Make your own piece of Scandinavian design history.
Atlantic herring is a modern, geometric fish quilt pattern, inspired by the playful midcentury tableware Clupea of Norwegian designer Turi Gramstad Oliver for Figgjo — and the shimmering shoals of herring that once filled the harbor in my hometown of Ålesund.
With its medallion-style repeating borders, this pattern is a tribute to both iconic design and everyday craftsmanship. You'll use Half square triangles (HSTs) and Half rectangle triangles (HRTs) to build the blocks — perfect for confident quilters who enjoy precision. Due to the HRTs and the need for precision and a consistent scant 1/4" seam, the pattern is labelled as intermediate.
This is a great project for anyone drawn to bold, graphic quilts with a story woven into every block.
Sizes included:
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Baby: 38" x 47" (97 x 119 cm)
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Small Throw: 57" x 57" (145 x 145 cm)
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Rectangular Throw: 57" x 78" (145 x 198 cm)
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Large Throw: 78" x 78" (198 x 198 cm)
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Double: 78" x 99" (198 x 251 cm)
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Queen: 99" x 99" (251 x 251 cm)
Inside the pattern:
- Fabric requirements
- Cutting instructions
- Optional cutting instructions for a scrappy version
- Step-by-step piecing instructions with diagrams
- A coloring page to test your own color ideas
- Printable cutting labels to keep everything organized
You’ll need basic quilting tools like a sewing machine, cutting mat, and rotary cutter. A 1/4" foot is helpful for accuracy.
The pattern is in English.
*** NOTE: This listing is for a digital PDF download pattern. It is not a physical product. You will receive a PDF to download to your computer. You will not receive a printed pattern, but you may print it yourself. Fabrics or other materials are not included.***
P.S: Want to speed up your cutting while still getting accurate results? Atlantic herring is designed with 1:3 Half Rectangle Triangles — exactly what my digital HRT ruler file is made for. If you have access to a laser cutter service, you can use these files to create your own acrylic trimming ruler for fast, accurate HRTs. It’s the perfect companion to this pattern! The 3"x9" version or the Multi-size version are both ideal for the Atlantic herring pattern.
