Daddy's Hand

[Charlie E]

Shows up a bit better in person. I've cut and given this one many times. I honestly believe a person could stay busy cutting this one pattern to sell. Everyone seems to relate to it in some way. I cut one to give away in a drawing at our local meals on wheels and the lady in charge asked if she could please have it, as her 3 month old grandchild is having serious health issues. So I cut this one this afternoon to take its place. What a cool hobby we have! Use it to bless someone, and it'll be you.   

 

 

Edited January 18, 2023 by Charlie E

[Ron Johnson]

Very beautiful Charlie. Yes, the design would have a special meaning for many people. What thickness of wood did you use? 

[Charlie E]

11 minutes ago, Ron Johnson said:

Very beautiful Charlie. Yes, the design would have a special meaning for many people. What thickness of wood did you use? 

Thanks Ron. I used 1/2" oak. This one turned out a bit darker than I wanted but, for me anyway, this pattern looks better on a piece of wood with a little going on than a plain piece of Birch. Just my opinion. Almost everyone who has seen one I've cut in person relates to it. Nothing to do with my cutting, just a really touching picture. Makes me think of looking at my dad's huge hands during church when I was a small child. Also for me from a spiritual perspective, it's a guiding hand. Plus my grandkids used to hold my pinky.  

[wombatie]

  It reminds me of my husband and our grandson when he was a tiny tot.  That tiny tot will be 20 at the end of the month.
Fabulous work Charlie.

Marg

[Dak0ta52]

I've thought about cutting this pattern many times but skipped over it to go to something else. You've convinced me... I've got a few ahead of it but it's going on my list. Great cutting, by the way. I like the roughness of the wood as well as the grain.

[barb.j.enders]

Looks great.  What are the other dimensions of the wood?  

[Charlie E]

33 minutes ago, barb.j.enders said:

Looks great.  What are the other dimensions of the wood?  

Thank you! It's 5" X 10".

 

[daveww1]

terrific job

[Ron Johnson]

14 hours ago, Charlie E said:

Thanks Ron. I used 1/2" oak. This one turned out a bit darker than I wanted but, for me anyway, this pattern looks better on a piece of wood with a little going on than a plain piece of Birch. Just my opinion. Almost everyone who has seen one I've cut in person relates to it. Nothing to do with my cutting, just a really touching picture. Makes me think of looking at my dad's huge hands during church when I was a small child. Also for me from a spiritual perspective, it's a guiding hand. Plus my grandkids used to hold my pinky.  

I used a similar pattern when I used to design monuments and you’re right, it has a lot of spiritual meaning. 

[Ron Johnson]

Is the pattern in the library Charlie? If so what section?  Thank you. 

[Charlie E]

See comment below.

Edited January 18, 2023 by Charlie E

[Charlie E]

5 hours ago, Ron Johnson said:

Is the pattern in the library Charlie? If so what section?  Thank you. 

I didn't find it but I've been using a rough pattern I drew from the original art work several years ago. I'm a little better with the computer now so I cleaned it up a bit and put it in the pattern library under New Patterns. 

 

Edited January 18, 2023 by Charlie E

[rjweb]

Beautiful piece, RJ

[bobscroll]

Lovely work on your project Charlie! thanks for showing, Bob

[Gene Howe]

It may be overly ambitious for me but, this pattern may be my first serious attempt at other Than simple animal cut outs. Thank you very much, Charlie.

[Charlie E]

1 hour ago, Gene Howe said:

It may be overly ambitious for me but, this pattern may be my first serious attempt at other Than simple animal cut outs. Thank you very much, Charlie.

I’m sure you’ll do great. It’s a fun pattern. Just slow the speed down and take your time around the fingernails.

[Scrappile]

Great picture!