The Fresh Picked Lemons Quilt, designed by Heidi Pridemore for Henry Glass Fabrics, is a bright and cheerful project that captures the refreshing spirit of summer. With its vibrant yellow tones, playful lemon motifs, and crisp gray accents, this quilt feels like a burst of sunshine in fabric form. Measuring 61” x 69”, it’s a beautiful lap or throw quilt that adds warmth and brightness to any space.
The Fresh Picked Lemons Quilt is more than just a sewing project it’s a celebration of color and joy. The combination of citrus-inspired panels with playful pieced blocks creates a quilt that feels both modern and timeless. Its refreshing palette of yellows and grays makes it versatile for different décors, whether you want a bright summer throw for your living room or a cheerful quilt to gift a friend. This project proves that with just a few thoughtful fabric choices, you can bring the warmth and brightness of summer into your home all year long.
This pattern makes creative use of a lemon panel centerpiece framed by pieced borders featuring lemon prints, bees, plaids, and swirls. The combination of panel work and piecing makes it accessible to confident beginners while offering plenty of visual interest for experienced quilters.
Materials Needed
To create the Fresh Picked Lemons Quilt, you’ll need fabrics from the Modern Melody Basics, Folio Basics, and the Fresh Picked Lemons collection:
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Lemon Panel (Yellow – 599P-36) – 1 panel
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Folio Basics Early Green – ½ yard
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Diagonal Plaid Gray – ½ yard
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Packed Lemons & Flowers Yellow – 1 ¾ yards
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Modern Melody Basics Dark Gray – 1 yard (includes binding)
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Tossed Lemons Gray – ⅞ yard
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Modern Melody Basics Silver Gray – ⅞ yard
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Tossed Bees Yellow – ⅓ yard
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Tossed Lemon’s Flowers Gray – ⅜ yard
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Large Tossed Lemons & Words Yellow – 4 ⅓ yards (backing)
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Batting – 61” x 69”
Finished Quilt Size: 61” x 69”
Quilt Construction Overview
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Center Block – Fussy cut the lemon panel and frame it with green borders to create the central feature block.
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Units & Blocks – Piece together strip units (Unit 1 and Unit 2) using lemon, gray, and accent fabrics. Combine these units with bees and floral squares to make Block One and Block Two.
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Make 11 Block One squares
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Make 11 Block Two squares
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Side Borders – Assemble alternating blocks to form the left and right borders.
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Top & Bottom Borders – Sew alternating block rows to create top and bottom borders.
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Inner Borders – Frame the quilt with gray and silver borders for contrast.
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Outer Borders – Add bold strips of Packed Lemons & Flowers fabric to complete the quilt top.
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Quilting & Binding – Layer quilt top, batting, and backing. Quilt as desired, highlighting the lemon motifs and piecing. Bind with dark gray strips for a clean finish.
At the end of this post, you can download the free PDF pattern, which includes step-by-step instructions, diagrams, and the complete quilt layout.
👉 Download the Free Fresh Picked Lemons Quilt PDF Pattern Here
Final Thoughts
The Fresh Picked Lemons Quilt is a delightful project that blends panel quilting with traditional piecing for a fresh, modern look. Its lemony color palette and cheerful motifs make it a perfect quilt for summer décor, kitchen accents, or as a sunny gift for a loved one.
At the end of this post, you can download the free PDF pattern, which includes step-by-step instructions, diagrams, and the complete quilt layout.
✨ Bright, playful, and bursting with citrus charm, this quilt will surely bring joy to your sewing room and beyond!