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I've managed to squeeze in a few minutes for sewing. My friend Karen asked me if I wanted to make a pineapple quilt. I said, "Sure, whatever." Only Karen thinks I said, "Yippee! I've always wanted to make a pineapple quilt! Can we start today?!" (Okay, so Karen's recollection is a little more accurate.) And now I'm knee-deep in brightly-colored strips.
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Karen and I have been sharing strips since neither of us have tons of bright fabrics. This is my first and only block, but I'm hoping to find a little free time soon. Fingers crossed.
Hope all of you are doing well. I'll be by to visit soon!
Kim
By golly gosh darn happy to hear from you, Kim! As another Karen I have to say I do think it's most likely you said: "Yippee! I've always wanted to make a pineapple quilt! Can we start today?!" because that's what us Karen's tend to do. We're very yippee! yahooie! type people.
ReplyDeleteAnd this block is absolutely Yippee! Love it. Can't wait for you to have more time to whip out a few more. :)
Yours Truly as another Karen. *karendianne.
Cool and fun! Isn't it great working with something fun and different from the norm? Love it!! Oh...glad to see you blogging!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful block......very, very happy. That's going to be a dynamite quilt.
ReplyDeleteListen if you and Karen want to come over and do yard work, I have plenty. OH! You said pineapple blocks...that's not what Karen said.
ReplyDeleteLOL Love the block miss seeing you. When is the new book coming out?
I admire pineapple quilts, but I'm not sure that I have what it takes to make one. Your block is really pretty. I hope it has some more to join it soon. If you need bright scraps let me know. I might have a few.
ReplyDeleteWOW, your block is gorgeous! I have never made a pineapple quilt before - I just might have to now. Is the ruler in the picture to help you with pineapple blocks? If so, what kind is it? I love gadgets and rulers that make quilting easier and more precise. I can't wait to see more of your blocks - and a new book. Good things are coming!
ReplyDeleteWell, there you are!!!! I figured you were busy, busy, busy!!!!
ReplyDeleteSweet block - can't wait to see more!
I like your pineapple block. I have all the supplies I need (a couple books and a ruler that looks suspiciously like yours) but haven't started one yet. I like the brights you're using.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back, and I'm looking forward to your new book!
Yard work should consist of planting pretty flowers don't you think? Love the happy pineapple block. Is that a new blog banner? I love it.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back! Very cute block!~ I've always wanted to make a pineapple too, but haven't.. I think I may own the ruler too. :-o Good luck with the yard work~ looks labor intensive to me. ;-)
ReplyDeletewow that block looks so fun! it will be amazing to see a bunch of those all put together!
ReplyDeleteYour pineapple block is beautiful, I recongnize lots of Kaffe Fasset, a great place to use lots of brights.
ReplyDeleteWendy
Fun, fun, fun mixed in with the work! That's what I call a balanced life. I love that block. Karmen
ReplyDeleteI'd like to defend myself :)!! You did tell me once that we "needed" to do a pineapple quilt. At least with this project there aren't any deadlines!! I guarantee - you are going to have fun and you're going to love it when we're finished!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun, bright pineapple block! I've always wanted to make a miniature pineapple quilt. I really love the scrappy look of them. Can't wait to see more.
ReplyDeleteThis may be one of your favorite quilts once it's done. This block looks fresh and inviting. So far so good, so go for it! :-D
ReplyDeletePretty block! Hope the other 'blocks' don't take over!
ReplyDeleteLove the first block! Keep on going!
ReplyDeleteLife happens. Welcome back. Love those Kaffe Fassetts. Inspires me to dig out my Pineapple UFO.
ReplyDeleteI love pineapple quilts and also have the same ruler. Can't figure out for the life of me how to use it though. Care to do a little tutorial?
ReplyDeletePlease, please, pretty please !!!
Sue K
Thanks for posting a photo of your pineapple block! It provided the inspiration I needed for the scraps from another project. It will be some time before I can begin a new project, but this will work great with my scraps. Take care!
ReplyDeleteThat is going to be a happy quilt. I have a red/white and blue pineapple quilt I started years ago. I stopped because I didn't want to tear all that paper off the back. lol I really should put it together. There alot of fun to make.
ReplyDeleteWhat are ya doin with that pile of bricks???
That is a fun block...anxious to see your quilt when you get it together. I've been trying to get my yard work done between rain drops!
ReplyDeleteNOT bad Kim, just busy Kim. It happens to all of us. But, for a new book we don't mind.
ReplyDeleteAn exuburant friend for sure. I hope you enjoy making the blocks. I paper piece pineapple blocks. You can make some very interesting designs with them.
ReplyDeleteLOve this pineapple block...it's absolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteOh I love your pinapple block it is just amazing and so very colourful. Can't wait to see more blocks.
ReplyDeleteOh, this is going to be gorgeous !
ReplyDeleteIt's a terrific start! Ann :-)
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see this pineapple quilt finished! Love your blog!
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