Make a "Sew Many Squares" Quilt with Jenny Doan of Missouri Star (Video Tutorial)

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  • @virginiarankins8273
    @virginiarankins8273 2 роки тому +58

    When I woke this morning to your new tutorial I actually cried. Once asked what motivated me to quilt..it was this quilt
    Yesterday I started a scrappy four square quilt from all my leftover bindings and scraps. A longer proces then using all 2,5" strips but inspired by
    sa loving memory of cuddling under a 4 square quilt with my great grandmother every night we were together. After 65 years still my warmest memories. Thank you for today's tutorial. It brought back so many memories .. all symbolized by this quilt

  • @yx6889
    @yx6889 2 роки тому +51

    One more tip is to use a shorter stitch on these so that they don't unravel once you cut them. I do something similar when I am using up scraps.

  • @debbiebrugman4543
    @debbiebrugman4543 2 роки тому +15

    Tip: I cut my strips in half before sewing my strip sets together to give me more variety throughout the quilt.
    Thank you Jenny. Love your videos.

  • @beckypetersen2680
    @beckypetersen2680 2 роки тому +54

    I'm with you on the beauty of a simple checkered quilt. Thanks for sharing - and I appreciate the colors you used on that one on the wall...though all are beautiful (watching from Poland - where we're busy with refugees).

    • @karengale6686
      @karengale6686 2 роки тому +9

      Thank you for helping with the refugees. I wish I could more.

    • @debralucca7527
      @debralucca7527 2 роки тому +7

      God bless you.❤️

    • @jennysanfilippo2105
      @jennysanfilippo2105 2 роки тому +15

      May God bless Poland, its kind hearted people, & all that escaped from the war in Ukraine. May the people of Ukraine be able to return someday to rebuild, & live in peace again.

    • @denisepineda1788
      @denisepineda1788 2 роки тому +7

      God bless and stay safe!

  • @laris2328
    @laris2328 2 роки тому +15

    Once you have a bunch of 2.5" squares, sew them onto 2.5" wide strips of background. When you have a bunch of strips with squares, cut them into pairs. Then just sew a bunch together, and soon you'll have a bunch of big squares. This would be great way of "warming up" before you start sewing your projects.

    • @virginiarankins8273
      @virginiarankins8273 2 роки тому

      Great idea. Started doing my scraps that way today and they have come together so fast. Thank you. I was sewing squares to squares. Duh.

  • @shelleyramsey9410
    @shelleyramsey9410 2 роки тому +2

    I have a dozen quilt tops started, but I think I'll grab a jelly roll and work on this in sewing class today; perhaps a patriotic one for a Quilt of Valor....a "baker's dozen" is always good, LOL!

  • @NannaLiz
    @NannaLiz 2 роки тому +39

    These colors are great together. I like this one because it's simple, easy, and BIG. I make a lot of Project Linus donation quilts, however, and their requirements are more like 40" x 60" for the little kids. Would you consider showing us a simple, easy, and small quilt? Thanks for all you do. You make the world a happier place.

    • @susanmei9980
      @susanmei9980 2 роки тому +32

      20 strips wide by 30 squares long will get you to those dimensions without borders. Subtract a few rows and squares if you want to add borders. 2” finished squares make for easy math. 😃

    • @NannaLiz
      @NannaLiz 2 роки тому +2

      @@susanmei9980 👍

  • @karencrawford6099
    @karencrawford6099 2 роки тому +5

    I really love a scrappy quilt without all the cutting. Thank you. I’ve learned so much watching your tutorials.

  • @susanmei9980
    @susanmei9980 2 роки тому +16

    It was a really helpful tip to put the skinnyist strip on top and center it and use that as your sewing guideline so that the squares will end up the same size and the seams will line up! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • @Dasburyfamily
    @Dasburyfamily 2 роки тому +19

    Thank you Jenny! What a beautiful quilt. You just took the fear out of making this by showing the easy way to make it. I have a Jelly Roll I love but didn’t know what I was going to do with it. Now I do. 🌸💖🌸

  • @danbev8542
    @danbev8542 5 місяців тому +1

    I love this quilt! Years ago, a friend taught me that blue & brown go together beautifully. Your trip proves it!

