A small finish again this week, but of the fabric kind. When I returned to quilting in July 2017, I made some Pineapple Blocks. But didn’t know what to do with them. I added a thin sashing between the four blocks and around them. Then I added Flying Geese borders with open space between. At one point I imagined being good enough at FMQ to do feathers in the blank space. Oh ye of too much faith! LOL
When 2019 started I identified 12 items I wanted to finish. Quilting this top made the list. In fact, 7 of the items need quilting! Do you think I have a top problem? Yes, too many tops produced compared to the quilting done. I planned to quilt this in April, and promptly failed. Doh! Then May rolled around much too quickly and I was forced to carry it over. My goals for this week did not include getting to this piece. So of course, that’s what I decided to work on. Dude? I have 3 bags I need to finish sewing for the Guild Challenge on Monday!!!! Ack! But I must say, I am so glad I finished Pineapple Punch!!
The lone block on the back was my test of the PP pattern,
I almost got it perfectly centered!!!!
I just started stitching in the ditch on the Pineapples and it ended up spiraling in and then out. Perfect! For the border I decided to duplicate the Flying Geese, because I am not even trying feathers, at all, EVER! OK, not right now. I also stitched around the FG blocks to help them stand out. I am so pleased with the final project!
The little desk this is sitting on is almost completely covered by the unwashed version
A wash and dry crinkled it up to the max and now you can see the desk edge..
I think I love the back just as much as the front!!!!
So, how’s your Friday going?
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chrisknitssews 
The FG Quilting is perfect! Everyone does feathers, so you are free to be unique and do something else! Very cute finish!
Thank you. I do love feathers, so maybe someday I will try them. > >
the small piece turned out great!! I love the border you put on it too
Thanks! I wish I remembered where I saw a similar border treatment to give them credit! It definitely is a more modern touch to borders. > >
This turned out so lovely! Nice to see it the way you envisioned it several years ago!
I think it waited until I was more confident in machine quilting it, so it worked out best in the end! > >
Yay! I’m especially fond of the flying-geese border and ghost geese. : )
LOL!! Ghost Geese!!! I love it. Thanks! > >
I do love a good pineapple block! The addition of the flying geese border is so good! I’m sure you are thrilled to have this one finished. Quilting quilts isn’t my favorite part and have been known to have a stack before I actually start!
Thank you I am well pleased with it. Just wish that back was a bit more centered! LOL. You are the QUEEN of quilting. You always find the best course to take. I flounder!!! > >
Hi Chris! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this. Every.single.thing.about.it.I.love. Your stitching is just the best choice; the back almost looks as good as the front. Those pretty colors on the front push it over the top for me or else you could hang it either way. As yeah, you’ll do feathers. I have NO doubt about it. Maybe not today but by the end of 2019 feathers will be in your repertoire. Happy Mother’s Day and Happy Friday!! ~smile~ Roseanne
I blush! Thank you for such a glowing comment. And yes, I will conquer feathers, someday, maybe, soon, or not. LOL >
That is so cute!
Thanks! 😊
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That looks like the perfect finish for those blocks! I like your quilting – especially the ghost flying geese in the border – they make a really neat effect!
Thank you! It was a fun quilt to make.
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That quilting is just perfect for the design!
Thanks! It was one of the few times I felt confident in my quilting choices!
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Oh, that looks wonderful!
Thanks! I smile every time I walk past it! > >
Your quilting is truly wonderful. I love the back almost as much as the front! Please feel free to link up to Free Motion Mavericks – we’d love to have you join us!
Thank you! I am really not very good at the machine quilting yet. But I will be happy to join in. > >
You made the right decision with your quilting. I love this finish, both front and back. Well worth waiting for, I would say.
Thanks! I was amazed at how well this turned out, considering I had no clue how I was going to quilt it! > >
Congratulations on a beautiful finish, yes front and back!
Thanks! I see more fun backs in my future!!
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Well done! I had to chuckle at “ye of too much faith” though. I expect you will FMQ feathers one day if you decide you want to. I really like the back too, but the front is eye catching so I hope it gets equal time on your desk.
LOL! It’s gonna take a lot of faith for me and feathers!! It’s getting lots of fave time as I pass that little desk to and from my sewing room!
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What a wonderful job! Love the piecing, love the quilting – just beautiful!
Thanks!!! It was a fun make.
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I think you did a great job quilting. Good call on the flying geese in the borders. Thanks for linking up with Thank Goodness It’s Finished Friday.
Thanks! I just love Flying Geese.
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Love this – the pattern and the colors!
Thanks! I loved the making. > >
Absolutely adorable!
Thanks! It’s now a fav.
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