tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post4927818522733692500..comments2024-03-27T20:05:01.726-04:00Comments on Rebecca Grace Quilting: In Pursuit of Paper Pieced Pineapple PerfectionRebecca Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14801489818836195754noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-7887579437090675312024-03-06T12:27:46.949-05:002024-03-06T12:27:46.949-05:00I just happened upon you and I love how natural yo...I just happened upon you and I love how natural you explain things. I’m starting 12.5” paper pieced pineapple blocks. Still cutting fabric stage. But I’ve been brain storming (scarey lol) about not being able to butt up the seams. Do you think every other block, I could iron seams in? I’m just trying to picture if that would even work. Thank you! Virginia Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-33679752872232158352015-09-10T10:35:51.926-04:002015-09-10T10:35:51.926-04:00Thanks, Barb! The challenge with these blocks was...Thanks, Barb! The challenge with these blocks was the size -- I had a lot of difficulty getting those four 8 1/2" x 11" pages perfectly aligned and then they would shift ever so slightly as I was taping them together. Since it took me 45 minutes to get just one block taped together and I have 36 blocks in the quilt, it would have taken me 27 HOURS to put the blocks together one at a time, regardless of whether I attached them with tape or with fusible web. And I just don't think I would be able to get them all identical. Also, I don't really use fusible web so I don't have a supply of scraps. But thanks for the tip -- I'll keep it in mind for other projects down the road.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by,<br />RebeccaRebecca Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14801489818836195754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-54610796103859926522015-09-09T15:38:54.027-04:002015-09-09T15:38:54.027-04:00Rebecca, I put my foundation paper together with p...Rebecca, I put my foundation paper together with paper backed fusible web. I save everything and it turns out there really IS a good use for those little strips of leftover fusible! The paper and web don't shrink at all.<br /><br />Hope this tip can save somebody a trip to Kinkos.<br /><br />Barb in OttawaBarb Rnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-70216087921858729682014-06-29T16:15:22.098-04:002014-06-29T16:15:22.098-04:00Pineapple blocks are so neat. Love the fabrics you...Pineapple blocks are so neat. Love the fabrics you are using.<br />Oh, your bear paw quilt is going to be fabulous no matter what way you set it.Carrie P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10063988589711911820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-7607150169201735742014-06-28T13:48:54.413-04:002014-06-28T13:48:54.413-04:00I've yet to make a pineapple quilt - on my buc...I've yet to make a pineapple quilt - on my bucket list. I like the fact that these blocks are so big-but sorry you had to spend so much for the copies. I've learned in paper piecing to use a wood roller (like they use for wallpapering) to press the seams until the end. <br /><br />I love how you're playing with your EQ. I have EQ5 and don't play with it enough. Barbara Sindlingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05864004276255587051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-31929014040835782602014-06-28T13:01:40.018-04:002014-06-28T13:01:40.018-04:00Hi, Karen! That’s why I’ve already decided to swi...Hi, Karen! That’s why I’ve already decided to switch off between projects, so I don’t burn out on the pineapples before I finish. I really, REALLY want this to end up on my bed, and now that I spent $80 to print the foundations and plus what I spent on all of the fat quarter packs and jelly rolls of fabric that I bought specifically for this project, I’m pretty well committed to finishing it as a California King. Eventually... ;-)Rebecca Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14801489818836195754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-24640113498851274602014-06-28T12:54:38.746-04:002014-06-28T12:54:38.746-04:00I did 6.5 inch pineapple blocks once I think I got...I did 6.5 inch pineapple blocks once I think I got to about 24 of them and called it quits and put them in a wall hanging - I had meant to do queen size LOLKaren - Quilts...etc.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07293429657903986492noreply@blogger.com