Week 3 of the Quilt Along: The Block That Changes Everything

Jessica Taylor · 2026-10-26

Week three of the Sewing Machine Love Quilt Along is here, and things are getting delightfully scrappy. We're piecing together the Patchwork Quilt block this week, which means lots of small fabric pieces coming together into something that looks way more complicated than it actually is. If you missed week two, don't worry. We worked on the Sewing Machine block, the piece that anchors this whole quilt and gives it that cute centerpiece feel. You can still catch up, because there's genuinely no rush here. Keep reading for the full supplies list, a few tips to keep your patchwork crisp, and how to share your progress with the rest of us on social media. ### What You Actually Need to Make This Quilt Haven't gathered your supplies yet? Good news: there's still plenty of time to sew along. This quilt is built for quilters who love their machines and love what those machines help them create for the people around them. Finishing at a sweet 46.5" x 58.5", the Sewing Machine Love Quilt is a pictorial design featuring the Bloomsberry collection by Camille Roskelley for Moda Fabrics. It's the kind of quilt that looks like an heirloom but comes together one manageable week at a time. Here's everything you'll need: - Sewing Machine Love Quilt Kit - Sewing Machine Love Backing Set - Sewing Machine Love Downloadable PDF Pattern (a Fat Quarter Shop exclusive) - Sewing Machine Love Binding Keeper (also a Fat Quarter Shop exclusive) If you're piecing the patchwork block this week, a quick word of advice: press your seams as you go. Scrappy blocks get bulky fast, and a few seconds at the iron saves you a headache when it's time to square things up. ### A Quick Tip for Scrappy Blocks Patchwork blocks reward patience more than speed. Sort your pieces before you sit down at the machine, keep a small ruler nearby, and don't stress if a seam runs a little shy of perfect. "Finished is better than flawless" is a motto worth taping to your wall. > The blocks that look the most effortless on a finished quilt are usually the ones that took the most small, quiet steps to build. Patchwork is no different. ### Join the Quilt Along (It's Not Too Late) It's not too late to jump in. Show you're participating by sharing the quilt along badge, and remember that EVERYONE can sew along. Whether you're three weeks in or just cutting your first strip, you belong here. Gather your supplies, work through week one's blocks at your own pace, and share your progress with #SewingMachineLoveQAL. Seeing everyone's fabric choices and color combinations is honestly half the fun. ### Staying Connected Keep an eye out for the next week's instructions, and don't be shy about posting your patchwork progress. The quilting community is one of the most generous around, and this quilt along is proof of it. So grab those scraps, fire up the machine, and let's make week three count. Your patchwork block is waiting.