Carve woodland classics, stylized combs, Civil War busts, and more! This 87th issue of Woodcarving Illustrated magazine includes 11 exciting projects and ready-to-use patterns with step-by-step instructions and photography that are perfect for all skill levels! From a baby chickadee and summery coasters for beginners to an intricate green man spirit and humorous (and slightly snobby) gourmand caricature for advanced challenge-seekers, there’s something for every carver to enjoy. Also featured are artist spotlights to learn about the carvers behind some project designs. Read about the best new carving tools (including the revolutionary Pegas Scroll Band Saw), gain access to online extras – like bonus patterns and action videos – learn to carve classic moldings, and so much more!

Carve autumn-inspired earrings, a structural mobius strip, a loyal Golden Retriever walking stick topper, Halloween ornaments and caricatures, and more! This 88th issue of Woodcarving Illustrated magazine includes 9 unique projects, plus 12 additional Halloween-themed projects, all with ready-to-use patterns and step-by-step instructions that are perfect for all skill levels! From whittling a simple witch pin for beginners to a detailed Dracula, mummy, and a beaver named Bartholomew, there’s something for every carver to learn, practice, and enjoy. Also featured is an incredible mission to recover centuries-old sunken wood that’s been repurposed into works of art – see the designs and how the historical wood responded! Read about the best new Dockyard miniature carving tools, gain access to special offers and online extras – like bonus patterns and action videos – practice hand exercises to increase your strength, and so much more!

Tis the season for DIY gifts and decorations! Carve Norbert the Elf, nativity scene ornaments, a Santa in disguise as a firefighter, a walnut scoop, and more! This 89th issue of Woodcarving Illustrated magazine includes 15 projects, all with ready-to-use patterns and step-by-step instructions that are perfect for any and all skill levels! From whittling a simple chimney Santa for beginners to a detailed rosette appliqué, there’s something for every carver to learn, practice, and enjoy. Also featured is the mission of WOO, a workshop founded by and created for female woodworkers and carvers in Baltimore, Maryland. Read about whether you should add a lathe to your workspace, gain access to special offers and online extras – like bonus patterns and action videos – and so much more!