About Us
It started out in 1984. Tony was teaching Industrial Arts and I was a new mom. We wanted a way to supplement our income in the summer when Tony wasn't teaching. I loved to paint and draw. So with Tony's woodworking experience and my art background, we joined our talents.
Working with wood, we designed and made everything from weather vanes to candle scones and sold them at local shows. Tony, being as frugal as he is, could not throw away even the smallest of left-over scraps. We designed several small art puzzles utilizing these "scraps" and thus began our puzzle venture. We enjoy designing our scroll saw puzzles and being unique in our field.
Now, more than twenty five years later, we are even busier. We have four children who inspire us daily with their ideas and interests, and we still enjoy exhibiting our work at shows in the northeastern United States.
In addition is our love for the foot-powered machinery that we have collected over the years. We enjoy bringing machines to shows to demonstrate and share a bit of history and our passion for scrolling with others.
<The above information is taken from our own book called Scroll Saw Art Puzzles.>
We have written three books, Scroll Saw Art Puzzles, Scroll Saw Farm Puzzles, and Scroll Saw Holiday Puzzles.
Our first book Scroll Saw Art Puzzles, includes puzzle designs such as a Noah and his wife holding doves, an ark, and two giraffes. It is a wonderful book for beginning to experienced scrollers. This book shows you the scroll saw blades that we recommend, and the Scroll Saws that we have collected over the years. It also has step-by-step instructions on how to make our own pansy design. You can get this book at better bookstores everywhere.
Our second book Scroll Saw Farm Puzzles, includes everything that an American farm has such as a Farmer on a tractor, a barn, and many farm animals. This book is also a good book for beginning to experienced scrollers. Scroll Saw Farm Puzzles tells you a little more about us,and has many wonderful animal designs in it. It also has instructions on cutting out or own designed American barn. You can also get this book at better bookstores everywhere.
Our third and more recent book Scroll Saw Holiday Puzzles, includes puzzles for almost every holiday. This book has designs for Valentines day, Saint Patrick's Day, Hanukkah, Christmas and much much more. Its also includes step-by-step instructions on how to make our own Chinese New Year puzzle. Recommended for every scroller from beginning to experienced, it is a great book to put into your collection. You can buy all of our books at better bookstores everywhere.
