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In my many career incarnations (I am a restless soul when it comes to occupation) I once worked in the travel industry. I worked for a Hawaiian tour company. Ever since I have had a love of Pineapple motifs. Whenever I see a pineapple it gives me a feeling of welcome it is a symbol of hospitality. So the trend with pineapples that is showing up now is really up my alley and I have been wanting to make a pineapple quilt. I was planning on using the yellows and greens from my Liberty stash to make a mini quilt and I think I still might but more as a piece of art to put in a frame. I thought it would also be fun to make a multi colored pineapple quilt. I sat down the other day and started playing around using Paintbox Basics and came up with this:
I am calling it Painted Pineapples. Would you like to make it with me? I will give you instructions for both a small size 32" x 40" and a large size 64" x 80". Also if you would like to buy the fabrics to make it I have created kits,one of the kits can be paid for in 4 payments and you can get a row at a time. I thought it would make the cost easier for those that have a limited monthly budget. This is a super simple pattern and quilt but I love the way the colors blend together in a rainbow wash.
You can find the tutorials here: (if you downloaded these first thing this morning, redo them, I made changes)
Small Version
Large Version
Ps. Keep in mind this is just a tutorial and was not meant to be a pattern so it is a bit more vague than you would find in an actual pattern. The numbers of squares to cut are approximate since it is meant to be a bit random. Keep your scraps in case you need extra squares of any of the fabrics.
We are hosting a giveaway on Maureen's blog. A $30 gift certificate to purchase what you like from our shop. Head over there to enter to win.
In my many career incarnations (I am a restless soul when it comes to occupation) I once worked in the travel industry. I worked for a Hawaiian tour company. Ever since I have had a love of Pineapple motifs. Whenever I see a pineapple it gives me a feeling of welcome it is a symbol of hospitality. So the trend with pineapples that is showing up now is really up my alley and I have been wanting to make a pineapple quilt. I was planning on using the yellows and greens from my Liberty stash to make a mini quilt and I think I still might but more as a piece of art to put in a frame. I thought it would also be fun to make a multi colored pineapple quilt. I sat down the other day and started playing around using Paintbox Basics and came up with this:
You can find the tutorials here: (if you downloaded these first thing this morning, redo them, I made changes)
Small Version
Large Version
Ps. Keep in mind this is just a tutorial and was not meant to be a pattern so it is a bit more vague than you would find in an actual pattern. The numbers of squares to cut are approximate since it is meant to be a bit random. Keep your scraps in case you need extra squares of any of the fabrics.
Very fun!!
ReplyDeleteIt's adorable! I have a question on the tutorial for the large version. Cutting instructions say, "From each of 28 prints cut 8 – 2 ½” squares and one 4 ½” by 8 ½” rectangle
ReplyDeleteFrom each of the 2 prints cut 16 – 2 ½” squares two 4 ½” by 8 ½” rectangles" Which are the "2 prints" out of the 30 prints?
Thanks!
Shoot that is what I get for writing a tutorial first thing in the morning. In the small quilt instructions it is more clear. These should be the 2 first prints in your palette because they are used twice. In the beginning and in the end. I will fix and re-upload the directions in a moment.
DeleteAwesome. My family and I have a thing for pineapples, thanks to discovering Psych while living in the states 7 years ago! I cant wait to make this. Love it in the paintbox basics fabric.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun quilt! I do like this idea. Meanwhile, I have entered at Maureen's blog as I follow you both (but not in a creepy way. )
ReplyDeleteNice work, it's cute.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a fun quilt to make. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThank you this is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI love this! I think I have enough hoarded scraps of batiks to do the small version! Thank you so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI love this Julie! Hope you are doing well.
ReplyDeleteI love this Julie! Hope you are doing well.
ReplyDeleteI signed up for your emails and shared this on facebook with a couple friends. This is a great quilt! Right now I am in overload with projects for my Daughters Wedding in October, a Double Wedding Ring Quilt for a dear friend plus Christmas presents and Project Linus quilts. Yet, I would love to make this; would you mind if I made just a few blocks and put it together as a gift as a table runner, placemats and napkins to match. I just think it would make a perfect Christmas gift for someone I know. Thank you for sharing and have a fantastic creative day!
ReplyDeleteI think this quilt is just beautiful. I think I would love to make the small one. But then again who knows I might just make the big one. Thanks for sharing this with us.
ReplyDeleteFabulous quilt! I am the same way with hedgehogs and polkadot mushrooms!
ReplyDeleteI love this. I am a scrappy quilt person and I like the idea of scrappy but with some control of the color. Looking forward to making this quilt.
ReplyDeleteI am very pleased that you have produced a guide rather than a pattern. It really helps people improve their skills
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