Week 3 of the Sewing Machine Love Quilt Along Gets Scrappy

Amanda Johnson · 2026-10-26

Week three of the Sewing Machine Love Quilt Along is here, and things are getting delightfully scrappy. This time around, we're piecing together the Patchwork Quilt block — a fun, forgiving block that lets you play with fabric and color. If you missed week two, we worked on the Sewing Machine block, which becomes the cute centerpiece of the whole design. Keep reading for the full supplies list and to find out how to share your progress with us on social media. ### What You'll Need to Make the Quilt Haven't rounded up your supplies yet? No worries — there's still plenty of time to sew along. The Sewing Machine Love Quilt is a sweet tribute to a quilter's love for their machine and the love we share through the projects we make together. It finishes at a charming 46.5" x 58.5" and features the Bloomsberry collection by Camille Roskelley for Moda Fabrics. Here's everything you'll need, all listed in the Sewing Machine Love Quilt Pattern: - 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, a Fat Quarter Shop Exclusive ### A Little Pep Talk for the Patchwork Block Here's the thing about patchwork: it doesn't have to be perfect. The charm comes from the mix of prints, the little variations, and the way scraps come together into something bigger. So if your seams aren't flawless or your corners don't line up exactly, take a breath. That's part of the handmade story you're telling. > "The joy is in the making, not just the finished quilt." If you're new to piecing, this is a great week to slow down and enjoy the process. Cut your pieces, lay them out, and see how the Bloomsberry fabrics play together before you stitch a single seam. ### Join Us for the Sewing Machine Love Quilt Along It's not too late to join the fun. Grab the badge, share it on your own channels, and let folks know you're participating. Everyone can sew along, and we really hope you will. Gather your supplies, catch up on week one's blocks, and share your progress with #SewingMachineLoveQAL so we can cheer you on. ### Stay Connected Keep an eye out for next week's installment, where we'll keep building toward the finished quilt. Whether you're stitching every week or catching up on weekends, you're part of this community — and that's what makes it special. Happy sewing!