The pineapple block wasn’t a pattern that I loved when I first saw it, but then I came across this version by Amber and I started getting a little obsessed. I love the illusion of circles that appear between the blocks, they really soften all the prickly angles. When Melissa started posting pineapple quilt blocks in beautiful inky colours, I offered to make her a block to say thank you for her recent generosity. And selfishly, it gave me an excuse to make one block before committing to a pineapple quilt of my own.
These blocks are not fast! I took my time, it’s not perfect, it doesn’t sit completely flat. I’m crossing my fingers that Melissa can actually use it in her quilt. Imperfections and all, I love it and I’ve added pineapple quilt to my bucket list for next year. To piece the block, I used this Instructables tutorial that Melissa is using. It’s a great tutorial if, like me, you’d rather piece than foundation piece.
I think even the back looks pretty with all those open seams.
And amidst all the busy-ness, I’ve squeezed in a few last-minute gifts. A needlebook using the wonderful tutorial by Amy at nanaCompany and my other go-to gift, a drawstring bag using Svetlana’s drawstring bag tutorial. I still have a couple more last minute gifts to make. I’m counting on getting some sewing time today.
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10 thoughts to “Pineapples”
Lovely pineapple block, Melissa's quilt is going to look gorgeous. Your needle books are cute.
Cant wait to see the whole quilt and also your one when you get to it on your bucket list! the needle book… way cute!! Have a great Christmas!
Its gorgeous and will be perfect in my quilt! Love the needlebook too such a cutie! Hope you get some sewing time in and have a wonderful Christmas!! xx
Rachel, I am so happy to find your blog! I have been following you on Flickr and love your style. Your pattern and color selections are so beautiful. I am so glad that you have started a blog. Can't wait to see what you do in the future. Thanks for sharing!
Where have I been? I'm so glad I found your blog today through Gnomeangel's interview. What lovely makes! I agree on the pineapple quilt. This has recently gone on my bucket list too. I like that it uses strings, since I always need to use those. Maybe a quilt-along is what's needed to get this thing done for me!
look forward to seeing your pineapple quilt ! I have one on my list too after seeing Amber's gorgeous quilt – I'm going to use the freezer paper piecing technique !
I love a block that throws an optical illusion when you play with the fabric … still not sure I have the staying power to do a whole quilt with it though … but your lovely version of this block has my mind ticking over 🙂
Incredibly gorgeous!! Wow. Totally making me re-think my stance on the pineapple. 🙂
The pineapple block is so gorgeous!
Love your block with its gorgeous colours!