Putting together a jigsaw puzzle is a great way to spend a long afternoon. Many jigsaw lovers enjoy music or podcasts in the background to boost concentration and relaxation. Many jigsaw puzzle experts recommend sorting jigsaw pieces in colour groups first. Put together edge pieces when found, but do not focus on finding those first. Corner pieces should not be a high priority; these are simple to place at the end.
Jigsaw puzzles with 1000 pieces or more require a different approach. Examine a jigsaw puzzle's reference picture carefully. Note where large, singular stretches of colour are and group those pieces first. Do not worry about edge pieces when working with large puzzles; place these as they come up. Work on a smooth, level surface to make sliding around groups of puzzle pieces more convenient.