F.X. Schmid “The Barnstormer” by John Wilson

Since the Coronavirus Pandemic began, Jenny's been kind enough to let me occasionally do laundry at her house to avoid the public laundromat.  I did this 300 piece puzzle today while at Jenny's house.  I timed myself, and it took about two hours. 

This F.X. Schmid puzzle is marketed as a "large format edition" with "easy to handle" pieces.  Finished, it measures 18 x 24 inches.  The artwork is by John Wilson, and copyright 2004.  The box credits "license granted by Wild Wings."  Made in Germany.  

The large pieces and smaller piece count made this a fun mental exercise to complete quickly.  I love the old time country image.  It had lots of details, like the dog chasing after the plane, the slingshot in the boy's back pocket, and a clothesline in the deep background.  A fun vintage puzzle over fifteen years old!

Ravensburger "Colorful Marina" by David Stern

This 500 piece "Colorful Marina" is one of a few Ravensburger puzzles I've thrifted for Landon to complete.  Ravensburger is known for high quality in its puzzle construction, but I find myself drawn to this image.  Landon and Jenny knocked this one out quickly.  It measures 19 1/3" x 14 1/4", copyright 2015.

Ravensburger "Beautiful Ocean" by Mark Gregory

Ravensburger Puzzle's "Beautiful Ocean" has a tranquil scene above and below the water, by artist Mark Gregory.  Landon was able to complete this 100 piece puzzle on his own.  The finished puzzle measures 19 x 14 inches and was copyright 2012.  Another thrift store complete find!

Ravensburger "Pirates' Treasure" by James Talbot

Landon completed this Ravensburger puzzle on his own.  At 100 pieces, it was not difficult, but the pirate scene was imaginative!  The finished puzzle by artist James Talbot measures 14 1/2 x 19 1/3 inches.  It is copyright 2006.  This was a thrift store find.  To think this puzzle is thirteen years old, we were lucky that it is complete!