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Red Pineapple Update

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Finally all the strips for my Red Pineapple quilt are cut out.  Just the red ones are shown above. I made an executive decision to make this quilt 49 blocks (7 x 7) rather than 56 blocks (7 x 8).  I used up every scrap of red French General fabric I own, and believe me, that was quite a lot.  Let me just say, this block takes a LOT of fabric.  It would be the best scrap buster ever, if you were to truly make it scrappy and use up every bit of whatever you have on hand. Your scrap bin would be empty.

I thought I would never finish cutting these strips.  But I did.  What you see above are 196 pieces EACH of the following sizes:  3 1/2, 5, 6, 6 1/2, and 7 1/2 inch pieces.  The lights are done and are bagged up separately.  Similar numbers, but not quite so many strip sizes.

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That is going to be a fine looking quilt.

 

38 responses to “Red Pineapple Update”

  7. Well done on persevering thru to get all of those joyous reds cut for your many pineapple blocks! Applause! Knowing you and your speed, you’ll work thru the dizziness that might accompany going ’round and ’round your block centers. Take care to get your balance when you stand up. 🙂
    No sewing here in a week but DS2 is moved in next door and so far, we’ve all survived but we’re really feeling our ages. Oh, the aches!
    Hugs!

  8. Well done on persevering thru to get all of those joyous reds cut for your many pineapple blocks! Applause! Knowing you and your speed, you’ll work thru the dizziness that might accompany going ’round and ’round your block centers. Take care to get your balance when you stand up. 🙂
    No sewing here in a week but DS2 is moved in next door and so far, we’ve all survived but we’re really feeling our ages. Oh, the aches!
    Hugs!

  23. It’s going to be very nice, are you paper piecing? Would love to make one of those quilts, but would need to paper piece for accuracy.

  24. It’s going to be very nice, are you paper piecing? Would love to make one of those quilts, but would need to paper piece for accuracy.

  25. Congratulations on getting through the prep work of cutting. Such a lot of work. But what a joy to be able to now just sit and sew when you have the chance. And what a glorious blocks they are going to be!

  26. Congratulations on getting through the prep work of cutting. Such a lot of work. But what a joy to be able to now just sit and sew when you have the chance. And what a glorious blocks they are going to be!

  29. Love it! I am also making one, only NOT using ruler..using the foundation paper sheets. I probably won’t start until the fall or late summer. Can not wait to see yours done!

  30. Love it! I am also making one, only NOT using ruler..using the foundation paper sheets. I probably won’t start until the fall or late summer. Can not wait to see yours done!

  31. Oooh aaaah! Love the red and white block with the French General fabrics. I’ve made a pineapple block before, lot of work but worth the time in the end. I look forward to see the finished project.

  32. Oooh aaaah! Love the red and white block with the French General fabrics. I’ve made a pineapple block before, lot of work but worth the time in the end. I look forward to see the finished project.

  33. It will be beautiful! You get so much done always! Right now I am in the bowels of moving to a new home and haven’t been able to sew for soooo long. You give me hope that maybe after I am all settled I will back at it. I certainly have a wonderful new sewing room waiting for me and boxes of fabric I haven’t seen for over a year. Carry on Nicole! You’re my inspiration!

  34. It will be beautiful! You get so much done always! Right now I am in the bowels of moving to a new home and haven’t been able to sew for soooo long. You give me hope that maybe after I am all settled I will back at it. I certainly have a wonderful new sewing room waiting for me and boxes of fabric I haven’t seen for over a year. Carry on Nicole! You’re my inspiration!

  35. It sure is going to be one fine quilt! Quick question – are you using paper piecing to make the blocks? Sorry, I’ve forgotten if you’ve already written this.

  36. It sure is going to be one fine quilt! Quick question – are you using paper piecing to make the blocks? Sorry, I’ve forgotten if you’ve already written this.