Persnickety Herringbone Quilt (The Blue One)
I finished binding the last of the Magic Dot quilts, and this ones giving me the blues… in the very best way, of course! It’s the “Persnickety” herringbone quilt pattern and this is an alternate color version. Really, there are so many ways to play with this pattern. I already showed the colorful Layer Cake version in a post here – and it definitely has a more scrappy, loud look to it. This “Sky” blue version uses the blue as the herringbone base, adding a “sprinkle” of color throughout from a couple charm packs to give it that knit herringbone look. Someday, I hope to stitch up a single-print version!
Pattern Tidbits
This is a pretty simple pattern and would be a great project for confident beginners. We are basically just making half-square triangles and lots of little 4-patches. Here’s an overview of the entire quilt-top layout of this herringbone quilt:
Fabric
For this blue version of Persnickety, here’s what you’ll need to make it in Magic Dot fabric:
- (2) charm packs (72 squares 5” x 5” – i.e. 36 matching pairs) (SKU 5230PP)
- 2-3/4 yards medium blue accent print (SKU 5230 43)
- 3-1/4 yards background print (SKU 5230 39)
- 3/4 yard binding print (SKU 5230 41)
- 5 yards backing print (whatever you want)
- 73” x 85” batting
Quilt Details:
- Pattern: “Persnickety” by Lella Boutique
- Fabric: Magic Dot by Lella Boutique for Moda Fabrics (Oct 2024)
- Pieced by: Vanessa Goertzen (me)
- Quilted by: Kaitlyn @ Knot and Thread Design
- Pantograph: “Wishbone” from Long Arm League
I love how the prints look solid but the varicolored dots almost make them look sparkly! It’s subtle but so much fun. What color would you use for the main color in this herringbone quilt? Let me know in the comments below.
10 Comments
Rosanna Foster
April 14, 2024 at 5:40 amI couldn’t choose a better color than your blue. Absolutely gorgeous!
Joanna McMurry
April 14, 2024 at 5:48 amHi Vanessa,
Love this quilt! I’m thinking it would be great in school colors and made for a graduation quilt. My school colors were red and white, our mascot was the Cardinal. I would do it red and white or one of Moda’s off whites and black for the small squares.
Dotty Austin
April 14, 2024 at 8:19 amAbsolutely beautiful 😍❤️
Anna Crew
April 14, 2024 at 8:30 amI like this version a lot! But I like all that you design. Thank you!
Jennifer Douglas
April 14, 2024 at 1:24 pmI love this pattern and appreciate that many of your patterns can be made by a confident beginner, thank you!! I can’t wait until the dots fabric comes out! This pattern is absolutely on my list. Thank you for all the inspiration!
Pat
April 14, 2024 at 1:28 pmThis colorway is sew refreshing. Love it.
Denise Booth
April 14, 2024 at 3:15 pmBeautiful.
Elena Davis
April 14, 2024 at 3:32 pmHello Vanessa, I am in love with this quilt and blue color. It’s the best. Now I have to wait for fabric to come out so I can make it. Gorgeous blue! Can’t wait see it in person. Thank you!!!
Theresa
April 14, 2024 at 6:07 pmA kit in your blue one please!
Kathy Clayton
April 15, 2024 at 10:53 amI love this one! I can’t wait to make it! But I love everything you come out with! Thanks for sharing your wonderful gifts with us!