Downton Puzzle

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On some Ramey Sister Shopping Spree or another, I found this jigsaw puzzle and it reminded me of “Downton Abbey.” It’s not titled that; I think the title is “Upstairs, Downstairs.” But since I love “Downton” and jigsaw puzzles, I made it mine. I wasn’t looking for a puzzle, and I normally don’t care for the 1000-piecers, which are just too large to maneuver well. But this one was too tempting to pass up. 

It turned out to be a lot of fun and not difficult at all. I still have it assembled on my dining table and will leave it there for a while longer. 

Who else out there likes jigsaw puzzles? I’ve loved puzzles since I was a little kid. My mama used to buy them and my sisters, my mama, and I would work on them together. 

Quilt making is a lot like working a jigsaw puzzle, putting colorful pieces together to form a pretty whole. Speaking of which, I have all the “Heartwarming” blocks and sashing assembled into rows. Just have to add the border and it will be ready for Lena’s long-arm.

I’m off to my guild’s quilt show in just a bit. Sister Ramey is going with me. I don’t know if I’ll be able to stay on my feet long enough to see all the quilts, but I’ll give it a try.

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On 06/17/2017, Barbara Anne said ...

Love this wonderful puzzle! I've always enjoyed puzzles, too as did my mother.

Hope that you and Ramey had lots of fun at the quilt show and that you won a prize or two!

Hugs!

On 06/18/2017, Sheryl Colle said ...

I love doing jigsaw puzzles, and I especially like this one! May I ask where you found it?

I sure hated to miss the quilt show this year, but it would have been a long commute for me! :)

On 06/19/2017, Beverly said ...

I love puzzles, and this one would have pulled me in, too. Great detail. And, like you, I hate putting them away.

Do you do the puzzles I post every Friday morning?
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