How to 'Quilt As You Go' Any Block with Jenny Doan of Missouri Star! (Video Tutorial)

Jenny Doan demonstrates how to use the "quilt as you go" method to put together any type of block, even vintage or antique quilt blocks! She used Everything But the Kitchen Sink 2016 Patty Cake by RJR Fabrics for RJR Fabrics as the foundation for her blocks.

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Learn to sew with Jenny Doan as she teaches quilting tutorials from the heart. She’s the smiling face of Missouri Star Quilt Company! Stitching together simplified quilts full of love and laughter, Jenny makes quilting friendlier than ever before. With over half a million YouTube subscribers and more than 150 million views to date, she has sparked enthusiasm for quilting across the globe.

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[cathynuytten]

Quilt as you go is the only way to go. I’ve made 7 or 8 big quilts using your method of connecting them. I looked at a dozen or more other methods and yours was the only one that I like. Other methods are great for other people but this just makes sense to me. When I’ve given my quilts to the person I made it for they can’t believe I did all of the quilt on my home machine. I don’t think I will ever be interested in free motion quilting. I feel it is WAY above my skill level. I love piecing and designing my blocks so much. That is where my joy comes from. Free motion quilting and all that would probably reduce me to a puddle of tears. 😉😉. Thank you MSQC for all you do for us out here in quilt land! Everyone of you is a treasure.

[jennyjosephson]

I want to thank you all at Missouri Star Quilt, but especially Jenny, for taking the mystery out of quilting. You simplify things and inspire me. Thank you SO much!

[blondjem]

I decided at the last minute to make myself a memory quilt of my final 5th grade class, I was preparing to retire after 34 years of teaching. I had my students draw self portraits on 5 inch squares. I used this method and was very pleased with the results and I was able to finish it it time to show my class before school ended.

[dianakranning]

So glad I found this tutorial, I was given a tote of material from a cousin who lost her mom and she didn't sew so wanted me to have it. Little did she know that her mom had made 20 butterfly blocks all hand sewn on. I wanted to do some quilting on them but want to keep all the hand stitching, anyway wasn't sure how to connect the blocks now I have the perfect plan. My sewing machine has a short throat so hard to quilt anything too big and have good results. I am going to put it all together and give to her as a surprise gift. Thank you!

[kvbouch]

This really is the best QAYG tutorial, but then I love all the tutorials I watch here. Thank you for sharing.

[judybrown]

Having sewn for 62 years (my Mom showed me the basics when I was 9!) I just began trying my hand at quilting a little while ago. My machine is not a long arm, so I pretty much dreamed up the same idea as quilting as you go. Now that I have youtube and can see tutorials, I'm learning SO many tricks! Your work is amazing and so easy to follow. Thank YOU so much for sharing your knowledge.

[hannahofhorror]

5:14 “Aren’t they so cute?!” That part really made me chuckle, I love the way you can’t stop talking about how cute they are. That’s was the exact moment I hit the like button.

[nancyboucher]

I'm so shocked because I have wondered for years how one could possibly 'quilt by the block' but no one has ever shown me how and I'm a show me person. Thank you so much! Now I have bunches of quilt tops that are sewn together and I'm wishing I could do them by the block!!!

[lindabowman]

This is the best example that I have seen for "quilting as we go"....Thanks for teaching us this method...

[tanyaperrin]

Oh my goodness! Watching your tutorials is like watching a skilled magician! You really know how to work your "magic" when it comes to fabric! Thank you for the tutorial

[beaconvenom]

I just want to say a massive thank you from South Wales (UK), I signed up with a local charity (Project Linus) to make blankets and Quilts for children in need. I signed up thinking I'll do knitted blankets etc as I'd never quilted.

The group showed me some basics to get me started which was great but when you're trying to do 72" square quilts on a Brother LS14 in your bedroom and the table is barely bigger than your sewing machine (my A3 self healing cutting mat does fit flat on it but my A4 one does to give hint as to size) things get really difficult real quick. Especially binding by folding over the edges so the corners are about an inch thick lol.

Your tutorials have really helped me clean up the quilts to look more "competent hobbyist" less "first time on a sewing machine" and now this quilt as you go (and I've looked at about 30 tutorials and I could not get my head around them) has really made this so much more simple. Thank you so much :)

[stitchesbysue]

I finally know how I am going to honor my late mother’s handkerchief collection! I have been thinking about this for years and could never think of a method that would work!

[peaceloventaurus]

I enjoy watching you so much. You have such a nice demeanor and soothing voice. Thank you for your gift of teaching!

[theresacolgan-facey]

BRILLIANT! THIS HAS CHANGED MY QUILTING LIFE!!

[kaybaertlein]

This has proven to be one of best techniques ever! I have done quite a few quilts using this method of quilting and joining. It even works well for larger quilts too. It is easy fast and so much fun that before you really realize it you are putting the final row on and finishing the bottom. It totally eliminates the normal bulk and crowding that you normally would have trying to machine quilt on a home machine. Totally doable.

[angelmom]

I have a quilt someone made me with a bunch of embrodered blocks from different states and countries for my daughter when she was in the hospital going though a double lung transplant, I lost her in 03, this quilt will always be a special treasure for me. Oh I love the iron

[cdcrady]

Wow, This is the easiest method for quilt as you got that I have seen so far! You don't have to mess with little pieces of batting or separate sashing. Not as much bulk either. I am in the process of making quilt as you go blocks using my grandsons 1st year clothes and I didn't want to mess with all of the bulk of the clothing and then have to cut little batting pieces and sashing pieces. I will reference this method as I go. Thanks again Jeni for another awesome video!

[sheilaschuette]

Thanks Jenny it is a pleasure to learn with you.

[janicecostello]

Thank you Jenny! I purchased a 16 hand quilted blocks at a church rummage sale and didn't know how I was going to finish them- this is the perfect solution!!!!as always, thank you

[ElvieMe]

Clever! Thank you Jenny for this great idea to use the vintage embroidered 'patches'!!!