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Fran1942 · 09-09-2009, 12:48 AM

Thanks, Henri for the patterns. I used yellowheart, poplar and walnut for the banana. Bloodwood, walnut and poplar for the apple. Canary wood, walnut and poplar for the pear. And last but not least a lot of cuss words for the grapes. I was about ready to trade in the pattern for some cherries, or something. They are purple heart, walnut and poplar.
Now I may have to make a couple more sets for a family reunion as door prizes.
Fran

Sally · 09-09-2009, 01:25 AM

Very nice job Fran. Your family will love them if you do more sets.

Cutting Cathy · 09-09-2009, 02:29 AM

Oh Fran they are adorable and so realistic!! I wish I could get out to the shop, but haven't been able to lately!! When I do the fruity magnets are on the top of the list, along with the toucan, the gun, a baby bank..... (sigh)

saw dust · 09-09-2009, 02:56 AM

Look great Fran. Like Cathy this is on my to do list, but where does all the time fly to? Sept. 8th already, before you know it Christmas will be here, YIPES, I better get the gifts done (maybe some magnets?). Take care Fran. saw dust

Bluebird · 09-09-2009, 03:14 AM

Fran, you did a great job on them! You reacted like me on the grapes... many times I thought about calling my sister law to convince her that a pair of cherries would look good too, instead of those grapes! LOL After finishing the project, I was glad she asked for grapes. I like them a lot and may even decide to make some as gifts for Christmas!

Fran1942 · 09-09-2009, 04:09 AM

Henri, I couldn't tell from your picture, but did you cut the grapes segmentation style? I didn't, but next time I may try it unless the purple heart turns out to be too hard. The others were no problem. I think I will make a little worm coming out of the apple for my not-favorite friend. lol
Fran

jlyn069 · 09-09-2009, 09:01 AM

Fran,
They look great. I have them on my to do list too, but might have to wait til next summer.
Jackie

Bluebird · 09-09-2009, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fran1942

Henri, I couldn't tell from your picture, but did you cut the grapes segmentation style? Fran

Oh yes I did cut them as segmentation! It was hard enough to number them and keep them in the spot they belong, especially the round ones! I also put a shim under the top ones (about 5 or 6 of them) to provide a little more volume.

Have a great day
"Henri"

dragyn · 09-09-2009, 03:24 PM

You my dear have been a busy little crafter Fran! they look lovely!

Thanks for sharing and thanks to Henriette for the patterns.

tony coleman · 09-09-2009, 04:18 PM

beautiful job fran.they look so real,you could almost eat them.bet they made you feel a bit fruity while cutting them.

09-09-2009, 02:29 AM	#3
Cutting Cathy Proud Grandma Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Nebraska Posts: 565	Oh Fran they are adorable and so realistic!! I wish I could get out to the shop, but haven't been able to lately!! When I do the fruity magnets are on the top of the list, along with the toucan, the gun, a baby bank..... (sigh) __________________ Cathy in NE "While we try to teach our children all about life, our children teach us what life is all about." - Anonymous

09-09-2009, 03:14 AM	#5
Bluebird Intarsia member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Laurentians, Quebec Posts: 638	Fran, you did a great job on them! You reacted like me on the grapes... many times I thought about calling my sister law to convince her that a pair of cherries would look good too, instead of those grapes! LOL After finishing the project, I was glad she asked for grapes. I like them a lot and may even decide to make some as gifts for Christmas! __________________ Henriette "People are just as happy as they make up their minds to be" - [Abraham Lincoln] - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - HCorbeil Wood Mosaics web page

09-09-2009, 03:24 PM	#9
dragyn Local Goofball! Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,669	You my dear have been a busy little crafter Fran! they look lovely! Thanks for sharing and thanks to Henriette for the patterns. __________________ Dragyn (Oh my! Another Mike! ) It's a good thing my head is attached to my ... ... Has anyone seen my head?!?

09-09-2009, 04:18 PM	#10
tony coleman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: ireland Posts: 674	beautiful job fran.they look so real,you could almost eat them.bet they made you feel a bit fruity while cutting them. __________________ lets make plenty of sawdust and have fun doing it http://www.customcutz4you.webs.com/

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09-09-2009, 01:25 AM	#2
Sally Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Renton WA Posts: 1,027	Very nice job Fran. Your family will love them if you do more sets.

09-09-2009, 02:56 AM	#4
saw dust Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 626	Look great Fran. Like Cathy this is on my to do list, but where does all the time fly to? Sept. 8th already, before you know it Christmas will be here, YIPES, I better get the gifts done (maybe some magnets?). Take care Fran. saw dust

09-09-2009, 04:09 AM	#6
Fran1942 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 392	Henri, I couldn't tell from your picture, but did you cut the grapes segmentation style? I didn't, but next time I may try it unless the purple heart turns out to be too hard. The others were no problem. I think I will make a little worm coming out of the apple for my not-favorite friend. lol Fran

09-09-2009, 09:01 AM	#7
jlyn069 Jackie Join Date: May 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 202	Fran, They look great. I have them on my to do list too, but might have to wait til next summer. Jackie