Pineapples and Quilts

   Nope, they don’t relate to each other…just a heading…lol

I guess I’ve run out of things to post about, at least for awhile.
Nothing real interesting happening so I got to thinking of what I could take pictures of because I know you all love photos instead of long paragraphs just like me!

I looked around the house and thought of my Pineapples – one of my favorite things to decorate with although I don’t have too many and they aren’t ‘in your face’ – just a few here and there.

I really don’t know when I fell in love with these fruits as decorative accessories but they sure go hand in hand with Colonial/Primitive decorating.

The Pineapple is the symbol for Hospitality and Welcome, so that works for me….I love people, I love company, I love to entertain and I love my home, what more can I say.

My first pineapples were two that I purchased in Pennsylvania. One is on a scale in my kitchen, the other is in a round jar on my kitchen counter and it took off from there but like I said…there aren’t many.

 

This Pineapple is actually an ornament but I use this one in a box on my pie safe

Hard to see this one but it’s on the left side of my 2 gallon lighted jar that sit’s on my other pie safe

Just a little stuffed and stiffened Pineapple Make-Do
 

Wool stitched framed Pineapple 

This is a Resin one I purchased at JoAnn’s many, many years ago…it measures 13 inches tall and sits on a square base…one of my favorites.

And this little one is on a long pick that I bent up to fit in this large wall basket

One of my runners I made

And last….my kitchen soffit border paper…very subtle but love, love, love it.
 

LET US SEE YOUR PINEAPPLES!

(Edited: A customer just sent me photos of the Chair Doilies she ordered.
Aren’t they wonderful?  And they’re Pineapples…lol)

 

  Yesterday (Thursday) we went back into Janesville to meet my Niece to pick up the quilt she made for me for our daughter in-laws birthday (which is today!) Happy Birthday Heather!

Now the pictures just don’t do justice to the colors Tina used – we both picked them out but she chose the print which I didn’t like at first when she showed me the fabric but after searching for something else it became a favorite….Tina has a good eye for working fabrics and colors together.
Guess that’s why she makes quilts and I don’t.

Up close
 

The backside

We’re heading up north very early in the morning for Doug’s Cousins Reunion and won’t be back till late Sunday night so i won’t be on here – no internet up there where we’re going

Have you been over to Primfills yet…oh my gosh what a fantastic website.
Jobeth has talent not only for creating but for writing…please go on over and peek at her website….it’s not just a shopping experience – you will be delighted and entertained as well.
You won’t regret your trip and visit….believe me….and if you could…why don’t you help her by posting on your blog sidebar…everyone should see her site! And if you have a website – trade links with her!

http://www.primfills.com/primfills_002.htm

Hugs, Karen