Hector’s Year October Block of the Month

Hector’s Year October Block of the Month

PDF Pattern – October: Pumpkin Time

October’s block in the Hector’s Year Block of the Month celebrates the cosy charm of autumn. This month, Hector the hedgehog is holding a pumpkin while a little bat flutters nearby — a playful scene that captures harvest time, shorter days and the gentle fun of the season.

The block is framed with a warm orange star, reflecting falling leaves, pumpkins and glowing autumn colour.

Your digital download includes three PDF sheets:

🧵 1. General Instructions Sheet

Explains how the BOM works, overall fabric requirements, repeated patchwork cutting instructions, and tips for tracing and stitching.
This sheet is the same each month and only needs printing once.

🧵 2. October Line Drawing Sheet

A clean, easy-to-trace line drawing of Hector holding a pumpkin with a small bat overhead. Designed for simple backstitch embroidery and sized to fit the centre of the block.

🧵 3. Colour Reference Sheet

A clear colour guide listing:

• DMC thread colours used in the embroidery

• Spraytime fabric colours used in the October star block

About October’s Block

• Embroidery: Backstitch and French Knots

• Patchwork: Traditional star block in orange and cream

• Skill level: Beginner-friendly

• Theme: Autumn harvest, cosy moments, seasonal fun

Part of the Slow Sewing in a Fast World series, October’s block invites you to enjoy peaceful stitching as the season turns and evenings grow longer.