Metro Lattice vs Mod Pineapples: Paper Pattern Comparison
By Sew Kind of Wonderful | Published: 2026-10-22
Category: Comparisons
Compare Sew Kind of Wonderful's Metro Lattice and Mod Pineapples paper patterns. Learn which quilt design fits your fabric stash, color preferences, and piecing goals.
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
- 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) - 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©
