Lemon Squares Quilt Pattern
The Lemon Squares Quilt Pattern is a squares-in-squares quilt that is made out of only 6 types of blocks. See the blog post about this finished quilt here. I chose to make this quilt look scrappy by using a wide variety of fabric from my stash. You could also use solids and have a classic, cleaner look.
I used 5 sets of fabric colors for my quilt and that is reflected in the mockup: Light pink, dark pink, light orange, dark orange, and yellow.
1. Cut out the fabric for your squares. Below are the piece sizes for each of the 6 types of blocks. My quilt consisted of 7 rows. Each row had one of each of the 6 types of blocks. So, if you wanted to create a quilt of the same size and look, you would need to cut out 7 of each of these blocks.
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Update: I receive a lot of emails asking if so-and-so is enough fabric for this quilt. I made my quilt from scraps, so I never had made cutting diagrams. I have updated this pattern to include a pdf of suggested fabric amounts/cuts.
PLEASE NOTE: The cutting diagram contains fabric amounts to create THREE of each block, for a total of 18 blocks. You will need to multiply these fabric amounts by the number of blocks you want for your quilt. For example, if you want 6 of each block for a total of 36 squares, you will need two times the amount of fabric used in the above cutting diagrams.
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| Block A | Pattern Color | ||
| Center Block | Cut 1 | 4.5” x 4.5” | Yellow |
| Ring 1 | Cut 2 | 4.5” x 1.5” | White |
| Ring 1 | Cut 2 | 6.5” x 1.5” | White |
| Ring 2 | Cut 2 | 6.5“ x 2.25” | Light Orange |
| Ring 2 | Cut 2 | 10” x 2.25” | Light Orange |
| Block B | Pattern Color | ||
| Center Block | Cut 1 | 3.5″ x 3.5″ | Dark Pink |
| Ring 1 | Cut 2 | 3.5” x 3.75” | White |
| Ring 1 | Cut 2 | 10” x 3.75” | White |
| Block C | Pattern Color | ||
| Center Block | Cut 1 | 3.5″ x 3.5″ | Light Pink |
| Ring 1 | Cut 2 | 3.5″ x 1.75″ | White |
| Ring 1 | Cut 2 | 6″ x 1.75″ | White |
| Ring 2 | Cut 2 | 6″ x 2.5″ | Dark Orange |
| Ring 2 | Cut 2 | 10″ x 2.5″ | Dark Orange |
| Block D | Pattern Color | ||
| Center Block | Cut 1 | 3.5″ x 3.5″ | Dark Pink |
| Ring 1 | Cut 2 | 3.5″ x 1.75″ | Yellow |
| Ring 1 | Cut 2 | 6″ x 1.75″ | Yellow |
| Ring 2 | Cut 2 | 6″ x 2.5″ | White |
| Ring 2 | Cut 2 | 10″ x 2.5″ | White |
| Block E | Pattern Color | ||
| Center Block | Cut 1 | 2.5″ x 2.5″ | Light Orange |
| Ring 1 | Cut 2 | 2.5″ x 2.5″ | White |
| Ring 1 | Cut 2 | 6.5″ x 2.5″ | White |
| Ring 2 | Cut 2 | 6.5″ x 2.25″ | Light Pink |
| Ring 2 | Cut 2 | 10″ x 2.25″ | Light Pink |
| Block F | Pattern Color | ||
| Center Block | Cut 1 | 7.5″ x 7.5″ | Yellow |
| Ring 1 | Cut 2 | 7.5″ x 1.75″ | White |
| Ring 1 | Cut 2 | 10″ x 1.75″ | White |
2. Sew squares together using a 1/4″ seam allowance. This should leave you with an approximate 10″ square.
3. Square your blocks to 9.5″.
4. Arrange your blocks randomly for the finished quilt and sew together.
5. Create your backing, baste, quilt and bind! Enjoy your fresh Lemon Squares!
Here is alternate view of the quilt, mocked up in cool tones.
Pattern is for personal use only. Please do not copy the pattern, resell pattern or post copied text and/or sizes on your blog. Feel free to link as much as you want though! There will be a permanent link at the top of this blog. Thanks for understanding! 
I hope you enjoy the pattern and I’d love to see what you make!
July 8, 2010 91 Comments
Sew New to Me VQB : First Block Received and the "Vision"
I’m so excited, I received my first quilting bee block in the mail this week! It arrived from Jessica over at Twin Fibers, and it is just beautiful! She threw in some great turquoise and blue fabrics, including one of my favorites by Denyse Schmidt. Thanks Jessica!
Of course, as soon as I got the block I couldn’t resist getting started on my vision for the quilt. And since a picture is worth a thousand words….enjoy!
January 28, 2010 8 Comments
