20+ Summer Quilt Patterns & Blocks for a Sun-Soaked Season

Summer quilt patterns are all about fresh, vibrant designs that capture the essence of the season. Browse 20+ modern quilt patterns and blocks, and create your favorite quilt of the summer!

Make a quilt that feels like summer! This collection of modern, minimalist quilt patterns features bold geometric designs, simple shapes, and breezy color palettes. Think popsicles, lighthouses, seashells, and beach-inspired motifsโ€”perfect for adding a touch of sunshine to your projects. Among these, you’ll also find free summer quilt patterns to inspire your next make. With precut-friendly and easy-to-piece designs, these patterns are great for quilters of all levels. Whether you love crisp lines, playful seasonal elements, or a mix of both, youโ€™ll find plenty of inspiration here!

Explore the selection of our favorite modern summer quilt patterns and blocks!

Deep Diving Quilt by Designed to Quilt

Deep Diving by Designed to Quilt
We designed this pattern with summer vibes in mindโ€”the refreshing feel of water and the thrill of diving in! Thatโ€™s how Deep Diving got its name. Itโ€™s a quick and easy make, featuring large, minimalist sections that give you plenty of space to showcase your quilting skills. Need inspiration? Check out these straight line quilting designs!

Sail Quilt Pattern

Sail Quilt Pattern by Homemade Emily Jane
When I think of summer, I think of the sea and the sight of sailboats on the horizon. Set sail with half-square triangles in this Sail quilt pattern. By using different sizes of HSTs, the design creates the illusion of sailboats drifting on the water. If you’re looking for quilt patterns for men, especially for those who love the sea, this sailboat-inspired design is perfect!

The Picnic Quilt Pattern by Simple Simon & Co.
Make your summer picnics even better with this stylish modern quilt pattern. Get inspired by Elizabethโ€™s colorful quilt, choose your favorite colors and prints, and create your own version of this geometric designโ€”one of the perfect summer quilt patterns to brighten your home for the sun-soaked season!

Modern Nautical Quilt

Modern Nautical Baby Quilt Pattern by Simple Simon & Co.
The nautical color scheme gives this pattern a summer feel, but the geometric design also looks great in lighter colors while still keeping that summer vibe. This simple pattern features 4 blocks on a contrasting background. It was created from a tutorial that covers 4 different blocks, so you can watch a video for each one.

Peaches and Cream Quilt Pattern

The Peaches and Cream Quilt by Simple Simon & Co.
This simple geometric quilt shows how the right colors and prints can set the mood. Fresh peach and kiwi prints give it a bright, summery feel, making it a great choice among summer quilt patterns for a minimalist look.

Summer Sugar Quilt Pattern by Polka Dot Chair
As the name suggests, this summer quilt pattern features juicy fruit blocks that bring all the summer vibes. The finished quilt size is approx. 58 x 86โ€.

Stripey Sails Sailboat Quilt Block by Polka Dot Chair
Learn how to make this cute sailboat quilt block! Itโ€™s perfect for piecing your own summer quilt pattern.

Stripey Sails & Stars Sailboat Quilt Pattern by Polkadot Chair
Hereโ€™s another great example of summer quilt patterns featuring sailboats. Melissa used her sailboat block to create a pattern with 10 large and 10 small sailboat quilt blocks, plus 10 small sawtooth star blocks. I love the simple geometric outcome! Plus, it is a fat quarter friendly pattern, making it the perfect summer project!

Memi’s Lemons Quilt Pattern by Cotton and Joy
This summer quilt pattern was inspired by the lemon tree in Franโ€™s grandmotherโ€™s garden. I love the playful design and the fresh, vibrant feel lemons bring.

Summer Pop Quilt Pattern by Lo and Behold Stitchery
Whatโ€™s more summery than ice cream? Choose this quick and easy summer quilt pattern with popsicles to bring the summer vibes to your home. Itโ€™s perfect for showcasing large cuts of your favorite prints and colors!

Popsicle Parade Quilt Pattern by Hello Melly Designs
Hereโ€™s another example of fun summer quilt patterns featuring ice cream popsicles! With curved piecing, itโ€™s a great project for mastering this technique. The pattern comes in three sizes.

