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The Pineapple Block is one of my favorite traditional patchwork blocks and this week I have combined the Pineapple Block with one of my preferred piecing techniques - foundation paper piecing. I really enjoy the repetitive process that is foundation paper piecing - cut, sew, press, trim, and repeat - as well as the accuracy of this technique.
Mind you it was a slow process, even with all the fabrics cut and ready to go, the cutting mat and ironing board pulled right alongside my sewing machine, it seemed to take forever. I tackled two blocks at a time, became better at managing the process, and progress was made one seam at a time.
QUILT STATS
Printshop Pineapple Quilt
Quilt top measures 48 inches x 48 inches.
64 Pineapple blocks.
8 rows of 8 blocks.
Each finished Pineapple block measures 6 inches x 6 inches.
1600 patchwork pieces.
Pineapple Block drafted in EQ7 (quilt design software).
Most of the printed fabrics used for this quilt top are from the Printshop collection by Alexia Abegg for Cotton + Steel (see more photos of this fabric collection here). I love the contrast of colors in this collection as well as the simplicity of the designs. I think this might be my favorite Cotton + Steel collection released so far. The solid background fabric is Robert Kaufman Kona Cotton in Ash.
I really am very happy with how the quilt top came together despite moments of overwhelming doubt. Sewing this quilt top together with all of the foundation papers still in was not an easy task and I was left wondering if this would actually work till the very end. Removing the papers took about an hour and it kind of looked like it had been snowing in my sewing space. Fortunately this took place during the early hours of the morning when the house is all quite and no one is around to notice the chaos. Once the papers were removed I could press the quilt top with lots of steam, which made my heart happy. I like to gently gently press/steam my quilt tops!
Now ready for basting and quilting.
Thank you for stopping by,
Rita
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This is so good Rita!
ReplyDeleteYou are one of the quiltists who always comes up with fresh ideas. Awesome again.
ReplyDeleteThis is one of my very favorites of your quilts! I love it.
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous. A pineapple quilt is on my wishlist of things to make. Unfortunately full time work eats into my quilting time more than I would like.
ReplyDeleteRita, it's absolutely stunning! How funny that this past weekend, I went on the search for a pp pineapple block pattern! I just want to make a couple of pincushions, but now that I see your quilt, the wheels are turning........I need to start another project like a hole in the head! ;). Well done! Did you use paper paper from your printer, or did you trace each one on tear away? XO
ReplyDeletebeautiful, as usual. :)
ReplyDeleteReally pretty!!! Is there a tutorial on this?? Love it!
ReplyDeleteA stunner, Rita! I would love to own a book of your tutorials on quilts like this and others. That would be on the top of my Christmas wish list!
ReplyDeleteSandy
Absolutely gorgeous! Thank you for the lovely title show!
ReplyDeleteYes, this is incredibly beautiful. I love it.
ReplyDeleteThere has to be a better way than using foundation paper, Have you ever thought of using a thinner cotton fabric as a base and sewing the pieces on that? I have done that instead of paper. It looks pretty good and just another layer of fabric but very "sturdy" heehee
Lovely!!
I love your fabric choices for this! And I especially like the color of the background. Very pleasing combination.
ReplyDeleteLove it!!! I am working on one with 8" blocks. It is a rather addictive process!
ReplyDeletecan't wait to see how it is quilted
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