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A Creative Twist: From Puzzle to Quilt

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 A Creative Twist: From Puzzle to Quilt

Long-time puzzle enthusiast Mary Lou Bowen from the USA recently shared a heartwarming story, revealing how her love for Pic-a-Pix puzzles and quilting came together to create something truly special.

"I have enjoyed doing your puzzles for decades," she says. One of her favorites, Pic-a-Pix 00290103657, titled "Squirrel", sparked a brilliant new idea. As a passionate quilter, Mary Lou saw the puzzle's design as the perfect template for her next project - a quilt for her brother Bob, who lives in New York City and has made friends with squirrels in Central Park.

1,225 Individual Pieces

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"As soon as I finished this puzzle, I knew I needed to use the design to make a quilt!" she recalls. Carefully converting each puzzle block into a 3" fabric square, she pieced together a stunning 93" by 93" quilt. The project involved sewing 1,225(!) individual pieces, meticulously organized with letter values assigned to each 5x5 grid, ensuring everything stayed in order.

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Instead of selling the quilt, Mary Lou plans to gift it to her brother, making it a truly heartfelt and personal creation. It's always wonderful to see how puzzles spark creativity, and in this case - beautifully brought together both art and family.

Inspire Other Puzzle Fans

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If you’ve been inspired by our puzzles in a unique way like Mary Lou, we’d love to hear your story! Share your personal experiences with us, and you might just inspire other puzzle fans with your creativity.

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