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Jane Austen Jigsaw Puzzle

"Oh Mary! ... find some useful employment!" ~ Mrs Bennet, Pride and Prejudice


Jane Austen's 500-piece 18" x 14" jigsaw puzzle looks to me like one heck of useful entertainment. The moment I saw it on a shelf by the check out counter of Asia Books, I decided it was mine even before I read the blurb -

"Settle down for a cozy afternoon with this literary-minded puzzle. Cleverly packaged in a booklike box... it features illustrations from the Regency Era paired with quotes from Jane Austen's beloved novels."


Alas! I have had the misfortune of not having touched this most prized possession since I bought it last year. Therefore this is one good reason to look forward to rainy afternoons at home on that russet hardwood dining table. If only I were home.

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  1. YogiSeptember 19, 2012 at 1:02 AM

    What a great idea for a J. You win the prize for today I think.

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  2. Luna MirandaSeptember 19, 2012 at 1:06 AM

    but you took it out for this week's post.:p
    i used to enjoy jigsaw puzzles...then i got busy with life. maybe i should get a smaller one this weekend.:p

    ABC Wednesday: J is for...

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  3. Rinkly RimesSeptember 19, 2012 at 3:22 AM

    If only there were enough hours in the day! I picture it being completed in a gracious room with a fire burning in the grate.

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  4. Roger GreenSeptember 19, 2012 at 8:00 AM

    I don't get JAZZED doing jigsaw puzzles, but my office mate likes to do the 1000-piece puzzles!
    ROG, ABC Wednesday team

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  5. photowannabeSeptember 19, 2012 at 10:27 AM

    Can't wait to see your completed project.
    Doing a snippet of the puzzle here and ther will eventually get it done.

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  6. Margaret @ BooksPleaseSeptember 19, 2012 at 12:28 PM

    Jigsaws are most definitely useful entertainment! And this one looks very good.

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  7. marriSeptember 19, 2012 at 1:34 PM

    Getting busy with such a hobby like solving a jigsaw puzzle can eat up all your time. once you start it, you want to get it done asap. i can only do around 20 pieces ... quite big ones.

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  8. Franc RamonSeptember 19, 2012 at 2:08 PM

    It's nice to do Jigsaw Puzzle aside from it passes time, it also helps keep the mind sharp.

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  9. joySeptember 19, 2012 at 6:35 PM

    jigsaw puzzles make my mind work, it is also a good form of entertainment when having visitors around :)

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  10. GeneSeptember 19, 2012 at 9:38 PM

    Interesting puzzle. I'm sure the Austen book lovers would love to get a hold of this puzzle. It would be a treat discovering the quotes from their favorite novels.

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  11. Yaniconquistadora (@YaniMetrado)September 20, 2012 at 12:38 AM

    Go ahead and finish the puzzle. Show us your masterpiece okay? Hope that it will be challenging enough for you.

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  12. ToriSeptember 20, 2012 at 1:17 AM

    That looks good, I love Jane...probably would buy something my kids could relate to though...

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  13. NessSeptember 20, 2012 at 2:19 AM

    Nice!! I'd like to look forward to your next updates about this. I envy you, i don't have that patience.

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  14. CarverSeptember 20, 2012 at 4:20 AM

    Fun puzzle idea and great choice for J week. Carver, ABC Wed. Team

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  15. chubskulitSeptember 20, 2012 at 5:06 AM

    We love doing jigzaw puzzles.

    Juice in Jars
    Your comment always bring joy to me, so leave me one when you can.

    Rose, ABC Wednesday Team

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  16. MarieSeptember 21, 2012 at 2:20 AM

    How could you leave such lovely pieces? :P Do show when you get to finish this one :)

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  17. cheSeptember 21, 2012 at 2:46 PM

    I love puzzles! I solve 1000-piece jigsaws and glad to know my daughter got the interest. That looks nice, and easy.... well except for that pink part. It's hard when all you got are pieces of same color. I also still have one 1000-piece puzzle here, chocolates!

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