Beach Day Pattern by Jen Daly Quilts
Bring summer to your home and celebrate the beach all year round! This wall hanging features cozy cottages, seagulls, and fish swimming beneath the waves. It is approx. 30ยฝ x 38ยฝ”.

Seagull Quilt Block by Ellis and Higgs
When you think of summer and the seaside, seagulls are a must! This quilt block is a perfect addition to any variation of summer quilt patterns. The block comes in two sizes: finished 6โ€ and 12โ€.

Lighthouse Quilt Block by Ellis and Higgs
Learn how to make this cute lighthouse quilt block and add it to your summer quilt pattern!

Seashell Quilt Block by Ellis and Higgs
Make a seashell quilt block! Itโ€™s pieced using the foundation paper piecing technique and comes in two sizes: 6โ€ and 12โ€. You can easily combine it with other Ellisโ€™ Nautical quilt blocks and create your own summer quilt pattern.

Summer Brilliance by Mythic Seam
This fun summer quilt pattern, pieced from half square triangle blocks, creates a playful yet modern look. The combination of colors brings the warmth of the sun and the freshness of waterโ€”two main elements of summer!

Beach Cottages Paper Piece Quilt Pattern by Piece By Number Quilts
Quilt your dreamy beach village with this fun summer quilt pattern! Itโ€™s a paper pieced design that includes a paper piecing tutorial, making it a great learning project for summer quilting.

Sun Glow by AGF Studio (Free Pattern)
This kaleidoscopic quilt is sure to catch your eye! Pieced from triangles, itโ€™s a bit more challenging, making it a great summer quilt pattern for those looking to try something new. The stunning result will definitely be worth the effort!

Tidepools Quilt Pattern by Cotton Pickins Quilts
I love the colorway of this summer quilt. The carefully chosen colors bring the refreshing feeling of water, perfect for a summer vibe.

Palm Tree Ocean Quilt Block by Refine and Shine Design
Palm trees instantly remind us of summer! Learn how to make this block and design your own summer quilt pattern filled with palm trees.

Sailing School Quilt Pattern by Canuck Quilter Designs
Sail away with this Sailing School quilt pattern! This simple geometric design is created using strip piecing method for the sea waves and half square rectangles for the sailboats. The pattern even includes a template to make trimming the HRTs super easy! Perfect for a fun, summer quilt!

Blue Whale Quilt Pattern by Jedi Craft Girl
Are you an ocean lover? This whale-inspired quilt pattern features a simple geometric design with squares and HSTs, plus a fun machine applique technique for the whales. Make it in shades of blues to bring a touch of the ocean right into your home!

Crystal Creek Quilt Pattern by The Blanket Statement
These vibrant colors scream summer and remind me of juicy peaches! The simple design creates an eye-catching final quilt that every modern quilter will love.

Paper Cuts Quilt Pattern by Then Came June
If you’re looking for summer quilt patterns with vivid colors, this one is perfect! The minimalist design offers endless possibilitiesโ€”go for a fresh ombrรฉ, stick to a monochrome look, or mix in fun summer prints. Pick your favorite colors, and you’ll have a quilt that captures the vibrant, fresh feel of summer! Get inspired by these modern quilting color schemes.

Seasonally Scrappy Quilt Pattern by Leila Gardunia
This adorable popsicle quilt is part of a pattern bundle featuring six seasonal designs in seven quilt sizes, from crib to king. The bundle alternates chain blocks with your choice of six foundation paper-pieced seasonal blocks. Along with this vibrant summer quilt pattern, you can create a spring quilt with butterflies, a heart quilt, a star quilt, a cozy winter quilt, a pumpkin quilt for fall, or even a festive Christmas quilt. Plenty of options for every season!

Basic Checkerboard Quilt Pattern with Charm Squares by See Kate Sew (Free Pattern)
This pattern is as simple and quick as it gets! Grab your favorite charm pack with summer prints or bold, vivid solids, and youโ€™re all set to piece together this fun checkerboard quilt. Definitely one of those simple summer quilt patterns!

This is it, my dear quilty friend, let’s grab our fabric and start sewingโ€”these summer quilt patterns are waiting to bring sunshine to your sewing room! Let me know which one is your favorite!

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