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Hi Everyone!!! I’m “Sew Happy” aka Patty. I’m very excited to show you this technique for making pineapple blocks. This is not my original idea, a lady in my quilt group showed it to me, who learned it from someone in Texas. I did find the instructions for free on the internet also.

This is my first time doing this so please bear with me, feel free to ask as many questions as needed so you understand. It really is very easy!!

I’ll share the recipe for the chocolate dessert I’m making for Friday night also. It is SOOOOOOOOO good and easy!! Hint: Chocolate and Kahlua

The instructions are for one block. You can make it using just two colors, one main color and scrappy or all scrappy, however you want your pineapples to look. In my sample I have one with two colors and the other with black as my main color and scraps.

I purchased 3 1/2 yards of black for my main fabric. I’m hoping that will be enough to make my quilt come out about twin size. I have not made an entire quilt yet, only blocks.

I'm posting this on Sunday because I'll be at work on Monday and all my information is on my home computer.

Here are the sample blocks:

Here are the sizes of fabrics you will need to cut in preparation. Notice how they alternate between the main color (black) and the other colors. You can fussy cut the center piece if you wish.

Draw two diagonal lines from corner to corner on the back of every block EXCEPT the center one.

Make a VERY SMALL snip one the line of each block. If you forget, this can be done later, but it is much easier to do ahead of time.

You’ll also need your iron and ironing board handy, and fabric scissors.

That’s all for now. I’ll see you all on Friday. I will start the party at 7:00 Central Time. I’ll provide the chocolate dessert, bring a spoon!!!

Hi all,

Looking forward to the class and the chocolate desert. I'll bring the wine - I like white. I won't (maybe) start drinking till I am well on my way with the block.

Mary

WOW! homework already! But I love pineapple blocks so will definitely do my homework and be there Friday. Do I get my gold star now?

Patty,

In looking at your picture of cutting the small snip. That snip is in the center of the block, is that correct?

Mary

Don't show off McPatches. ARe you trying to be a teacher's pet? haha

Mary

PS - a question here, I can't get the smiley faces to show up. Does anyone know why?

This looks interesting! I have only made a pineapple with paper piecing.

What nice clear directions. Well done!

I'll be at this class & make this block. I've never made a pineapple block but I love to eat pineapple & love blocks so this class is right up my ally.

That little snip is is just one small one in one direction...right? Not like an "x" or anything?

I'm sew happy to see interest in this party already. To make the snip, fold the fabric on one line, snip on the other line. Just has to be big enough to get the point of your scissor in.

Gold star already??????? I'll have to think on that one!!

This looks interesting. I've never joined in the PJ parties, although I've peeked to see what was going on. I may step up for this one. We'll see as the week progresses.

Do we need more than one square to make this block? It sort of seems like we might need FOUR (4) per block but my old eyes haven't found any numbers required.

You need one piece of each size shown to make one block.

I'm going to be out of town on Friday, but I'll be sure to look this up when I get home. That is a beautiful block in both examples.

Pineapple dipped in chocolate-yummy! Looking forward to Friday night. sandy

Only ONE square per block? Wow, now this is intriguing. I'll be there for sure, with chocolate.

Yup! Just one square Quiltbea. I promise it is supersimple, we'll have plenty of time to eat everything dipped in chocolate!

One square of fabric for every 4 squares of chocolate Hershey bar, right?

Never done the PJ parties before, but this time. I'm going to try to arrange my schedule to accommodate it!!!

I didn't notice (although you probably said!) what size the finished blocks are.


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Patti, what will the finished size of the block be, or should I say unfinished, lol?

Does anyone remember the Pineapple quilt that Lynne (sewlove2quilt) did for the Scraps to Treasures challenge? I don't recall which year she did it, but it was gorgeous! I do remember she won first place.

I am so sorry! I did forget to give the block size. FINISHED block will be 8"

Hmmm...pineapple block that's not paper pieced?!

I've got homework to do.

Sheesh McP - trying to be teacher's pet already!

I'm off Friday...I love pineapple blocks...now to do some homework and figure out how to join in the class...bringing chocolate will be the easy part!!

• • • I was curious about the size too. Thanks for letting us know. Not sure if I'll make it to class, but will try to stop in.

Devonne, Lynne made that quilt for the very first challenge. I don't remember whose pattern she used, but it is a beauty.

I would love to do this block. I'll have to keep DGD off the computer Friday night so I can play along with the fabric, fun, and CHOCOLATE. Maybe I can get her to play too.

I'll be the one with the bells on....

Gosh...this should be fun....love the block size too,not to big,not to small just right

I've got my homework done & will be ready on Friday.

It is so great that so many of you are interested. Bells even!!!! I hope I don't get too nervous!

oooh oooh, i am coming to the party. i will bring a bag of those giant marshmallows and maybe i will share if i can sit next to the teacher, cuz i am that good.

Teacher, am I the first one to get my homework done? Do I get a gold star for that?

I'm going to sit on the frount row...when does class start?

I can see I'll have my hands full!! How about if we make everyone sit in the front row, it's a big area!!! You know "world wide"!!! I had better stop at the dollar store and stock up on gold stars.

Nicki...how do you know you are the 1st to get your homework done...Mine is done..I just didn't post it,didn't want to brag...:wink:

I will start a new post at 6:45 pm Central time on Friday. The real party will begin at 7:00 p.m.

Aliquilt, all you have to do is follow along on the new post, add comments as you like. Occasionally you can refresh the page by using the F5 key on your keyboard or the refresh button on your toolbar. This way you won't miss any of the action if you stay on the same page.

That is a perfect time for a party...

May, you might have had your homework done before me but if you snooze...you loose. You should have bragged like me. hehehehe

7:00 p.m. is a perfect time for me.

I cut my squares this morning. Marked the x's and made the little snips. I'm ready. Now to decide if I want to set up my feather weight in the bedroom where the computer is or get my other machine uncovered and use it.

Thanks, Patty. I am off to do my homework and
maybe some kettle corn. Joyce aka joyus

Hope to make it here tonight.
I love chocolate too

Did I miss the starting time?

I'm bringing a pie made from Arkansas black apples!

I'll have to pass on the kahlua thing - I don't like the coffee. I know. Y'all can't believe it. I just see it as a horrible way to ruin good chocolate.

At the next pj party - Kindle cover - feel free to bring your own coffee though! I'll even plug in the coffee pot. Doesn't it smell so good "perking"??!!

KeepYouInStitches, I'll start at new posting at 6:45 (DH has the alarm set on his phone so I don't miss it!) The party starts at 7:00 central time.

I've never heard of black apples, pictures????
No coffee in my dessert, I don't like coffee either and I don't think Kahula tastes like coffee.

I hope I can make it tonight. I do have everything cut and ready, but I found out we will be having 5 grandkids tonight. On top of that I got my flu shot today and I already have a stiff neck. I may go home and crash in my bed and lock the door.

Meme, that's too bad that you're not feeling well. You tell those grandkids to take care of you tonight!!

It will be really easy so you'll be able to do it later when you have time.

Will this block be easy to adjust in size? ...just wondering
I love the pineappel block. It's a great alternate block for any traditional quilt, but I found the 1st one I did very tedious.

Feel better, Meme.

Yes Karen, it will be very easy to change the size.

Arkansas blacks are real dark red, almost black. Short and squatty. The small apples in the photo are Arkansas blacks. They make delicious crispy apple pies!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arkansas_Black

Kahlua is a coffee-flavored rum-based liqueur. LOL I'm snurling my nose just typing this.