Proud but disappointed

[marmoh]

When I first looked at this site I saw this pattern.  I chose it as one I would do when I got a little more "advanced".  Well I did it but really messed up on the left side.  Since this is has a background I am hoping it won't be as noticeable when it's completed.

[scrollgirl]

Hi, Marion:
I can hardly see what the pictures looks like.  Is there any way you can show a little bit better picture?

Thanks so much, Sheila

[marmoh]

Sorry ... let me see what I can do.  At least this way you can't see the error !!!!!!!

[marmoh]

Let's see if this is any better. 

[scrollgirl]

Don't be so hard on yourself!  One of the most difficult things to cut is a straight line.  I find that if I use a larger blade in a case like this with a long straight area, it has less tendency to follow the grain and wander.  I would use about a 5 R for the straight areas.  I don't know if you stack cut it (You didn't say the thickness) but that also helps with control.  Even if you put a piece of luan or scrap wood behind it, it helps to stabilize the blade.  It really does look nice though.  I think we all notice our own errors more than others do!

Sheila

[marmoh]

Thanks Sheila.  It was 1/4".  I will keep in mind what you said when I do it again.

[dgman]

Marion, Don't be to hard on yourself! Sheila has said it all. Just remember this craft takes practice. Learn from your mistakes, and move on!
One more thing, Don't point out your mistakes! Most people wont notice them!
BTW, It is a nice cutting!

[towdude3]

i didn't even notice it until i read the post. You could put it between two pieces of plywood and sand it if you wanted. I would leave it just like it is. It looks great. Mike

[jimbo]

Nice portrait Marion well done
Jimbo

[DWSudekum]

Marion,

That looks good.  As for the left side if you can avoid making quick corrections when doing straight line cuts they tend not to be as noticable.  It really is just a matter of practice.  Still you did a great job on it.  Thanks for showing us.

DW

[marmoh]

Thanks...I just tell everyone they can only get within 5 feet to look !!!

[Bill P]

Marion, I think you did a good job.  We are all our own worst critics.

Bill

[GrayBeard]

To echo the others....DO NOT BE SO HARD ON YOURSELF!
Finish it, put it somewhere that it can be seen and just enjoy the compliments when folks ask, "Where did you get that?"
And YOU proudly say..."I made it myself!"

Looks Fine ! ! !

~~~GrayBeard~~~

[HWPlmbr1]

I have only been scrolling since Sept. I would have to look at the pattern to see any artistic variations! Looks good to me!

[tux_linux]

yeah - I'm just beginning and I do get more comments about been able to make something like I do than about how the work is done. But it's a normal tendency to be self-critical.

@ Marion
This is a beautiful pattern - classic, but not overloaded. Set some dark wood behind (mahogany or black glazed plywood would do fine) and it will look beautifully.

regards
Torsten