In September of 2010 in my new workshop, I completed my first "batch" of crosses made from apple. I set a goal to make thousands of crosses and give them away. Having surpassed the goal, I will continue as long as I can. It is a joy!
(This blog focuses on the material aspect of making crosses rather than the best part - the spiritual act of giving them away.)
When we lived in Pennsylvania, I visited a hardwood lumber yard and picked an interesting piece of cherry from their scrap bin. The grain was not good for most woodworking projects, but was beautiful for these 40 2 5/8" tall, 1/2" wide crosses.