Sewcialites 3 Block 20: Gazebo Quilt Block by Doug Leko

William Davis · 2026-07-10

Welcome back for 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. Doug Leko, the prolific quilt designer behind Antler Quilt Designs, has created a beginner-friendly block that's perfect for quilters of all skill levels. It uses a handful of half-square triangles and simple piecing techniques. If you want to see it in action, join Kimberly for a live sewing tutorial on Friday, July 10th, at 9 AM CT, in the Behind The Seams Livestream on the Fat Quarter Shop YouTube channel. Doug is sewing his Sewcialites 3 Quilt with Gathered by Jen Kingwell for Moda Fabrics. This fabric line adds a warm, cohesive feel to the block. ### Gazebo Block Pattern and Recommended Tools To get started, you'll need the free PDF pattern for Sewcialites 3 Block 20. We also recommend these helpful tools: - 1-inch Half Square Triangle Paper - 2-inch Half Square Triangle Paper - 3-inch Half Square Triangle Paper You can find the patterns for Blocks 1-19 on the Sewcialites 3 Quilt Along Supply Page. All patterns are free to download. ### Three Sizes, Three Beautiful Fabric Collections One of the best parts of this quilt along is seeing how different fabrics change the look of a block. Here's what our talented team created: - Kimberly sewed the 6-inch block using Lyda Rose by Bunny Hill Designs for Moda Fabrics. - Gina Tell (@gina_tell_threadgraffiti) made the 3-inch block in Wild Honey by Lella Boutique for Moda Fabrics. - Pat Sloan (@quilterpatsloan) 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. It's amazing how each fabric collection gives the Gazebo Block its own personality. Whether you prefer soft florals, bold prints, or classic tones, there's a look that'll work for you. ### Join the Sewcialites Community Ready to chat? Meet us in the Sewcialites Lounge on Facebook. This is where we post weekly updates, answer questions, and share inspiration. It's a supportive space for quilters of all levels. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates. Share your progress with the #Sewcialites3 hashtag so we can see and share your work. We love seeing your creations! We hope to see you back here on the blog on Friday, July 17th, for the twenty-first block release of our Sewcialites 3 Quilt Along. Happy Quilting! Stay connected to Fat Quarter Shop.