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.

Monday, June 1, 2026

Unfrogettable

 Stave, 85 pieces. A fun two-heart Treat with great colors. 6/10






Orchids in East Window, Janice Larson

 Liberty, 548 pieces. I don't love lots of brown in a puzzle, but there was enough variety here to make it work. 3/5





Birger Sandzén, Creek at Twilight

 Artifact, 319 pieces. Very pretty colors. 3/5






Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Mary Benson, Sheltering Branches

 Artifact, 184 pieces. The art style works well with the repeating spiral pattern of the pieces--it's more difficult than the piece count suggests. 3/5





Spring Quilt

 BCB Puzzles, 400 pieces. An image with a lot of stuff going on, and some internal color line cutting that is a bit unusual for a BCB. 3/5





Summer Geraniums, Janice Larson

 Liberty, 470 pieces. Flowers! If you like this kind of thing, it's the kind of thing you'll like. 3/5







Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Ice Cream Parlor Pups

 Stave, 340 pieces. I'm not a dog person but the image was appropriately cheerful. 6/10




4+rose+hen tree+eat+S = frozen treats





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