A Printshop Pineapple Quilt and Foundation Paper Piecing Pattern

The Printshop Pineapple Quilt is finished and I am thrilled with how it turned out! I love the Printshop fabric collection by Alexia Abegg so I wasn't worried about how these fabrics would all play together, and the soft grey background fabric complements all the colors and prints beautifully. I was more concerned about sewing the Pineapple Blocks together with the many seams that needed matching however the accuracy of the paper piecing seems to have taken care of that concern.

I also love how the quilting has become a feature of this quilt. I have quilted edge to edge straight (horizontal and vertical) lines guided by the width of the strips of the Pineapple blocks, which has created an all over grid of lines.  For the first time I have also used Aurifil 28wt thread (the gray spool) for quilting (28wt top thread - 40wt thread in the bobbin), and my sewing machine seems to like it. This is a heavier weight thread which makes the stitches stand out and add another point of interest.

For the back of the quilt I have used my go to Newsprint fabric from the Story collection by Carrie Bloomston. And for the binding I have used a print also from the Printshop collection: Point in Charcoal.

QUILT STATS

Printshop Pineapple Quilt

Finished quilt  measures 48 inches x 48 inches.

64 foundation paper pieced Pineapple Blocks.

8 rows of 8 blocks.

Each finished Pineapple block measures 6 inches x 6 inches.

1600 patchwork pieces.
Printed fabric: Printshop collection by Alexia Abegg.
Solid fabric: Robert Kaufman Kona Cotton in Ash.

Low loft cotton batting ~ 

Warm & Natural batting from The Warm Company;

I have made the foundation paper piecing pattern for this block available as a PDF file - ready to download - from my Pattern Store.  The download is for a three page PDF file and includes:

• 6 inch finished Printshop Pineapple Block Foundation (as used for this quilt).
• 7 inch finished  Printshop Pineapple Block Foundation should you wish to make a larger size block.
• A black/white line drawing of the quilt (64 blocks) which will allow you to color in and experiment with colors and color placement.

Print only page 1 (for 6" block) or only page 2 (for 7" block) of the pdf file to print multiple copies of the foundation pattern.

Printshop Pineapple Block Foundation
 Paper Piecing Pattern: RPQ Pattern Store.

The download pattern does NOT include any paper piecing or assembly instructions - general paper piecing knowledge is a prerequisite. These basic instructions will assist you in successfully completing this project.

• The "pineapple" effect is created by alternating printed fabric with solid fabric.
• Cut 2 5/8" inch squares for the center of the blocks - use a small dab of water soluble glue to adhere it to paper. This is your starting point.
• Cut fabric pieces larger than required.  Cut long strips of fabric 1.5 inches wide and then cross cut the fabric strips as required. 
• Cut 4 inch squares and cut once diagonally for the corner triangles. This will ensure that the edges of your blocks are all on-grain.

Reduce the length of your stitches. This will make removal of the foundation paper a breeze and keeps your seams intact after the paper has been removed.
Don't remove your papers until after you have joined your blocks together.
Print your foundation pattern ACTUAL SIZE.  Do not reduce or scale to fit.

Please note the cutting instructions are for a 6" finished size block.

Foundation paper piecing looks ways more intimidating than what it really is. It is time consuming but always well worth the effort. I hope you'll give it a go!

The finished quilt itself is for sale and is listed in my Etsy Store.

See all the listing details here: Modern Patchwork Quilt.

Thank you for stopping by and for scrolling through the many photos!
Rita

RELEVANT LINKS:
Red Pepper Quilts Etsy Store
Red Pepper Quilts Pattern Store
Printshop Pineapple Quilt - Work in Progress
Sunday Stash #341 Printshop by Alexia Abegg

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