This Week's Sewcialites 3 Block Will Test Your Piecing Skills

Sarah Davis · 2026-08-07

Welcome back for week 24 of the Sewcialites 3 Quilt Along, where we're celebrating the incredible talent in our quilting community. Each week, one of the 25 oh-so-talented designers we've teamed up with brings you a brand-new block pattern. This week, we're thrilled to introduce the dazzling Star Light Block by Lisa Bongean. ### Meet Lisa Bongean and Her Creative Vision Lisa Bongean is a longtime quilter and the creative force behind Primitive Gatherings for Moda Fabrics. She designed the Star Light Block to put your piecing skills to the test. With eight flying geese units and clever corner square techniques, this block is perfect for quilters who love a satisfying challenge. If you want to sew along with us, join Kimberly for a live tutorial on Friday, August 7th, at 9 AM CT. You can catch the session in the Behind The Seams Livestream on the Fat Quarter Shop YouTube Channel. It's a great way to pick up tips and tricks while connecting with fellow quilters. Lisa is sewing her own Sewcialites 3 Quilt using her American Gatherings III collection for Moda Fabrics. Her fabric choices bring a warm, rustic feel to the block, and you'll love seeing how the pattern comes together in her signature style. ### What You Need for the Star Light Block Before you start cutting, here's what you'll need to gather: - The free Star Light Block PDF pattern - The Sewcialites 3 Information Packet - 1-inch by 2-inch Flying Geese Foundation Paper - 1.5-inch by 3-inch Flying Geese Foundation Paper You can also visit the Sewcialites 3 Quilt Along Supply Page to grab the patterns for Blocks 1 through 23 if you're just joining us or need to catch up. ### See the Block in Three Different Sizes One of the best parts of this quilt along is seeing how the same block looks completely different in various sizes and fabric collections. Kimberly stitched the 6-inch block using Lyda Rose by Bunny Hill Designs for Moda Fabrics. Gina Tell made the 3-inch version in Wild Honey by Lella Boutique, and Pat Sloan pieced her 9-inch block with Rosie by Fig Tree Quilts. Each version has its own personality, and it's fascinating to compare them side by side. Our in-house Quilty Staffers are also getting in on the fun. They're making 9-inch blocks using three gorgeous collections: Blueprint by Camille Roskelley, American Gatherings III by Primitive Gatherings, and In the Garden by Corey Yoder. You'll see plenty of variety in the finished quilt, and it's a great reminder that fabric choice can completely transform a pattern. ### Join the Conversation in the Sewcialites Lounge Ready to chat about the block and share your progress? Head over to the Sewcialites Lounge on Facebook. That's where we post weekly updates, answer questions, and cheer each other on. It's a welcoming space for quilters of all skill levels, and you'll find plenty of friendly faces there. Don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest news. When you finish your block, share a photo using the #Sewcialites3 hashtag so we can see your work and feature it on our channels. We love celebrating your creativity, and seeing the community grow week after week is truly special. ### What's Next in the Quilt Along We'll be back on Friday, August 14th, with the twenty-fifth and final block release of the Sewcialites 3 Quilt Along. It's hard to believe we're almost at the end, but there's still plenty of sewing to do. Keep your fabric stash ready and your sewing machine threaded. Happy quilting, and we'll see you in the Sewcialites Lounge! Stay connected to Fat Quarter Shop for more quilting inspiration, tutorials, and fabric collections that will keep your creative juices flowing.