517 Limone — The Italian Lemon Yellow
So Fine! 517 Limone is the vivid, crisp lemon yellow named in Italian — delivering the clean, clear yellow of Amalfi Coast lemons. A vivid, slightly cool yellow (lemon has a touch of green) that integrates on the brightest, most vivid yellow fabric quilts for Italian-inspired, citrus, and contemporary fresh-palette designs. It joins the Italian series with 516 Gondola Gold, sitting beside 419 Pineapple and 496 Summer Sun in the vivid yellows.
Top 10 Uses
- Vivid lemon yellow citrus fabric quilts
- Italian and Mediterranean palette production
- Fresh citrus palette contemporary quilts
- Tone-on-tone on vivid lemon yellow fabric
- Mixed citrus palette production
- Summer fresh-palette yellow quilts
- Studio vivid lemon yellow thread
- Completing the yellow family
- Paired with Summer Sun for complete yellow range
- Travel and Italian-lifestyle inspired quilts
#50 weight, 3-ply polyester. 3,280 yards. Colour: Limone (517).
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Limone differ from Summer Sun?
Summer Sun is a warm sunshine yellow; Limone runs cooler with a green hint — lemon rind rather than sunlight. On warm yellows Summer Sun blends better; on citrus prints and cool vivid lemons, Limone is the truer match.
Is Limone the right thread for lemon-print kitchen quilts?
Yes — the hugely popular lemon-print fabric lines sit exactly in its band, quilting citrus-slice and leaf motifs that read as part of the print with the matte finish.
What bobbin pairs best with So Fine! 517 Limone?
A fine lemon yellow polyester bobbin — Bottom Line in lemon, or a Bright Yellow pre-wound on yellow backings — hides cleanly at balanced tension across citrus production.