ruby2shoes

Glad you got it sorted Susie, I love your colours....it will look stunning when you have finished it. And what a clever suggestion of Tartan to make it into a tablerunner if you're not enjoying the process!

peaceandjoy

Phew! Glad you worked out what was going on.

I have a paper piecing disability. Somehow, when I stitch and flip, I have stitched the wrong way so my seam allowance is what I open up. Drat. Backwards. Too much ripping and redoing for me. I'd rather sew lots and lots of tiny pieces with regular piecing method. My brain can't handle working backwards.

Your fabrics are very pretty; it'll be gorgeous when you finish - whatever size that ends up being.

Jingle

Looks very good and great colors. PP is not for me, I just like the usual way to make blocks.

Anniedeb

Looks great, with nice colors!! Jingle....I'm with you....PP is not for me, I've tried....just don't like it!

SusieQOH

Tartan, I'm with you. I may do a wallhanging because I love the fabrics but not a large quilt!!!

Quiltah Mama

Glad you figured it out and was able to share your work, wonderful block,love the colors. I happen to be a lover of PP, it's an acceptance for me that there is more waste in order to achieve those sharp points.

SusieQOH

It seems that this technique is one that people either love or hate, doesn't it?
Quiltah Mama- I do like the accuracy, that's for sure!

pocoellie

I love paper piecing, but I believe it's a technique that you either hate or love. Tartan suggestion is a great one, but if you still want to make a pineapple quilt, look up "exploding pineapple", very simple and easy, and you can make the blocks in 3 unfinished sizes.

JustAbitCrazy

I had a hard time connecting to paper piecing, too. It took me several attempts, and having pieces fit once they were flipped was the most difficult part for me. Then I discovered an easy way to tell if the piece will fit the space! Instead of trying to fold back the piece of fabric on the "seam line", instead fold the paper over the fabric! It's easy to see if the area on the paper falls within the piece of fabric you have placed there! After that discovery, I loved paper piecing.

cindyb

Jenny Doan has a great tut on the pineapple blocks. I bought the ruler (template) and threw away my whole set of papers. Way more work than needed.