Today, June 27, is National Pineapple Day!
To celebrate, Fat Quarter Shop is hosting a Pineapple Block QAL - you can find a free pattern and video tutorial on their blog plus see a lot of quilts from other bloggers on today's Jolly Jabber post.
I'm sharing photos of my pineapple quilt top that I'm calling Maui. When my husband and I were married, we spent 10 days in Hawaii for our honeymoon. Our favorite island of the 3 which we got to visit was Maui.
To photo my quilt top, we visited Duke Gardens and searched for the most tropical looking settings. The big leaves on this bush/tree really suggested tropical plant to me! (My husband was the champion quilt location spotter on this trip. Temps were in the 90s and the humidity quite high - what we do for that quilt photo!)
Pineapple blocks are really another version of a log cabin - similar construction techniques but the squaring up of the block before adding the next round of fabric is a bit trickier. That is why I really like using Fat Quarter Shop's new foundation papers! The foundation paper is available in a 6'' finished block size and a 12'' finished block size.
I used the 6" paper for my quilt and made 33 pineapple blocks using all the glorious colors from Zen Chic Spotted.
There are 8 partial blocks included as well. I really like the effect of these blocks bring to the layout.
The blocks were then set on point and a large border added all around the quilt. The quilt top measures 63" x 63".
Another quilt has taken priority so it will be into August before I get this quilted. I can't wait to have it all done!
Aloha.
Have a wonderful day! Patty
I love your fabric choice! The quilt top looks marvelous.
ReplyDeleteGreat fabric choice. Looks gorgeous, going to go peruse the other pineapple quilts.
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous. And I love the fresh new look you have given the traditional block.
ReplyDeleteThe prettiest pineapple quilt and such a fabulous layout! I love it so much!!
ReplyDeleteI love your quilt so much, the layout is amazing! The colors are perfect. I am totally smitten by the quilt!
ReplyDelete'Love the pattern and your quilt. The photography background is awesome.
ReplyDeleteThe top looks fabulous. I really like the way you added partial blocks. Great photo location.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful pineapple quilt... love your layout!
ReplyDeletePatty, it's beautiful! Such a lovely story, and a beautiful photo shoot!
ReplyDeleteGreat top! I especially love the idea of the partial blocks. Gives your design more room to breath and is very beautiful. xo Melanie
ReplyDeleteWow this is terrific Patty! Those are bananas; my husband plants those in our yard, and we actually overwintered (brought inside) three of them for a few years before a long trip to Florida stopped that, waaahh.
ReplyDeleteIt looks beautiful! What a great way to preserve your memory of both the honeymoon and the photography trip!
ReplyDeleteWow, love the colors in this! And I like the partial blocks a lot, it really sets yours apart.
ReplyDeleteWow, it's a stunning pineapple quilt. You must be super pleased with the result. Yay!
ReplyDeleteReally pretty! I love pineapple blocks, but haven't made one before that I can remember....grin....remembering isn't my best quality anymore. :) :)
ReplyDeleteIts Beautiful!! and what a great photo setting!
ReplyDeleteSo cool! Love the interspersed plain white blocks.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! Love all those bright colors.
ReplyDeleteAmazing!!!!! It's lovely Patti & your "glamour" shots are beautiful. I love the layout of the blocks & I know there is a lot of work in producing pineapple blocks, so well done. Take care.
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