Saturday, April 10, 2021

Scrap-Happy Pineapples; continue, or not?

 Good Saturday morning! 

I hope it's a good morning for you? Not so good for me; I had one of those rare nights when I woke up just after 02:00 a.m. and no chance getting back to sleep again. After about one hour twisting and turning, listening to the rain and thunder rolling in the distance (I think it was the distant thunder that woke me up) and looking at the clock umpteen times, I gave up and got up! Even the cat was surprised to see me that early! Usually it's him who wakes me up when it's 'food o'clock', but today I woke him up! HA! Revenge for all the early mornings he has terrorized me to get out of bed to feed him! I've made myself a strong, big cuppa. The coffee should kick in soon and make me feel more awake, but I definitely see a nap coming later today. 

UFO finishing goes very slow so far this year. During the lockdown last year, I finished several UFO's because I was so determined to finish as many as possible. This year I've been a slug; we are into month #4 and I have finished the UFO for January only. 

Yesterday, after I finished quilting and thread basted the binding on a table topper, I pulled out one of my UFO's; scrappy pineapple blocks.


I have 16 blocks (I made one yesterday). Each block has 53 strips and measures 11.50" square (before sewn into quilt). 

I've been debating with myself either to stop it here (wall quilt) or continue making it into a bed quilt


My conclusion; with all those strips left, I'll continue making blocks and turn it into a bed size quilt. What do you think? My goal is to make one block a day, until I have enough blacks for a bed quilt. Time will show if I stick to my goal! :) 



10 comments:

Chantal said...

I would continue too. So many beautiful scraps waiting to be included in this gorgeous quilt, just plow on, is my twopence. :^D I too fell into a slump in February and just got out of it. It might be a side-effect of being confined all the time. I just didn't feel like sewing. Now, I'm trying to catch up. Hope your sewing mojo is back too. Enjoy! ;^)

Barb N said...

These quilts are very time consuming, but I think you should finish it! It will be a keepsake for you and will have all those scrappy scraps that you can look back on to remember your creations. Do it, do it! Sorry you missed out on a good night's sleep. I hate when that happens. Tonight you can catch up.

Uniquely Yours Creations said...

Why not just continue to make more blocks. It's really looking good! And you have all of those beautiful scraps to use.

Sheri said...

So pretty! I'd probably make it generous lap size and throw it over the couch!

Melisa- pinkernpunkinquilting said...

Your pineapple quilt is looking fabulous,Astrid and great goal. I look forward to seeing this project progress and seeing how big it will be. With so many pretty scraps to work with, I bet working on this beauty is a joy. Happy piecing.

Ivani said...

I get really sick when I lose a night's sleep. Looking forward for seeing what you decided about the pineapple quilt.

Elzaan said...

If you have the energy and enjoy the process, then continue. I can also see a super scrappy piano key border made from the left over scraps ;)

Sharon said...

Very pretty! Keep going- you've plenty of pretty scraps.

Karen S said...

Good luck finishing your quilt. It does look good.

R's Rue said...

Beautiful.
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