This Week's Sewcialites 3 Block Is All About Love — Here's a Sneak Peek

Julia Schneider · 2026-07-31

Welcome back for week 23 of the Sewcialites 3 Quilt Along! We're so glad you're here as we keep celebrating this amazing quilting community. Each week, one of the 25 incredibly talented designers we've teamed up with brings you a brand-new block pattern, and this week is extra special. We're thrilled to introduce the With Love Block by Jackie MacDonald — and trust me, you're going to want to add this one to your collection. ### Meet Jackie MacDonald and the With Love Block Jackie designs under the name Sweetfire Road, and her work is full of beautiful artistry that shines through in both her fabric lines and quilt patterns. This week, she's brought us an intermediate-level block that's made with a clever mix of rectangles and squares. It's a fun challenge that'll stretch your piecing skills without making you pull your hair out. If you're someone who loves a good live tutorial, you're in luck. Kimberly will be sewing the With Love Block step-by-step on Friday, July 31st, at 9 AM CT, in the Behind The Seams Livestream on the Fat Quarter Shop YouTube Channel. It's the perfect way to follow along, ask questions in real time, and pick up some pro tips along the way. Jackie is piecing her own Sewcialites 3 Quilt using her gorgeous Wildbriar collection for Moda Fabrics. If you've seen that line, you know it's full of rich, earthy tones that give any quilt a warm, grounded feel. ### What You Need for the With Love Block Pattern Ready to get started? Here's what you'll want to grab: - The free PDF pattern for Sewcialites 3 Block 23 – With Love by Jackie MacDonald - The Sewcialites 3 Information Packet, also free as a PDF - The Sewcialites 3 Quilt Along Supply Page, where you'll find patterns for Blocks 1 through 22 All of these are available through the Fat Quarter Shop, and they're designed to make your quilting journey as smooth as possible. Whether you're just joining us or you've been stitching along since Block 1, these resources will keep you on track. ### See the Block in Three Sizes and Styles One of the coolest things about this quilt along is seeing how different fabrics completely change the personality of a block. The With Love Block is no exception. Kimberly sewed the 6-inch version using Lyda Rose by Bunny Hill Designs for Moda Fabrics — it's soft, romantic, and totally charming. Gina Tell made the 3-inch block in Wild Honey by Lella Boutique for Moda Fabrics, which brings a cozy, honeyed warmth to the design. And Pat Sloan pieced her 9-inch block with Rosie by Fig Tree Quilts for Moda Fabrics, giving it a fresh, floral vibe that's perfect for spring. Three of our Quilty Staffers are also joining in the fun, each making 9-inch blocks with their own fabric picks: - Blueprint by Camille Roskelley for Moda Fabrics - American Gatherings III by Primitive Gatherings for Moda Fabrics - In the Garden by Corey Yoder for Moda Fabrics It's amazing to see how one pattern can look so different depending on the fabric you choose. That's the beauty of quilting — you make it your own. ### Join the Sewcialites Lounge and Share Your Progress Quilting is always better with friends, right? That's why we'd love for you to join the Sewcialites Lounge on Facebook. It's the perfect spot to meet fellow Sewcialites, ask questions, and get weekly updates. We're also posting regular updates on Facebook and Instagram, so you can stay in the loop. Don't forget to share your progress using the #Sewcialites3 hashtag — we love seeing your work and featuring it in our community. It's such a joy to watch these quilts come together, block by block. ### What's Next in the Quilt Along We'll be back on Friday, August 7th, with the twenty-fourth block release of our Sewcialites 3 Quilt Along. There's so much more to come, and we can't wait to keep sewing with you. Happy quilting, and we'll see you in the Sewcialites Lounge! Stay connected with Fat Quarter Shop for all your quilting needs.