About the Author
Rick Longabaugh is a master craftsman and an innovative designer of original scrollsaw patterns available to the public. His works have been seen in many wood and craft magazines, including RB Ideas, Better Homes and Gardens' Wood Magazine, Creative Woodworks and Crafts, Popular Woodworking, The Art of the Scrollsaw, and Scrollsaw News. Rick also appeared on "The American Woodshop" on PBS. Rick, and his wife Karen, own and operate The Berry Basket- their mail-order business offering the ultimate in scrollsaw patterns and accessories worldwide.
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Since the early 1900's numerous companies have offered what they call "Collector Plates." These plates, generally made from porcelain or ceramics, have been produced in "Limited Edition" quanities. And they offer scenes and designs ranging from wildlife or victorian floral to family trees and children's fairy tales. These have proven to be very popular worldwide. Hence, our idea to create a unique and easy way to scrollsaw collector plates in your shop at home. This collection of 70 wildlife patterns are a wonderful way to display your scrollsaw talents and add beautiful decor to any room in your house. They are very unique projects and make a beautiful display whether hung individually on your wall or in groups of 2 or more. We have even included a design for a plate holder so you can easily display them on a shelf, desk, or dresser, as well. And keep in mind that any of these designs would make a wondeful present that would surely be treasured for years to come.