Wednesday, May 24, 2017

Pineapple

Recently I made some 'pineapple' blocks  as part of the skill builder QAL.  While I enjoyed making the block, this pineapple block was a lot more fun!


 My quilting is simple straight lines and then a cross hatch on the pineapple itself.  So much fun!



Making a pineapple mini quilt was the May challenge for Mini's and More hosted by Sherri and Michelle.

The pattern for this block is found here.  I downsized everything from small to smaller so I was using 1'' yellow squares (unfinished).

I often downsize quilt patterns to fit my needs.  Some basic tips on how to downsize to a really small block:

  • Reduce the finished block or unit size to the size you want to work with and then add 1/2'' for your seam allowances to calculate unfinished unit size
  • Adjust your stitch length to something smaller than you usually use
  • Finger press your seams
  • For tiny HST, draw a diagonal line down the wrong side of the lighter fabric and sew right to the side of the line.  Trim away excess.  Making no-waste HSTs is too fussy for tiny blocks.

I'll be linking up my mini quilt with  Freemotion by the River,   WIP Wednesday's,  Let's Bee SocialMidweek Makers.  Needle and Thread Thursdays, Finish it Up Friday and Finished or Not Friday.

Have a wonderful day! Patty

11 comments:

  1. How delightful! You sure like working small!

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  2. So fun an cute! Using a smaller seam allowance for tiny piecing is a great tip. Any plans on what you will do with this mini quilt?

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  3. Ohhhh...so cute, sweet, and tiny. Love it.

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  4. That does look like it was a lot more fun to put together - thank you for sharing it on Midweek Makers

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  5. Wow - so bitty! Looks great.

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  6. Wow! So cute! Pinning this one to my Quilt Blocks board! Thank you for sharing!

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  7. I just love your pineapple, Patty! I've been wanting to make a pineapple mini, and now I definitely have to!

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  8. I'm not good at tiny HST. Thanks for the tips! I love this block, and most mini's. It's admiration I think. I want to do this cute pineapple block, but I will be doing it in the "regular size". *smile*

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  9. Such cute pineapples! Great tips too! Thank you!

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