Week 23 of Sewcialites 3 Brings a Love-Filled Block You'll Want to Sew

Michael Thorne · 2026-07-31

Welcome back for week 23 of the Sewcialites 3 Quilt Along, where we're celebrating the incredible community that makes this hobby so special. Every week, one of the 25 incredibly talented designers we've teamed up with shares a brand-new block pattern. This week, we're over the moon to introduce the charming With Love Block by Jackie MacDonald. ### Meet Jackie MacDonald Jackie designs under the name Sweetfire Road (@sweetfireroad), and her work is pure artistry. She's known for beautiful fabric designs and quilt patterns that feel both modern and timeless. For this week's project, she created the intermediate-level With Love Block, a clever mix of rectangles and squares that comes together in a surprisingly elegant way. If you'd like to sew along live, join Kimberly on Friday, July 31st, at 9 AM CT for the Behind The Seams Livestream on the Fat Quarter Shop YouTube Channel. It's a great chance to pick up tips and see the block come together in real time. Jackie is sewing her Sewcialites 3 Quilt using her Wildbriar collection for Moda Fabrics. The colors are rich and earthy, perfect for a quilt you'll treasure for years. ### The With Love Block Pattern Ready to get started? Here's what you need: - The free PDF pattern for Sewcialites 3 Block 23 – With Love by Jackie MacDonald is available for download. - Grab the Sewcialites 3 Information Packet for all the details on the quilt along. - If you're catching up, visit the Sewcialites 3 Quilt Along Supply Page for patterns for Blocks 1 through 22. ### See the Block in Three Sizes One of the fun things about this block is seeing how it changes with size and fabric. Kimberly stitched a 6-inch block using Lyda Rose by Bunny Hill Designs for Moda Fabrics. Gina Tell (@gina_tell_threadgraffiti) made a 3-inch version in Wild Honey by Lella Boutique for Moda Fabrics. And Pat Sloan (@quilterpatsloan) pieced a 9-inch block with Rosie by Fig Tree Quilts for Moda Fabrics. Each one looks completely different, which shows just how versatile the pattern is. Plus, three of our Quilty Staffers are joining in with 9-inch blocks using Blueprint by Camille Roskelley, American Gatherings III by Primitive Gatherings, and In the Garden by Corey Yoder – all for Moda Fabrics. ### Join the Conversation Feeling chatty? Meet us in the Sewcialites Lounge on Facebook. It's the perfect spot to connect with fellow sewcialites, ask questions, and share your progress. We post weekly updates there too. Don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates. Share your work with the #Sewcialites3 hashtag so we can see and celebrate what you're making. We'll be back on the blog on Friday, August 7th, for the twenty-fourth block release. ### Why This Block Matters This block isn't just about the finished piece – it's about the process and the people. The Sewcialites Quilt Along has become a virtual gathering place for quilters of all skill levels. Whether you're a beginner trying your first block or a seasoned pro, there's something special about creating together. So grab your fabric, pull up a chair, and let's make something beautiful. Happy quilting! Stay connected to Fat Quarter Shop for more patterns, tutorials, and inspiration. We can't wait to see what you create.