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.
That is going to be a fine looking quilt.
This is going to be one beautiful quilt. Love the gorgeous reds.
Posted by: Brenda | March 14, 2013 at 05:24 AM
It's going to be a beautiful quilt!
Posted by: SuperMomNoCape | March 14, 2013 at 06:32 AM
It's going to be a stunning quilt!
Posted by: LoriD | March 14, 2013 at 06:54 AM
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!
Posted by: Barbara Anne | March 14, 2013 at 06:56 AM
A French General Pineapple quilt ! This is going to be one GORGEOUS quilt !!!!!!
Posted by: Sue Babich | March 14, 2013 at 06:58 AM
Very fine looking INDEED!
Posted by: Nancy, Near Philadelphia | March 14, 2013 at 07:11 AM
Yes it is!
Posted by: Anita | March 14, 2013 at 08:06 AM
This is going to be a stunning quilt! I can't wait to see it!!
Posted by: Gretchen | March 14, 2013 at 08:45 AM
The makings of a fabulous, eye-popping red quilt!
Posted by: sillysally | March 14, 2013 at 09:06 AM
Can't wait! Can't wait!
Posted by: Jennifer G | March 14, 2013 at 09:09 AM
Fine looking indeed!
Posted by: Jean | March 14, 2013 at 09:28 AM
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.
Posted by: Deb | March 14, 2013 at 10:34 AM
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!
Posted by: Debbie R. | March 14, 2013 at 11:11 AM
Oooh gorgeous!
Posted by: Helen in Switzerland | March 14, 2013 at 11:19 AM
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!
Posted by: Lindy | March 14, 2013 at 11:31 AM
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.
Posted by: Denise | March 14, 2013 at 12:41 PM
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!
Posted by: Marsha | March 14, 2013 at 01:23 PM
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.
Posted by: Sarah | March 14, 2013 at 03:59 PM
That is going to be a beautiful quilt! ;p
Posted by: ina | March 14, 2013 at 06:07 PM