• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

The Polka Dot Chair logo

  • SEWING
    • Free Sewing Patterns
    • Bag Patterns
    • Costumes
    • Apparel
    • Learn to Sew
    • Beginner Friendly
    • Embroidery Projects
    • Tips & Techniques
    • All Sewing
  • QUILTING
    • Quilt Blocks
    • Learn to Quilt
    • Free Patterns
    • Quilt Patterns
    • All Quilting
  • CRAFTS
    • Disney
    • Cricut
    • Printables
    • All Crafts
  • HOLIDAYS
    • Seasonal Projects
    • Valentine’s Day
    • Easter
    • 4th of July
    • Halloween
    • Thanksgiving
    • Christmas
    • All Holidays
  • TUTORIALS
  • ABOUT
    • About Me
    • My Fabric Collections
    • Published Books
    • Press
    • FAQ’s
    • Contact
  • SUBSCRIBE
  • SHOP
menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • SHOP
  • ALL PROJECTS
  • SEWING
  • QUILTING
  • CRAFTS
  • HOLIDAY PROJECTS
  • ABOUT
    • Published Books
    • My Fabric Collections
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • ×

    Home » Seasonal Projects » Fall

    How to Make a Cute Patchwork Pumpkin Pillow

    Updated: Jul 29, 2021 by Melissa Mortenson · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 3 Comments

    Patchwork Pumpkin Pillow on table decorated for Fall with fabric pumpkins

    Amy Chappell created this adorable Patchwork Pumpkin pillow and I love how it turned out! Today she’s sharing a full tutorial teaching you how to make the pumpkin quilt block and how to turn it into an adorable pillow perfect for Fall!

    Patchwork Pumpkin Pillow on table decorated for Fall with fabric pumpkins

    With our recent move to Wyoming, I find myself with a large covered porch. I have some chairs made for me by my dad and a fun glider swing I really enjoy. I think it’s going to be a fun place to decorate so I thought I would start with some fall throw pillows.

    Pumpkin pillow on front porch decorated for fall

    These Pieced Pumpkin pillows are quick and simple. They are great for showing off favorite fabrics and the pattern is fat quarter friendly.

    Patchwork Pumpkin Pillow on table decorated for Fall with fabric pumpkins

    If you want to make some dimensional fabric pumpkins to coordinate with your pumpkin pillow, you can find a tutorial on my blog

    Pieced Pumpkin Pillow tutorial:

    The directions are for a 16” pillow cover.

    Supplies for Patchwork Pumpkin Quilt Block Pillow:

    Fabric:

    • Small pieces of brown and orange fabrics, fat eighths of background (light brown) and accent fabrics (yellow) and a fat quarter of border fabric (red).
    • ½ yard of fabric for the back of quilt sandwich and pillowBinding fabric.

    Other supplies:

    • 14- 16” zipper
    • Batting

    Cutting Directions:

    Pumpkin pillow assembly steps on white background

    Cut From Orange & Brown Fabric:

    3- 3” X 7” rectangles- orange (2 in one fabric print, 1 in another orange fabric *optional)
    1- 1 ½” X 3” rectangle- brown (stem)

    Cut From the Background fabric (light brown):

    2- 1 ½” X 3” rectangles
    4- 1 ½” squares
    2- 1 ¾” X 8” strips
    2- 1 ¾” X 10 ½” strips

    Cut From Accent fabric (yellow):

    2- 1” X 10 ½” strips
    2- 1” X 11 ½” strips

    Cut From Border Fabric (red):

    2- 3” X 11 ½” strips
    2- 3” X 16 ½” strips

    Patchwork Pumpkin Pillow Assembly Directions:

    Time needed: 2 hours.

    How to Make the Pumpkin Quilt Block Pillow

    1. Create the Pumpkin Shape

      Take four 1 ½” squares and draw a line diagonal from one corner to the other.
      Place the squares on the two outer corners of 2 of the orange rectangles.
      Sew along the drawn line.
      Cut ¼” away from the stitch line.
      Press the background fabric away from the orange fabric.
      Pumpkin pillow assembly steps on white background

    2. Assemble the Patchwork Pumpkin

      Sew the three orange rectangles together with the four background corners on the outside edges. Press the seam allowance toward the center rectangle.

      Next, sew the 1 ½” X 3” background rectangles to either side of the brown rectangle of the same size on the short sides. Press the seam allowance toward the background fabric.

      Sew the stem block on top of the pumpkin block, nesting the seams.
      Pumpkin pillow assembly steps on white background

    3. Add Borders

      Sew the 1 ¾” X 8” background fabric strips to the top and bottom of final pumpkin block, add the 1 ¾” X 10 ½” background fabric strips to the sides of the final pumpkin block.

      Sew the 1” X 10 ½” accent strips to the top and bottom of the block.

      Next, sew the 1” X 11 ½” accent strips to the sides of the block.

      Add the 3” X 11 ½” border strips to the top and bottom of the block, and sew the 3” X 16 ½” border strips to the sides of the block.Pumpkin pillow assembly steps on white background

    4. Quilt & Assemble Pillow

      Make a quilt sandwich and quilt the pillow front as desired.

