I'm new to the Forum but an old-timer to the Scrollsaw workshop. I found Steve's site in 2008 and have been cutting some of his patterns ever since.
But over the years I found myself noticing that the patterns were sometimes hard to locate. Currently there are over 1100 patterns and to go through all of them looking for a CAT, was quite a chore. I thought "someone needs to make a pattern catalog." But no one listened
So I figured, what the heck, I'll do it. I knew Steve was super busy with the Scrollsaw Workshop and maintaining a normal life so I volunteered. He was gracious enough to accept my offer and if you have used the "Pattern Catalog" then you've seen the final result.
As with any computer software project, there is always room for improvement. As the catalog grows in size I think about the pattern categories and wonder if we should have any NEW categories....or maybe some of the current ones are not relevant?
For example - there are currently 265 patterns in the category - "Plaques, Portraits and Signs". Should this category maybe be broken up into smaller categories...and if so, what should they be?
Also, when you are looking for a pattern, is there a particular category that you think should be added to the menu?
And please keep in mind that there are currently 49 separate categories. So we don't want to add too many extras and make the menu too big. Lots of things to think about
Your thoughts and suggestions will be appreciated.