FEATURES
Halloween Intarsia Scene
By Kathy Wise
Make the cat and pumpkin as stand-alone pieces or combine them in a single project
Tribal Turtle Box
By L. Kim Braa
Contrasting wood highlights this striking aboriginal art design
Labyrinth Maze Boxes
By Thomas Haapapuro
Notched sides add interest to these simple designs
Making a Piano Music Box
By John A. Nelson
Make a grand gift for the piano lover in your life
Tugboat Puzzle
By Jim Sonnleitner
Simple puzzle doubles as a toddler toy
PROJECTS
Spooky Spider Puzzle
By Judy and Dave Peterson
Freestanding wooden tarantula is more tame than terrifying
Building an Antique Auto Toy
By Robin Balls
A simple mechanism bounces the driver as the car rolls forward
Spaceship Puzzle
By Rob Caplan
Out-of-this-world puzzle features astronaut and a star-shaped pieces
Political Party Puzzles
By Jim Sweet
Support your presidential candidate with a patriotic puzzle
Creating a Victorian Picture Frame
By Sue Mey
Delicate fretwork design dresses up any décor
Making Mischievous Monkey Ornaments
By Dan and Ruth Johnson
Amusing project introduces basic inlay techniques
Lamb Knitting Caddy
By Paul Meisel
Decorative holder supports two skeins of yarn
Oriole Feeder Box
By Paul Meisel
Lure Colorful birds with this inexpensive and easy feeder
Autumn Colors Puzzle
By Judy & Dave Peterson
Figural keys and assorted hardwoods bring this tree to life
PATTERNS
Dragon Design Challenge
Designed by Lora S. Irish
Transform these fierce dragons into a functional design
Ghost Town Candleholder
By Lora S. Irish
Eerie light flickers through the frets of this haunted Hallowed decoration
Noah’s Ark Sampler
By Alison Tanner
Cutting a Celtic Knot Puzzle
By William Waite
Simple design is challenging to assemble
Fretwork Wall Clock
By John A. Nelson
Early 20th-century design has modern appeal
Stately Lion Portrait
By Ralph Hammer
Quick and easy portrait is perfect for beginners