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Friday, March 21, 2014

Pineapple Quilt Progress & Patterns

 Now that I'm done with my Farmer's Wife quilt for a while, 
I figured it was okay to pick up another crazy, intense, long-term project.  Well, at least for me it is :)


I started these blocks at the beginning of February when I attended Quilt Bliss (a quilting retreat in Heber, UT.).  These paper-pieced Pineapple blocks are really fun to make and kinda make my heart sing!



  My green stash has needed a little "refreshing" lately so I picked up a bunch of 2" strips the other day while I was at work.  One of the benefits of working at a quilt shop, I guess! 


I like to pre-cut lots of strips so I can just grab one and sew.  
It makes my piecing go much faster and
I keep them in one of my big scrap jars for easy access!


Once I got into my groove, I figured it took me about an hour and a half to make one block.  I'm hoping I can do at least one block a week until I'm done.


 I've got 10 so far and am planning on doing a total of 24.


If you're not following me on Instagram (username: gigisthimble), you may not know that I've started selling sets of these patterns all ready to go for those of you that want to quilt along with me.  Since they're over-sized (each block finishes at 12 3/8") I had to get them specially printed at a local print shop.  I'm selling sets of 36 patterns (+ 1 master copy) for $20.50 plus shipping.  Stop by my Etsy shop if you're interested.  I'd love some company on this long (but fun) journey ahead!

Happy quilting!
~ Amber
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29 comments:

  1. Sharon EMarch 21, 2014 at 5:19 AM

    I love the pineapple and have always wanted to make one but it's very intimidating to me. Any chance you will be doing a tutt for this quilt pattern?
    skeshlaman@comcast.net

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  2. Kathy@KayakQuiltingMarch 21, 2014 at 5:41 AM

    Oh my! Those colors are beautiful!

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  3. CathyMarch 21, 2014 at 6:50 AM

    Your blocks are very striking in your chosen color combination, it will be super when finished. I made a pineapple quilt a couple of years ago, using a ruler rather than paper foundations. It was a bit dicey - next time, paper foundations for sure!

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  4. grammajudybMarch 21, 2014 at 8:38 AM

    Those pinks and green sing SPRING to me! Love it!!

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  5. Gigi's ThimbleMarch 21, 2014 at 8:48 AM

    Sharon,

    I'll try to put together a tutorial soon! It's really not that hard. And once you learn how to paper piece you can do just about any block.

    Thanks for stopping by!
    Amber

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  6. Gigi's ThimbleMarch 21, 2014 at 8:51 AM

    Kathy,

    Thank you! I saw a quilt like it on Pinterest (unfortunately no pattern was to be found with it) and fell in love! Hoping mine will be similar!

    Amber

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  7. Gigi's ThimbleMarch 21, 2014 at 8:54 AM

    Grammajudyb,

    Thank you! It's a little bit of a different color scheme for me but I'm having fun with it!

    Amber

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  8. CJMarch 21, 2014 at 1:29 PM

    GORGEOUS!!

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  9. Jane's Fabrics and QuiltsMarch 21, 2014 at 11:12 PM

    Yikes!! I am totally in love with these. I love that color combo. If I was near your shop I would get a fat quarter of each of the greens as my stash is low too , but I am never low on pink!! Did I miss what size your blocks are?

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  10. CherylMarch 22, 2014 at 5:40 AM

    These blocks are just beautifully amazing!

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  11. la tulipeMarch 22, 2014 at 7:12 AM

    I'm not a fan of the pineappel but yours is very nice. I love the colors and how you made the squares. Have a nice week-end.

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  12. AnnaliaMarch 22, 2014 at 11:03 PM

    Wow! That looks crazy-hard and beautiful. LOVE the colors.

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  13. LynetteMarch 23, 2014 at 3:11 PM

    Amber, these are so pretty!!!! I just love the things paper piecing can accomplish. Your fabrics are luscious here.

