Fall is in the air and it's time to make some fun fall quilt blocks.

This striped pumpkin quilt block is so easy to make!

Using different orange fabrics gives the pumpkin block a scrappy feel.

3 striped pumpkin quilt blocks with decorative pumpkins on the side

STRIPED PUMPKIN QUILT BLOCK (EASY TUTORIAL!)

I am making a few different fall themed quilt blocks and this is the first in the series.

Over the next few weeks, I will be sharing another pumpkin block tutorial, and acorn quilt block and a maple leaf block.

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SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR QUILTING

As always, I have listed the quilting supplies that I feel are most important.

fabric
thread
rotary cutter / cutting mat / straight edge
sewing machine (This is my new machine that I absolutely love!)
sewing scissors
pencil
iron and wool ironing mat

CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR A 9" PUMPKIN BLOCK

For a scrappy look, use a variety of orange fabrics for the stripes.

2) 2 1/2" X 4 1/2" (white)
1) 1 1/2" X 2 1/2" (brown)
2) 2 1/2" X 9 1/2" (orange)
1) 3 1/2" X 9 1/2" (orange)
4) 2 1/2" X 2 1/2" (white)

HOW TO MAKE A STRIPED PUMPKIN BLOCK

This simple block is made up of four rows.

First let's make the top row with the pumpkin stem.

Note: All seams are 1/4 inch seam allowance.

Watch the video tutorial here.

Select the two 2 1/2" X 4 1/2" strips of white fabric, along with the 1 1/2" X 2 1/2" brown piece.

Lay out the pieces so the two white strips are on the outside and the brown piece in the middle.

Sew together the pieces. Press flat with the seams toward the stem.

Next let's make the top and bottom of the pumpkin.

Place the white squares of fabric on the ends of the strips.

With a pencil, draw a line diagonally.

The idea is to make a pumpkin shape.

Draw the lines on the top strip starting in the bottom outer corner to the top inner corners.

For the bottom strip draw the lines starting at the top outer corners to the bottom inner corners.

Next sew the squares to the ends of the strips of fabric. Take care to line up the fabric precisely with the ends of the strips.

Next sew the squares to the ends of the strips of fabric. Take care to line up the fabric precisely with the ends of the strips.

Trim the ends of 1/4 inch from the seam.

Press the open the strips.

Now all of the rows have been created.

Next simply sew them all together.

Make sure you sew them with the right sides together.