Quick answer
Choose Metro Lattice if you want a modern lattice design with a large background fabric yardage and a bold teal accent; choose Mod Pineapples if you prefer a scrappy, fruit-inspired quilt that uses fat eighths and a no-pins curve method.
Fabric requirements and stash impact
Metro Lattice asks for 1 3/4 yards of assorted print fabric (or 60 six-inch squares) plus 3 3/4 yards of lattice fabric and 4 yards of backing. Mod Pineapples uses 15 yellow assorted fat eighths and 6 green fat quarters, with 4 1/2 yards of background fabric. The difference matters if you have a stash heavy on fat quarters versus one full of yardage or precut squares.
Both patterns require the Quick Curve Ruler©, so if you already own it you can start immediately. If not, factor that tool into your project cost.
Design and color story
Metro Lattice creates a geometric, urban feel with a teal background that ties the lattice together. Mod Pineapples leans tropical and playful, using yellow and green to form pineapple blocks. Your choice should reflect the room or recipient: Metro Lattice suits a modern living space, while Mod Pineapples works for a bright, casual quilt.
Trade-offs at a glance
- Fabric prep effort: Mod Pineapples uses 15 fat eighths and 6 fat quarters, which means more cutting and sorting but also more scrappy variety. Metro Lattice uses 60 six-inch squares or 1 3/4 yards of assorted print, which is simpler to cut if you have a square ruler.
- Background yardage: Mod Pineapples needs 4 1/2 yards of background fabric; Metro Lattice needs 1 3/4 yards of background plus 3 3/4 yards of lattice fabric. If you want a single background color, Metro Lattice actually uses more total background yardage (5 1/2 yards combined). Check your stash for large cuts of a single color before choosing Metro Lattice.
- Curve sewing experience: Both patterns rely on the Quick Curve Ruler© and the no-pins method, so the curve technique is identical. The difference is in block layout: Mod Pineapples has distinct fruit shapes, while Metro Lattice creates an all-over lattice effect.
Pattern details
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Mod Pineapples (Paper): Uses the Quick Curve Ruler© with a no-stress, no-pins method for sewing curves. Finished size 56" x 74". The no-pins method speeds up piecing and reduces frustration, making this pattern accessible even if you are new to curved seams.
Mod Pineapples (Paper)
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Metro Lattice (Paper): Finished size 57" x 69". Requires 1 3/4 yards of assorted print fabric or 60 six-inch squares, plus 3 3/4 yards of lattice fabric. The large lattice fabric requirement means you need a single bold color for the background, which can define the quilt's overall look and limit scrappy options.
Metro Lattice (Paper)
Which pattern should you choose?
Best for
- Quilters who love a modern, geometric look and have a bold teal or solid background fabric on hand (Metro Lattice)
- Scrappy quilters who enjoy using fat eighths and fat quarters to create a playful, fruit-themed quilt (Mod Pineapples)
Not for
- Quilters who want a quick project with minimal cutting or who do not own the Quick Curve Ruler©
