Free Pumpkin Quilt Block Patterns

🍂 Scrappy Pumpkin Quilt Block — Cozy Autumn Sewing Inspiration

There’s something magical about fall sewing — the warm colours, the scent of pumpkin spice in the air, and that comforting feeling of being surrounded by fabric in shades of orange, brown, and gold. Every year, I find myself drawn to pumpkin quilt blocks, and this season I’m sewing the Scrappy Pumpkin Quilt Block as part of the Autumn Nights Quilt Along.

This block has completely stolen my heart. It’s charming, beginner-friendly, and gives off that bit of autumn coziness I love to bring into my sewing space. The best part? It’s a free pattern — and you can easily use the block for other fun projects like table runners, mug rugs, or even mini wall hangings.

👉 Get the Free Pumpkin Quilt Block Pattern Here.

🍁 My Fabric Choice — Awe of Autumn by Sandy Gervais

If you’ve been following along in past blogpost,  I’m using the Awe of Autumn fabric collection by Sandy Gervais for Riley Blake Designs. The variety of orange fabrics, soft browns, and deep mustard tones in this line are absolutely stunning. They create such an organic feeling that’s both rustic and warm. Each fat quarter in the bundle feels like a walk through a pumpkin patch — full of texture, movement, and cozy vibes. I am so in love with this collection!

I love how different fabrics come together in this collection — small florals, tiny dots, tone-on-tone leaves, and plaid prints all mix beautifully for a scrappy look that feels natural. The fabrics instantly spark inspiration the moment I lay them out on my cutting mat.

When sewing the pumpkin fabric pieces, I like to pull from several prints in the collection — mixing them gives my pumpkin block pattern depth and visual interest. Even the background fabrics I chose are a soft beige with subtle speckles, which keeps the block light and balanced without overpowering the pumpkin itself.

Fabrics, Quilting Tools and Notions I used:

• Fabric Collection Riley Blake Designs – The Awe of Autumn by Sandy Gervais
• My trusted workhorse, Janome Horizon Memory Craft QCP8200
• I used Superior Thread Snow for piecing this quilt
• My favourite Ergonomic Rotary Cutter – this have saved my wrist a lot!
• Large cutting Mat
• Wool ironing Mat (I have no issues with the smell, but sometimes it can burn if the iron is way too hot and no steam)
• Oliso Pro Iron (I love this Iron, it lifts as you let go, saving the wrist from too much work and it gives a good heat and steam)
• Portable Design Board
• Quilter’s Clapper
• Wooden Seam Roller
• Diagonal Seam Tape –  the tape I have on my machine to guide my 1/4″ seams and diagonal stitching. Game changing! Buy the original, it’s worth it and it will last for a very long time.
• This set of super sharp Pins 

🎃 Why I Love This Pumpkin Quilt Block

What makes this pumpkin quilt block so wonderful is its simplicity. It’s a great project for advanced beginners who want to practice accurate piecing and still end up with something adorable. The block is made up of background squares, a stem piece, and the pumpkin body — all easy to piece with your sewing machine.

The scrappy look means you don’t have to overthink your fabric placement. Just choose prints that contrast nicely with your background piece, and you’re good to go. The process of building the pumpkin shape is repetitive and calming — almost meditative.

Project Ideas using Quilt Block

Plus, the block can be used in so many ways! Here are some ideas for you to try:

• 🍂 Table Runner: I plan to stitch a row of three pumpkins side by side and add scrappy simple patches between them. It’ll make the runner longer and add some interest between the pumpkins. I’m already imagining it on my dining table, paired with a candle and maybe a little greenery.

• ☕ Mug Rug: A single pumpkin block trimmed down with a border makes the cutest mug rug. I love making small batches of these to give as gifts. They’re quick, use small pieces of fabric, and add a touch of fall to your morning coffee routine.

• 🧡 Mini Quilt or Wall Hanging: Try piecing four pumpkins together with a cornerstone in the middle! perfect fall themed quilt or wall hanging. It’s a fun way to play with orange scraps.

• 🕯 Candle Mat or Pot Holder: Add a piece of batting, some backing fabric, and simple quilting — instant fall décor!

• 🎁 Pillow Cover: Add sashing and borders to a single pumpkin design for a cozy pillow cover that matches your table topper. I can imagine using the dark brown with all the orange-y leaves as the border. Super cute! Or if you’re up for it, a patchwork border will also be so cute with the single pumpkin centre. 

You could even make a variety of pumpkin sizes to form your own pumpkin quilt —  I think the pattern is easy enough to scale down or up as it is made of simple squares and corner squares. 

🧵 Adding Scrappy Touches to Small Projects

One of my favorite parts of fall sewing is using up leftover fabrics to make scrappy simple patches. These little patches are perfect to insert between blocks for table runners, or as borders on mini quiltsand mug rugs.

You can even make a scrappy strip using all your orange and brown fabric leftovers — a fun way to add character and reduce waste. The organic feeling of mismatched prints makes the project even more charming.

If you’re making a table runner, try alternating scrappy filler strips and pumpkin blocks — it gives a patchwork vibe that ties the entire project together. For mug rugs or pot holders, a simple scrappy border around the pumpkin block adds texture and color variation.

Each time you press the seams open and see how the different fabrics blend, it feels like a little celebration of autumn.

🎃 More Wonderful Pumpkin Patterns

If you want to explore more pumpkin sewing patterns, here are a few FREE PUMPKIN QUILT BLOCK PATTERN  from around the web that I highly recommend:

• Simple Pumpkin Block — a beginner-friendly pumpkin block pattern.

• Pumpkin Memories Quilt — another fun scrappy version, this one includes detailed pdf pattern to make the quilt!

• Pumpkin with stars — for those who love stars!

• Scrappy Paper Piecing Pumpkin — perfect for using up small scraps and creating candle mats or pot holders.

Each of these patterns brings its own twist — whether you prefer traditional patchwork, foundation paper piecing, or a scrappy look, there’s something for every quilting mood.

🍂 Final Thoughts

There’s just something so satisfying about sewing pumpkins. Maybe it’s the pumpkin spice mood that fills the air, or maybe it’s the joy of creating something cozy and handmade for your home. Whatever it is, I know I’ll be making several more pumpkin quilt blocks this season — some for gifts, and a few just for me.

The combination of orange fabrics, background squares, and scrappy patches feels timeless and warm — a reminder that sewing can be both creative and comforting.

So, pull out your fat quarters, clear your sewing space, and fire up your sewing machine. Whether you’re making a table runner, mini quilt, or just a cheerful mug rug, this pumpkin quilt block is a fun project and a wonderful way to celebrate the beauty of autumn.