Your Sewcialites 3 Quilt: The Grand Finale

Eleanor Vance · 2026-08-21

Wow, can you believe it's been 25 incredible weeks of quilting fun? We've shared so many laughs, learned so many new techniques, and brought a whole lot of creativity to our sewing tables together. Each week, one of our 25 incredibly talented designers gifted us with a new block to try, and you, our amazing community, brought them to life with your unique flair. Now, there's just one last piece of the puzzle to share with you, the grand finale, if you will. It's the Sewcialites 3 Quilt Along Finishing Pattern, and it's going to tie everything together beautifully. Think of it as the perfect ending to a wonderful story we've all been writing, stitch by stitch. ### Your Quilt's Grand Reveal This week is all about bringing your masterpiece to completion. We'll be diving into piecing some Setting Blocks, which are those crucial pieces that connect all your beautiful individual blocks. Then, we'll get into all the nitty-gritty finishing details for your Sewcialites 3 Quilt. It's truly exciting to see all your hard work come together! Let's talk sizes, because everyone's quilt will be a little different, and that's the beauty of it. If you've been working on the 3-inch block quilt, your finished project will measure a neat 21.5 inches by 21.5 inches. For those who tackled the 6-inch blocks, your quilt will be a lovely 42.5 inches by 42.5 inches. And if you went big with the 9-inch blocks, prepare for a magnificent 63.5 inches by 63.5 inches quilt! Want to sew along with an expert? You can join Kimberly for a live sewing tutorial and wrap-up session. Mark your calendars for Friday, August 21st, at 9 AM CT, over on the Behind The Seams Livestream. You'll find it on the Fat Quarter Shop YouTube Channel. It's a fantastic opportunity to get real-time tips and celebrate your progress with fellow quilters. ### Getting Started with Your Finishing Pattern To make sure you have everything you need, we've compiled all the essential resources. You don't want to miss a beat when it comes to finishing your quilt, right? - Sewcialites 3 Finishing Pattern - Sewcialites 3 Information Packet Free PDF - Visit the Sewcialites 3 Quilt Along Supply Page for the patterns for Blocks 1-25 We've also got some inspiration from our talented friends who have already completed their blocks: - Kimberly's 6-inch Blocks - Gina Tell's 3-inch Blocks - Pat Sloan's 9-inch Blocks It's always fun to see how different fabric collections bring out unique personalities in each block. Kimberly, for example, stitched her 6-inch block using Lyda Rose by Bunny Hill Designs for Moda Fabrics. Gina Tell, known as @gina_tell_threadgraffiti, crafted her 3-inch block in Wild Honey by Lella Boutique for Moda Fabrics. And Pat Sloan, @quilterpatsloan, pieced her 9-inch block with Rosie by Fig Tree Quilts for Moda Fabrics. Each one is a testament to personal style! ### More Design Inspiration Our own Quilty Staffers also got in on the action, creating some stunning 9-inch blocks. One used Blueprint by Camille Roskelley for Moda Fabrics, another chose American Gatherings III by Primitive Gatherings for Moda Fabrics, and a third opted for In the Garden by Corey Yoder for Moda Fabrics. It just goes to show how versatile these patterns can be with different fabric choices. ### Beyond the Basic Layout Don't feel limited to just one finishing style for your Sewcialites 3 quilt. There's a whole world of lovely finishing ideas waiting for you to explore! This includes the finishing patterns from our previous Sewcialites 1 and Sewcialites 2 quilt alongs. If you were ambitious enough to make blocks in all three sizes, you absolutely have to check out Kimberly's Finishing Pattern from Sewcialites 2. It cleverly incorporates 8 blocks of each size, creating a truly unique design. And let's not forget the Bonus Quilt Layouts from Sewcialites 1. They're still as creative and charming as ever, offering even more possibilities for your quilt. Here are a few more inspiring ideas from some incredible designers: * Brigitte Heitland of Zen Chic designed a fantastic X setting with the blocks. You can find more details on her blog! * Robin Pickens created a truly modern setting that's worth a look. Head over to her blog for the scoop! * Vanessa Goertzen of Lella Boutique drew inspiration from her new Rose and Bloom Block of the Month for her quilt setting. You can find this pattern on her blog as well! ### Connect with Fellow Quilters Ready to chat about your progress, share tips, or just connect with other sewing enthusiasts? We'd love for you to meet us in the Sewcialites Lounge! It's our dedicated Facebook group where you can join your fellow Sewcialites. We'll be posting weekly updates there, and it's the perfect place to ask any questions you might have. It's a vibrant community, and we can't wait to see what you're working on. Once your quilt is all finished, we'd absolutely love to see it! Head over to Facebook and Instagram and share your final quilts with us using the hashtag #Sewcialites3. We're always thrilled to see and share your beautiful work with the wider quilting community. While this might be our last blog post and pattern for this specific Sewcialites series for a little while, remember that all the patterns will remain available forever. So keep on sewing, keep on sharing, and show us all the wonderful ways you use and finish your creations! Happy Quilting!