  • @heidilecompte4198
    @heidilecompte4198 2 роки тому +2

    The best part of these particular 2 1/2” fabric strips Jenny is using is no pinked edges.

  • @debbiewatkins6753
    @debbiewatkins6753 2 роки тому +9

    Thank you Jenny I love watching MSQC tutorials. You have taught me so much

  • @conschwartz7078
    @conschwartz7078 2 роки тому +2

    Ruth Schwartz I went to an estate sale several years ago and bought fabric and started pieces. There was a large box of individual 2 inch squares. The person had started sewing them together with no contrasting fabric in between the squares. I'm planning on taking these apart and make 4 square or nine square blocks. There are a lot of them. Also in this same box there were blocks for a grandma flower garden quilt. These were all hand sewn and very small and neat stitches All most afraid to start putting them together. I'll get up my nerve one of these days. Really like this video as it has inspired me to put these squares together now.

  • @loisellwood4407
    @loisellwood4407 2 роки тому +21

    I just love a tutorial from Jenny. I’ve learned most of my quilting from her over the years and in my head and heart we are “old” friends. This is definitely going on my bucket list.

  • @gailjernigan2482
    @gailjernigan2482 2 роки тому +5

    Just beautiful! Thanks for showing us how to make to make the quilt with strips! I would never sew all those little squares together. I don’t have the patience! 😊❤️

    • @Stoffmonster467
      @Stoffmonster467 2 роки тому +1

      No, it's fun, as you're starting with two very big piles and are ending up with two little piles which lead to a great quilt top. Only the first two steps are annoying. But the method here is great, too, as I have lots of little fabric pieces that can be cut in stripes.

  • @anotherblonde
    @anotherblonde 2 роки тому +8

    Always look forward to Friday mornings to find a new quilt tutorial from you! Have made so many of your quilts during lockdown. Just about to start no 48. Thank you.

  • @budoneof15
    @budoneof15 2 роки тому +4

    This is great. My sisters and I found a box of cut squares from my moms stash. This would be great to do with it.

  • @HRHDMKYT
    @HRHDMKYT 2 роки тому +5

    Nice and simple: A Classic beauty! Thank you for this tutorial, Jenny & MSQC team. I find sewing WOF length strips sometimes rather unwieldy. Knowing each full jelly roll strip gives you 16 squares, half a strip will produce 8. I think I’ll cut my strips at the fold and produce double the number of half-as-wide strip sets. It’ll give me more variety of fabric placement and be a bit easier for me to handle. (Also good for practicing seam-matching, excellent for beginners!).

  • @lorikalmeyer3501
    @lorikalmeyer3501 2 роки тому +30

    Love this quilt! I don’t know how you come up with new ideas every week but I sure am delighted that you do!

    • @jayneterry8701
      @jayneterry8701 2 роки тому +3

      As they say It takes a town to raise a quilt company! 😀💖

  • @terisparkman9814
    @terisparkman9814 2 роки тому +11

    I love an easy quilt like this. It's good to be able to rest your brain now & then. I love that you can make this in any size. Thanks for another great tutorial. ❤

  • @leahtupts4629
    @leahtupts4629 2 роки тому +8

    Love the simplicity. Reminds me of my grandmother’s quilts ❤️

  • @jenniferjanson5933
    @jenniferjanson5933 2 роки тому +3

    I have also been cutting my scraps into 2-1/2 squares. . I have a whole show box size tote already done. It's going to take forever to sew all those squares together. But looks fun! Thank you for the awesome tutorial!!

  • @lindalosier5989
    @lindalosier5989 2 роки тому +4

    I need this project. I want to do some blocks that don't require a lot of thinking, just sewing. This is perfect. I think by the end of the day I will have a really cute quilt top!!! Thank you!!!

  • @teelowkee
    @teelowkee 2 роки тому +1

    Reminds me of the good ole days...didnt think anyone was quilting anymore...good to see this...makes me happy.

  • @apalach4862
    @apalach4862 2 роки тому +2

    INSPIRATION!!! I have a whole bin of 2.5 inch strips!

