Thursday Ponderings
Today for my Thursday Ponderings, my 64th post for the I Like Thursday group that meets up over at Not Afraid of Color, I’m pondering how much I miss meeting up with friends over a lovely cup of coffee at one of my local coffee shops. I’m thankful for LeeAnna bringing us together each Thursday for a little online chat about things we ponder each week.
Outside of that, our family has been a little puzzled this week . . .
We’ve been working on this puzzle over the last few weeks and finally finished it this weekend. The twist was that the photo on the cover of the puzzle box wasn’t exactly like the puzzle. Made for some interesting and puzzling moments.
So we pulled out another one. After seeing the size of the pieces, I’m letting Molly tackle this one!
I told one of you earlier this week that there were 1000 pieces in this puzzle. I was wrong, there’s only 235; still, it looks like 1000 though, right? With all those tiny, tiny pieces comes with a pink 2-inch tweezer so you can place the pieces together easier. The finished size of the puzzle is 4 inches by 6 inches. We keep it under a box so those little pieces don’t become cat snacks.
While Molly is pondering that puzzle, I’m pondering and working through this book.
I’m not very far along in it yet, and I’m a bit uncomfortable with the Artistic Genius thing. I’m just happy trying to stretch my creative self a bit.
The Weekly Wilbs
The true genius in the house, Wilbs just gave up ponderin’ and found a bit of sun for a nap.
Thanks for stopping in and reading my Thursday Ponderings today!
Wendy
23 Comments
marissthequilter
I imagine that puzzle building is a good thing to do during snow bound times. That miniature one looks like a real challenge!
I listened to the audio version of Jane Dunewold’s book and found it worthwhile and very practical, despite the genius and monster labels. (It is available for free online. )
Stitchin at Home
Does the miniature puzzle not come with a magnifier? Wilbs has the right idea.
texasquiltgal
You may be uncomfortable with the “Artistic Genius” thing, but we all consider it a perfect title for you. 🙂 What do you do with your puzzles once finished? We have one we’ve had for two years and have yet to tackle it, although we keep saying we will. Wilbur should be adept at helping paw those tiny pieces into place. 😉
rl2b2017
Hi Wendy! Mmmm. I can just feel that nice warm sunshine . . . it would put me to sleep, too. The puzzle that you finished was supposed to be different than what the box picture, is that right? And those teeny tiny puzzle pieces – wow! Can’t wait to see Molly finish it. ~smile~ Roseanne
Nancy Bekedam
I love looking over the Minnesota puzzle!!! DH just finished a stamp puzzle here that has 13 purposefully placed changes!?! Now, that teeny weeny puzzle is another way to challenge!!! Best wishes to Molly!!! I’m excited to see it together, when she gets there!
karenfae
I think I would rather read an old book then do a jigsaw puzzle – have never been my thing but I know a lot of people like them. Of course you are “artistic” you have been coming up with a lot of talented pieces
Brenda @ Songbird Designs
Oh my goodness, those tiny pieces!! My mom and I loved to put puzzles together when I was growing up and we would always get her a new one at Christmas and birthdays in her later years. She still enjoyed them. But this one is something else! You are right, it looks like 1000 pieces!! The Minnesota puzzle looks fun. And, that book you are reading looks very interesting! Let me know how your journey comes out! You definitely have artistic talent IMO!! I’m with Wilbs…find a nice warm place and take a nap!! We awoke to thunder and pouring rain this morning, so I didn’t want to get out of bed…but eventually I did! LOL
Barbara
Wow. Tiny puzzle pieces. Your book looks interesting. Is it specific to quilting?
laura bruno lilly
Those tiny puzzles pieces are for re-packing up in the box and sending to your worst enemy IMHO!
As for the print version of “Creative Strength Training” is it easy on the eyes? I read reviews that the hardcopy was hard to read and not to bother buying it but just watch the youtube vids.
But I got so interested in the ‘book’ via the vids that I really want to hold something in my hands to reference…
So?
Cheree Hull
I would not qualify for that book–LOL. Two of my sisters are artists as was my mom but I’m mediocre at best. Ok, prob not even that. But I can appreciate the idea of that book and think it must be good to work with, esp for you as you seem to have the artistic gift. (I’m doing a similar thing but with writing). I was thinking the same thing when I saw Wilbs sleeping in the sun. Perhaps the true genius is in just “being”. Smart one, he is.
lapaylor
I heard her lecture at Houston, and like her so I’ll go look for that book!
LeeAnna
Diann@ Little Penguin Quilts
I miss meeting friends in the coffee shop, too! But meeting blogging friends on a Thursday morning is a lot of fun, just in a different way! Love your Minnesota puzzle, and the challenge of it. The tiny puzzle – oh my… Your book sounds interesting – are there things to “try” in it that you can try with fabric? Wilbur has the exact right idea! (Except there’s no sun here today.)
ROCHELLE SUMMERS
Thank you for these “likes”. We have puzzles that were my grandmother’s – missing a piece or two but still very workable. Some are round and some are 8 sided. They don’t make them like that anymore. I agree with the lady above that a magnifying glass should come with the little pieced puzzle. Youthful eyes may be able to finish it. I hope the book brings you insight. You are a talented artist both with fabric and words and I continue to enjoy your blog posts. You also share the joy of Wilbs with us.
Sandra
Well cats, (thanks Wilbs) have it all figured out, and I think I need to copy his style more! Yikes on Molly’s jigsaw!
nanamickie
LOL! Wilbs and cats in general are geniuses I think! 🙂 Interesting that the puzzle pic was different on the box. That makes it even more challenging, doens’t it? Have a safe and happy week Wendy!!!
Carol Andrews
Wendy that puzzle is just crazy! Your sunshine looks wonderful on Wilbs. I like your thoughts in you Thursday Pondering post. Artistic Genius? you? yes! 😉
wanderingcatyarns
That is one tiny puzzle! I don’t think I could handle it!
Kathleen McCormick
Those pieces are so darn tiny! Good luck to Molly although I am yawning as I write this so I think I will join Wilbs and take a nap!
Judy B
Wow, that’s a tiny puzzle! We’re working on, what we think is a toughy! 1000 pieces and lots of dogs! Lots of brown and white and just enough black to keep DH from throwing in the towel! Haha!
Wilbs has the right idea!
Sally
Looks like a fun puzzle. That tiny puzzle! I can’t imagine working on that. Ah, napping in the sun. Good stuff.
Quilting is in my Blood
I often think about how the quilts we make are like puzzles. That teeny tiny one would totally flummox me! And I know my slightly arthritic hands would not cooperate! As always good to see a photo of the Wilbs.
My Sewful Retirement
Love the Minnesota puzzle — looks like fun! I’d have to pass on the tiny one also…Wibs has the right idea!
Colette
I have a puzzle on the dining room table, along with a fabric cutting area. The grandsons stop by to try to put a piece in every now and then. Wilbs looks like he is all snuggly and contemplative too.