Week 3 of the Sewing Machine Love Quilt Along Gets Scrappy

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 time around. If you missed week two, we worked on the Sewing Machine block, which becomes the sweet little centerpiece of the whole quilt. So if you're just jumping in, don't sweat it. You can catch up at your own pace. ### What Exactly Are We Making? The Sewing Machine Love Quilt is basically a love letter to your sewing machine and to the community quilters share. It finishes at a cozy 46.5 inches by 58.5 inches, which makes it a great wall hanging or a snug throw. The design uses the Bloomsberry collection by Camille Roskelley for Moda Fabrics, and the colors are just lovely. It's a pictorial quilt, meaning the blocks come together to form a picture rather than a repeating geometric pattern. That's what makes it so fun to watch unfold week by week. Each block adds a new piece of the story. ### Still Need to Gather Your Supplies? No Rush. There's plenty of time to sew along, even if you're starting late. Here's everything you'll want 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) The pattern lays out every cut and step, so you won't have to guess your way through the patchwork block. If you've never done a scrappy-style block before, this is a gentle place to start. Scrappy just means you're working with a mix of fabrics rather than one uniform background, and honestly, that's where a lot of the charm lives. ### Why the Patchwork Block Matters The patchwork block is where the quilt starts to feel personal. You're mixing prints and colors, and small variations in fabric placement can change the whole mood of the finished piece. Don't stress about getting it perfect. A little wonkiness is part of the handmade appeal. > "The love quilters share through the projects they make together" is the heart of this quilt along, and it shows in every block. ### Join the Fun and Share Your Progress It's not too late to jump in. Everyone can sew along, whether you've been quilting for years or just picked up a rotary cutter. Grab your supplies, work through week one's blocks if you need to, and share your progress using #SewingMachineLoveQAL. Seeing everyone's fabric choices is half the fun. You can also download the sew-along badge and post it to show you're participating. It's a small thing, but it helps build that sense of a shared project. ### A Quick Tip for Week Three Take your time with the patchwork block. Press your seams as you go, and lay out your pieces before you stitch so you can see how the fabrics play together. If a print feels too busy next to another, swap it. There's no wrong answer here, just your own take on the design. So pull out your Bloomsberry fabrics, fire up the machine, and let's get scrappy. Week four will be here before you know it.