  • @denisepineda1788
    @denisepineda1788 2 роки тому +2

    What a great quilt to use up that jelly roll or a whole lot of scraps! I always have leftover binding strips. Eventually they would work but I’d have to sew a lot more quilts to have 42 binding strips
    LOL! Thanks a bunch for the great video!

    • @florindagreene4076
      @florindagreene4076 2 роки тому

      Hello this is so beautiful. You've given me another ideal for me making quilts of valor. You're my inspiration.

  • @faithburch6215
    @faithburch6215 2 роки тому +5

    I’ve always wanted to make one like this 💕💕

  • @arlenesmith7883
    @arlenesmith7883 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you Jenny! I make donation quilts for our church ( Swedish Lutherans) and I always have strips left over! This will help make use of those into a beautiful quilt for someone in need! Thank you again! ❤️

  • @jennysanfilippo2105
    @jennysanfilippo2105 2 роки тому +4

    I love how easy,& simple this is. When I put this on my bed it will be the focal point, but all the other item's in the room will be noticed as well. This will make my wall hangings pop out too.

  • @wonkygirl9056
    @wonkygirl9056 2 роки тому +1

    "Just squares" can be wonderfully beautiful, thank you for this tutorial."

  • @rebeccamulkern1051
    @rebeccamulkern1051 2 роки тому +3

    Can i ask, if I don't use batiks, then usually a jelly roll has some white or tone on tone strips apart from the colour prints, which I don't think would contrast enough against the white strips. What would you do then, not use the tone on tone ones, make a smaller quilt or do you then need to buy two of the print jelly rolls? I too love this pattern, sometimes the simple ones are the best!

  • @jagjeetkaur1449
    @jagjeetkaur1449 2 роки тому +3

    Mam u teach us very well thanks

  • @jayneterry8701
    @jayneterry8701 2 роки тому +3

    Super great tip to pre check your strip widths for a guide on how to sew together ❤

  • @jeanielipskey1272
    @jeanielipskey1272 2 роки тому +9

    Love how easy, makes for a fast & pretty quilt.

  • @wendypeckinpaugh1078
    @wendypeckinpaugh1078 2 роки тому +3

    I love how it looks so much harder than it is! Beautiful!!

  • @sandyp2485
    @sandyp2485 2 роки тому +6

    This is such a nice quilt. It's not hard and sewing the top would be almost meditative which is just great for calming frazzled nerves. I love the colors, too, just perfect for summer and fall.

  • @emilywilliams3237
    @emilywilliams3237 2 роки тому +1

    Very enjoyable tutorial and a beautiful and fun method. I inherited a huge box of over 1200 2" squares that had been cut and saved for a cathedral window quilt. I do not have the patience (or the expected lifespan!) to make that large of a cathedral window quilt, but I decided to make a postage stamp quilt (another name for this type of quilt). I did not use background squares in between, but just sewed all of my little squares together. I added some from my own fabric scraps and ended up with a nice bright scrappy quilt for the foot of the bed when you need a little extra cover. Very fun! (And my 2" squares were not all really 2", so the seams did not all meet - but that was fine with me, it is a little higglety-pigglety, but still very fun.)

  • @teresaclontz3574
    @teresaclontz3574 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for sharing this with us. This is close to a quilt my Grandmother made for me when I got married. I want to make replicas for each of my grandchildren in honor of Gram. This technique will make it so much easier. Also I appreciate every little hint to make sewing easier. Thanks Jenny!

  • @kimr3190
    @kimr3190 2 роки тому +8

    This is a refreshing change for me. I love making all of the different designs to be found but like You said after a while it is good to get a break, especially when the matters of life have been busy/stressful. Patterns like these remind me of the simple but beautiful quilts that drew me to want to learn in the first place. Thank You :)

  • @bethkoch11
    @bethkoch11 2 роки тому +2

    I loved your tip about the pinked edges and comparing the width of the strips. Those pinked edges tripped me up more than once when I was a beginner.

  • @sophuzzy
    @sophuzzy 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the tip about precuts.

