I learned how to make a pineapple last week. The way I learned is basically the same as what you have shown, only the square was not cut into triangles before sewing them on. After sewing the two pieces together, mark an X from corner to corner, then cut and press open. It's a pretty neat thing once you have it made.

Wooo. Seriously, Made Of Woooooo!

Thanks, Patrice!

THANKS all, very much! :-)

i haven't forgotten my promise to post a pattern. the reason it's taking so long is that i've been experimenting with different approaches to the method.

depending upon how you size the next round, you can also use it to create diamonds in squares, with seam allowances wide enough to not cut off the points from the previous round.

i'm also playing with approaches that work if you're cutting from fats and yardage and not just scraps.

soon ... very soon. :-)

yes. this is certainly one of the popular ways to construct the blocks.

unfortunately, it doesn't "work" for me as an individual. i found it a bit cumbersome and inconvenient. however, i know for a fact that lots of quilters very much enjoy doing it that way. :-)

my favorite patterns/methods are those that offer several different ways to get to the same result. i'll be sure to add some photos of the sew-first-cut-later method, too. the more we have to choose from, the better.

thanks for reminding me. :thumbup:

I've been wondering how to sew and leave the points intact. Post your way soon! :-D :-D

wow,that is cool-so easy.smacking myself on the forehead-how come I did not figure that out,lol

there's just one problem with this method ... which is why i haven't taken the tute any farther.

it is nearly impossible to achieve and maintain any degree of precision and symmetry. it's great if you want wonky, whimsical and/or rustic pineapples.

because of all the bias seams, everything starts going out of wack right away. you can only get some degree of precision if you painstakingly measure and trim every block after every round.

not fun. :lol:

That is so neat! I'm going to have to try this!

Why not cut the squares "on point" - then after they are cut, the edges of the block would be "straight"?

I still get a kick out of the title.

cutting on the bias is a pain in the sitter, and it still results in seams on the bias. however, doing it that way would result in pressing on the straight of grain. soooooo it might be helpful to the process if your goal is precision. you'd still need to press carefully, measure and trim after each round.

this method is easy fun if you're shooting for whimsy. so, i'm not suggesting we discard the idea altogether. i just wanted to be honest about the fact that it's no longer "fun, quick and easy" if you want precise, symmetrical blocks.

Very nice. Thank you.

look it this tutorial. holeeeee smoke! she explains it so perfectly and simply! much better than the explanation i was trying to compose! :thumbup:

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-72310-1.htm

Oooh! That it is the best tut for pineapple I've seen yet. Thanks.

Thanks for sharing,this is soooooomuch easier! pab

thanks for the tutorial and the link below

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-89092-1.htm

I am unable to print stuff out because for some stupid reason, when I see someone has a url posted, I click on it and and save it and when i try to open it up it will not open in microsoft works and I dont have a clue on how to change that. Really aggravating.

That you so much for posting this tutorial! I've never done quilts before. I have been working on different patterns from my embroidery machine (Ellure Plus Backlock) with my stepdaughter. She is 28 and mentally handicapped and loves to help me embroidery! I wasn't sure what I was going to do with them, but after reading your post I got busy and finished off two of these with my embroidery squares in the center and using coordinating material to match. They turned out beautiful! I can't believe that I actually did it!

Wow thank you so much...I think even I could do this.

Look what happens when you take the butterflies out of the shampoo!

I cut the square in the square block and sewed those pieces to the solid square. I kept going for several rounds. I can see many possibilities planning the fabric for different looks. I used scrap fabric so the block isn't that pretty color choice. Here it is: not squared up or pressed.

The block is 14"

Thank you, safely bookmarked and on the bucket list:)

This is a very good version of the Exploding Pineapple. Thank you

Wow! Remember the "old days" when we had to cut out each individual template for a pineapple block...come on...I know it's been awhile but I'm sure some of you do! I actually teach a quick-pieced pineapple class based on Eleanor Burns Piece of Cake book....but this is even easier than that...and I think I see a way of adapting it even further to look even more like the traditional pineapple block....stay tuned.....:)

Thanks so much! Love this method and will give it a try!

omg I just love QB ... learning something new every time I log on .. now just got to put it all into practice

If you used the square and made the next square piece of fabric 1/4 inch wider on all sides would that stop from loosing the points?

That's a nice block

What a great idea for a scrappy quilt - oh my another idea to add to the ever growing list!

Sort of looks like a pointless wonder block. Nice.

Wow! thanks for posting.

I've been looking for a new quilt block....I just found it!!!! Thanks so much!!

Wow now that is very clever and So Quick. Just love it. Thanks for sharing.

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This thread was started several years ago. I would still like to see a finished product. This is so neat.

I like that!

Wow I think even I can do this one. Can't wait to try it. Thanks for sharing!

There is a book called "Sew Simple pineapple " by Karin Hellaby that is exactly what you're looking for. I taught a class on this technique and it's quick and easy. The only difference I found between this and a traditional pineapple block, is that in this one, the size of the side pieces increases as you get out from the center.. In a traditional pineapple block, the blades are all the same width.

Love the look of it!

Here's one I made a long time ago, but finally got quilted last month. The colors don't have the best contrast in the world, but I was trying to use up some scraps. The centers have princesses and frogs.

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i think it might.
if not, i'd bet that 3/8" on all sides would definitely do the trick.

I love this tute. I think this might be my next quilt! Fortunately for me, I love wonky!