About my ratings

Perhaps because of my day job, I'm a tough rater. Everything 3/5 and above I consider worth the time and money. If I purchase on Etsy or a similar platform and the puzzle is as expected, I will give a top rating on the platform because of how seller ratings work, but here "as expected" is probably a 3/5 in most cases.

Friday, October 9, 2026

Midsummer's Eve

 Stave, 470 pieces.





mare+E M+hay+king = merry making





I thought it was the cat & the fiddle, not the chicken & the guitar


Winter Days

 Liberty, 629 pieces. Fun winter image! 3/5




snowball fight

winter sports

multipiece bow


Untitled & Winter Birds Greeting Card

Nonie Made Me, about 35 pieces and 44 pieces respectively. Nice little treats!








Friday, September 25, 2026

Whorl of Transformation

 Puzzle Lab, 266 pieces. The house style works really well on this image with lots of repeating shapes and color line cutting or near-color line cutting. 3/5






From Lakes to Legends

 Par (laser), 400 pieces. One of their puzzles with additional non-wood inclusions as well as an elaborate edge. 3/5




The ax is attached to the piece below

edge closeup


Albert Lefebvre, Hyacinth Fields

 Ecru, 207 pieces. Nice image with some interesting color variations. 3/5





Thursday, September 24, 2026

Fable in Bloom Chinoiserie

 Ecru, 205 pieces. Difficult for its piece count because of the limited colors and the edges united by the engraved pieces. 3/5