Summer Solstice Pattern by Quiltworx

About this pattern: Summer Solstice Wall Quilt – Apple Basket Edition
Designed by Bradley and Judy Niemeyer • Fabrics by Timeless Treasures and designed by Judy and Judel Niemeyer.

Celebrate the quiet drama of the changing seasons with our updated Summer Solstice Wall Quilt, now reimagined in the earthy elegance of Timeless Treasures’ Apple Basket collection. Muted greens, warm tans, soft browns, and striking black-and-white contrasts evoke the richness of orchard harvests and forest shadows—bringing depth and serenity to every stitch.

Measuring 60″ x 60″, this wall-sized quilt offers flexible expansion options to queen and king sizes (see the pattern webpage for details), making it a versatile centerpiece for any space.

At the heart of this design lies a radiant lone star, crafted using a refined strip piecing technique developed by Judy Niemeyer. Building on the foundation paper piecing tradition, Judy’s method introduces “Strip Sets” — 3″ fabric strips sewn directly onto foundation paper, then cut, rearranged, and reassembled into dazzling diamond star points. Inspired by the shared construction logic of Summer Solstice and Bali Fever backgrounds, this approach minimizes cutting, reduces fabric waste, and speeds up star block creation without sacrificing precision.

The quilt also features a stunning paper-pieced New York Beauty (NYB) block, and thanks to a thoughtfully engineered layout, the entire assembly is free of Y-Seams. With just over 7 yards of fabric required for the top, it’s as efficient as it is breathtaking.

Whether displayed as a wall quilt or expanded for a bed-sized statement piece, the Summer Solstice offers timeless beauty and innovative craftsmanship—an invitation to explore, create, and shine.

Size: 60″ x 60″
Pattern Includes: Instructions, Cover Sheet, Yardage Information, Foundation Papers