Unlock the Secrets of Wendy Sheppard's Down To Earth Quilt Block

Henk Vermeer · 2026-07-24

Welcome back for week 22 of the Sewcialites 3 Quilt Along! We're celebrating our amazing quilting community by sharing a new block pattern each week from one of 25 incredibly talented designers. This week, we're thrilled to introduce the grounded and beautiful Down To Earth Block by Wendy Sheppard. ### Meet the Designer: Wendy Sheppard Wendy Sheppard is a phenomenal quilt pattern designer, and this week she's brought us an intermediate-level block that's perfect for quilters looking to sharpen their skills. The Down To Earth Block features flying geese and plenty of piecing, offering a rewarding challenge that results in a stunning design. Wendy is sewing her Sewcialites 3 Quilt with scrappy red, white, and blue scraps from her stash, giving it a classic, patriotic feel. ### Live Sewing Tutorial Don't miss the chance to sew along with Kimberly! She'll host a live sewing tutorial of the Down To Earth Block on Friday, July 24th, at 9 AM CT. Tune into the Behind The Seams Livestream on the Fat Quarter Shop YouTube Channel for step-by-step guidance, tips, and tricks. ### Block Pattern and Recommended Supplies To get started on your Down To Earth Block, you'll need a few key resources. Here's what we recommend: - Free PDF Pattern: Sewcialites 3 Block 22 - Down To Earth by Wendy Sheppard - Sewcialites 3 Information Packet (free PDF) - 1 inch x 2 inch Flying Geese Quilt Block Foundation Paper - 1.5 inch x 3 inch Flying Geese Quilt Block Foundation Paper You can also visit the Sewcialites 3 Quilt Along Supply Page to find patterns for Blocks 1 through 21. ### See the Block in Three Sizes Curious how the Down To Earth Block looks in different sizes? Check out these examples: - Kimberly sewed the 6-inch block using Lyda Rose by Bunny Hill Designs for Moda Fabrics. - Gina Tell made the 3-inch block in Wild Honey by Lella Boutique for Moda Fabrics. - Pat Sloan pieced her 9-inch block with Rosie by Fig Tree Quilts for Moda Fabrics. Additionally, three of our Quilty Staffers are making 9-inch blocks using Blueprint by Camille Roskelley, American Gatherings III by Primitive Gatherings, and In the Garden by Corey Yoder, all for Moda Fabrics. ### Join the Sewcialites Community Ready to chat and share your progress? Meet your fellow Sewcialites by joining the Sewcialites Lounge on Facebook. There, you'll find weekly updates, ask questions, and connect with other quilters who share your passion. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates, and use the #Sewcialites3 hashtag so we can see and share your work! Mark your calendar for Friday, July 31st, when we'll release the twenty-third block of our Sewcialites 3 Quilt Along. We can't wait to see what you create! Happy Quilting!