Anita has developed a very clever technique to piece the pineapples that doesnt use either templates or paper. Yardage also listed on page 26 of positively pineapple. Brand new quilting items and new designer amazing quilts by grace. Ruler request positively pineapple quiltingboard forums. The qp curve templates and edge rulers available in online. Similar to courthouse step patterns, pineapple quilts are a variation of the classic log cabin quilt block. It is harder to predict the final size when you are building the block, but once you make one or two, you will surely get the hang of it. This is the book that includes the ever popular santa baby quilt. Making a pineapple block using the pineapple trim tool by. In the good ol days before computers and copy machines, a quilter needed to make templates to get the job done. The book seems to be out of print but there are plenty of used copies on amazon and ebay. May 19 24 pineapple blocks trim tool pineapple quilt in dark blues and creamstans. Kona cotton classic palette skinny strips by robert kaufman fabrics. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library.
Use the pineapple ruler for accuracy and easy strip piecing. Plenty of inspiration, including a 4 page gallery of ideas and a section for striking out on your own. I was asked how i piece my pineapple crazy blocks and i promised a post and pictures about it. Brand new quilting items and new designer amazing quilts by grace judi niemeyer eco tote and a whole lot more. Positively crazy book patterns in this book nine of buggy barns crazy popular designs. If you are interested in pineapple quilts, this is a great book. Beautiful pineapple quilt top by marcia koester marcia koester was in my pineapple class in late january and came in a couple of weeks ago with this beautiful pineapple top.
Still havent found the book but looking at amazon i had pineapple passion which is by the same authorsuses the same ruler but different book. She made 56 blocks following the barn dance pattern from our book positively pineapple using the pineapple rule. See more ideas about pineapple quilt, quilts and pineapple quilt block. Description from pastimesquiltdesign i searched for this on images see more. Pineapple quilt the pineapple quilt pattern can be made as large or small, complicated or simple as you like. This easy block pattern is a quick and creative way to enjoy your favorite pastime. Pineapple quilt pattern designs generations quilt patterns. Professional longarm quilter, teacher, award winning quilter. You are purchasing a print on demand edition of this book. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Since colonial times, the pineapple has been known as a symbol of hospitality. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. Below you will a list of corrections to all quilting books we have published.
On page 3 in the pattern layer up you will need 8 yards border fabric to cut 7 612. Quilt asyougo made modern book strip quilt duration. This post contains affiliate links for which i receive compensation. Positively pineapple by nancy smith and lynda milligan. Cut a selection of light and dark print fabrics, then starting with strips of opposite value of the square, cut the strips slightly shorter than the sides of the square, then sew them in place. Quilting a pineapple block quilt i have a 100 x 100 pineapple block quilt to finish and i would appreciate some feedback on how to quilt it. For some quilters this is the easy part, well not for me. Her skill in simplifying centuries old quilt patterns to modern times has made quilting a most popular activity to all ages. The traditional pineapple block quilt pattern and several variations are featured in fresh and exciting colors and fabric choices for all skill levels. Karin uses fun, fast, accurate and efficient methods to simplify quilt making. Line up raw edges of the binding strip with the raw edge of the quilt. They are packed with clear diagrams and step by step instructions taking students through from beginner to advanced. Description create a warm and inviting welcome to your home with quilts from positively pineapple.
What i am going to quilt on this this is still the hardest part of quilting for me. It is very similar to a log cabin style block, in that it starts with a central square an pineapple quilt in dark blues and creamstans. The traditional pineapple block and several variations are featured here in fresh and exciting colors and fabric choices. Eleanor burns, the queen of strip quilting, has dedicated her lifes work to make the art of quilting attainable to all. Positively pineapple quilt pineapple quilt pattern, pineapple quilt block, log cabin quilts. Kona cotton solids white skinny strips by robert kaufman fabrics. The authors use their version of a pineapple ruler, which is helpful in trimming the blocks and getting them square. May 30, 2014 the pineapple quilt block is very similar to the log cabin quilt block. The only difference being that the corners are cut off. New one step cutting, 8 quilt blocks published in 2010. It uses the cgrdh4 ultimate flying geese tool and introduces a new technique for the cgrjaw3 pineapple trim tool which creates a variation that looks like.
Pineapple quilt blocks are also often paper pieced, to give their strips precise and sharp edges. Pineapple quilt from book positively pineapple quiltingboard forums. Pineapple quilts may look complicated, but theyre fairly easy to make. Pineapple quilt from book positively pineapple the first quilt was from the pattern mocha latte. This book has all the information needed to make a pineapple quilt. Amazon has the book for sale for cheap among the used options. Oh my stars, not your grandmothers log cabin, wonderful one patch quilts, quilt with marci baker.
Kaffe pineapple quilt finish layer quilt top, batting, and backing. Great for scraps, bursting with color, and absolutely stunning, this block is perfect for anything from a full bed quilt to a beautiful wall hanging. Here is a pineapple quilt i made several years ago using the book positively pineapple by lynda milligan and nancy smith. Lynda and nancy make it easy and fun to create stunning pineapple quilts.
