Autumn Sewing Inspiration: Beautiful Fabrics Inspired by Nature

There’s something rather special about autumn sewing. As the days grow shorter and the leaves begin to change colour, the countryside becomes a wonderful mix of golden yellows, burnt oranges, rich reds and earthy browns. It’s a season full of colour and texture, and there’s plenty of inspiration for our sewing projects.

I also think Autumn is a lovely time to settle down at the sewing machine. With cooler days and darker evenings, it’s the perfect excuse to spend a little more time indoors, working on a quilt, making something for the home or starting a handmade gift for someone special.

At Overdale Fabrics, we love the warm, natural colours of autumn, and we’ve put together some beautiful 100% cotton fat quarter bundles that capture the feeling of the season.

Four Autumn Fat Quarter Bundles to Inspire Your Sewing

Whether you love traditional florals, delicate foliage designs or simple plain fabrics, we’ve chosen four coordinating bundles to help you bring a little autumn colour into your sewing.

Autumn Parlour – Warm, Traditional and Timeless

If you enjoy classic designs and rich, earthy colours, our Autumn Parlour fat quarter bundle is a lovely choice.

This collection brings together warm browns, soft beige and natural greens, with traditional paisley and floral prints. Linen-look fabrics and a subtle ticking stripe add variety without overpowering the designs.

These fabrics would look beautiful in a traditional patchwork quilt, a set of cushion covers or a handmade bag. The combination of patterns and quieter coordinating fabrics makes it easy to create a project with plenty of interest.

Autumn Hedgerow – Soft and Subtle Autumn Shades
Autumn isn’t always about bold oranges and reds. Some of the loveliest colours of the season are the softer shades found in fading flowers, dried seed heads and countryside hedgerows.

Our Autumn Hedgerow bundle captures this gentler side of autumn, with a beautiful combination of mauve, cream, beige and soft grey-blue tones.

Featuring delicate floral and foliage designs alongside small coordinating prints, this collection is ideal if you prefer a more muted colour palette.

It’s a particularly pretty choice for patchwork cushions, table runners or a quilt that can be enjoyed all year round.

Autumn Fall – The Classic Colours of Falling Leaves
For those who love the rich, glowing colours of autumn leaves, our Autumn Fall fat quarter bundle is full of seasonal warmth.

This collection features six plain cotton fabrics in shades of russet red, burnt orange, golden yellow, green, khaki and beige.

Because these are plain fabrics, they’re wonderfully versatile. Use them together for a colourful patchwork design, or pair them with patterned fabrics to bring out individual colours and create a beautifully coordinated project.

They’re also ideal for appliqué, particularly if you’re planning to make autumn leaves, pumpkins or other seasonal decorations.

Vermont Autumn – Inspired by Autumn Leaves and Foliage
Our Vermont Autumn bundle combines lovely foliage and floral prints in a warm, natural colour palette.
With shades of beige, orange and green, together with a subtle touch of blue, these fabrics have a relaxed, countryside feel.

The mix of leaf designs, delicate florals and a plain coordinating fabric makes this collection particularly suitable for patchwork and quilting.

Why not use these fabrics to make a quilted table runner for your autumn dining table, a pretty fabric basket or a cushion to add a seasonal touch to your favourite chair?

A Few Autumn Sewing Project Ideas

If you’re wondering what to make with your autumn fabrics, here are a few ideas to get you started.

• Patchwork table runners: A lovely way to bring warm seasonal colours into your dining room. Combine floral prints with coordinating plain fabrics for a balanced design.
• Handwarmers: The perfect way to keep your fingers warm during a walk in the park. Here’s our beginner-friendly Pocket Handwarmers kit with everything you need to make a pair.
• Quilted cushion covers: Refresh your living room with cushions in earthy greens, warm browns or burnt orange. Even a simple patchwork design can look beautiful.
• Fabric pumpkins: Ideal for Halloween, these decorations make the ideal autumn decoration. You can get started using our PDF Pumpkin applique pattern.
• Autumn-inspired quilts: Combine leaf prints, florals and plain fabrics to create a cosy quilt that will be enjoyed for years to come.

Enjoy a Little Autumn Sewing

One of the things I love most about autumn sewing is the chance to work with such beautiful, natural colours.

Whether you prefer the rich shades of falling leaves or the softer tones of the countryside, there’s plenty of inspiration to be found just by looking outdoors.

Our coordinating fat quarter bundles make choosing fabrics a little easier, leaving you more time to enjoy the sewing itself.

So, put the kettle on, choose your next project and enjoy a little creative time at the sewing machine.