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  14. pandchintzMarch 23, 2014 at 3:54 PM

    It's looking Really good Amber! Love the colours (two of my favourites!!)

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  15. VictoriaMarch 26, 2014 at 11:14 AM

    This will be a beauty! I have that pattern on the back burner but your colour choices have given me a nudge to update what I had planned to do.
    As usual, you inspire!

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  16. leanneMarch 26, 2014 at 10:09 PM

    I saw your photos on IG and just had to drop by ! this is going to be one gorgeous quilt - LOVE the colours you are using :)

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  17. Sharon EMarch 27, 2014 at 7:10 AM

    You stated you like to precut your stips. I want to start my collection. What size and length do you cut your strips? Thanks
    skeshlaman@comcast.net

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  18. UnknownMarch 27, 2014 at 12:28 PM

    Beautiful ! Nothing like following a printed line to keep my seams straight. Went to your Etsy and the printed sheets are gone ! Will you be printing more?
    Thank you from Dexter, MI.

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  19. Gigi's ThimbleMarch 27, 2014 at 2:08 PM

    Pamela,

    You got some right? For everyone else, I've listed more in the shop. Thanks!

    Amber

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  20. Gigi's ThimbleMarch 27, 2014 at 2:11 PM

    Sharon,

    I cut 2" x the width of fabric strips (or however long I can get them out of scraps). Have fun!

    Amber

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  21. Gigi's ThimbleMarch 27, 2014 at 2:23 PM

    Leanne,

    Thanks! I'm having fun with it. Now, if I can just get my taxes done then I can get back to my sewing machine! :)

    Have a great day!
    Amber

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  22. Gigi's ThimbleMarch 27, 2014 at 2:28 PM

    Pandchintz,

    Thank you! They're kind of different for me but I'm kinda loving it!

    Have a great day!

    Amber


    LynCC

    Thank you! I love paper piecing. And you're right - it's amazing the kind of blocks you make by doing it! Very fun!

    Amber

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  23. Gigi's ThimbleMarch 28, 2014 at 11:25 AM

    Annalia,

    Thank you! It's actually not hard. Just time consuming. I'll be putting a tutorial up on my blog soon!

    Have a great weekend!
    Amber

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  24. AudreyMarch 28, 2014 at 1:54 PM

    These are simply beautiful!

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  25. FabricandFlowersMarch 31, 2014 at 9:29 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous! Love the colors you are using.

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  26. MarieApril 5, 2014 at 7:51 AM

    I had to smile when I saw you describe this as a 'crazy, intense, long-term project' and then realized that you had only started it in February. I'm working on the same pattern - smaller blocks, very scrapping/primitive - but I started mine in 1996. Now that's crazy long-term :)!
    http://rie-quiltbee.blogspot.ca/2014/03/pineapple-tidbits-how-to.html

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  27. Gigi's ThimbleMay 12, 2014 at 8:17 AM

    Thanks LoriM! These colors go perfectly in her home :)

    Amber



    Kathy,

    There is another batch of paper piecing patterns in the shop now. Sorry for the inconvenience.

    Here is the link: https://www.etsy.com/shop/gigisthimble?ref=si_shop

    Oh, and no, I do not use a walking foot for the straight line quilting.

    Take care,
    Amber

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  28. AnonymousAugust 18, 2014 at 7:05 PM

    Bravo, was fun reading over your instructions. How kind of you to share.

    I am thinking there is at least one pineapple quilt inside of me. Absolutely love the pattern. I can't help but wonder about the method simply using the ruler and sewing straight lines; i.e., no flipping and such. Ahh, perhaps there are two pineapple quilts in me one with the paper pieced method but the first sans all that paper stuff.

    Cheers,

    Lyric
    http://www.sewcroandquilt.wordpress.com

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I ♥ to hear from you so please feel free to leave a comment. I read each one and try to respond as often as I can. Thanks so much for stopping by! ~Amber