FEATURESJohn Burke Woodcarver of the YearPopular author and instructor honored for his contributions to woodcarvingA Carved Tribute to the Edmund FitzgeraldPatrick Pointer's detailed relief carvings immortalize this famous Great Lakes freighterFirst CutsShawn Cipa and Rick Jensen provide valuable tips for carvers and share their first carvingsPROJECTSMaking Colorful Leaf TilesBy Cyndi JoslynEasy relief carvings have a variety of usesWhittling a 5-minute OwlBy Jan OegemaEasy beginner project is ideal for teaching and demonstrationsCarving a Cherry Leaf BowlBy Brian BaileyShowcase wood's natural beauty with this simple and functional designMaking an Elegant Book StandBy Marty LeenhoutsHand carve this ingenious folding stand from a single piece of woodHand Carve a Majestic BuckBy Desiree HajnyCapture the graceful beauty of a whitetail deer in woodCarve a Gift-bearing SantaBy Don DearolfEasy-to-carve holiday icon is a clever way to present a cash giftCarving a Caricature ColtBy Floyd RhadiganSimple stylized horse is easy to carveCarving a Flying WitchBy Dave and Michele StetsonCreate your own humorous Halloween displayOspreyPattern by Gordon and Marsha StillerTECHNIQUESChoosing Power Carving BitsBy Chuck Solomon and Dave HamiltonMake smart purchases with a basic understanding of the cutters availableDEPARTMENTSEditor's ColumnFrom Our MailbagNews and NotesTips and TechniquesReader GalleryProduct ReviewRelief ColumnCalendar of EventsComing FeaturesAd Directory & ClassifiedsWoodchips