Pumpkin Hollow Quilt Along: What You'll Wish You Knew Before October

Jennifer Smith · 2026-09-25

There's something about fall that makes you want to curl up with a warm drink and a project that feels like home. The Pumpkin Hollow Quilt and Cross Stitch by Sherri McConnell capture that feeling perfectly. Seven rows of sweetly spiced quilty and stitchy goodness await, and we can't wait to sew with you this season. Kimberly will share her progress every Friday during the weekly Behind The Seams Livestream, and you can follow her stitching on the Fat Quarter Shop FlossTube channel. Keep reading for all the details and what you need to start piecing and stitching in October. ### Pumpkin Hollow Row Along When the leaves start falling and pumpkins are ready for picking, it's time to sew something cozy in spiced autumnal hues. The Pumpkin Hollow Quilt finishes at 50.5" x 57.5" and features seven rows of traditionally pieced fall motifs. Kimberly is making hers with the Birch & Willow Fat Quarter Bundle by Sherri & Chelsi for Moda Fabrics, casting a little lane of homes in the warmth of fall. All supplies are listed in the Pumpkin Hollow Quilt Pattern. If you're sewing from your stash, you'll need: - 1 Fat Quarter Bundle or Fat Eighth Bundle (at least 34 pieces) - 1 yard of fabric for the Outer Border - 2 1/8 yards of fabric for the Background - 1/2 yard of fabric for the Binding - 3 1/4 yards of fabric for the Backing ### Save the Date for the Pumpkin Hollow Row Along Mark your calendars for eight weeks of quilty fun. The Row Along starts Friday, October 2, 2026, and runs through late November for a perfectly timed fall finish. Here's the schedule: - October 2 – Week 1: Row 1 & 6 - October 9 – Week 2: Row 2 - October 16 – Week 3: Row 3 - October 23 – Week 4: Row 4 - October 30 – Week 5: Row 5 - November 6 – Week 6: Row 7 - November 13 – Week 7: Assembly - November 20 – Week 8: Backing Follow on Instagram and Facebook and join Kimberly's Stitch Squad so you don't miss a thing. ### Get Ready For the Pumpkin Hollow Stitch Along Sherri couldn't forget the stitchers, so she teamed up with Count Your Stitches Designs to bring the same patchwork charm to your hoop. Join Kimberly as she stitches the Pumpkin Hollow Cross Stitch Pattern using the called-for DMC floss and Daisy Delight Cream 14ct Aida by The Digi Stitchery. All supplies are listed in the pattern. Here's the stitching schedule: - October 2 – Week 1: Border & Row 1 - October 9 – Week 2: Row 2 - October 16 – Week 3: Row 3 - October 23 – Week 4: Row 4 - October 30 – Week 5: Row 5 - November 6 – Week 6: Row 6 - November 13 – Week 7: Row 7 If you're working with a different cloth, use the free Cross Stitch Calculator to find your desired size. ### Join Us for the Pumpkin Hollow Row Along and Stitch Along Are you participating? We think you should. All you have to do is gather your supplies and follow along. Get inspired and share your progress with #PumpkinHollowRowAlong. Stay connected to Fat Quarter Shop!