      Create a back for the pillow using your favorite method. I use a covered zipper pillow back- you can find my tutorial on my blog.

      I added my pillow back using binding, but you could just sew the front and back right sides together and then turn right side out as well.

    Some other Pillow projects you might want to try:

    My Batty Felt Pillow is one of my most popular projects ever!

    My Rainbow Sunshine Pillow or Mini quilt is a fantastic statement piece that lets you play around with many different techniques.

    A Banded Pillow Cover is another easy way to pack a big punch and show off your favorite focal fabric.

    Pillows are one of my favorite things to sew, and you can find many more tutorials and ideas over on my blog.

    About the Maker:

    Amy Chappell Bio Photo

    Hi! My name is Amy Chappell and I blog over at Ameroonie Designs. I currently live in Wyoming with my husband and 6 kids. I love being a mom but needed an outlet that would give me something to do that stayed done, enter sewing and creating. Love the satisfaction of taking fabric and ideas and making something new. I also love that blogging has given me a way to meet new people and find a community of amazing people who love fabric and sewing as much as I do.
    xoxo,
    Amy
    Ameroonie Designs
    www.amerooniedesigns.com

    A few Fun Fall Project Ideas you Might Like:

    Halloween Haberdashery Quilt Pattern

    How to Make a Paper Leaf Pumpkin

    Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

    Frightfully Fun Halloween Quilt Patterns

    Patchwork Pumpkin Pillow on table decorated for Fall with fabric pumpkins

    More Projects You'll Love!

    • Use die cut paper leaves to create an Autumn wreath
      Cute Pumpkin Crafts! Create a Paper Leaf Pumpkin
    • Simple Cheater Christmas Quilt
      Cute and Cozy Cheater Christmas Quilt Tutorial
    • fabric decoupaged pumpkin
      Decoupage a Pumpkin for Fall with this Quilt Inspired Design
    • quilt as you go patchwork pillow
      How to Make a Patchwork Pillow using Quilt As You Go Method
    « Simple Patchwork Pencil Case Tutorial
    DIY Halloween Bucket Sewing Pattern »

    • Share
    • Email

    About Author

    Melissa Mortenson

    Melissa Mortenson is a blogger, designer, and content creator. She is the Polka Dot Chair blog founder and has been sharing fresh and creative ideas with readers since 2008. She is the author of “Project Teen, Handmade Gifts your Teen will Actually Love.” Her work and designs have been featured on HuffPost, TODAY, Pioneer Woman, HGTV, BuzzFeed, Better Homes & Gardens, and many other established publications. Her first fabric line, “Derby Style,” debuted in January 2015 through Riley Blake Designs.  Additional fabric collections have followed it in subsequent years. A mom of 3, she considers herself lucky to be living in Kentucky.

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Gail Noll says

      September 29, 2019 at 7:33 pm

      What fabric line did you use for the pumpkin patch pillow with the wide yellow border? I just LOVE that pillow!

      Reply
    2. Lura Kohrman says

      September 29, 2019 at 9:34 pm

      Hi Melissa,

      I have enjoyed your site for several years. Great projects with clear instructions. I just wanted to welcome you to Wyoming. We have lived here 45 years and love it!

      Reply
    3. Mj Snyder says

      October 03, 2019 at 6:17 pm

      Thanks for a sweet and simple pumpkin pillow tutorial, Melissa. I’m going to make it at the guild retreat this weekend. I love the mustard bordered one so much.

      Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    Primary Sidebar

    Hello! It’s nice to meet you.

    I’m Melissa. I like to design things, like fabric, printables, and projects.

    I’m also a Mom and a Maker. I am like most of you, just trying to do my best every day. Some days I succeed, many days I fail.  I find joy in creating, if you do too, then I hope that you find something here bring a little “happy” to your life.  Find out more about me here.

    COPYRIGHT POLICY

    All my images and text are copyrighted. You may NOT use any images from this site in any kind of Video (this includes YouTube). If you would like to feature my work, you may use ONE (1) NON-COLLAGED image and must “follow” link back to my original blog post. You may NOT edit, crop, or change my images in any way without written permission. You MAY NOT print out or copy and distribute any text, images or patterns from this site. All patterns, content, instructions, and templates are for personal use ONLY! Thank you! Violators will be reported.

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclaimers
    • About Melissa

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • Contact
    • FAQ
    • Press
    • Fabric Collections

    Welcome to the Polka Dot Chair! Here you’ll find easy, step-by-step, sewing, quilting, and crafting projects. We design projects for Makers of all skill levels. Beginners are welcome!

    DISCLAIMER:

    While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the content on this website, the information is made available without warranty of any kind. The Polka Dot Chair accepts no responsibility or liability, whether direct or indirect, as to the currency or accuracy of the information, nor any consequence of its uses. This website is not intended to substitute the advice of a professional.

    Copyright © 2020 Polka Dot Chair

    [ Placeholder content for popup link ] WordPress Download Manager - Best Download Management Plugin