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Kat Fedora Set #1

Magnolia has a bunch of sets that include 4 puzzles which are each 260 pieces. Each set features work from one artist, and I recently purchased 2 sets of Kat Fedora images. The one in the lower left, Nightfall, had been on my wishlist for a while and I actually was able to purchase it in the 1000 piece size through a private sale around the same time that I got the sets. I’m going to hold onto it to see if I feel like doing that size later on.

I loved this whole set of puzzles. I love the mix of fantasy with books; they are so magical and enchanting. The piece count was perfect for the images, and they were challenging enough that they felt very satisfying to complete. I think some of them would be very intimidating in a larger piece count, actually.

Here are closeups of each puzzle with the names:

Nightfall
Boho Vibes
Follow Your Path
Finding Dreamland

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Colorful Diamonds & Geometric

I am a big fan of the artist Josie Lewis and have collected several of the puzzles that feature her artwork. I recently completed these two and loved them. They are both 500 pieces and from Buffalo Games.

The first one is Colorful Diamonds. This one was really enjoyable and is just so pretty with the gradient.

The second one is Geometric. This one was quite a bit harder than I thought it would be. The greens and blues were especially difficult since they appear on both the left and right sides of the image. I did have to sort by shape to finish it up. I still really enjoyed it and love the way it looks finished.

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Princess on the Pea

Princess on the Pea is a 1000-piece puzzle from Enjoy. I believe their images are all AI generated. I was drawn to this image because of the colorful bedding and the story it is associated with, the fairy tale The Princess and the Pea.

As I was putting the easier sections together, I noticed that the image was a bit fuzzy, but that became really apparent when I got to all of the green pieces. They took forever! An earlier me would have given up at that point, but current me decided to push through. I put a good show on the TV and spent a couple of evenings painstakingly trying the pieces one by one, and eventually it came together.

I do really like the finished image, even though close up it is fuzzy. This one is going in the swap pile instead of on the shelf, however, as I do not want to do it again!

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Good Morning

Good Morning is a 500-piece puzzle from Reverie, and the artist is Anna Seed. I love this adorable image! The colors on the pieces are muted, which is a nice change from all of the colorful puzzles I have been doing lately. I also read on Anna’s Instagram that the design on the quilt is telling the story of how the mouse and the frog met, picking strawberries. So sweet!

Reverie puzzles are quite a splurge, but the quality is impressive. The boxes are lovely and the pieces come in a drawstring cotton bag. They have a smooth matte finish and fit together beautifully. Because of that, they do take a bit more effort to take apart, but the upside is that you could carry the finished puzzle around the room without it coming apart if you wanted to.

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Home of Fashion

Home of Fashion is a 1000-piece puzzle from Penny Puzzle, and the artist is Gaia Marfurt. This was my first experience with both Penny Puzzle and Gaia Marfurt, and I was so pleased with it. I was captivated by the image when I first saw it online, and it was even more beautiful in person. 

Every time I look at it, I am struck by the way the artist has captured the light on the buildings. I also love the colors, especially the pink building and the different shades of blue on the roofs. 

This was a truly exceptional experience and I am definitely going to be doing more from this brand and this artist. 

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The Sewing Shed

The Sewing Shed is a 1000-piece puzzle from Ravensburger, and the artist is Steve Read. I got this puzzle a few weeks ago from a friend of a friend who lives about an hour away. Shortly after, I received an envelope in the mail with several puzzle pieces – one for this puzzle and a few for the other puzzle he gave me. I was expecting that it might still be missing pieces, so I was pleasantly surprised when it ended up being complete. 

This was a nice challenge. A few areas were a bit dark, and I did have to sort by shape about two-thirds of the way through. But I love all the colorful fabrics and sewing notions, and I especially love the little cat curled up next to the sewing machine.

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Hello from Around the World (Repeat)

Hello from Around the World is a 500-piece puzzle from Mudpuppy, and the artist is Lemon Ribbon Studio. This was a redo because I needed a puzzle with a banana for a Facebook challenge, and I enjoyed it just as much the second time. I love the quirky art style.

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Joe Cool

Joe Cool is a 300-piece puzzle from RoseArt. This Peanuts puzzle was so fun! Snoopy is awesome, and I do love a rainbow grid. The pieces were thick and large, perfect for kids or people with grip issues.

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Reading Nook

Reading Nook is a 750-piece puzzle from RoseArt, and the artist is Cynthia Frenette. I have done a few RoseArt puzzles now and am liking the brand a lot; I’m not sure why I haven’t tried them before now. I love how cozy and inviting this scene looks, and I can definitely imagine curling up with my cat and a good book in this space.

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Taco Truck and Canyon Camper (Repeats)

I recently redid these two puzzles because I needed puzzles with specific items for a Facebook challenge. Both are from Ceaco and were illustrated by Stephanie Peterson Jones. Taco Truck is 500 pieces, and Canyon Camper is 300 pieces.

Ceaco’s quality has never been the best, and the Taco Truck did not hold up well for a second solve. The top border especially was hard to do because of false fits and the pieces not staying in a straight line. Canyon Camper held up much better, thankfully.

I am still going to hold onto them because I love both series and like having easy puzzles around for challenges and times I don’t want a hard puzzle.