Matilda Puzzle

This Matilda puzzle is such a fun quick fix experienced puzzlers and a joy for those who are not.  The cat innuendos in the background are really cute, like the  9 lives reference, the note to remember cat food, the colouring picture of the cat. You may like this similar Cobble Hill puzzle Amazon Link

Brand: Cobble Hill Puzzle Title: Matilda Puzzle Artist: Geoffrey Tristram Pieces: 500 Poster Included Size: 19.25" x 26.625"

The recipes happen to be about cheese and fish. The only thing missing would be a mouse, perhaps peeking from inside the drawer. An interesting detail is the 3 stamps on the bulletin board. I recall tacking my stamps on a board too.

Brand: Cobble Hill Puzzle Title: Matilda Puzzle Artist: Geoffrey Tristram Pieces: 500 Poster Included Size: 19.25" x 26.625"Cobble Hill Matilda 500 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle

Brand: Cobble Hill Puzzle

Title: Matilda Puzzle

Artist: Geoffrey Tristram

Pieces: 500 Poster Included

Size: 19.25" x 26.625"

Matilda Puzzle Review

Overall Experience:  Great

Cut Quality:  great

Board Quality: firm

Shape Cut: Random and various sizes

Image Quality: Great

Hardest Area: The yellow flowers

Puzzle Dust? minimal

Finish Quality: Smooth  matte

Box Quality: Good and solid

Sealed Pieces Inside Box: yes

Was this purchased new? no

Price: Picked for review

Recommend Level: highly

Time: than 4 hours

Matilda Puzzle Assembly

Brand: Cobble Hill Puzzle Title: Matilda Puzzle Artist: Geoffrey Tristram Pieces: 500 Poster Included Size: 19.25" x 26.625"
Brand: Cobble Hill Puzzle Title: Matilda Puzzle Artist: Geoffrey Tristram Pieces: 500 Poster Included Size: 19.25" x 26.625"

I did my usual sorting routine for this 500 pieces then merely laid out the pieces on the foam board. Some how I managed to forget to get photos of that. Then I used the handy Poster to assemble the pieces.

Brand: Cobble Hill Puzzle Title: Matilda Puzzle Artist: Geoffrey Tristram Pieces: 500 Poster Included Size: 19.25" x 26.625"

The border went together fairly easy on the Matilda puzzle and then I started in the upper left corner, worked my way across the flowers over to the cookbook, then down across the brown table, then purposely leaving a gaping hole for Matilda. I saved her for last as you can see in the photo below. 

Brand: Cobble Hill Puzzle Title: Matilda Puzzle Artist: Geoffrey Tristram Pieces: 500 Poster Included Size: 19.25" x 26.625"

Below are some very pretty closeup images clearly sharing the shapes of the cut and the quality of the fine matt finish on these puzzles. The Poster images are very nice quality too.

Brand: Cobble Hill Puzzle Title: Matilda Puzzle Artist: Geoffrey Tristram Pieces: 500 Poster Included Size: 19.25" x 26.625"
Brand: Cobble Hill Puzzle Title: Matilda Puzzle Artist: Geoffrey Tristram Pieces: 500 Poster Included Size: 19.25" x 26.625"
Brand: Cobble Hill Puzzle Title: Matilda Puzzle Artist: Geoffrey Tristram Pieces: 500 Poster Included Size: 19.25" x 26.625"
Brand: Cobble Hill Puzzle Title: Matilda Puzzle Artist: Geoffrey Tristram Pieces: 500 Poster Included Size: 19.25" x 26.625"

Matilda Puzzle Comments

The Matilda puzzle from Cobble Hill Puzzle Company  is 19.25" x 26.625″ therefore the 500 pieces are in very large format. Makes for good handling with odd shaped pieces for those with tender sensitive hands.

The Artist, Geoffrey Tristram, who resides in the UK, is quite famous for his artwork, comedy writing and has very cute and fun cartoon artwork.  Certainly a man of many talents.

Note: Black puzzle mat supplied by Grateful House

A big shout out goes to Grateful House for supplying the Black felt mat used in this review. To read the review on this highly recommended product, please CLICK HERE   I don't normally do my puzzles on a mat or on a dark surface but for those who do use mats and don't mind the black background then you may like to give this one a try.

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A Therapeutic Journey

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By embracing the benefits of jigsaw puzzles, we unlock not only an enjoyable hobby but also a path to mental well-being. Whether you're seeking cognitive stimulation, stress relief, or a moment of mindfulness, engaging in puzzles can enrich your life and provide a therapeutic journey that transcends the puzzle board. So gather your puzzles, sharpen your focus, and embark on this fulfilling adventure of piecing together fragments to create something beautiful and whole.

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