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Persnickety Quilt Pattern by Vanessa Goertzen

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What's more classic than a herringbone design? One inspired by vintage knitting designs, of course! Go big and bold with the scrappy Layer Cake version - or keep it simple and sweet with a few pops of color using charm packs and an accent print. The choice is yours with this patchwork delight. Finished Block: 4" x12" (star block inside each frame) Finished Quilt: 64-1/2" x 76-1/2" Skill Level: Advanced Beginner MATERIALS NEEDED: Scrappy Version *(1) Layer Cake (40) squares 10” x 10” 5/8 yard navy accent print Blue Version **(2) charm packs (72) squares 5” x 5” 2-3/4 yards medium blue accent print - PLUS - 3-1/4 yards background print 3/4 yard binding print 5 yards backing print 73” x 85” batting * Replace any (1) LC print with (1) fat eighth. Scrappy version uses a fat eighth of light blue, navy, pale pink, and dark pink. ** For charm pack version, you will need (36) matching pairs. Fabric is Magic Dot by Lella Boutique for Moda Fabrics (October 2024).

  • Printed Paper Pattern
  • Finished Size: 64-1/2in x 76-1/2in
  • Final Product: Quilt
  • Technique Used: Standard Machine Sewing
  • Skill Level: Confident Beginner
  • #LB235
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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Elizabeth ★★★★★

The Layer Cake version looks so striking with those big herringbone blocks, and the pattern's layout is easy to follow even when you're mixing lots of fabrics. I've already got two quilts planned from this one pattern.

Daniel ★★★★★

I love how the instructions break down the scrappy Layer Cake version step by step—made it so easy to cut and assemble without any confusion. The finished quilt has that cozy, vintage feel I was hoping for. Definitely a project I’ll come back to.

Richard Q. ★★★★★

The herringbone pattern has such a satisfying vintage feel, and I love how the scrappy Layer Cake version lets me use up my fabric stash in a bold way. The instructions are clear enough that even the big blocks came together without any head-scratching.