Phew! My Scrappy Pineapple Quilt is finished. This was a lot of work but I have loved every moment of the foundation paper piecing process ~ stitch press fold trim and again and again. I even enjoyed removing the foundations papers in all of its messy glory.
More grid quilting! I really do like the actual grid quilting process - a test of endurance and perseverance, not unlike that of foundation paper piecing. Even more so, I love the texture created by the closely spaced intersecting lines; a texture which is difficult to capture in a photo.
For the back of the quilt I have used a Pearl Bracelet print by Lizzie House, and for the binding I decided to stay with the solid fabric theme and have used Robert Kaufman Kona Cotton in Pepper for a strong contrast frame.
QUICK FACTS
Scrappy Pineapple Quilt - a traditional quilt block
16 Foundation Paper Pieced blocks
Each block measures 7 inches x 7 inches finished
Solid fabrics are Robert Kaufman Kona Cottons
784 patchwork pieces
The foundation paper piecing pattern for this block is available here:
My last two quilt projects have both been made using all solid fabrics and as much as I love both these quilts I am ready for some simple fabric play with color and print.
Thank you for stopping by,
Rita
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Scrappy Pineapple Quilt - Work in Progress
Literally shaking my head in wonderment at your perseverance, creativity, and generosity. you are the bee's knees and the cat's pajamas. you are all that and a bag of chips. thank you, rita! xo leilagt
ReplyDeleteWow, I'm lost for words...almost! Absolutely amazing quilt!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful work. I love the colour combination and the overall pattern effect. I too am amazed by your talent.
ReplyDeleteAmazingly awesome! This truly demonstrates your love for your craft!
ReplyDeleteIt's a stunning quilt.
ReplyDeleteI'm amazed. It's beautiful and I can only imagine your tenacity for a powerful finish!
ReplyDeleteIt's so amazingly beautiful Rita, a fantastic job well done! And yes, what a test of perseverance to do all that grid quilting, it's perfect! Do you have any tips for such perfect straight line quilting with such a huge quilt?
ReplyDeleteABsolutely divine Rita!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Another quilt on my wish list.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning! Your quilts are always sensational and I love to see them!
ReplyDeleteWow! What a lot of work that one looks like!
ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous!! Beautifully done and you should be proud!
ReplyDeleteJust wow!
ReplyDeleteYou must have endless patience to work on these beautiful quilts.
ReplyDeleteLooks awesome! Love your quilting lines :)
ReplyDeleteBe still my beating heart! It is a stunner!!
ReplyDeleteThe pineapple block has never really tempted me, but I love those crisp Konas and the grid quilting!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! Giving you extra points for perseverance :) That's some major paper piecing! Xo
ReplyDeleteThis is incredible, I don't think I have ever seen anything quite like it before. Visually stunning plus a lot of wonderful work too.
ReplyDeleteJust wow! The perseverance required is amazing....nice!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt ~ very robot looking to me ~ I love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the link to the pattern ~ I may have to do this one!
Hey Rita! How do you decide on your grid ratio? It's always perfection personified!
ReplyDeletePamela
I love the quilt and quilting. The squares look half inch spaced, and I love that texture too. Your color sense and piecing talent is a miracle to behold!
ReplyDeletethis is glorious. I did my first and I think last pineapple block last week, if I had known how to do foundation piecing I would have done it that way.
ReplyDeleteLovely.Where are you going to hang this art quilt? What a lovely surprise for all who will see it.
ReplyDeleteWow.
ReplyDeleteYou Are A Crazy Woman!;)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the quilting grid you did on that quilt! It is awesome! ;p
ReplyDeleteThis is fantastic. I especially love how you have the fading effect in the top left of the quilt. Wonderful!
ReplyDeletebeautiful! I love the little fade!
ReplyDeleteDItto!!! Amazing!!!
ReplyDeleteThis quilt is absolutely stunning!
ReplyDeleteRita, you certainly lovea challenge and this is stunning. x Lesley
ReplyDeleteWow.
ReplyDeleteSuch discipline! Applause all 'round!!!
ReplyDeleteI loathe removing the paper! This is very cool.
ReplyDeleteIt's truly beautiful and a testament to your patience. Thanks for the inspiration (again!) x
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful quilt!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the pattern and the inspiration.
Stunning. I've avoided solids, particularly white, but this quilt makes me want to change my minds.
ReplyDeleteStunning, Rita. I really like that you used different shades of white/off white. *sigh* Solids just make me tingle with happiness.
ReplyDeleteabsolutely positively gorgeous. love it and want it
ReplyDeleteYou've done yet another stunning quilt. Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteAgain you hit it out of the ballpark !~! I love it, Rita, the solids are just gorgeous.
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