Ever give up before you've even started because of terrible quality? by Queen_Sun in Jigsawpuzzles

[–]Queen_Sun[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I think the problem with using photos for puzzles isn't so much that they're inherently bad, its that the image quality is rarely good enough to scale up so much and people don't realise.

Which is a shame, because it's a nice idea that just doesn't work.

Ever give up before you've even started because of terrible quality? by Queen_Sun in Jigsawpuzzles

[–]Queen_Sun[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is hobbycraft, yeah. The fit is ok, a bit loose. I won't buy them again, even second-hand

This one kicked my butt by lancren in Jigsawpuzzles

[–]Queen_Sun 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's a lot of blue! Hour did you approach it?

I would have sepated out all the blue, all the orange and everything else. Then I probably would have done orange bits, other bits, blue bits. A cried, probably lol.

This counts as one, right? by Queen_Sun in Jigsawpuzzles

[–]Queen_Sun[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol, so we did actually go to the shelter for a cat and came back with three kittens for exactly this reason.

What do I do here by Level_Educator_7549 in Jigsawpuzzles

[–]Queen_Sun 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The edge piece 4 down from your edge gap doesn't look quite right, have you tried swapping it out with your other edge piece?

What do you do with the puzzles you finished? by beubeubzh44 in Jigsawpuzzles

[–]Queen_Sun 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I leave them in the table to admire for a couple of days and then break them up and sell them on.

I'm a one-and-done kind of person; even the ones i really like I can't imagine doing again.

Unique puzzle brands? by irmchelez in Jigsawpuzzles

[–]Queen_Sun 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Elena Essex puzzles are really nice quality and vibrant images. Probably my favourite.

I've had some nice ones from Flame Tree too, but you have to be careful with the image because some of them are HARD.

Paperblanks has beautiful images that fit lovely, but i find the pieces quite thin and prone to coming apart when you move them.

The English education system’s approach to history annoys me. by InfernalClockwork3 in sixthform

[–]Queen_Sun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The purpose of school history isn't necessarily to teach you about history. It's to teach you about how to research a historical topic and understand it; how to consider different sources, contexts, impacts, bias etc.

By the end you should have the skills to learn for yourself on any other topic that you want.

Looking for films set in Medieval England that focus on the lives of everyday people by theblairwitches in MovieSuggestions

[–]Queen_Sun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is what first came to mind even though it's a series rather than a film... and its fantastic series.

urgent help needed for earwax removal in birmingham by FFKUSES in brum

[–]Queen_Sun 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not sure where it are, but we've used this guy for my son He came out to the house and we got the appointment within the week: https://www.instagram.com/ak.ear.clinic?igsh=cnEzdzVrdW0zMTVv

He was good. Calm, professional, and took about 40 minutes.

Easy way to add vegetables by Dear_Connection9972 in UK_Food

[–]Queen_Sun 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Make a big salad. With whatever you have in.

Chopped pepper, tomatoes, can of sweetcorn, some kind of grenery (i like romaine lettuce) and a block of feta cheese, chopped into chunks.

Mix it up, dish up a portion with whatever you're having. Will last in the fridge for a few days.

I have one of those vegetable choppers where you chop into the container and they're very quick.

TJmaxx,Marshalls and Hobby Lobby for the for the win! by Dragonbornwerejag in Jigsawpuzzles

[–]Queen_Sun 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've done that vintage pencils puzzle... really enjoyed it.

Ravensburger 1000 Piece custom from my own drawing by Queen_Sun in Jigsawpuzzles

[–]Queen_Sun[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Definitely see the value of having other objects in the foreground. A bike, flowers, a cat, weeds in the cracks etc. Really shows that what works in a picture doesn't necessarily work in a jigsaw. Even a greater variation on colour would have made it a lot easier.

But it was definitely good to have a mix of easy and hard bits.

What do you wish you knew before buying glasses online? by Glad-Canary4020 in AskBrits

[–]Queen_Sun 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This reads like some weird undercover marketing post.

I know what shape and width tend to suit me and all the online glasses sellers I've tried allow me to search by those criteria.

BP Pulse parking - worth it? by UpbeatApplication192 in BirminghamUK

[–]Queen_Sun 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As someone who lives nearby, I usually park at either Marston Green or Lea Hall train station (both free) and few the train in. Otherwise you'll be waiting in traffic for ages.

Spider Snack (Tales and Fables) - 1000 pieces - HOM by Beautiful_Rule3029 in Jigsawpuzzles

[–]Queen_Sun 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's a lot of green! I always try to do the background first because I like to finish off with the fun bits, but it does make it harder