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Free Pumpkin Quilt Block Pattern

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Get ready to create a charming pumpkin quilt block with our free pattern. Sewing this adorable design is a breeze, and I’ve got a bonus for you too!

Once you’ve made three of these pumpkins, you can turn them into a delightful table runner. Enjoy the fun and festivities with our free pumpkin quilt block pattern.

A pair of hands holds a pumpkin-themed quilt block on a cutting mat. The block features an orange fabric with floral patterns, perfect for a fall table runner. Surrounding it are a pincushion, rotary cutter, and fabric pieces. Text reads "FREE Pumpkin Quilt Block".

This traditional patchwork design is perfect for beginners and uses supplies you probably already have in your stash.

You’ll need an off-white fabric for the background and some orange or fall-colored fabric for the pumpkin itself.

No fancy techniques or notions are required—just basic piecing!

I’ve also included a video tutorial that will guide you through the process step-by-step, so you can follow along at your own pace.

Whether you’re looking to add a seasonal touch to your quilt or just want to try something new, this block is quick, straightforward, and a great way to use up those beautiful fabrics you’ve been saving.

Grab your supplies, and let’s get started!

Table of Contents

Materials Needed:

Cut 2 – 3″ x 3 1/2″ background
Cut 4 – 2″ x 2″ background
Cut 1 – 1 1/2″ x 1 1/2″ background

Cut 1- 1 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ stem fabric
Cut 1- 6 1/2″ x 6 1/2″ pumpkin fabric

Hands are artfully arranging patchwork fabric squares on a gridded mat. The main piece is rust-colored with a floral pattern, while smaller beige and black squares are placed above. A transparent ruler rests on the side, hinting at the creation of an intricate quilt block.

Hands holding a transparent yellow ruler and a pencil, measuring small square fabrics on a gray grid mat. Various fabric pieces, including quilt block patterns in orange and solid colors, are scattered around.

1- Draw a line on the wrong side of each background square from corner to corner with a pencil

Hands holding a small fabric piece with a beige top and brown bottom, perfect for crafting a table runner. In the background, a gray cutting mat is adorned with a brown floral fabric square, cream dotted squares, and other sewing tools—ideal elements for a free pattern project.

2- Place right sides together the small background square and the stem of the pumpkin. You can decide how the diagonal line is placed

A person uses a rotary cutter to trim quilt blocks from fabric squares on a gridded cutting mat, featuring orange fabric with black floral patterns and plain white pieces. A transparent ruler helps guide the cut, as if following a video tutorial for precise quilting.

3- Sew on the drawn line and cut 1/4″ past the sewn line

Hands working on a quilting project with fabric squares on a gridded mat display an orange quilt block adorned with black cats and white dots. Alongside, white squares and various quilting tools are visible, offering inspiration for those seeking a free pattern.

4- Press the background back and trim up block if needed

Two hands carefully arrange fabric pieces on a gray cutting mat, crafting a beautiful patchwork. Among the various fabric squares and triangles with solid, polka dot, and floral patterns, a yellow rotary cutter and ruler rest on the side. A free pattern featuring pumpkins inspires this creation.

5- Place a background square in one corner, lining up the sides

Hands are visible measuring a patterned orange fabric square with white floral designs on a grid mat, perfect for crafting a charming quilt block. Other fabric pieces, sewing tools, and a pin cushion with colorful pins surround the work area, creating a cozy setting for autumn-themed projects.

6- Pin to secure

Hands skillfully assembling a quilt block with orange fabric featuring a floral pattern, surrounded by sewing tools including a rotary cutter, ruler, colorful pins in a small container, and assorted patchwork pieces, all on a gridded cutting mat.

7- Repeat with other corner

Two hands arranging quilt pieces on a gray grid cutting mat, crafting a striking quilt block. A central square features orange fabric with black and white patterns, surrounded by smaller cream squares. Quilting tools and colorful pins are nearby, maybe inspired by a free pattern video tutorial.

8- Repeat with all four corners

Hands are carefully sewing a piece of patterned orange fabric with white and black designs, using a pink-headed pin to secure a small white patchwork square adorned with dots. A gridded surface and sewing tools are visible in the background, reminiscent of crafting a pumpkin-themed creation with a free pattern.

9- Sew on the drawn line

A person uses a rotary cutter and ruler to trim quilt fabric pieces on a cutting mat, while nearby, a bowl of colorful pins and fabric squares offer inspiration. A pencil rests close by, hinting at sketches for a pumpkin-themed free pattern eagerly awaiting its own video tutorial.

Hands assembling a quilt block on a grey grid mat. The vibrant patchwork features orange fabric with white and brown floral patterns, surrounded by white triangles. Nearby are quilting tools, fabric pieces, and a bowl of colorful pins—perfect inspiration for your next table runner project.

10- Cut 1/4″ past the sewn line

Hands expertly arrange a quilt block featuring an orange floral octagonal piece on a cutting mat. Nearby are fabric squares, a yellow rotary cutter, quilting pins in a dish, and a transparent ruler, perhaps inspired by a free pattern perfect for autumn's pumpkin motifs.

11- Press corners flat

12- Place the stem in between the background pieces

A person is sewing quilt pieces on a cutting mat. Hands hold fabric with a pumpkin-colored floral pattern, a rotary cutter, and container of pins nearby. Perfect for the aspiring quilter, they follow along with a video tutorial to create the perfect quilt block masterpiece.

13- Stitch them together

Hands working on a quilt block with orange and brown floral patterns lay meticulously on a cutting mat. A small cup of pins, circular ruler, yellow rotary cutter, and measuring grid are also visible. Discover more through our free pattern or step-by-step video tutorial.

14- Pin the top stem piece to the bottom pumpkin piece and sew

Quilt block in progress featuring an orange fabric piece with floral print, resembling a pumpkin shape. A rotary cutter, pins, and sewing tools surround the patchwork on a gridded mat. Two hands are visible holding the fabric, as if following along with a video tutorial.

15- Press the pumpkin block and trim if needed

Pumpkin Quilt Block Video

Hands gently smooth out a quilt top featuring autumn-themed designs, including large orange pumpkins made from patterned fabric. This free pattern showcases small flying geese blocks forming a pointed border against a neutral background, perfect for crafting a cozy pumpkin table runner.

Free Pumpkin Quilt Block Pattern 1

Free Pumpkin Table Runner

Sew three pumpkin quilt blocks, add a few flying geese, some pinwheels and you’ll be set to finish a table runner!

Grab all the information for the Pumpkin Table Runner Pattern here.

Additional Pumpkin Quilt Resources:

DIY Fat quarter pumpkins
Pumpkin Mug rugs – great way to use your scraps!
Fabric pumpkin with a toilet paper roll
What is a mug rug

Becky Jorgensen

Becky Jorgensen is the creative quilter behind Patchwork Posse, the Patchwork Planner and her online quilt group Patchworkers Plus. You can find her patterns in books, magazines, and her quilt membership. Gather your quilting supplies, organize your sewing space, explore the process of disappearing quilt blocks, or finish a free quilt pattern. I'll help you use what you have, finish what you start and make your quilting journey fun!

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