  • @ellensweat5251
    @ellensweat5251 2 роки тому +6

    Love this quilt and that it can be made with strip sets or scraps. Thanks Jenny!

  • @judyhendrickson784
    @judyhendrickson784 2 роки тому +12

    I love this quilt. For some reason it reminded me of my grandmother. Maybe she had a quilt similar to this. I want to make one. Thanks for sharing your ideas and tutorials with us. I love watching them all. With all the fabrics I've been ordering from MSQC I have to have the materials needed for this project. Thanks again. I just love your site.

  • @emiliegoethals3769
    @emiliegoethals3769 2 роки тому +3

    I love the quilt. I am making one with all scraps. (2inch squares) in some spots I will use some left over HST. I think that will look fun.

  • @connieferrell4432
    @connieferrell4432 2 роки тому +3

    I wish I could match my fabric pieces so easily. I’m always off. I love this one. My first MSQC quilt was Sticks and Stones. It’s just beautiful on my guest room bed.

  • @midwestkatie4
    @midwestkatie4 7 місяців тому

    I think I would sew a bunch of print strips to background strips. Then cut them in half and build a block from four of them. Mix them up and repeat.That way you can get more variation from using 4 sets of half strips.

  • @Mina-cy4dq
    @Mina-cy4dq 2 роки тому +2

    I have totes full of my scraps in all workable sizes. Have made 3 of the quilt tops you are showing..and started on a 4th. Makes for quick, relaxing, no thinking sewing!

  • @suekadrmas4298
    @suekadrmas4298 2 роки тому +5

    I pulled together alot of my scraps and made a quilt since I tend to buy similar fabric it all went together! Amazing

  • @carolegroom5161
    @carolegroom5161 2 роки тому +2

    Lovely idea. Simple but fantastic. Love the colour range.

  • @apache-yaquibrown4060
    @apache-yaquibrown4060 2 роки тому +3

    Oh this tutorial is fantastic. I am in the process of making one. You make everything better.

  • @sandracoleman7511
    @sandracoleman7511 2 роки тому +1

    I have lots of odd leftover 2 1/2 strips from previous quilts. I am going to choose a background colour and use them up, as they are pushing the lid off the container I store them in! Great scrappy quilt

  • @Quiltycrazy
    @Quiltycrazy 2 роки тому +1

    I’m going to make this quilt-as-you-go for my King size bed. I have plenty of jelly rolls. Love this!

  • @KarenGreene51
    @KarenGreene51 2 роки тому +6

    I love that quilt, the blues are so pretty. Great tutorial.

  • @noelquentin57
    @noelquentin57 2 роки тому +4

    Wow so easy and so pretty! Your explanation on how to accommodate serrated and straight-edged strips is a game changer! I once made a king quilt with several different strip manufacturers’ sets and some cut strips from yardage, and wish I had figured that out then!

  • @marylourimmasch4301
    @marylourimmasch4301 2 роки тому +1

    I love this quilt! I have been working on a similar project except the squares are one inch. I sewed together one and a half inch strips and then cut them into an inch and a half. Then I sewed a block with all the same colors together. Each block had 144 squares. I sewed alternate colored sashing on each square and it turned out fabulous! I gave it away to one of my kids. I wish I could send you a picture. I also love that you are showing this side of you as a person who uses it all up. I knew that side of you existed, but you were keeping it for your own use! Thank you so much for sharing. This is the quilt I will make for Christmas for my five kids this year!

  • @survivorchristine2900
    @survivorchristine2900 2 роки тому +5

    Thank you. I just love that quilt. I’ve been into the 25 patch blocks but I am absolutely in love with how fast and easy this quilt goes together. On my list!!! I just put together the butterfly blocks from a long time ago MSQC tutorial and used beautiful island batiks in purples, blues, and pinks. Turning out so pretty. Batiks are becoming my favorite to work with. Thank you for all of these tutorials. 💙🤍🤎 If I could just work as quickly as you all do. 😉

  • @sheliaheverin8822
    @sheliaheverin8822 2 роки тому +2

    I just cut a bazillion 2.5" squares, this is perfect.

