Free Pumpkin Table Runner

Let’s sew a quick and cute pumpkin table runner for fall!

This table runner features 3 pumpkin quilt blocks, a few pinwheel quilt blocks and some flying geese.

If you’re looking for a fun way to turn your pumpkin quilt blocks into something a bit more special, I’ve got just the project for you—a table runner!

I used three of my pumpkin blocks, added a few flying geese, and threw in some pinwheels to give it a little extra pop. The result? A festive and charming table runner perfect for fall.

In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through how to take those pumpkin blocks and combine them with flying geese and pinwheels to finish your runner.

It’s simple to do, and I’m using fabrics straight from my stash, so there’s no need to go out and buy anything extra. Plus, there’s a step-by-step video to help you sew along.

If you’ve already made your pumpkin blocks, you’re halfway there!

Let’s get started and turn those blocks into a table runner that will be perfect for your dining table or as a gift. Grab your blocks, your favorite fall fabrics, and let’s sew!

Large Pumpkin quilt block

background cut 2 – 6″ x 4 1/2″

background cut 4 – 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″

pumpkin color cut 1 – 8 1/2″ x 12 1/2″

pumpkin stem cut 1 – 1 1/2″ x 4 1/2″

square up the block to 12 1/2″ x 12 1/2″

Left Pumpkin quilt block

background cut 2 – 4″ x 3 1/2″

background cut 4 – 2″ x 2″

pumpkin color cut 1 – 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″

pumpkin stem cut 1 – 1 1/2″ x 3 1/2″

Square up the block to 8 1/2″ x 8 1/2″

Right Pumpkin quilt block

background cut 2 – 3″ x 3 1/2″

background cut 4- 2″ x 2″

pumpkin color cut 1 – 6 1/2″ x 6 1/2″

pumpkin stem cut 1- 1 1/2″ x 3 1/2″

square up the block to 6 1/2″ x 9 1/2″

How to sew the pumpkin quilt block video

You’ll use the same process for sewing up each of the pumpkin quilt blocks. Each block will have different sizes to cut.

Pinwheel quilt blocks (sew two)

background cut 2 – 3″ x 3″

yellow color cut 2 – 3″ x 3″

How to sew half square triangles, 2 at a time video

Flying Geese blocks (sew 4 sets of 4)

Because the size of the flying geese units – 1 1/2″ x 3″ finished, it’s best to make these with paper piecing technique.

You can get the printable pdf template for the paper piecing flying geese here.

Sew 4 units of flying geese, with 4 in each unit

Finish Constructing the Pumpkin Table Runner

background cut:

1 – 4 1/2″ x 4 1/2″

1- 6 1/2″ x 7 1/2″

1- 2 1/2″ x 4 1/2″

Step 1-

Sew background 4 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ to the top of one pinwheel quilt block

Sew the left pumpkin quilt block to the right of the new pinwheel unit

Step 2-

background cut 4 – 6 1/2″ x 2″

Sew one 6 1/2″ x 2″ to the top of a flying geese unit

Sew one 6 1/2″ x 2″ to the bottom of the flying geese unit

Repeat with the last flying geese unit

Square up these blocks to 6 1/2″ x 6 1/2″

Sew these two flying geese together with the flying geese pointing to the right

Sew this unit to the top of the left pumpkin and pinwheel unit

Step 3-

Sew background 2 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ to the right side of the other pinwheel quilt block

Sew background 6 1/2″ x 7 1/2″ to the top of the unit you just sewed.

Sew one unit of 4 flying geese to the bottom of this unit

Step 4-

Sew one unit of 4 flying geese to the bottom of the right pumpkin quilt block

Step 5-

background cut 1 – 18 1/2″ x 2 1/2″

Sew the large pumpkin quilt block to the left of this new unit you just sewed

Sew background 18 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ to the top

Sew the unit from step 3 to the right of this new unit you just sewed

Step 5-

Sew your three sections together – the left pumpkin and flying geese unit, the center large pumpkin with right pumpkin on flying geese, and the last pinwheel with flying geese unit.

Finishing the Table Runner

1. Cut or piece together your batting and a piece of quilt backing fabric.

2. Make a quilt sandwich with the backing, batting, and top.

3. Baste together with fusible batting, pins or basting spray.

3. Quilt as desired. A few of my favorite ways to quilt are Straight line quilting or cross hatch quilting. Use a walking foot on your sewing machine. Trim away the extra batting and backing.

4. Cut strips of fabric for the binding. Cut 2 1/2” tall (sometimes I use 2 1/4″) binding strips. Sew the binding strips together and bind using your favorite technique. 

How I quilted the table runner

I had some fun with this table runner! I quilted straight lines, but changed directions! I thought about going back and adding a grid work machine quilting, but decided not to.

I used a ruler and my Hera Marker to make the marks on the quilt (after it was sandwiched). That made it really simple and easy to do!

Additional Quilting Resources:

• 2 at a time half square triangles
• Foundation water pen
• How to paper piece

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