From McCall's Quick Quilts September 2005

Stack O' Jacks Designed by Kathy Brown Finished Wall Hanging/Door Banner Size 15 1/2" x 42 1/2" Number of Blocks and Finished Size 3 Jack Blocks 12" x 12" Note: Templates are printed reversed and without seam allowance for use with paper-backed fusible web. Download template diagrams (PDF file).

Plan
The flannel fabrics used are from Brunch on the Beach, a Troy Riverwoods collection designed by Kathy Brown of The Teacher's Pet.

You Need:
Green print (stems, sashing, border) ... 1/2 yd.
Orange/green dot ... 1 fat (pumpkins) quarter*
Black solid (faces) ... 1/8 yd.
Yellow print (background) ... 1/2 yd.
Orange mottle (binding) ... 1/2 yd.
Backing ... 1 3/8 yds.
Batting ... Crib size
Paper-backed fusible web ... 1 yd.
*A fat quarter is an 18" x 20-22" cut of fabric or a true quarter of a yard.

Cut
Green print
... *2 strips 2" x 46", pieced from 3 width of fabric (WOF) strips
... *2 strips 2" x 19"
... *2 strips 2" x 121/2"
... 1 Template A
... 2 Template A reversed (AR)
Orange/green dot
... 3 Template B
Black solid
... 9 Template C
... 2 Template D
... 1 Template E
Yellow print
... 3 squares 121/2" x 121/2"
*Cut first.

Sew
Step 1. Trace Templates A-E on paper side of paper-backed fusible web. Cut apart, leaving small margin beyond drawn lines. Following manufacturer's instructions, fuse to wrong side of appropriate fabrics. Cut apart on drawn lines.
Step 2. Finger-press yellow 12 1/2" squares in half lengthwise and crosswise; use folds for placement guide. Position template fabrics (Diagram I). Following manufacturer's instructions, fuse in place. Make 3 Pumpkin Blocks total. Using machine zigzag stitch (Diagram II) and black thread, Kathy stitched around the pumpkins and stems.
Step 3. Referring to Assembly Diagram, sew green 2" x 12 1/2" strips between blocks. Add green side border strips; trim even with top/bottom. Stitch remaining green strips to top/bottom; trim even with sides.

Step 4. Layer, baste, and quilt. Kathy machine echo quilted around the pumpkins and outlined stitched the blocks. Bind with orange mottle.