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| Pineapple Blossom Blocks Star Quilt |
If you’re looking for a fun, stash-busting quilt block that’s bursting with movement and charm, the Pineapple Blossom block by Bonnie K. Hunter is a brilliant place to start. Known for her scrappy style and practical techniques, Bonnie brings new life to traditional blocks, and this one is no exception. Featured on her beloved Quiltville site, the Pineapple Blossom tutorial is easy to follow and delightfully adaptable—perfect for quilters who want to make the most of their fabric scraps.
But here’s where it gets even better: when assembled with a thoughtful layout, these blocks can come together to form beautiful secondary star patterns. It’s a satisfying visual payoff that makes your quilt top shine without requiring complex piecing.
About the Pineapple Blossom Block
Bonnie’s version of the Pineapple Blossom isn’t a classic pineapple block in the traditional sense. Instead, it cleverly mimics the layered, radiating look with a much simpler construction process. Each block starts with a basic center square, surrounded by strips and corner triangles. When the blocks are joined together, diagonal lines form that give the illusion of something far more intricate.
This construction method is beginner-friendly but has enough variety to keep even seasoned quilters engaged. And as Bonnie suggests, this is a perfect block for using up leftover 2.5" strips and random scraps—making it a great choice for a scrappy or controlled color palette.
Key Features of the Tutorial:
Bonnie provides a full photo-based walkthrough, complete with:
- Cutting instructions for multiple block sizes
- Tips for chain piecing and sewing efficiently
- A clever bonus triangle trick, letting you save and use your trimmed corners
- Diagrams that show how blocks can be arranged for a star layout
By rotating the blocks and paying attention to fabric placement, you’ll notice lovely secondary stars emerge throughout your quilt top. It’s a great reminder of how small design decisions can transform a quilt’s entire look.
Why You’ll Love Making This Quilt
Whether you’re quilting from your scrap bins or working from fat quarters, the Pineapple Blossom block provides maximum visual interest with minimal stress. The rhythm of the block makes it ideal for chain piecing, and the project scales up quickly. You can make a few blocks for a table runner or go all-in for a stunning bed-size quilt.
Plus, the option to turn trimmed triangles into coordinating pinwheels or border blocks means nothing goes to waste—a hallmark of Bonnie’s sustainable quilting approach.
Bonnie K. Hunter’s Pineapple Blossom Quilt tutorial is a wonderful resource for quilters who want a dynamic, scrappy design that’s both simple and stunning. With just strips, squares, and some clever piecing, you’ll end up with a quilt that sparkles with movement and charm—especially when the star layout comes into play.
Explore the tutorial and give your scraps a fresh purpose: Pineapple Blossom Tutorial
