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The Peirre Joseph Redouté puzzle by Cobble Hill is full of delightful flowers with a lovely pastel background colours to enhance the collage theme. What's not to love about the beauty of flowers for all to appreciate. There's quite a variety of them in this puzzle image. There's a timeline that details the Artist's life's work in the commentary below.
Brand: Cobble Hill Puzzle Company
Title: Redouté puzzle
Artist: Pierre-Joseph Redouté - Arranged by Cobble Hill
Pieces: 1000
Size: 26.625" x 19.25"
Overall Experience: Lovely Cut Quality: Perfect Board Quality: Firm Shape Cut: Random and various sizes Image Quality: Superb Hardest Area: large cluster flowers Puzzle Dust? none |
Finish Quality: Smooth matte linen Box Quality: Good and solid Sealed Pieces Inside Box: yes Was this purchased new? no Price: Picked for review Recommend Level: High Time: 10 hours |
I used the Grateful House black trays again. It requires using the tray lid so that all the pieces fit onto the trays. I could just as easily place the edge pieces directly onto the foam boards but it was convenient to set up the sorting system as shown below. The puzzle pieces can be sorted in the centre into the surrounding trays and according to colour/objects/details. The edge pieces are to the bottom far right tray. There is barely a spec of puzzle dust in the empty box indicating the cut of the pieces are nice and clean.
The border went together fairly quickly and simply, following the edge pieces on the border picture. Speaking of picture there is a nice poster included with these 1000 piece puzzles as shown to the right. |
I got the most easiest areas assembled first which is the Redouté signage and the pink/black text along the bottom of the puzzle using the floral lineage to be my guide. Then I needed a strategy.
First I started with the least amount of colours that were outstanding. That meant the purples, greens, yellows and red. It was pretty clear right off the hop that pink would be last. There are not a lot of 'big' areas or colours and a few areas were more distinctive than others. The assembly process seemed to go fast and then slow down, then fast again once I got past 3/4 of the puzzle.
The matte finish is always nice on these non-glare Cobble Hill Company puzzles. I was totally delighted with everything about this puzzle including the cut. I can highly recommend it.
This Redouté puzzle reminded me much of the the Barbara Behr flower collages titled Blue Flowers and Pink Flowers by Cobble Hill Company. Likely because they are collage puzzle images. The following are some close up images of the lovely flowers followed by the time line for Pierre-Joseph Redouté's life timeline.
The following is taken from the fine print on the Cobble Hill image and is copied to the best of my ability in hopes I got the spelling correctly. It's interesting to read but very difficult to see the fine print which is why I tried to recreate it here...my apologies if there are errors :(
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About Cobble Hill Jigsaw Puzzles
Cobble Hill is a Canadian company that specializes in producing high-quality jigsaw puzzles for adults. The company has gained a reputation for producing visually appealing and challenging puzzles that are made from durable and eco-friendly materials.
One of the standout features of Cobble Hill puzzles is their unique designs. The company collaborates with artists from around the world to create puzzles that are not only challenging but also visually stunning. They have puzzles featuring iconic artworks such as Gustav "Klimt" puzzle and festive designs like "The Village Tree". They also offer themed puzzles such as animals, landscapes, and nostalgia.
Cobble Hill puzzles are made from high-quality, recycled materials that are durable and environmentally friendly. The puzzle pieces are thick and sturdy, making them easy to handle and assemble. Additionally, the pieces fit together smoothly and accurately, ensuring that the finished puzzle looks seamless and well-crafted.
Another notable feature of Cobble Hill puzzles is their commitment to sustainability. The company uses recycled and biodegradable materials in their puzzle production, and they also use vegetable-based inks in their printing process. Additionally, they donate puzzles to nursing homes and Alzheimer's facilities to help individuals with cognitive challenges.
In terms of pricing, Cobble Hill puzzles are generally affordable, with prices ranging from $15 to $25 for most designs. While they may be slightly more expensive than some other brands, the high-quality materials and unique designs justify the cost.
Cobble Hill also has a strong social media presence and engages with its audience through various platforms such as Facebook and Instagram. They regularly post images of new puzzles, behind-the-scenes glimpses of their puzzle-making process, and share puzzles completed by their followers. Their social media strategy has helped them to build a loyal following of puzzle enthusiasts and has helped them to stay relevant in a competitive market.
One area where Cobble Hill could improve is their range of puzzle sizes. While they offer a decent range of sizes, they do not currently offer puzzles with more than 2000 pieces, which may be a drawback for experienced puzzlers looking for a greater challenge.
In conclusion, Cobble Hill is a brand of jigsaw puzzles that offers high-quality, visually stunning, and eco-friendly puzzles that are enjoyed by puzzle enthusiasts of all skill levels. Their unique designs, commitment to sustainability, and engagement on social media have helped them to stand out in a crowded market and build a loyal following. While they could expand their range of puzzle sizes, overall, Cobble Hill puzzles are a great choice for anyone looking for a fun and challenging puzzle-solving experience.
(ChatGPT, personal communication, June 20, 2023)