The 14 playful, inspiring patterns come with clear, stepbystep instructions for using the trim tool, making it easy to sew a beautiful quilt. If you arent familiar with the quilt, you can see a picture of it here with bonnie. The pattern is made in rounds and has fourpatch blocks for separation. I was thinking about simply making long organic lines that swerve gently running from top to bottom. Pineapple quilt from book positively pineapple i love this color. The traditional pineapple block, and several variations, are featured here in fresh and exciting colors and fabric choices. The colored diagrams and instructions make it easy to create. Gnomes, new from janine babich, panel quilts, children and too much more to list. Comprehensive stepbystep diagrams and instructions for using the pineapple rule. Create a warm and inviting welcome to your home with quilts from positively pineapple. Pineapple quilt pattern designs includes link to and paper piecing patterns. They are designed more as creative starting points for individual expression of your bookcase than as a blueprint for an exact copy of what anyone else.
Pineapple quilt pattern designs pineapple quilt pattern. Unique quilting books and patterns for all skill levels. For generations, quilt makers have expressed goodwill by using the pineapple shape in pieced blocks. It is also the question i ask myself every time i start on a new top. The pineapple pinwheels pattern has directions for a lap size 67in x 67in as well as a king size 108in x 108in. Positively pineapple available at your local quilt store, or at.
See more ideas about pineapple quilt, quilts and log cabin quilts. Create gorgeous pineapple block quilts with this book using the pineapple trim tool sold separately, created exclusively for creative grids by jean ann wright. Perfect pineapples exploring design and techniques for. Pineapple pinwheels quilting books patterns and notions. Karins wonderful resource books bring quilt making into the 21st century offering students multiple techniques within new concepts. With all of those pieces, pineapple quilt patterns used to be a good test of a quilters piecing skills. At first, pineapple quilts may look complicated but. There is a companion book to the ruler, positively pineapple, that has the directions for using the ruler, along with several quilt projects. Fabric at work bookcase quilt instructions this page has been created so we could share the scrap paper instructions i victoria developed for a guild workshop on making a bookcase quilt. The book is not worth the outrageous prices that are bring charged by the used book vendors. It is similar to a log cabin style block, in that it starts with a central square and then grows larger by sewing stirps of fabric out from the middle. It is very similar to a log cabin style block, in that it starts with a central square an featured member quilts. Barn chick quilts book department carries books by buggy barn fabrics.
The pineapple quilt block is one of the most recognizable and iconically americana styles of quilt blocks. Sew binding strips into one long, continuous strip. The ruler originally was a companion to a book milligan and smith wrote called positively pineapple. Make a pineapple quilt with jenny doan of missouri star. There was a post from wild8580 showing her completed pineapple quilt from mens shirts. The pattern and instructions for this pineapple quilt pattern are found in the book, rotary cutting revolution. The colored diagrams and instructions make it easy to create dynamic quilt patterns. Eleanor calls on her magic to simplify this treasured pattern using 1 12 fabric strips.
The scrapbuster pineapple block is everything you could ask for in a quilt block design. Patterns quilting books and patterns positively pineapple by lynda. Batik quilts scrappy quilts mini quilts quilting fabric pineapple quilt pattern pineapple quilt block quilt block patterns quilt blocks quilting projects. Kona cotton bright colorstory charm pack by robert kaufman fabrics. If you arent familiar with the quilt, you can see a. Pineapple passion collector series, book 2 book collector series show more. The pineapple block pattern is an old favorite, and we love the way this block makes use of color and texture to create real depth. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. First off, the pineapple crazy pattern can be found in bonnie hunters book, string fling. As a variation of the log cabin quilt pattern, the pineapple quilt pattern uses similar layering methods in the composition of its blocks. Positively crazy by buggy barn designed by janet rae nesbitt. Tarted up pineapple quilt pineapple quilt, pineapple quilt. January class positively pineapple tuesday, january 15, 2008 9 am to 3 pm lynda milligan and nancy smith of possibilities and the great american quilt. This is a moderately helpful beginners book for making pineapple quilts.
Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. It is kind of a traditional quilt block and one that if you use contrast between the rows it can be very striking. All new tuesday from bags to brights, minis to books. The pineapple quilt block is one of the most remarkable patterns of all the quilts. Pineapple quilt patterns are an excellent opportunity to play with color, and the pattern exists in simplified and complex versions. How to make a pineapple quilt block using the pineapple trim tool ruler duration. It uses the cgrdh4 ultimate flying geese tool and introduces a new technique for the cgrjaw3 pineapple trim tool which creates a variation that looks like pinwheels. Fold binding strip in half lengthwise with wrong sides together and press. Nov 07, 2012 i was asked how i piece my pineapple crazy blocks and i promised a post and pictures about it. Quilting a pineapple block quilt quiltingboard forums. After trimming the first set of strips, you have this square in a square.
There are numerous illustrations throughout the book as well as easy to understand directions. Jul 10, 2011 a pineapple quilt is one of those classic quilt patterns. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The pattern is called jelly beans and is also from the positively pineapple book. Sew the binding to the front side of the quilt, starting at. What gives pineapple blocks their distinct look are their angles, although they are constructed similarly to log cabins.