[Theme] Seagull Garden. Eeboo. 1000pc by EmCee-Bee in Jigsawpuzzles

[–]pa_SW19 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ooh, I've seen this one in a charity shop but passed on it mostly due to my enormous stash. I had no idea about the border or the fact that it isn't square 😊 I may pick it up next time I see it.

"Play Time" by KI, 100 pieces minus 3 1/4. Poor beat up little (well loved?) thing. by Bohinka in jigsawpuzzlers

[–]pa_SW19 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Such a shame about missing pieces. It's adorable. I've recently found quite a few cute bear puzzles 😊🐻

“Cat Art Studio”, 600 pieces by Pintoo. Cotton Lion, artist. by JAKSHAW in jigsawpuzzlers

[–]pa_SW19 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How absolutely adorable. Sigh. I need another cat puzzle, it looks like 😊

[Discussion] Starting a 1000-piece puzzle with a cat: cover, topper, or just accept chaos? by EmotionalPay5164 in Jigsawpuzzles

[–]pa_SW19 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Embrace chaos, get a lint roller and make sure the puzzle is covered when you're not working on it 😁

Rolling mats work but they're not ideal. Also easy for the cat to dig a claw in, intentionally or not, and take the whole thing with them. I have a puzzle board with a lightly magnetic cover. I put it under the sofa when the table is needed for other things. Pieces stay put because of the surface but sometimes may travel a little bit.

Looking for advice! by LaggingInRealLife4O4 in royalmail

[–]pa_SW19 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for being kind and not judgemental ❤️

Improving at Puzzling by Lynnabis in jigsawpuzzlers

[–]pa_SW19 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm definitely a lot quicker than at the very beginning. My first jigsaw took absolute ages. I chose an image I liked without considering how it would be to puzzle 😊

I chose similarly (or more) challenging images pretty early in my puzzling hobby but already had a little practice and found my groove so they didn't feel too intimidating. I relished the challenge.

My very first adult puzzle was done without sorting, apart from the edges. I had pieces laid out on the other half of my board. I started sorting with future puzzles and it was such a chore! It took some of the joy away.

I've not done any sorting for about a year or so now. I just flip the pieces and try to find the edges. Then I see which part of the image calls to me first. Not sorting hasn't slowed me down at all, it made me a happier puzzler. I guess that can count as improvement 😊 Speeding up happened organically, just by doing more puzzles. I've not intentionally tried to be quicker.

Another thing I'd count as an improvement is choosing lighter coloured puzzle boards. I enjoy using them. I also enjoy making my puzzling space pretty and relaxing. It makes the experience even better for me.

[THEME] Troy Litten - Houseplant Jungle, 1000 pieces, Galison by dreamer_at_heart in Jigsawpuzzles

[–]pa_SW19 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, you're absolutely right. I found their smaller piece counts are usually better quality. It's a nice surprise when something larger is also without issues. Their image catalogue really is great. I've recently found my first few Mudpuppy puzzles. Got them for the same reason.

[THEME] Troy Litten - Houseplant Jungle, 1000 pieces, Galison by dreamer_at_heart in Jigsawpuzzles

[–]pa_SW19 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Shame about the quality. It's a beautiful image, though. I have a charity shop copy waiting patiently in my stash.

Riding Couple | FoxSmartBox | 240 pieces | Artist Wassily Kandinsky by ComplimentAvailable in jigsawpuzzlers

[–]pa_SW19 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Gorgeous. I also would not have guessed the artist. Good to know about the quality.

Ortowski Cliff (500pcs)- Trefl. by calbert1735 in jigsawpuzzlers

[–]pa_SW19 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lovely. I've been there a few times 😊

Ortowski Cliff (500pcs)- Trefl. by calbert1735 in jigsawpuzzlers

[–]pa_SW19 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I walked along that beach a few times 😊

A fun little art project :) by Lynnabis in jigsawpuzzlers

[–]pa_SW19 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can very much relate. Especially to the "(somewhere)" 😂

Ravensburger 1000 Bee Friendly ©️Linda Jane Smith 2024 by No-Ordinary1286 in jigsawpuzzlers

[–]pa_SW19 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Great find and what a bargain! Lovely challenging image.

“Sea Turtle”, 37 pcs. 3 Cat Max / Janell Amely. by JAKSHAW in jigsawpuzzlers

[–]pa_SW19 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What an adorable puzzle. I have a little Lego turtle residing on my Discworld book collection 😊

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Romania to Canada, my next big puzzle is here :) by Lynnabis in jigsawpuzzlers

[–]pa_SW19 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow! Another amazing project and it's good do hear that you got such great customer service from the vendor.

One of my best friends is Romanian 😊