All the Books by Jenny Zemanek – Wentworth – 140 pieces
Wonderful little puzzle. This was maybe a two coffee puzzle, it took a little bit longer and was more difficult than expected. I loved the colors and all the interesting patterns on the spines of the books, such a great image.
We couldn’t figure out one of the whimsies, perhaps one or more of you can help us out. The piece in the bottom righthand corner, what in the world is that? A book of some sort? Whatever it is, I don’t seem to be able to recognize it.
I’ve only just gotten started with this one, but it’s been quite a challenge already. I’m confident that it’s going to continue to be enjoyable though, and that’s what matters most.
The first hurdle I had to get over was my indecision. I love the image, but as soon as the sorting started it became apparent that even just the sorting would be a bit difficult. I even started to put it away because I thought it would be too hard for me right now. But the stubbornness kicked in. And here we are.
The quality is excellent, and the fit is even better. I’m loving working with a Cobble Hill puzzle again, it’s been a while. And I can’t stop running my hands over the completed pieces to feel that linen finish! When I’ve got a piece in my hands and I’m deciding where it fits my thumb just absentmindedly moves back and forth across the top, they feel so good in my hands. 💚
There wasn’t much time spent puzzling yesterday, most of the day was spent doing lots of nothing. But while hubby made dinner I sat down and put together the border and started on a few bowls of candy; I’m actually quite pleased with how much I got done. This is going to be a fun one!
Adoration of the Magi by Fra Angelico and Filippo Lippi – Artifact – 208 pieces
This was the very first wooden puzzle I sent to my sister-in-law and her family, and after having assembled it – yikes. It was quite difficult! I had no idea, apparently I need to pay more attention and make sure the puzzles I gift them aren’t too challenging, I wouldn’t want them to get frustrated and give up.
This Christmas image has all the requisite holiday whimsy pieces; angels, the star, all the characters for the nativity – even the words “Gloria In Excelsis Deo” on a banner.
The pieces make up the nativity scene that you can see from the back as well. What wonderfully creative puzzle designers they have at Artifact!
There were three holes built into the puzzle to hold up the three pieces with no coloring at all (the three wise men and their transportation) – if there’s an industry term for the stand-up pieces I don’t know what it is. Other than very cool and amazing looking!
Hubby, his sister and her husband were all working on it with me so I had to take a picture. I don’t know when we all got so old looking, but we sure don’t act old – that’s for sure. 😉
Pop the Champagne by Aimee Stewart – Wentworth – 80 pieces
This challenging and beautiful little puzzle was SO much fun to put together! It was the last one in a day where we put together two mini wooden puzzles, one larger and more difficult wooden puzzle, and a 500 piece cardboard one. Luckily, we had just as much fun with this last one as we did the first.
I’ve done a few shaped Aimee Stewart images, and they’re always a bit challenging but lots of fun – this one was no different. The swirling shapes of the pieces and the gorgeous colors made for a great assembly.
There was only one whimsy piece with this mini puzzle, a bunch of grapes right near the center of the bottle…
We had such a great time with this that it ended up staying with my sister-in-law, she kept saying how much fun it was and I just couldn’t resist leaving it for her just like the Tea Bath puzzle we put together at their cabin on our first trip. I know it will be well loved and put together many more times. 💕
Hubby and his sister worked on it by themselves for a few minutes, and I got in there closer to the end and sis and I put in the last few pieces together. Love, love, loved it!
Stephen King Books (?) – Unknown Brand – 1000 pieces
While I like the image of this one, it’s the absolute worst quality cardboard puzzle I’ve worked with in quite some time. It’s almost as frustrating to assemble as the bad quality wooden Crafthub puzzles I completed earlier in the summer.
This must be a Chinese knockoff, quickly produced without any care taken towards quality. So far it’s missing one piece and there is an extra corner. In addition it’s incredibly thin, so thin that it’s hard for me to even pick up the pieces from my board or the trays that I keep them in. The fit is horrid and not even two pieces can be picked up together to move; it’s important to assemble the pieces close to where they will be placed or there will be a struggle to move them without everything coming apart.
I’m pretty sure this one will be completed today, I’m motivated to finish it quickly and get it off my board so I can start working on a puzzle with better quality – I’d even be willing to work on a Ceaco if that’s all I had here! 😂
My Jigsaw Journal 