Roberta

This is such a clever way to make the pineapple block but I especially love how she made her backing using the same technique. Such a clever use of fabric I think.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aA7q...4fe20-55725905

sewbizgirl

The exploding block is easier, but it loses the points. If you are ok with that, it's an easy technique to use.

I do love how she made the back! So pretty.

Thanks for sharing the video.

yngldy

Me too. Great way to make your backing coordinate with the front!

QuiltnNan

very interesting, thanks for sharing.

kayluvs2quilt

Thank you for the video. Brilliant way of doing a version of the pineapple block.

WMUTeach

I recall Jenny Doan (MSQ) demonstrating a block using this same technique. Good quilters share techniques! And lucky us, we get to use the discoveries they perfected.

maviskw

The points are meant to be lost in this pattern. But I have an easier way to cut those lines in the top square:
When you have the lines drawn from corner to corner, partially cut those lines. Make a cut through the center with your ruler and rotary cutter on one of the lines. Then cut the other line, but not through the center. Make a small cut on each side of the cut line. This keeps that piece from getting too floppy when you want to put it together.
Now lay that square RST with the other square and sew around it. When it is time to cut, the lines are already started, so are easy to finish correctly.

When the squares get bigger, you can make the cuts longer, but all that is really necessary is a hole for the scissor tips to get into.

Lady Diana

I'm having a problem with cutting off the points.....is this normal pineapple construction?

maviskw

Lady Diana, you need to read my post right above yours. The points get cut off in this pattern. They are ALL cut off, so that is part of the design.

Iraxy

This is a really good idea. I have started a quilt using this technique and I will be sure to use this on the rest of the squares. Thanks for posting this.