I did this 6" X 8" marquetry picture as birthday present for my mom. This project was based on the "Winter Bird" project which can be found in the book "The Art of Marquertry" by Craig Vandall Stevens. This book has served as an invaluable guide in teaching myself the art of marquetry via the "double-bevel" cutting technique. I am very lucky to have been given my grandfather's (E. Muster) 1940's(?) vintage 16" Delta scroll saw which I could use for this project.

"Winter Bird" as crafted by the author ( pattern by Craig Vandall Stevens )

The verneers used in this project where obtained from the small pieces found in a wood identification sampler kit. Venner stock for the background maple and cherry wood border was cut down from some large sheets of raw veneer obtained from a local vendor. The background is maple. This maple veneer was chosen to give the viewer a sense of depth. It looks like ripples on a lake approching the shore. The branches were made from walnut. The head, body, & tail feathers for the bird were made from burl claro walnut. The banded strip on the birds wing was made from zebra wood as well as the feet. The birds breastplate was made from something(?).  Given below is a closup view of the "Winter Bird".
 

Detail of "Winter Bird"