Glenny’s Garden Shop

On July 28, 2019July 28, 2019 By Stacey at myjigsawjournalIn Jigsaw Puzzles6 Comments

It’s been so long since I assembled this (more than 10 weeks) that I honestly don’t remember putting it together! The mind is one of the first things to go, or so I hear. 😏

Having put together many, many Wentworth jigsaw puzzles I can tell you that the quality is excellent. If you’re not used to laser-cut wooden puzzles you might be put off by the loose fit, but it’s been my experience that almost all of them are like that, no matter the brand. The feel of the pieces is wonderful in your hands, and the satisfying “plunk” as they fall into place puts a smile on my face.

I’m not sure that this is an image I would choose to assemble if it were larger. Big areas of flowers I find to be difficult, and sometimes more frustrating than pleasant. Otherwise I love the detail and homey feel of Steve Read’s artwork, it’s just beautiful. 💗

Glenny's Garden Shop whimsies

The garden whimsies I’ve seen before; but to be fair Wentworth does have a lot of countryside and garden images, so I don’t fault them for using these on more than a few puzzles.

Update…

On May 31, 2019 By Stacey at myjigsawjournalIn Jigsaw Puzzles19 Comments

I wish there was better news to report, but mom is still hospitalized. The afternoon that I posted last was a bad day – things went downhill very quickly and she was rushed to the ICU (Intensive Care Unit). This is day 10 here in ICU for us, and she is somewhat of a medical mystery to the doctors – she has seen ten different doctors from many specialties so far – are they are all still trying to figure things out.

Once things return to a somewhat normal state and I’m sleeping in my own bed instead of between two chairs I hope to get back to posting as usual. Until then, here’s a picture of my sister and I finishing a puzzle together in the waiting room – just our hands of course, you know how I hate having my picture taken.

ICU Waiting room

Sorry Guys

On May 21, 2019 By Stacey at myjigsawjournalIn Jigsaw Puzzles18 Comments

There hasn’t been any jigsaw puzzling going on at all for the past few days.

Mom’s in the hospital, day 3. If you’re of the praying persuasion, it would be very much appreciated.

Country Store

On May 20, 2019May 20, 2019 By Stacey at myjigsawjournalIn Jigsaw Puzzles, Thrift Store Puzzles4 Comments

I enjoyed this puzzle very much, and if it suits your fancy I highly recommend it! The quality is excellent, and the image makes for entertaining puzzling. Mom came over to help me finish it and we both had a great time. 🙂

General Store puzzles are usually great fun – there are so many little signs to assemble, and so many things to discover. One of my readers asked me to be sure to show what was behind the windows, and here they are…

Country Store 1

You can’t see much with all the signs and things in the way, but there are some shelves inside that you can see.

Country Store 2

I love the “Free Beer Tomorrow” sign – it’s never tomorrow! 😉

Review: Fall’s Bounty

On May 18, 2019 By Stacey at myjigsawjournalIn Jigsaw Puzzles, Puzzle reviewsLeave a comment

Fall's Bounty

Fall’s Bounty was an entertaining puzzle with beautiful artwork by Marjolein Bastin. And I have to say it was one of the best quality Ceaco puzzles I’ve done. Shocked? I was too!

I’ve done Ceaco puzzles with very good quality and some that were awful, it’s always a guess whether or not you’ll be getting a good one. That’s why it’s normally a brand we only purchase from thrift stores. This puzzle though, and another from this series that I’m currently working on, are very good quality and I was quite impressed. The pieces are a good thickness, with a wonderful fit and beautiful reproduction.

The assembly went quickly, but the image had enough challenge to make it interesting at well; I enjoyed placing every piece. Marjolein Bastin’s beautiful nature artwork makes for great puzzling and is definitely recommended. 👍

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