I Love Pineapples...

 I love the fruit and the quilt blocks!

 It all began when I learned about this great Creative Grids™ Pineapple 

Trim Tool from my friend, Pam at Crazy Quilters. She kept posting 

blocks on her FaceBook page and saying how easy it was to create the 

blocks using it. I purchased my own tool and set it aside until last night.

When I saw Pam yesterday, she gave me a quickie lesson in its use and

I couldn't wait to try it myself as soon as I got back home from the shop.

Once in the studio, I decided to use some of the batik "Bali Pops" from

my stash. I chose an assortment of blues from Hoffman and then picked 

an appropriate pineapple-yellow batik as the focus fabric. I was anxious to

create my first block, so I started sewing while Handsome was at rehearsal.

This block was my very first effort and there will be many to follow.

Each block will feature a light batik and various blue batiks from the

same Bali Pop assortment, but all of them will feature the same 

cheerful yellow. This tool really helps create a block that looks much

more difficult than it really is. I'll have to thank Pam next time I see her!

 I'll be playing in the studio today if anyone is looking for me.