The Tropical Fruit Quilt Pattern by Cut Loose Press is a vibrant and scrappy quilt design that puts the Creative Grids Pineapple Trim Tool to brilliant use. By cutting strips from fat quarters and assembling them into pineapple-style blocks, this pattern creates a lively, fruit-inspired look full of colour, movement, and visual texture. The quilt centre is made from just twenty 10-inch blocks, making construction efficient while still delivering strong impact. The scrappy layout allows multiple fabrics to shine together, giving each quilt its own unique personality depending on fabric choices. With a finished size of 52 inches wide, this quilt is perfectly suited for use with 60-inch wide plush backings, leaving enough excess on the sides for easy loading onto a longarm quilting frame. Helpful cutting tips are included to simplify strip cutting, making the process faster and more accurate when using Creative Grids rulers. As with all Cut Loose Press patterns, the instructions are clearly written and broken into logical steps, making this an enjoyable and rewarding project for confident beginners and experienced quilters alike. FINISHED SIZE 52in x 62in (132cm x 157cm approx.) PROJECT DETAILS Project Type: Quilt Fabric Type: Fat Quarter Friendly Technique: Strip Piecing and Pineapple Blocks Skill Level: Confident Beginner REQUIRED TOOLS Creative Grids CGRJAW3 (Pineapple Trim Tool) KEY FEATURES Uses the Pineapple Trim Tool for accurate block construction Scrappy design made from fat quarter strips Twenty 10-inch blocks create the quilt centre Finished width ideal for 60-inch wide plush backings Includes cutting tips using Creative Grids ruler markings Clear Cut Loose Press step-by-step instructions CREATIVE USES Lap or throw quilt Scrappy stash-busting quilt Bright summer or tropical-themed quilt Gift quilt for family or friends Plush-backed cuddle quilt Showcase quilt for colourful fabric collections
