I started this puzzle at the end of July. Our daughter didn't want to tackle so large a puzzle, so she passed it on to me. I'd already given up on another 1500-piece puzzle several years ago. It had a ship passing through a fjord lined with thousands of identical gray rocks. Before long, fearing for my sanity, I boxed it up and gave it away. Looking at the wisteria blossoms and thatched roof of this one, I anticipated similar trouble, estimating that I'd finish by Halloween if I stuck with it.
The blossoms and roof came together faster than expected. To my surprise, I finished the puzzle four days ago. Maybe I'm getting better at this. However, I think a 1500-piece puzzle is just too large for me. I really prefer the 500-piece Ravensburger puzzles with large pieces. They're challenging enough!
Yes, what a huge undertaking! Luckily, though, this picture has lots of variety in it which was probably its saving grace. Well done!
ReplyDeleteThank you. I enjoyed it.
DeleteIt's such a pretty scene. I haven't done a jigsaw puzzle in years. I bought one recently "just in case" and you know, I'm wondering if it is the one you bought. I might just look later on. If it is, is hope for me. I used to do these puzzles with my son oh, so many years ago.
ReplyDeleteThere was a lot going on in that scene--birds and butterflies popping up all over the place.
DeleteVery nice. That is a pretty big puzzle. I probably would have taken longer to complete it.
ReplyDeleteSometimes I would bog down, thinking, "No way." And then I'd suddenly be on a roll again. Doing puzzles is like that.
DeleteWell done. You have to have a large space for a large puzzle too, and it has to be a comfortable space for people of certain years.
ReplyDeleteComfort is essentials. Otherwise, old folks won't do it.
DeleteCongrats on finishing. My father and his wife have been in similar endeavors. Apparently there was a tiger one that they gave up on. The more you do it, the better you get. But it's only worth it if you're enjoying the challenge.
ReplyDeleteI read about a young man with special abilities who completes huge puzzles in record time. He's been obsessed with puzzles since childhood, acc to his mom. He won some kind of prize from Ravensburger, a German puzzle maker.
DeletePretty "little" thing.
ReplyDeleteIt's strangely calming. Also, I can listen to music while "puzzling."
DeleteI wonder if puzzle use is going to increase for next few years.
ReplyDeleteI think so. If there are no missing pieces by the time I finish a puzzle, I always give it away.
Deleteits beautiful and i could never do it, i struggle with the 30 pieces on line puzzles and once finally finished the 60 piece on line from Yamini. i have never put a puzzle together excpet the kind kids use, the wooden ones with 6 shaped pieces that fit in holes. ha ha.
ReplyDeletei had no idea my wrinkles did away with my finger prints. wish i had a way to test mine
Well, you could try breaking and entering and stealing something valuable and then your could sit back and wait to see if your fingerprints lead to trouble with the authorities. Just suggesting a way to find out.
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ReplyDeleteIt is lovely. Great work. We are going to start a new puzzle tonight..
ReplyDeleteNice way to let on just what you’d like for Christmas. Kids, are you paying attention? Ha ha!
ReplyDeleteI have always thought of buying these type of puzzles but I dint find or buy one yet . Hopefully soon . This is a great one
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