12 Fresh Summer Quilt Patterns to Start this Week

Every year, as soon as the weather warms up, I start to get the idea that I need to make a summer quilt. If you’re also looking for easy-to-construct Summer Quilt Patterns, I came across quite a few that I thought you would enjoy! I wish I had time to tackle them all; they are so fresh and fun.

seas the day quilt pattern being held by woman

I’ve shared several free quilt patterns here in the past; most of the ones I’m featuring today are available for purchase. Personally, I don’t mind purchasing a quilt pattern, as it helps support our Maker community.

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12 Quilt Patterns Perfect for Summer

We’ve updated our list from a previous version to include several new summer quilt patterns. We hope you enjoy browsing our list!

1. Stripey Sails & Stars Quilt Pattern

pattern cover of the stripey sails quilt block - blue sailboat quilt outdoors

Stripey Sails & Stars Quilt Pattern

This cute sailboat quilt pattern is a Fat Quarter Friendly, easy-to-follow sailboat quilt pattern.

Navy blue quilt on boat dock

This pattern looks great with both light and dark backgrounds!

In addition to the pattern, we have a limited number of quilt kits for this pattern in our shop!

2. “Seas” the Day Quilt Pattern

pattern cover for seas the day quilt pattern

The Seas the Day Quilt Pattern; a Precut Fabric Pattern

This quilt pattern is perfect for summer, as the blocks are inspired by nautical flags. It’s even easier to create since it is made using a 10″ precut stack of fabric and a bit of yardage.

3. Gingham Daydream Quilt

collage of two gingham quilts

Gingham Daydream Quilt Pattern

I can’t think of another motif that screams summer more than gingham! The Gingham Daydream quilt pattern can be made in five different sizes, ranging from Baby to King.

4. Fly the Flag Quilt

red white and blue flag quilt on wall

Fly the Flag Quilt – Diary of a Quilter

Amy from Diary of a Quilter designed the Fly the Flag Quilt Pattern years ago and has a new version using her Portsmouth fabric collection. I love that it’s a creative take on a more traditional American Flag quilt.

american flag quilt blocks on table

I also have a free American Flag Quilt block pattern on our site, if you’re looking for a simpler American Flag Quilt pattern.

5. Bluegrass Quilt

blue star quilt outdoors

Bluegrass Quilt Pattern – Flamingo Toes

I think I fell in love with the name of this quilt first! I’ve lived in Kentucky for over 20 years, and we’ve some of the most beautiful bluegrass.

This quilt is bright and colorful, reminding me of a stained glass window. It is made using a Fat Quarter of fabric.

6. Simple Nautical Flag Quilt

quilt on wall with chair

Nautical Summer Quilt Along – Simple Simon & Co. 

The girls at Simple Simon and Co. hosted a free Summer Quilt Along featuring these fun nautical flags. They present several layout ideas for the quilt.

7. Simple Striped Quilt – Free Tutorial

striped quilt hanging on tree outdoors with pinwheel

Simple Strip Quilt – Free Pattern

Sometimes, simple is best! This striking quilt is a great one for a beginner. The red, white, and blue color scheme is perfect for summer!

8. Breezy Bunting Quilt Pattern

colorful flag quilt on beach

Breezy Bunting Quilt Pattern

With its unique block design and endless design possibilities, the “Breezy Bunting” quilt pattern is perfect for summer!

The Breezy Bunting Quilt Pattern uses a 2 1/2″ roll of precut fabric, sometimes called a Rolie Polie or a Jelly Roll.

9. Summer Sugar Quilt

quilt hanging in front of garden

The Summer Sugar Quilt Pattern

Apples, cherries, and pineapples, oh my! You can’t get more summer than flowers, fruit, and bees! This quilt was part of a previous sew-along; you can still find all instructional videos on our YouTube channel.

This quilt consists of six individual blocks. You can mix and match them to create a quilt that’s uniquely yours. Here is an example of a quilt composed entirely of Bee quilt blocks.

Bee Quilt pattern in yellows and blues

10. Choose Happiness Quilt

pink, blue and yellow geometric quilt in field of flowers

The Choose Happiness Quilt Pattern

This quilt pattern was previously shared as part of the Polka Dot Chair quilt block of the month program. Now that the year is over, the quilt pattern is available as a stand-alone pattern. The bright colors and modern layout make this a great quilt pattern to create for summer.

11. Summer Pinwheels Quilt Tutorial

Summertime Pinwheel Quilt - so easy you can make it with a bunch of layer cakes or 10" stackers. A simple summer quilt to make

Summer Pinwheel Quilt

This Summer Pinwheel Quilt is one of my favorites. We hauled it all around Utah with us last summer on our RV Road trip. It’s super simple to stitch up; you don’t even really need a pattern!

12. Let’s Stay Home Quilt Pattern

let's stay home quilt pattern on stairs

The Let’s Stay Home Quilt Pattern

The Let’s Stay Home quilt pattern features rows of Sawtooth & Ohio Star blocks interspersed with rows of House Quilt blocks.

A Few Additional Summer Quilt Patterns

If you don’t like any of the 12 quilts above, here are a few additional patterns that are perfect for sewing in summer!

summer quilt patterns

Clockwise from top to bottom:

1- Colorpop by Allison Harris

2- Red Delicious by Amy Smart

3- Firefly by Pen & Paper Patterns

4- Stars and Windows by Bev McCullough

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