The Pumpkin Star Pillow is the coziest fall make on my table right now. In this post, I’m sharing Part 1 of the project and how you can sew along with me. You can grab the free pattern, watch the video, and see what’s included in the Cozy Fall Stitches class. If you love seasonal sewing and beginner-friendly piecing, the Pumpkin Star Pillow is for you.

What We Cover in Part 1

In this first half of the chapter, we go from fabric prep to a finished top ready for quilting.

Download the pattern and review the pieces
Cutting and organization tips to keep everything tidy
Piecing the inner star block
Building the pumpkin body around the star
Adding the stem, leaf, and borders

Part 2 will finish the pillow with basting, quilting, making the backing with zipper, and binding.

🧵 Watch the Video

Want to see the process in action? I walk you through each step of the Pumpkin Star Pillow — from cutting and organization to assembling the pumpkin top.

Get the Pattern and Class

🧵 Take the Cozy Fall Stitches Class
Go step-by-step through each project at your own pace. The pattern is included with your lessons.

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Get full access to this class, all five Cozy Fall Stitches patterns, and every other class at Quilt Class.

💌 Download the Free Pattern in the Resource Library
If you’re part of my Resource Library, you can grab the Pumpkin Star Pillow pattern for free.

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Supplies at a Glance

Foreground fabrics A, B, C, D
Background fabric
Batting and inner backing for quilting the front
Pillow backing and zipper (for Part 2)
Binding

Who This Project Is Great For

New quilters who want a gentle intro to piecing
Makers who love quick seasonal decor
Scrap lovers and color-play enthusiasts
Anyone who wants a weekend project with a satisfying finish

Photo Peek

Here are a few close-ups of the star block, the pumpkin body, and those sweet borders so you can see the texture and scale.

As you work through the Pumpkin Star Pillow, I hope you take your time, enjoy the stitching, and let yourself play with color and texture. Whether you’re making just one pillow or a whole stack, it’s the kind of project that reminds you how satisfying slow sewing can be. I can’t wait to see your version, so be sure to share it in the Quilt Class community or tag me on social!

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🤗 Community

We’ve got a private space just for Quilt Class members to share wins (and wonky seams 😅), ask questions, and cheer each other on. It’s still small, but growing—and I’d love for you to be part of it!