Week 3 of the Sewing Machine Love Quilt Along Gets Scrappy

Jennifer Miller · 2026-10-26

Week three of the Sewing Machine Love Quilt Along has arrived, and things are getting wonderfully scrappy. This time around, we're piecing together the Patchwork Quilt block, which is where all those little fabric scraps finally get their moment to shine. If you missed week two, don't worry — that's when we tackled the Sewing Machine block, the sweet little centerpiece that anchors the whole design. You can still catch up before week four rolls in. ### What You're Actually Making The Sewing Machine Love Quilt is a pictorial pattern that speaks to something most of us quilters feel deeply: a genuine affection for our sewing machines, and the love we pass along through every project we finish and gift. It finishes at 46.5 inches by 58.5 inches — a cozy throw size that works beautifully on a couch or at the foot of a bed. The featured fabric line is Bloomsberry by Camille Roskelley for Moda Fabrics. If you love soft florals with a vintage-meets-fresh feel, this collection is going to win you over fast. ### Your Complete Supplies List Haven't gathered your materials yet? There's still plenty of time to sew along. Here's everything you'll need: - Sewing Machine Love Quilt Kit (includes the pattern and Bloomsberry fabrics) - Sewing Machine Love Backing Set - Sewing Machine Love Downloadable PDF Pattern, a shop exclusive - Sewing Machine Love Binding Keeper, also a shop exclusive Having the kit on hand takes a lot of the guesswork out of fabric selection, which is honestly one of the biggest hurdles for most quilters starting a new project. Everything is already coordinated for you. ### Why the Patchwork Block Matters This week's block is where the quilt starts to feel like a quilt. The patchwork squares bring texture and movement to the design, and they give you a chance to play with the Bloomsberry prints in a low-pressure way. No tricky curves, no fussy templates — just good old-fashioned piecing. > "Quilting is the story we stitch into fabric, one small square at a time." That's really the heart of this quilt along. It's not about perfection. It's about the process and the community sewing alongside you. ### How to Join In It's not too late to jump in. Everyone is welcome to sew along, whether you started in week one or you're just discovering this now. Grab your supplies, work through the earlier blocks at your own pace, and share your progress using the hashtag #SewingMachineLoveQAL. Seeing everyone's blocks come together on social media is half the fun. So post your patchwork progress, cheer on your fellow quilters, and keep that sewing machine humming. Week four is right around the corner — happy stitching!