Positively pineapple book and ruler

The colored diagrams and instructions make it easy to create. After trimming the first set of strips, you have this square in a square. The pattern is called jelly beans and is also from the positively pineapple book. Creative grid ruler pineapple quilt from book positively pineapple. There is a companion book to the ruler, positively.

Create a warm and inviting welcome to your home with quilts from positively pineapple. The book seems to be out of print but there are plenty of used copies on amazon and ebay. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Marti likes this strip width for wallhangings, table. Make both traditional and nontraditional pineapple blocks. Simpliez pineapple ruler quilting books patterns and.

Lynda and nancy make it easy and fun to create stunning pineapple quilts. Pineapple using book positively pineapple and the pineapple ruler. Nine 12 inch pineapple blocks made with set 8230, 1 inch finished strip width. Hydrangea blossom by lakehouse on the front with two other prints i cant identify and studio coordinates by willmington prints on the back. The red coordinates well with the french general reds.

Believed to have emerged in the mid1800s during lincolns presidential campaign, the pineapple quilt block was, and still is, a symbol of opulence and hospitality. As a variation of the log cabin quilt pattern, the pineapple quilt pattern uses similar layering methods in the composition of its blocks. In the good ol days before computers and copy machines, a quilter needed to make templates to get the job done. Multisize pineapple template sets scroll down to see. Unique quilting books and patterns for all skill levels become part of our community of quilting friends. Positively crazy book patterns in this book nine of buggy barns crazy popular designs. Positively bohemian quilting books patterns and notions. For generations, quilt makers have expressed goodwill by using the pineapple shape in pieced blocks. Dec 22, 2014 make a pineapple quilt with jenny doan of missouri star. Makes log cabin, album style, and many other quilt blocks quickly and easily.

Does anyone know where i might purchase that particular ruler. Positively bohemian uses quick piecing and cutting to make a quilt with strong vertical movement and an interplay of shapes, colors and plus signs. Jan 31, 2005 the authors use their version of a pineapple ruler, which is helpful in trimming the blocks and getting them square. Pineapple rule by great american quilt factory ebay. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. It was my first pineapple block other then paper piecing which was too tedious for me for this pattern. The traditional pineapple block, and several variations, are featured here in fresh and exciting colors and fabric choices. I shared a new tutorial video just the other day and really appreciate the positive response. This block isnt difficult, and it is made easier by using the ruler since. The authors use their version of a pineapple ruler, which is helpful in trimming the blocks. Since colonial times, the pineapple has been known as a symbol of hospitality. It is harder to predict the final size when you are building the block, but once you make one or two, you will surely get the hang of it. By lynda milligan and nancy smith sewing machine in good working order rotary cutter and mat straight ruler pineapple ruler by lynda milligan sewing supplies fabrics. This quilt pattern can be made as large or small, complicated or simple as you like.

As a variation of the log cabin quilt pattern, the pineapple quilt. The ruler is well marked and has very clear directions that allow for accuracy every time. This is what your paper pineapple quilt pattern looks like when all four are pinned. I do like basic ruler that comes with the westalee ruler foot as a starter ruler though its a bit on the short side and you can buy it separately from the foot at amys quilting. Great listed sites have pineapple quilt ruler tutorial. Pineapple pizzaz with donna andersen supply list book. Sew the seams as always, starting and stopping before and after the solid line by about a 14. Mckenna ryan thread by yli, in luscious colours, a perfect way to finish your quilting projects. The colored diagrams and instructions make it easy to create dynamic quilt patterns.

I bought the creative grids pineapple trim tool and love it. It is similar to a log cabin style block, in that it starts with a central square and then grows larger by sewing stirps of fabric out from the middle. Youll wonder how you made them without this amazing tool. Simpliez pineapple ruler quilting books patterns and notions. Laying the long wedges down on the cutting board, she chopped them into bite size pieces and viola. Create perfect 6in, 8in or 10 in finished pineapple blocks by squaring up each round of strips as you go. See how to strippiece 60 degree quilt patterns like tumbling blocks and hexagons. Features a unique set of 45o angles radiating from the center line. It is harder to predict the final size when you are building the block, but once you. Jenny doan demonstrates the creative grids pineapple tool ruler. Creative grids nonslip pineapple trim tool create perfect 6in, 8in or 10 in finished pineapple blocks by squaring up each round of strips as you go. Today i wanted to share a new long term quilt project that i started last month. There was a post from wild8580 showing her completed pineapple quilt from mens shirts.

