This past January I spent a little time with my aunt and we managed to finish a jig saw puzzle that she’d been working on. Although I’ve never really got into putting those things together, I’m seeing a bit of similarity with my blacksmithing projects. First I make all the little bits. Then they get assembled. I guess the main difference is that I can fiddle with any particular bit and make it fit. Ha!

Anyway, here’s the box of goodies and then the first panel laid out. I’m hopeful that I can finish by the end of next week. Probably wishful thinking because the flower components and the animals are not done. Still, it might happen.