Lee, it's cut freehand and the pieces are random....except they follow the color lines within the picture. If you look carefully, you'll see that I follow those lines fairly strickly. Note all of the shields on the labels and the "Italia" banner on the label at lower left, plus the borders and all the other color features. It's a truly fun way to cut puzzles and it makes it a real joy for the people who put them together.
Every picture (often taken from calendars) is different and presents a unique challenge. I only use pictures that have distinct images within them. You'll never find "polar bear in a snowstorm" among my puzzles.
Give it a try........Carter