“Not Your Grandfather’s Herringbone” – Original Quilt Design

A rainbow quilt inspired by the traditional English herringbone pattern

Front of "Not Your Grandfather's Herringbone" quilt

Last Updated on 03/23/26 by Rose Palmer

Quilt Inspiration – The herringbone pattern may be a traditional tweed pattern used in country gentlemen’s clothing, but bright colors on a light grey background update the pattern to a modern look.

Front of "Not Your Grandfather's Herringbone" quilt
Front of “Not Your Grandfather’s Herringbone” quilt

The quilt’s colors were inspired by the many colorful houses in the Notting Hill neighborhood of London, set against grey fabric evoking London’s grey skies.

The back of the quilt is a rainbow made from the leftover fabric and is also set against “grey skies”.

Back of "Not Your Grandfather's Herringbone" Quilt
Back of “Not Your Grandfather’s Herringbone” Quilt

Longarm quilted by Cindy Carey of North Star Long Arm quilting.

Photographed in the Notting Hill neighborhood of London.

 

Other quilts I’ve made:

California-inspired quilt: “California Dremin”

Greece-inspired quilt: “Greek Key”

Alaska-inspired quilt: “Under the Midnight Sun”

Venice-inspired quilt: “Remembering Venice”

 

Thanks for Visiting

Rose

 

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