Can anyone identify this pattern?
 

Unfortunately I don't quilt but I'm hoping someone can provide information on this piece which has been in the family for many years. I believe it to be hand-sewn by my grandmother but I'm not sure. I know she had a wooden quilt frame that she kept drawn up to the ceiling when not in use...she made many quilts. The batting seems thinner than I remember her using. and its pretty worn with the top in need of repair. Any information is appreciated on this quilt.

Thank you,
Paul

It a pineapple quilt. Here's a link to a pattern just for comparison. https://www.amazon.com/Tropical-Frui.../dp/B01LZ3HYP6

You could also just search for pineapple quilt. It's an old pattern and has been around forever. It's on my bucket list to do.

I think you might want to have it evaluated for restoration but I'm not an expert and have no idea who could do that. I bet there are ladies here who either do it or know someone who does.

Thanks for sharing it. I love it. Your grandmother did a great job!

Thank you so much for such a helpful reply! That makes me hopeful that it was quilted by my grandmother. I was worried it was a store-bought mass production piece. I’m so glad I found this forum!

Thanks again,
Paul

I think it is a variation of a pineapple block. Most pineapple blocks start with a square in the middle; this starts with a four patch (four smaller squares sewn into a larger square). This quilt block became popular in the mid1800’s. The top looks machine pieced and hand quilted. Are you more interested in having the quilt repaired or in protecting it from further harm?

Thank you for your reply! I’m more interested in repair I believe. I’m actually still using the quilt. If the top was machine pieced, does that help date it? I know my grandmother owned a foot-pedal style manual sewing machine so maybe she sewed the top on it. All I really remember is she quilted on a large wooden quilting frame.

Thank you again,
Paul

Pretty quilt, Paul, and so cool you have those lovely memories of your grandmother...and her beautiful work to reflect them.

I agree it is a Pineapple quilt and beautifully done. The large pictures of the close up fabric has the look of feedback material to me. Definitely have an appraisal done.

Most definitely a pineapple. I made one years ago, a king size quilt, different colors same design.

That's beautiful!
Thank you for replying.

Paul

If you are currently using the quilt I imagine you want to have the quilt repaired rather than "restored" as an antique. You could contact your local quilt guild and see if they can connect you with a quilter willing to help fix it. They could also help you if do want it restored by referring you to a restorer.
One of the early posters referenced "feedback material". I believe it was a typo and she meant feedsack material. In the in the twentys and thirties feedsacks used for flour, etc had designs printed on them and when they were emptied women used them to make clothes and quilts. If your quilt does in fact have feedsack material that could help date the fabric. The quilt could have been made of feedsack but many years later then manufactured. Your grandmother's life information can help you possibly date the quilt if she made it.