Looking for your Pineapple block experience & advise
03-11-2015, 09:18 AM
#11
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Originally Posted by Peckish
I made a scrappy pineapple. I used Edyta Sitar's paper-pieced pattern, "Hawaiian Delight". The logs are 1", the blocks are 8".
I love to paper piece and have found that I prefer vellum over all other options for 2 reasons: It becomes somewhat brittle after ironing and is very easy to tear from the blocks if I'm using the sew-through method of pping. It's also somewhat translucent, which makes it easier to find the seam lines if I'm using the fold-and-sew method of pping. Either method, I'm covered.
My tip: placement of fabrics are key. I prefer the light/dark placement, I think it's more effective and dramatic.
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I love to paper piece and have found that I prefer vellum over all other options for 2 reasons: It becomes somewhat brittle after ironing and is very easy to tear from the blocks if I'm using the sew-through method of pping. It's also somewhat translucent, which makes it easier to find the seam lines if I'm using the fold-and-sew method of pping. Either method, I'm covered.
My tip: placement of fabrics are key. I prefer the light/dark placement, I think it's more effective and dramatic.
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03-11-2015, 09:26 AM
#12
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Whatever method you choose, definitely MAKE SURE YOU STAND UP TO IRON!!! Sitting down when ironing doesn't make a huge difference, but staying in a seated position for hours is not a good idea. I once did this when doing a pineapple block marathon, I figured I would adjust the ironing board down to the same height as the sewing table so I wouldn't have to get up and down, and after about 2 hours, I could barely stand! I now leave the ironing board at its full height and stand up to iron.
03-13-2015, 02:21 AM
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If you are unsure about this block, here is a link for Donna's Place http://quiltwithdonna.com/foldystuffpageb.html
She has a method of doing this that makes it so simple.
She has a method of doing this that makes it so simple.
03-13-2015, 04:19 AM
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Location: Mendocino Coast, CA
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Peckish, your pineapple quilt is beautiful! I also love all of the patterns at Laundry Basket Quilts. I may go with her paper piecing pattern and vellum, as you suggest. That way I can go scrappy and go sans starch.
~ Cindy
~ Cindy
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