  • @SherryAustinMcginley
    @SherryAustinMcginley 2 роки тому +2

    I love that too! I love symmetry♥️

  • @05grandkids
    @05grandkids 2 роки тому +4

    Jenny, you are the best. You always inspire me. I am going to do this project soon. Thank you for your great tutorials and ideas.

  • @lschimes6844
    @lschimes6844 2 роки тому +3

    THANK YOU SEW 😍 MUCH! I’ve been trying to figure out a quick and easy way to do a quilt like this! This really made my day! Thank you for sharing.

  • @bethanytaylor65
    @bethanytaylor65 2 роки тому

    Ms Jenny, it is because of you that I discovered quilting. It is a wonderful journey. Life had been getting the best of me and for a time, I lost my motivation to quilt. Then you put out this simple, classic tutorial and my motivation returned! This one is just what I needed. So thank you so much for continuing to share your time and talent!

  • @ninagillenwater4502
    @ninagillenwater4502 2 роки тому +1

    I love this quilt so much, it reminds me of my Great Grandmother! Thank You, Jenny!!! ♥

  • @kaylac3367
    @kaylac3367 2 роки тому +2

    Oh I love the simplicity of this quilt. Thank you for all the tips you share. They are very helpful!

  • @buffielorah9946
    @buffielorah9946 2 роки тому +4

    Great looking quilt!

  • @julieholleran974
    @julieholleran974 2 роки тому +8

    Just love this quilt--I think it is so calming, too;)) I am now sewing up leftover mini charms for a smaller version, but my next "square project" will definitely use this jelly roll method--thanks so much for a super tutorial..
    hugs, a big fan Julierose

  • @kdavis1124
    @kdavis1124 2 роки тому +2

    What a fun quilt! My goal this year is to work thru my stash. I have 2 jelly rolls in mind right now!

  • @lushumway7558
    @lushumway7558 2 роки тому

    I was so happy to see this pattern, we're in the middle of moving, packing etc. All of my sewing machines and cutting tools are packed....I have a travel sewing machine one mat and rotary cutter...we move. in three weeks - hoping to have the top done before we move. sewing in between work and packing...so happy

  • @suecone2198
    @suecone2198 2 роки тому +1

    This is great info on checking the size of the strips before sewing together! Thanks 😊

  • @authenticallyamber99
    @authenticallyamber99 2 роки тому +3

    I, too, appreciate the simplicity of this pattern! Thank you so much for sharing this! Now it’s on my to do list. 😃🌷🌸

  • @venitabucceri8435
    @venitabucceri8435 2 роки тому +1

    You are an AMAZING teacher, Jenny. I have been binge-watching your videos for a little while now and have learned SO MUCH!!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge so willingly❣️

  • @sewcrazybaker
    @sewcrazybaker 2 роки тому +2

    Great idea! I have a LOT of the 2.5" strips left from other projects. I think I need to make one of these quilts. Or a few more!

  • @connywelch5192
    @connywelch5192 7 місяців тому

    Thanks for the special tip about the little pinked tips peeking out!

  • @juliemorrison4348
    @juliemorrison4348 2 роки тому +2

    Great colour combination for this quilt.♥️🇦🇺

  • @susiejohnson4530
    @susiejohnson4530 Місяць тому

    LOVE your tutorials!! you have SUCH AMAZING TIPS!!! I've got an OLD OLD OLD postage stamp quilt that has 4 x 4 squares mixed in with the 4x4 groups of POSTAGE STAMP sized groupings. It was done all by HAND!! OMG. Thank you for another WONDERFULLY helpful tutorial. I'm making my FIRST baby quilt and want to add in some of these LITTLE squares here n there.

  • @conqueringmountscrapmorewi2509
    @conqueringmountscrapmorewi2509 2 роки тому

    Hello and I hope you are having a happy and blissful day. I have had 2 very busy days and now I get to sit and watch your video. Thank you for sharing this video, your knowledge and talents.

