Pineapple Block Quilt
 

So, I bought a Pineapple block ruler a I successfully created a block. Now I can't visualize what a quilt would look like if I made several more of the attached blocks. I tried looking at the block using the tool that multiplies the block several times, but I still can't figure it out.

I'd appreciate feedback. What do you think I'll get if I stick with the same color schemes in this block?

Does this help??? This is why I LOVE EQ7!

ManiacQuilter2-you took her block and produced a fabulous result to her beautiful work. That's also why I love EQ7 too. Pudge, you could use those blocks all around, or even take the blues in a block, reds, greens, oranges, etc. in their own blocks and make a few of the same you have already done with all the colors and move them around in your design. I wouldn't take the whites out. It ties the colors together. Regardless how you do it, it will look amazing!

I think it's beautiful. I've made regular log cabin, but the pineapple block is out of this world!!!

OMGosh!! I love it!!

ManiacQuilter2 -

I cannot thank you enough for your help. You've shown me that I don't like the end result I would get if I made all the blocks the same. And thank you NanaCsews2. I think I should try your suggestion. And yet, I'll keep the white because that's what defines the pineapple effect.

Thanks everybody.

That is a beautiful block, and nice software

Good job, I love the colors they will make a beautiful quilt.

The first quilt I ever made was a pineapple quilt in 1998. I didn't know they made a ruler specifically for pineapple quilts. I think your quilt will be beautiful.

Okay, you like the color scheme but not the way the blocks look, and I'm wondering if it's too disjointed and scrappy-looking for your tastes. So I took it one step further, how about this?

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Or this?

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The people on this forum are so kind and helpful with their knowledge. Love it!

Oh! I love what it looks like if you use the same color scheme. That would make a beautiful quilt. How kind of you to show how it would look Maniac Quilter 2

EQ7 is the best but for those of you who do not have it - You can play around with how a block will look when multiplied. In this case you could take the block you made and color xerox it. Alternatively, make a mock up with color paper or just color the block on paper with crayons or color pencils. Then color xerox it as many times as you wish and lay it out. It's much cheaper to play with paper than the fabric! Regardless, your quilt will be beautiful. I've never seen a pineapple quilt that isn't wonderful. Have fun (and do think about getting EQ - it's terrific).

Peckish - I prefer the red square block.

I am struggling mightily with this. I'm afraid I have to copy the block several times and lay it out and play with it, as has been suggested.

I get very frustrated by my inability to visualize multiple blocks. It took me 5 minutes to figure out the difference between the 2 blocks you showed was black vs red middle square. Very, very hard for my brain to differentiate.

Thanks for your help.

Thank you. Is EQ a software that needs frequent updates once you purchase it? Or is it good for a long time before you need to update (I have no patience for that.)

I like the blocks that Peckish laid out!
For that layout to work, half the blocks will need to be mirror images of the other blocks. They are laid out so every other block has the colors in opposite order.

Have you googled pineapple quilts/ or Pinterest?--- for tons of pics of various color ways....easier than agonizing over it jmho

Some people are still using EQ5 and love it. You don't add an upgrade to your version, you buy the newest version of the program if you want it. All the information is at Electric Quilt website. The website used to have a free version called My Boutique with lots of free blocks. I don't know if it is still available.

I think it is beautiful. I used the book, years ago, on pineapple blocks by Jane Hall and Dixie ? The directions were clear and concise.

I love this too. How were you able to post this pic? I have EQ7 too but it only saves as a PJ7. if I missed something in my tutorials, excuse my lack of knowledge. thanks!

If you keep making blocks, you will have a beautiful quilt.

It does have updates called "builds" such as patches and software updates; those are free. For instance, the most recent update fixed some printing issues, increased the size of the dots on the worktable grid, some of the tools are easier to use and find, etc.

When a new version comes out, you just buy it, as someone else said. However, what wasn't mentioned was that if you already have the latest version of EQ, you get a generous discount when purchasing the new one. EQ7, the most recent version, came out in June of 2010. They also released a Mac version last spring.

The easiest way to do it: When working on the quilt worktable, click File, then go down to "Export Image". It will save as a .jpg. This is how Maniac posted her image.

I prefer to post images without the patch lines showing. That's a little more complicated. First I go to Print Setup, and choose my .pdf printer as the default printer. Then I print the quilt to a .pdf and save it. Then I open the .pdf in Photoshop and save it as a .jpg.

THANK YOU. This is what my mind can't figure out - how many blocks of each type do I need to be able to put various colors together. I can only get so far as to figure out that if I make all the blocks all the same, I won't be able to line them up in the color scheme I want. Very helpful information, thanks.

As I was looking at your block, I really liked it, but didn't care for the first layout that Peckish showed. As I was thinking, she posted the second and third version. They are just what I was thinking. I like the secondary pattern that is formed when the colors are together. Your quilt will be beautiful when you get it made.
Sue

I recently bought EQ7, but haven't had time to look at it yet. Honestly, I'm a more than a little intimidated by it. Love the layouts shown, makes me really want to give it a whirl.

Pudge, you can scan your square and then print off several copies so you can play around with different layouts.

Love your block. It will be a stunning quilt. I say keep going.

If you have a camera - you can take pictures of the various layouts and compare them later -or a camera on/in your phone -

I wish I could remember what blog I saw that had such an easy way to make this block without a ruler or anything, It made it look like I could even do it. Your colors are grrreeeaaat!

Paper piecing a pineapple quilt is the way to go for me.

I love your block. I read Jo Kramer's blog and she is working on a pp Pineapple block made from scraps. Her pattern is Bonnie Hunter's so you might go and look at her site. I think your block turned out great. Good luck.

That’s a pretty little black. I didn’t know they made a ruler for the pineapple block.

Very pretty block! I've been wanting to try that one on crazymomquilts blogspot, "how to make pineapple block without paper piecing", and no special ruler needed. Went to library and printed it out because my printer broke, just haven't had a chance to try it yet, toooo many things I want to try! LOL!

oh, ok.....thank you for the tip!!

Peckish I love this design. I wish I could get EQ7 but not possible right now.
My Mom wants a quilt made all in shades of lavender,lilac and purple.
Would you do this design in those colors for me so I can see what it would look like?
Then I could see if she likes it before I make one.
I would appreciate it very much.

Qiad have them for 144, if there not all gone. I bought one , can't wait.

That is the EQ7

Ask and ye shall receive.... :)

For the best effect, step back from your computer screen. Let me know which one you like best and I'll post the individual block so you can see how it's constructed, color-wise. All I did was move the colors around.

By the way - it took me all of 10 minutes to create all of these in EQ and adjust them in Photoshop. That's how awesome EQ is.

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Peggi, these are all so AWESOME!!! I like the second one down the best. But since it's for my Mom I'd like to see which one she likes best. Unfortunately, I won't see her until the end of June. She lives 300 miles away and I can't get her to join the world of computers for email, etc. I even bought her a tablet and she gave it to my brother. She thinks she's "too old" to learn something new. I told her there's people 10 years older than her emailing, on facebook, etc. Would it be a huge pain to send me each block? Thank you sew much!!