Pineapple Variation Quilt Block

Cutting Requirements for 12″ finished block (precise 1/4″ seam allowance):

• Dark Blue:  Cut ONE (1) 3 3/4″ square.  Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time.  You will end up with TWO (2) triangles.
• Dark Blue:  Cut ONE (1) 3 1/2″ square.
• Medium Blue:  Cut ONE (1) 4 1/4″ square.  Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2 times).  You will end up with FOUR (4) triangles.
• Medium Blue:  Cut ONE (1) 6 3/4″ square.  Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time.  You will end up with TWO (2) triangles.
• Light Blue:  Cut ONE (1) 7 1/4″ square.  Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2 times).  You will end up with FOUR (4) triangles.
• White:  Cut ONE (1) 6 3/4″ square.  Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time.  You will end up with TWO (2) triangles.
• White:  Cut ONE (1) 3 3/4″ square.  Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time.  You will end up with TWO (2) triangles.
• White:  Cut ONE (1) 2 1/4″ square.  Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time.  You will end up with TWO (2) triangles.

Quilt Block Construction Diagram:

Using this image (above) as a guide, sew your Pineapple Variation quilt block beginning with the center square and adding each pair of coordinating triangles in a square in a square fashion.

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