Needles And Such

Brand: MB Puzzle 

Pieces: 1000
Size: 50.8cm x 68.58cm
Product Code:  -

Yesterday (Friday 30 July) was World Embroidery Day so I thought it would be fitting to put up the above puzzle which features needles, thread and other embroidery materials! I have done a lot of embroidery over the years (mostly cross stitch though) and I love the fact that there is a day dedicated to commemorating such a fun and beautiful craft.

The above puzzle (with artwork by Angela Anderson) was a bit more challenging to do than I previously expected, probably because of the repeating motifs throughout the design, but I really enjoyed it regardless. The colours were vibrant and the design was busy (but not too busy if you know what I mean). The quality of the pieces was good for a cheaper brand puzzle. 

What hobbies do you do that have been commemorated by a special day? Have you seen puzzles around that are representative of your hobby? 

Disney Mad Tea Cup

Brand: King International

Pieces: 1000
Size: 48cm x 67cm
Product Code:  05125

Time for another Disney one! 

As you probably know, I love my Disney puzzles and I have done a lot of them over the years. The above puzzle is one that I found on a UK website- we can't normally get King International puzzles here and I think this was the first one I had ever done from the brand. 

The pieces were so nice to touch! Haha that sounds weird I know, but they had an almost velvety feel. Lovely! And as you can see, the design is pretty good too! 

Speaking of Disney puzzles, have you seen all of the Ravensburger Villainous series puzzles? I have already got all of them but have yet to start any. I really should begin soon cos there are many to get through in the series. Ravensburger have also released a few other Disney ones- one of Belle, one of Snow White, and an awesome Art Noveau-style Princess one- which I also have in my to-do pile.

So many puzzles, so little time!!

2020: Commemorating The Hardest Year

Brand: Unknown

Pieces: 500
Size: 52cm x 38cm
Product Code:  -

Hello Lockdown 5.0!

Yes, Victoria is in lockdown once again, with Corona cases making our premier decide that a snap 5-day lockdown from last Thursday onwards will be the way to combat it! It has worked in the past and hopefully will work again but I have to say that it's getting old. Just when we start to have a bit of freedom, we have to endure this again. 

Oh well. I guess it's better than the alternative...

I decided to put this one up today because 2020 may have been the hardest year but 2021 is shaping up to be a serious rival. 

You can't really tell from the photo (somehow it looks quite clear) but this puzzle was a design disaster. I received it from the website Wish (instead of the one I had actually chosen) and so I ended up getting it for free because they refunded my money. I'm so glad they did! I would NOT have wanted to have paid for it! Although the pieces fit together well (it's a wooden puzzle), the design was soooo blurry and low quality. I usually sell on my puzzles when I complete them but there's no way I could consciously sell this to somebody else. 

That said, I still decided to complete it and above is the end result. Have you ever done a puzzle that had such a poor print job that you decided to chuck it in?  Next week, once lockdown (hopefully) ends, I will put up a photo of a much better puzzle!

Blame It On The Juice

Brand: Hardie Grant Books: A Piece Full Puzzle

Pieces: 1000
Size: 68.5cm x 48cm
Product Code:  -

Have you seen the Rocksaws jigsaw puzzles that feature the designs of album covers by the likes of Queen, AC/DC and other influential artists? 

There are so many of those available now, by that particular brand and by others that have copied them. I haven't yet done any (although I'm definitely interested), but I have done some other music-related puzzles, such as the one above. 

When I saw the above puzzle, designed by Georgia Perry, I was drawn towards the design, despite only having heard one of Lizzo's songs. The colours were vibrant and the illustration style stood out for me. It was actually quite a fun puzzle to do.

I might have to listen to some more of her music, and see why she was important enough to get an entire puzzle designed about her! 😂

I might also have to increase my puzzle to-do pile and get some of the music album cover ones! The only thing is, choosing which one! There are so many cool album covers and bands that are available, yet some of the designs look quite difficult to do (because of all the solid colours in the designs). I'll have to think about it...

Pattern 4

Brand: Cardinal
Pieces: 500
Size: 27.9cm x 35.6cm
Product Code:  -

I felt like putting up a colourful patchwork-style puzzle today. 

The colours in this puzzle were just so vibrant and I love the mandala-style artwork. 

I haven't got a lot of time to post today so you won't have to endure my rambling this time round- just enjoy the photo! Hopefully I'll have more time to write next week.

Until then...