Week 3 of the Sewing Machine Love Quilt Along Gets Scrappy

William Blackwood · 2026-10-26

Week three of the Sewing Machine Love Quilt Along has arrived, and things are officially getting scrappy. This is the week we piece together the Patchwork Quilt block, and honestly, it might be my favorite one yet. If you missed week two, we worked on the Sewing Machine block, which forms that sweet little centerpiece at the heart of the whole design. Now we're building outward, and the patchwork section is where the quilt starts to feel alive. All those little fabric pieces come together into something bigger than themselves. A bit like quilters, really. ### What You'll Need to Make the Sewing Machine Love Quilt Haven't gathered your supplies yet? Don't worry. There's still plenty of time to sew along, and nobody's timing you. The Sewing Machine Love Quilt captures something lovely: a quilter's affection for their machine, and the love we pass along through the projects we make for others. When it's finished, the quilt measures a cozy 46.5 inches by 58.5 inches. It's a pictorial quilt, which means the design tells a story rather than just repeating a geometric pattern. It features the Bloomsberry collection by Camille Roskelley for Moda Fabrics, and the palette is soft, warm, and full of charm. Here's what you'll need on hand: - 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) You can find the full supply breakdown inside the pattern itself, so nothing gets left behind. ### Why the Patchwork Block Matters Here's the thing about this block. It looks simple at first glance, but it's doing a lot of quiet work. Each patch adds texture and movement, and it frames the sewing machine centerpiece in a way that draws the eye right where it belongs. Take your time with your seam allowances here. A consistent quarter-inch seam will keep your patches lining up cleanly, and pressing as you go makes the whole block sit flatter. Small habits, big difference. ### Join Us for the Sewing Machine Love Quilt Along It's not too late to jump in. Everyone is welcome, whether you're three weeks in or just hearing about this now. Grab your supplies, start with week one's blocks, and work at whatever pace suits you. When you share your progress, use the hashtag #SewingMachineLoveQAL so the rest of us can cheer you on. Seeing other people's fabric choices is half the fun, and it's a great way to pick up ideas you might not have considered. > "A quilt is a little piece of someone's heart, stitched into something you can wrap around yourself." That's really what this quilt along is about. Not perfection. Just the joy of making something meaningful with your own two hands, alongside people doing the same thing. So pull out your scraps, fire up the machine, and let's get scrappy. Week three won't sew itself.