Fantasy & Legend Scroll Saw Puzzles: Patterns & Instructions for Dragons, Wizards & Other Creatures of Myth

The patterns here are slightly more difficult than in the Pattersons other books, although they're still very acheiveable for most intermediate scrollers. Some really stunning patterns, done in beautiful timbers. I would really like to get hold of some of the recommended timbers to try out a few of these- the Australian lancewood used for one of the dragons looked amazing. As with all their books, the patterns range from easy through to difficult, with some of the difficult patterns making really nice gifts for people interested in fantasy creatures, I imagine they would sell well at craft shows if that's what you do. If you do find them a little difficult to cut, they can always be simplified.

If you don't have this book from the Petersons and you use a scroll saw you are missing out. Simple lines, logical layout, oh yea and FUN. She has one online "Fantasy Adventure Puzzle Pack" Which is worth getting also. Oh Yea if you have the first edition of Animal Puzzles, Get the 2nd edition. I have the first so didn't look at the 2nd edition for a while. It is updated and now has 50 Puzzles, so, now I have both editions and do not regret either purchase.Everything she draws is worth having. Thanks

These people really did a nice job on their drawings I enjoy making all of them from the easiest io the hardest Good Job

This is a great book, good how to section for getting started. Some of the designs are fairly simple and you can get going right away, others would need a bit of practice. Very good details through out the book. I would recommend this for someone interested in starting to make wood puzzles.

Great designs in book. I wish the pages were easier to trace to other paper. But I have worked something out since I don't have a copier.

What a great book ! The patterns are unique. The instructions are written so that even a newbie can follow. Nice focus on safety as well as wood choices.

This is one of the best scroll saw pattern books that I've bought so far. All of the patterns in this book are worth making with a good range of simple, moderate, and challenging patterns.

I love this book!!! I have cut more patterns from this book than any other pattern book I have purchased, and everybody has loved all the puzzles I have made from this.

Very good on techniques eg how to cut into corners and get sharp edges and how to lay out templates and finish projects.Only problem is, like most of the books in this series, the woods they suggest for the projects. I've never heard of most of them and probably cost an arm and a leg from a specialist timber merchant. I cut all my projects from English ash or beech - usually supplied in 1 inch sawn planks from a timber yard and taken down to size with a power planer.

found this very helpful with great tips and easy to follow patterns.Good suggestions as to types of wood to use but in the U.K. most of these woods are hard to come by or very expensive.

Bought as a gift for my son. He says it is good.

An amazing book filled with so much potential for me. The book is so good it makes the price not just good but really amazing!

Interesting and informative - lots to make, well written and easy to understand. Can't wait to get started. Our grandson is keen on puzzles so he will be more than happy.