Bits and Pieces 300 Piece Nativity Christmas Jigsaw Puzzle by Liz Goodrick-Dillon 18" x 24"

I picked up this 300 piece nativity puzzle by Bits and Pieces to work on during the holiday season. The overall quality of the puzzle itself is fantastic. The ultra heavy weight board means the pieces are thick and do not bend or peel easily. I also really appreciate that they use random cut puzzle dies so no two pieces are exactly alike. This makes the assembly process a lot more fun and engaging than a standard puzzle. At eighteen by twenty four inches, it is a great size to work on over a weekend. ​The artwork by Liz Goodrick Dillon is mostly gorgeous. The colors of the animals and the stable are rich, although some of the background areas are a bit dark and tricky to piece together. However, my only real issue with this picture is the depiction of Mary. The woman in the center simply does not look like a traditional Mary to me, which is a bit distracting for a nativity scene. As a puzzle building experience it is an absolute five out of five, but that one artistic choice stood out to me. Even with that quirk, it is a beautifully made product and a great value for the money.

I got this puzzle for my 94 year old mom who has loved jigsaw puzzles since she was a child. She went to work on it immediately and after several hours over three days, she has completed it. The pieces are large enough to make her not so nimble fingers be able to handle and they are cut well so they fit together nicely. She has remarked repeatedly what a pretty puzzle it is. There is a problem, though. At the end there are two pieces missing. We feel very sure they were never in the box. It still brought enjoyment to my ace jigsaw playing mom.