that's my long-winded introduction but as the winter sets in I hope to become very involved in this forum and pick all your brains in hopes of becoming more confident to try different patterns. Thank you for listening (reading) Fran bobscroll, Phantom Scroller, Scrolling Steve and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted October 26, 2018 Report Share Posted October 26, 2018 Loved reading your post. It was a storybook experience for you starting out! You've found a home here that's fitting tor you. Keep coming back. Something new comes in every day! Welcome our newest member! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted October 26, 2018 Report Share Posted October 26, 2018 Welcome to the Village, Fran !.......Glad to have you join in the fun ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted October 26, 2018 Report Share Posted October 26, 2018 Hello from East Tennessee. Glad to have you join the Village Fran. Look forward to your participation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted October 26, 2018 Report Share Posted October 26, 2018 Welcome to the Village. Good to have you join us... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted October 26, 2018 Report Share Posted October 26, 2018 A big WELCOME from me. Roly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted October 26, 2018 Report Share Posted October 26, 2018 Welcome to the Village! Looks like you are hooked and on your way to a great start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPscroller Posted October 27, 2018 Report Share Posted October 27, 2018 Welcome from Grande Prairie, Alberta Fran. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clayton717 Posted October 27, 2018 Report Share Posted October 27, 2018 Welcome to the Village. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobscroll Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 Hello Fran and welcome to the village, Thank you for the intro also, Will see you later, Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 Welcome to the Village Fran. Maybe next time do a simpler pattern and finish it sooner. Just kidding, we all work at our own pace and life gets in the way sometimes, the trick is to just enjoy what your doing. Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomanydogs Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 Welcome Fran. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fran L Posted October 31, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2018 Thank you all for the welcome and Marg- you are 100% correct that I started out with something that was way over my head but I loved that pattern from the first time I saw it and no matter what I cut I wasn't happy unless I gave it a go no matter how it turned out. I am to the point of finishing it. There are a lot of mistakes and I'll probably redo it in a few years but it has been fun, I've learned a whole lot and have gotten the confidence to keep giving things a try. Fran Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLULOU Posted November 7, 2018 Report Share Posted November 7, 2018 Welcome Fran, i’m from the outskirts of northeast philly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamminjack Posted November 11, 2018 Report Share Posted November 11, 2018 Welcome Fran, Glad you found the best scrolling site on the net. SSV is a family friendly site. If you have a question just ask. Folks here are happy to assist you in any way they can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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