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azbison · 02-22-2009, 02:20 AM

I entered my Notre Dame Chess Set in the 5th Annual Excellence in Fine Woodworking sponsored by the Arizona Association of Fine Woodworkers.

There was an incredible amount of fantastic work there. I was humbled to be able to even include my work.

I took my set in last night and got a few oo's and ah's as I set it up. Then after all the pieces were in, They were judged.

The best in show was a walnut rocking chair that was incredible. You could barely tell where the joints were. The seat, the back, the arms were all sculpted to how somebody's backside would fit in the chair. It was amazing.

There was a table made to form an oak leaf, made out of bloodwood and it looked like a giant leaf, also beautiful.

Well, to make a long story short, my set won a first place ribbon in my class. This is the very first award I've won with my work. I cannot put to words the validation for the time I spend on these things.

For those of you here, I really appreciate your kind words and feedback. There are one or two of you who gave me some constructive feedback that really helped, thank you.

So, now I set my sights on the San Diego show in April.

Mike Crosa · 02-22-2009, 02:23 AM

Congratulations Jim. One hell of a work of art. A well deserved award.

tstagman · 02-22-2009, 02:44 AM

Congratulations Jim!! Well deserved recognition for a beautifully crafted project.

Bluebird · 02-22-2009, 03:03 AM

Bravo! I knew it, your work is sooooooooo nice!

lucky788scroller · 02-22-2009, 03:04 AM

Cool!! Congrats! All that frustration , hard work, and persistance paid off!!! Good luck in San Diego!

Arcy · 02-22-2009, 03:06 AM

Congrats! That's a gorgeous set.

--Rob

Out of The Woods · 02-22-2009, 03:11 AM

Congratualtions Jim. Well deserved for all your efforts.

Jwilson · 02-22-2009, 04:41 AM

I think all your work is very well done. congrats!

Zeffan · 02-22-2009, 05:21 AM

Congratulations! An award well earned!

Cashmere Scroller · 02-22-2009, 05:26 AM

Here Here, congratulations for a job very well done.

Ron C.

02-22-2009, 02:20 AM	#1
azbison Jr. Sawdust Taster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 583 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	This Means a Lot I entered my Notre Dame Chess Set in the 5th Annual Excellence in Fine Woodworking sponsored by the Arizona Association of Fine Woodworkers. There was an incredible amount of fantastic work there. I was humbled to be able to even include my work. I took my set in last night and got a few oo's and ah's as I set it up. Then after all the pieces were in, They were judged. The best in show was a walnut rocking chair that was incredible. You could barely tell where the joints were. The seat, the back, the arms were all sculpted to how somebody's backside would fit in the chair. It was amazing. There was a table made to form an oak leaf, made out of bloodwood and it looked like a giant leaf, also beautiful. Well, to make a long story short, my set won a first place ribbon in my class. This is the very first award I've won with my work. I cannot put to words the validation for the time I spend on these things. For those of you here, I really appreciate your kind words and feedback. There are one or two of you who gave me some constructive feedback that really helped, thank you. So, now I set my sights on the San Diego show in April. __________________ -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Jim DW788 My scrollin' blog The worst day scrollin' is better than the best day o' workin'

02-22-2009, 02:23 AM	#2
Mike Crosa Land Locked Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 1,775 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Congratulations Jim. One hell of a work of art. A well deserved award. __________________ Mike C. Hawk G4

02-22-2009, 02:44 AM	#3
tstagman Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 777 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Congratulations Jim!! Well deserved recognition for a beautifully crafted project. __________________ Terry http://www.scrollsawer.com/gallery/s...0/ppuser/12859 The Hurrier I go, the Behinder I get!!

02-22-2009, 03:03 AM	#4
Bluebird Intarsia member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Laurentians, Quebec Posts: 928 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Bravo! I knew it, your work is sooooooooo nice! __________________ Henriette "People are just as happy as they make up their minds to be" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - HCorbeil Wood Mosaics web page

02-22-2009, 03:04 AM	#5
lucky788scroller Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: wisconsin Posts: 6,308 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Cool!! Congrats! All that frustration , hard work, and persistance paid off!!! Good luck in San Diego! __________________ Dale w/ yella saws

02-22-2009, 03:06 AM	#6
Arcy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Seattle(ish) Posts: 1,496 Thanks: 0 Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts	Congrats! That's a gorgeous set. --Rob

02-22-2009, 03:11 AM	#7
Out of The Woods Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Wylie, Texas Posts: 167 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Chess Sets Congratualtions Jim. Well deserved for all your efforts. __________________ Rick- Out of the Woods

02-22-2009, 04:41 AM	#8
Jwilson big member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lawrence, KS Posts: 42 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I think all your work is very well done. congrats!

02-22-2009, 05:21 AM	#9
Zeffan Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hammond, LA Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Congratulations! An award well earned! __________________ Randy P-20

02-22-2009, 05:26 AM	#10
Cashmere Scroller Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Center of Washington State Posts: 261 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Here Here, congratulations for a job very well done. Ron C. __________________ I may grow older, but I'll never grow up.

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