  • @suewelliver6275
    @suewelliver6275 6 місяців тому

    I used squares I had saved and made a semi- charm quilt. (Semi only because I used a background fabric .) I've been saving a square or 2 from everything I've made over the last 20 years. Thought I'd have enough for a charm quilt one day, but decided to do this last year because I'd probably never get there! Anyway, this method of making the squares was definitely easier!!

  • @jenniferbrock7282
    @jenniferbrock7282 2 роки тому +2

    Wow! Thank you! I have been searching for an easy way to make an old fashioned quilt. Love it!!❤️

  • @akilianamalia
    @akilianamalia Рік тому +1

    Hi Jenny - question for you. you started this tutorial saying that you make these quilts because you dont like waste, but then you used brand new strips to make it. Do you have a tutorial for the best way to make this with actual scraps?

  • @marianadal6274
    @marianadal6274 2 роки тому

    How refreshing to see a traditional basic quilt, would love to see more basic design quilts tutorials from you with normal happy ,color combinations. The new modern quilts are too dark, too busy, and use too many fabrics in one quilt, they look more like crazy art wall hangings.

  • @elaineenstone6834
    @elaineenstone6834 2 роки тому +1

    Love the simple beauty of the squares. 🇬🇧

  • @eduardachi2571
    @eduardachi2571 2 роки тому +3

    I REALLY like that Jenny i will be working on that soon thats awesome thank you

  • @patcavasin5947
    @patcavasin5947 2 роки тому +1

    This is a beautiful, scrappy quilt...thank you.

  • @kimlettau4167
    @kimlettau4167 2 роки тому +3

    I just l❤ve this .... simple is always best! I also love Jenny and how she makes it so easy. Another great presentation! Thank you so much! BTW your book is amazing

  • @carmenbailey1560
    @carmenbailey1560 2 роки тому +3

    Loved your quilt you put together, and yes I to have always loved small pieced quilts. Thanks for sharing 👍❤️😊

    • @boiiibrown4949
      @boiiibrown4949 2 роки тому

      Can I use metal bobbins on a brothers sewing mechines

  • @donashackelford4439
    @donashackelford4439 2 роки тому +3

    This is a great quilt idea Jenny. Thank you for sharing.

  • @yvonnejennings1097
    @yvonnejennings1097 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much 😘

  • @nancyharris4703
    @nancyharris4703 2 роки тому +4

    Great idea!! Love the strip set idea.

  • @normaleal3755
    @normaleal3755 2 роки тому +4

    Love it ❤️

  • @robintaylor8421
    @robintaylor8421 2 роки тому +3

    Love this quilt idea. Thank you

  • @dancinginthedark6862
    @dancinginthedark6862 2 роки тому

    Yes I love it! Patchwork is what made me fall in love with quilts, but this is SEW much easier!

  • @margm4
    @margm4 2 роки тому +1

    I love this…looks simple but lots of work too. Thanks for this Jenny. Xx🇦🇺

  • @amandaloewen6479
    @amandaloewen6479 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome way to use up scraps! Beautiful quilt. Thanks for the video

  • @gleehanson4775
    @gleehanson4775 2 роки тому +3

    Love, love, love it!

  • @janetmcadamsbailey9038
    @janetmcadamsbailey9038 2 роки тому

    Loved this tutorial, I am an old quilter in every way......lol Sometimes we forget the beauty of the simple blocks.........thanks for the hints to those new to this pattern on starting always with a Solid or always with the print in upper left corner.

  • @brittawrolson5936
    @brittawrolson5936 2 роки тому +1

    Always love your tutorials, Jenny! There is
    always a nugget or two of simple ways to
    achieve a beautiful project. Some patterns
    make piecing very confusing. Not yours!💞

  • @livingweirdestherc6644
    @livingweirdestherc6644 2 роки тому +2

    I love this quilt

  • @lauramitchell2492
    @lauramitchell2492 2 роки тому +3

    Another great quilt!

  • @barbarajohnson1572
    @barbarajohnson1572 2 роки тому

    Me too Jenny.... simple and fast is THE BEST!!! Thanks GF... Hugs, GB

  • @kathleenheston5295
    @kathleenheston5295 2 роки тому

    Love this quilt...........reminds me of my Mom and Grandma............Thanks so much Jenny♥