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Challenging
Pineapple Log Cabin
The Pineapple block is one of the most interesting traditional patterns. A strong contrast
between fabrics is key to developing its various emerging designs.
Finished Size:
Finished Blocks:
71" × 71"
16 (17¾") blocks
Materials
Approximately 5 yards total assorted
light print scraps in white, beige,
pink, tan, gold, and gray
Approximately 5½ yards total assorted
dark print scraps in black, brown,
beige, and blue
1 yard pink print for blocks and
binding
Paper for foundation piecing
4½ yards backing fabric
Full-size quilt batting
Quilt from the collection of International Quilt Study Center & Museum
2008.040.0085.
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Cutting
block Assembly
Quilt Assembly
Measurements include ¼" seam
1. Trace or photocopy 16 of each
1. Lay out blocks as shown in Quilt
allowances. Patterns for foundation
Block foundation from patterns
on pages 3–8.
2. Referring to Block Foundation
on pages 3–8 and Block Diagram,
foundation piece blocks in
numerical order. Make 16 blocks.
are on pages 3–8. Pieces and strips for
foundation piecing are cut oversize.
From light prints, cut:
• 1½"-wide strips for foundation
piecing.
From dark prints, cut:
• 1½"-wide strips for foundation
piecing.
From pink print, cut:
• 2 (3½"-wide) strips. From
strips,cut 16 (3½") center squares
for foundation piecing.
• 2 (2½"-wide) strips. From
strips,cut 32 (2½") squares. Cut squares in half diagonally to
make 64 half-square triangles for
foundation piecing.
Block Diagram
Top Assembly Diagram.
2. Join blocks into rows; join rows
to complete quilt top.
Finishing
1. Divide backing into 2 (2¼-yard)
lengths. Cut 1 piece in half
lengthwise to make 2 narrow
panels. Join 1 narrow panel to each
side of wider panel; press seam
allowances toward narrow panels.
2. Layer backing, batting, and quilt
top; baste. Quilt as desired.
3. Join 2¼"-wide pink print
strips into 1 continuous piece
for straight-grain French-fold
binding. Add binding to quilt.
• 8 (2¼"-wide) strips for binding.
Quilt Top
Assembly
Diagram
Quilt Top
Assembly Diagram
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