This past week we came up with a cool idea for a cutting board, a new twist on the striped (Walnut, Cherry & Oak) cutting board inspired by the wavy-shaped Tuscan one we shared Dec. 28th, but with a home-grown appeal. You may guess that we hail from the great state of Indiana. The tilted image on the right gives you an idea of the thickness. The overall size of this one is 7 1/4″ x 11″, the main body of the “state” is 6 5/16″ across. Tony is completing another “Indiana” one today that will be larger (aproximately 9 1/2″ x 14 1/2″).

Here are some apple gourds in their maturing process, and one finished apple gourd. The first is the green gourd, second, dried gourd, washed gourd, and a finished gourd painted red .

Have a few gourd photos to share. Mary painted a few with Native American Designs.