Diving into the UFO corner for a retreat
project, I landed on the pineapples!
I so love this block and what a surprise,
there were a large number of complete blocks
in the box! When I discovered the partner
box with white strips, batiks to use and
plenty of both, it was Sahara all over again,
minus the sand and the heat but there was a
good looking love interest nearby so, success!
(That's just a reference to being stranded with nowhere to go
and having something to work with!)
The ruler from Creative grids really makes this
project a delight, although
attention to cutting lines is crucial.
I cut and I sewed and repeated that a lot and tada!
A completed top for display. It did season awhile and one bright
afternoon, I dug thru my box of large yardage, (say that
3 times fast), and found a grand, mottled bright print.
I store my larger pieces of fabric in a bin under my
work table There is a sheet protector with a snippet
or piece of selvage of each fabric and
a note of yardage on top of the bin.
This way, there is no digging required to find a great fabric
and I know without exploration if I have something suitable.
The fabric on the upper left of the second picture above,
made the cut and off to the quilter it went.
This quilt will go into my Cozy Quilt Collection.
The other pineapple I finished was a wedding quilt
for my daughter. There are a few extra blocks left from
this quilt project that can go into a matching quilt when
an addition to the family arrives this coming summer.
While sorting my binding during the recent declutter,
I even found a packet of satin binding!
Happy stitching. Stay safe and sew on!!
Linking up with :
It looks like that pineapple quilt is going to be gorgeous. I've never tried one with a specialty ruler -- just paper pieced. It's doubtful I'll ever make another one although I do see it as a great way to use strips. Thanks for the hint about putting the hint about keeping a snippet and the amount of fabric on the top of the bin for larger pieces of fabric. I may have to figure out how to incorporate that into my fabric storage.
ReplyDeleteThey are beautiful. I had wanted to make them for years and had several failed attempts with paper piecing and measuring till my brain was exploding . The ruler made all the difference for me. Thanks for visiting my blog!
DeleteGreat way to organize your scraps! Your pineapple blocks are wonderful. I've had the ruler for some time, but still haven't gotten around to making any blocks. You've inspired me to dig it out and use some scraps.
ReplyDeleteYou will have fun with the pineapple blocks. They are a bit addictive.
DeleteThe pineapple blocks make great scrappy quilts. My favorite! :) Thank you for sharing in my Sew & Tell party. :)
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome! Thanks for hosting !
DeleteI love your pineapple blocks - so fun and colorful! I should invest in one of those rulers - I would love to make a quilt with that block. Sounds like you're all set for a lovely gift!
ReplyDeleteI have enough blocks for a baby quilt too. I do a set for new parents if I haven't made a wedding quilt for them. My daughter has the one from her wedding so I get to make a baby quilt match, lots of fun!
DeleteOh I love pineapple blocks! I made a quilt with them once a very long time ago... yours is going to be so beautiful! Thanks for joining in on Monday This and That and I hope you have a great week! xx
ReplyDeleteLove your site , I will be visiting often.
DeleteLove your pineapple quilt! Reminds me I have a pineapple UFO to quilt. I've never tried that special ruler, mine is paper pieced.
ReplyDeleteI was finally successful with the ruler. I tried many before but most were measure, measure, measure and very tedious.
DeleteI agree the pineapple is a fun block but takes time for sure. I have made a few with the smaller ruler too.
ReplyDeleteThe small ruler ? Fantastic, that is on my list for someday!!
DeleteThat's one block I've never made but I do like it!
ReplyDeleteI have a lot like that too, the double wedding ring is one.
DeleteHi Deb, what a find! I've never made a pineapple block. It's so intimidating and I'm accuracy challenged 😆 Thanks for linking up to Free Motion Mavericks. Take care.
ReplyDeleteThe ruler is the only thing that got me thru it .It was fun.
Deletewonderful scrappy blocks and future quilt
ReplyDeleteThank you ! I really like the look of the pineapple.
DeleteWow! That will be gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, I can't wait to get it all done so I can put is on the bed!
DeleteWhat a great idea to make a wedding quilt and then stash/make extra blocks for future progeny. Your daughter will be thrilled. The perfect welcome for a new life.
ReplyDeleteIt is really fun to make the matching baby quilts.
DeleteSuch a beautiful bunch of pineapples!
ReplyDeleteThank you , and the blocks were fun to make with the ruler.
DeleteBeautiful blocks! I've never tried pineapple block, and your are very pretty. It's going to be a wonderful quilt!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing!
You're very welcome, thank you for the linky!
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