Fresh Pineapple Possibilities: 11 Quilt Blocks, Exciting Variations - Classic, Flying Geese, Off-Center & More
Jane Hall and Dixie Haywood share their secrets on making amazing quilts featuring the Pineapple Log Cabin block. The award-winning pair have been using this block for decades and reveal how you can foundation piece accurately, play with colours and layouts and even create your own pineapple designs at home.(Down Under Quilts Magazine, 4/29/14)I must admit that pineapple quilts, while visually appealing, have never really turned my head much. This book has changed all that. There are several quilts in this book that are stunning and some that are very innovative variations of the traditional pineapple design. These quilts are foundation-pieced to help stabilize the pineapple block. The book not only offers various pineapple designs, but offers the reader the information they need to create their own design. Even if you are not a "pineapple" person, do me a favour and take a peek through this book to see the glorious possibilities. You'll understand what I am referring to and maybe get hooked just like I am!(The Canadian Quilter Magazine, Spring 2014)The authors share their secrets for creating perfect pineapple quilts in this new book. You will learn foundation piecing and be able to sew perfectly accurate blocks. Cutting charts are provided for 10 different pineapple blocks in a variety of sizes. Instructions for creating two quilts are also featured.(Quilter's Digest, February 2014)