The Fantastic Balloon Race - Great American Puzzle Company (1000 pieces)

I was given this by a fellow BCD member as I expressed an interest in it during the house party weekend, but ran out of time. I'm so glad I took it as it was a wonderful puzzle. The shape meant that pieces were irregular in size and shape and the edge wasn't completely clear. I began with the basket and yellow bands, popped in ribbons and more patterned balloons in and finished with the large expanses of blue. A lovely afternoon on a lovely big balloon. 

Time taken: 5 hours