A carved ornament, My Uncle Otto gave this to me in 2002. I used to carve with him twice a month..we had a whole group of wood carvers. He used to sharpen my knives for me..he kept them in great shape, he lived just a few miles away..if I got stuck and didn’t know where to remove wood next..he was always available. He was a great teacher…actually he was a teacher and a Principal all his life. I had to learn how to sharpen my pocket knives for grafting trees a long time ago… and I guess I should take a class on sharpening wood carving knives too. I enjoy carving..I recently took all my knives in to be sharpened…I haven’t felt much like carving since he died..but perhaps it is time. I will have to buy a box of band-aids:)
I love that Santa! What a nice reminder of your Uncle Otto! I love woodcrafts, but I am not very good at them – I suppose patience would help!My dad has always dabbled in carving, mostly fish decoys, which are amazing!
My grandpa was an accomplished carver, unfortunately he passed away when I was a wee small rug rodent. I have had to learn a little on my own, and occasionally dabble with it….I like making santa heads..
hope you are having a wonderful holiday season…i haven’t stopped by here much as of late as I am completing my master’s degree…..last paper due this week.
i wish otto was still around to teach me a thing or two about woodworking. far guy does a great job too!
That is a great Santa ornament and a great story.
What a good memory for you and you had the opportunity to learn a craft from someone you loved.
Your one talented lady. Thats one craft I never tried.I’ve bought hand carved snata for my grandsons.
Get going and you will be ready for the Blackduck Woodcarver’s Festival the last Saturday in July. Highly worth attending for everyone, regardless of interest in carving.