The moment I saw this quilt block idea by Teresa DownUnder on YouTube, I was immediately intrigued and went to give it a try! This exploding pineapple quilt block is not only super easy and quick to make but also very fun.
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This is a great project to use all of your favorite and colorful printed fabrics with, you can make this block as scrappy as you can, the more colors the better! I’m sure that this will be your new favorite way to quilt. Learn how now through the video tutorial below.
Materials for Exploding Pineapple Quilt Block:
- Assorted print fabric
- Marking pen or pencil
- Ruler
- Scissors
- A rotary cutter and a cutting mat
- Fabric pins
- Needle and thread
- Iron, for pressing
- Sewing machine
How to Make an Exploding Pineapple Quilt Block:
Step 1
Start with two 3-inch squares and lay them together with their right sides facing, then sew around them with ¼ inch seam allowance, and draw diagonal lines on the inside from both directions.
Step 2
Cut along the lines stopping when you reach the stitches, then press the fabric open, and measure the square. Cut another square of the same size as measured, then place it on top lining up the sides and their right sides facing, and sew around the square.
Step 3
Draw diagonal lines inside from both directions, then cut along the lines, and press open. Cut the excess fabric, then keep repeating the steps about 3 more times, and square the block, the finished size should be 7×7 inches.
*Thanks to Teresa DownUnder via YouTube for all the images used here. If you love this project, then you’ll surely love her other videos too, so give her channel a visit and subscribe!
Easy Exploding Pineapple Quilt Block Tutorial
