This Quilt Block Has a Hidden Design Twist You'll Love

Thomas Hoffmann · 2026-07-31

Welcome back for week 23 of the Sewcialites 3 Quilt Along! We're so glad you're here as we celebrate this amazing quilting community. Each week, one of the 25 incredibly talented designers we've teamed up with brings you a brand-new block pattern. This week, we're thrilled to introduce the With Love Block by Jackie MacDonald—and trust me, it's a good one. ### Meet Jackie MacDonald Jackie designs under the name Sweetfire Road, and her work is pure artistry. She's known for bringing beautiful detail to both her fabric lines and quilt patterns. For this week's project, she created the intermediate-level With Love Block, which comes together using a clever mix of rectangles and squares. It looks simple at first glance, but the construction has a few delightful surprises that make it really satisfying to sew. If you're the kind of quilter who loves learning new techniques, you won't want to miss the live sewing tutorial. Kimberly will walk you through the entire block step by step on Friday, July 31st, at 9 AM CT. You can catch the Behind The Seams Livestream on the Fat Quarter Shop YouTube Channel—it's a great chance to sew along in real time and ask questions as you go. ### What You'll Need for the With Love Block Jackie is sewing her own Sewcialites 3 Quilt using her Wildbriar collection for Moda Fabrics, and it's absolutely gorgeous. But don't worry—this block is versatile enough to shine in whatever fabrics you have on hand. Here's what you can grab to get started: - The free PDF pattern for Sewcialites 3 Block 23 – With Love - The Sewcialites 3 Information Packet (also free) - Patterns for Blocks 1 through 22, available on the Sewcialites 3 Quilt Along Supply Page One of the best things about this quilt along is that every pattern is free, so you can build your entire quilt without spending a dime on patterns. Just bring your fabric stash and your enthusiasm. ### See the Block in Three Different Sizes One of the fun parts of this week's release is seeing how different fabric collections change the whole feel of the block. 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, and Pat Sloan pieced her 9-inch block with Rosie by Fig Tree Quilts. Each one looks completely different, which just goes to show how much fabric choice matters. If you're on the fence about which size to make, here's a quick breakdown: - **3-inch block** – perfect for a mini quilt or a sampler wall hanging - **6-inch block** – great for practicing the technique without a big time commitment - **9-inch block** – the sweet spot for showing off larger-scale prints Our Quilty Staffers are also joining in the fun. They're 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. It's always inspiring to see how the same pattern takes on a whole new personality with different fabric lines. ### Join the Sewcialites Community Quilting is always better with friends, right? That's why we've created the Sewcialites Lounge on Facebook. It's the perfect place to meet fellow Sewcialites, ask questions, and share your progress. We'll also be posting weekly updates there, so you won't miss a thing. Here's how to stay connected: - Join the Sewcialites Lounge on Facebook - Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates - Share your progress with the #Sewcialites3 hashtag so we can see and celebrate your work We genuinely love seeing your blocks come together. It's one of the best parts of hosting this quilt along. ### What's Coming Next We're already looking ahead to next week. Mark your calendar for Friday, August 7th, when we'll release the twenty-fourth block of the Sewcialites 3 Quilt Along. The momentum is building, and your quilt is going to be stunning by the time we're done. Happy quilting, friends! We can't wait to see what you create with the With Love Block. Don't forget to drop your questions in the comments or in the Sewcialites Lounge—we're here to help you every step of the way.