Sewcialites 3 Block 20: Gazebo by Doug Leko

Michael Johnson · 2026-07-10

Welcome back to week 20 of the Sewcialites 3 Quilt Along! We're celebrating our amazing quilting community, and this week we're thrilled to introduce the charming Gazebo block by Doug Leko. It's a beginner-friendly design that uses half-square triangles and simple piecing—perfect for quilters of all skill levels. ### Meet the Designer: Doug Leko Doug Leko is the creative force behind Antler Quilt Designs, known for his approachable patterns and clean aesthetic. This week, he's sharing the Gazebo block, which comes together quickly with just a few basic techniques. You can catch Kimberly sewing this block live on Friday, July 10th, at 9 AM CT in the Behind The Seams Livestream on the Fat Quarter Shop YouTube channel. Doug is making his Sewcialites 3 quilt with Gathered by Jen Kingwell for Moda Fabrics. ### Gazebo Block Pattern and Resources To get started, download the free PDF pattern for the Gazebo block. You'll also want the Sewcialites 3 Information Packet and the recommended half-square triangle papers in 1-inch, 2-inch, and 3-inch sizes. All patterns for blocks 1–19 are available on the Sewcialites 3 Quilt Along Supply Page. - Sewcialites 3 Block 20 – Gazebo by Doug Leko Free PDF Pattern - Sewcialites 3 Information Packet Free PDF - 1-inch Half Square Triangle Paper - 2-inch Half Square Triangle Paper - 3-inch Half Square Triangle Paper ### Block Size Options and Fabric Collections The Gazebo block comes in three sizes—3 inches, 6 inches, and 9 inches—each shown in different fabric collections. Kimberly sewed the 6-inch block using Lyda Rose by Bunny Hill Designs for Moda Fabrics. Gina Tell made the 3-inch block in Wild Honey by Lella Boutique for Moda Fabrics. Pat Sloan pieced her 9-inch block with Rosie by Fig Tree Quilts for Moda Fabrics. Three of our Quilty Staffers are also joining in, making 9-inch blocks using Blueprint by Camille Roskelley for Moda Fabrics, American Gatherings III by Primitive Gatherings for Moda Fabrics, and In the Garden by Corey Yoder for Moda Fabrics. ### Join the Sewcialites Community Ready to chat? Meet us in the Sewcialites Lounge on Facebook, where we post weekly updates and you can ask questions. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates, and share your progress with the #Sewcialites3 hashtag so we can see and share your work. We'll be back on Friday, July 17th, for the twenty-first block release. > "The Gazebo block is a great way to practice your half-square triangles while creating something beautiful." — Doug Leko Happy quilting, and stay connected with Fat Quarter Shop for more inspiration!