You just have to see this (us states symbols)

[alexfox]

From time to time I met such projects as US states with their borders and symbols, but they were quite simple: just contours or not detailed. I thought it will be interesting to make such layered patterns in one style. But I doubted for a long time: this is a huge amount of work and I do not know how popular scrollsawing is in different states. After all I decided to do it - it was a real challange for me.  Last two weeks I was working non stop to be in time for the Midwest Scroll Saw Trade Show (August 4 and 5, 2023). By the way special thanks to Jim Ellenberger, who helped me with some usefull information and link, also he will present this US state set patterns at this Trade Show.

Do you recognize symbols of your and other states? Interesting your thoughts, even if you will not plan to make these projects.

 

Each pattern consists of 4 layers (3+background). There is no floating areas (one layer - one piece). Recommended thickness is 1/8 inch.

All patterns are available at https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexFoxUA

Edited August 4, 2023 by alexfox

[MarieC]

Those are wonderful!  That looks like a lot of work!  Washington looks great!

[don watson]

Loads of great work there, Thanks for showing.

[ChelCass]

They are beautiful.  Thank you for doing a proper Michigan, most will leave out the Upper.

 

 

ps. I just ordered the Michigan one.

 

 

Edited August 4, 2023 by ChelCass

[Scrappile]

I'd like to see someone do them all and put them in a frame shaped like the border of the U.S.  It would be an impressive project. Would me a massive project! 

Edited August 5, 2023 by Scrappile

[Fish]

They all look great!   I think those patterns would definitely sell.  So would the finished product.  

[alexfox]

17 hours ago, Scrappile said:

I'd like to see someone do them all and put them in a frame shaped like the border of the U.S.  It would be an impressive project.

Agree, but patterns includes names of states, so even someone will make all states, they cant be put in US border frame.

 

[Scrappile]

10 hours ago, alexfox said:

Agree, but patterns includes names of states, so even someone will make all states, they cant be put in US border frame.

 

Good point, Alex.  I did not think of that, I guess a person could modify each pattern to not have a name.  Write the name on the back of each piece to keep it identified until it is put in it's proper place.