Our exclusive embedded gripper holds fabric while cutting when pressure is added. This might sound strange, but learning to cut a pineapple became a real life lesson for me. A firsthand account of how god used a pineapple garden to teach. The ruler originally was a companion to a book milligan and smith wrote called positively pineapple. January class positively pineapple tuesday, january 15, 2008 9 am to 3 pm lynda milligan and nancy smith of possibilities and the great american quilt factory, denver, colorado. I dont have the pineapple ruler but i love a few of the creative grid rulers i have purchased. Ive been wanting to make a pineapple quilt for a long time, and this seemed like the perfect excuse to start. Make a pineapple quilt with jenny doan of missouri star. This is a moderately helpful beginners book for making pineapple quilts. Jenny doan demonstrates the creative grids pineapple tool. Eleanor calls on her magic to simplify this treasured pattern using 1 12 fabric strips. Here is the pineapple trim tool ruler i used in the video it can be.

Jul 10, 2011 ruler of the month pineapple ruler heirloomcreations. Since each round of strips is squared up before the next set is added, the blocks are perfectly square. This size is great for miniature quilts and small projects, like. Use the pineapple ruler for accuracy and easy strip piecing. Nine 1212 inch blocks made with set 8231, 114 inch finished strip width. The book is not worth the outrageous prices that are bring charged by the used book vendors. It is still available out on the internet at the original price as is the ruler. Since each round is squared up before the next round of strips are added, the results are spectacular. Designed by lynda and nancy, the pineapple rule will make your pineapple quilts a snap.

The newest nancys notions catalog just arrived in my mailbox. The pattern is made in rounds and has fourpatch blocks for separation. Ruler request positively pineapple quiltingboard forums. A pineapple quilt is one of those classic quilt patterns. Make pineapple blocks with no math, no trapezoids, no stress.

There is a companion book to the ruler, positively pineapple, that has the directions for using the ruler, along with several quilt projects. The composition is created with 4 color families that slide up and down to create a more random look. Ruler of the month pineapple ruler heirloomcreations. Strippiecing is easy with marcis qtools and clearview triangle rulers. If you find a ruler with a straight edge on one side and a curve on the other, you will have a good start.

This free pineapple printable will make a great addition to a little girls room. See more ideas about pineapple quilt, quilts and pineapple quilt block. See more ideas about pineapple quilt, quilt patterns and pineapple quilt pattern. The traditional pineapple block and several variations are featured in fresh and exciting colors and fabric choices. I like to try all the different ways to make a block. Pineapple trim tool quilt blocks a quilting life the blog. And, finally, i was able to help myself to the yummy fruit. Positively pineapple quilts for the pineapple rule.

Still havent found the book but looking at amazon i had pineapple passion which is by the same authorsuses the same ruler but different book. The authors use their version of a pineapple ruler, which is helpful in trimming the blocks and getting them square. I have been totally crushing on decorating with fruit this summer. This is the ruler that is used in the book, positively pineapple by possibilities. The pineapple quilt block is one of the most recognizable and iconically americana styles of quilt blocks. Blue pineapples a finished quilt material girl quilts.

Quilt with marci baker patterns, books, tools, videos. So when i saw this cute saying about being a pineapple, i knew i. Comprehensive stepbystep diagrams and instructions for using the pineapple rule. With all of those pieces, pineapple quilt patterns used to be a good test of a quilters piecing skills. This size is great for miniature quilts and small projects. I also like the positively pineapple book and ruler. This size is great for miniature quilts and small projects, like the one shown below in the pineapple pizazz pattern. I love my diy painted fruit signs and have found places for them all over my house. The original nonslipruler creative grids nonslip pineapple trim tool this ruler features exclusive markings to help you create perfect 6, 8, or 10 pineapple blocks. Pineapple set for 12inch finished strips from marti michell. Now there is a fabric kit available for this 49inch quilt design. This thread matches all the beautiful fabric by lynette jensen. Aug, 20 for all your quilting needs see more ideas about book quilt, quilts and tumbling blocks. Pineapple set for 1inch finished strips from marti michell.