How to Make a Milky Way Quilt - Free Quilting Tutorial

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Jenny Doan is "quilting the cosmos" with Dresden-plate stars on a vast ombre background.
She's using Orbital Sunrise batiks by astronaut-quilter Karen Nyberg. (This collection is inspired by Earth's landscapes as seen from the International Space Station!)
The Milky Way quilt is designed for creativity. Make it your own with two-color Dresdens in any size; this is astronomical applique at its best!
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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, full of sewing tips and tricks and easy quilting patterns that never fail to impress. Stitching together simplified quilts full of love and laughter, Jenny makes quilting and sewing for beginners friendlier than ever before. With nearly a million KZbin subscribers and 300 million views to date, she has sparked enthusiasm for quilting across the globe. From beginner sewing projects to easy sewing hacks, she'll have you stitching with confidence in no time!
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[@roseannecarratkinson4271]

This quilt would make a wonderful sunflower quilt.

[@barbararichmond499]

My thoughts exactly. My daughter loves the song, “You are my sunshine”, so I thought I’d make her a throw with the sunflowers on it, and maybe do some needle work too. Maybe some minky fabric for a backing too. I think she’d love it.

[@user-zr4hd2xm7q]

My daughter-in-law would love a sunflower quilt. Thank you for the idea!

[@Craftydmc2]

I was just thinking of that.

[@mynettcamp9859]

Lov this idea..

[@dianeperkins364]

31/2 and 61/2 make the 10 inches.🥰

[@hze1234]

The dresdens look like fireworks 🎆

[@tundraleonberger9645]

I see either gray and white dandelion seeds, or yellow dandelions in the grass! Must be that time of year.

[@Zappadohdah]

I see Forget-me-nots😊

[@tummymummy0867]

Since it it is started with two and a half inch strips could also be done with a jelly roll🙂

[@br6480]

This is such a really cool looking quilt. Love the fact that even the quilting is outer space themed.

[@renestovall9226]

Me Too!

[@petrodiedericks6591]

This is an awesome quilt. The fabrics are beautiful. A jellyroll will work just as well. Thank you Jenny.

[@petrodiedericks6591]

Yes that was my thought as well. I'm always looking for shortcuts. 😄

[@jeanielipskey1272]

Awesome quilt! Love the two color play on the Dresden plate.

[@glorialuedke1571]

This is so beautiful. Can’t wait to make mine

[@ruthhilsdorf3210]

Did anyone else see a 3 dimensional look with the light/dark contrast of the Dresdens? That really struck me when looking at the quilt hanging. So much fun stuff to be done with that Dresden.

[@marthafulmer1171]

Jenny…. Stars are never just one color value. They have character like your Milky Way quilt. Great job. Thank you for the video

[@carolbarnes7844]

Gorgeous technique. I love the combinations of fabric And have a Grandson that loves Space and all the discoveries. He has been to Space Camp and would love . Here I go to Outer Space adventure in my sewing room. Thank you Jenny again and again.

[@helenwilliams7112]

I love the idea of the two different colors on each Dresden blade! Thanks for this great idea! Your quilt is out of this world!

[@HRHDMKYT]

Oh my goodness!!! That quilt looks so arresting! I love the look of circles sprinkled randomly. Adding this one to the top of my “must make” list. (Since everything was cut into 2.5” widths, I may just use a jelly roll! Although I do have a layer cake bought years ago from MSQC with the fabric line named ‘Moonstone’ that would totally fit this theme! Now I just have to find it… 🤭), Thank you Jenny for an awesome quilt design and excellent tutorial video MSQC Team!!❤

[@helenscourfield552]

Wow what a beautiful quilt. Watching from Wales

[@koalasez1200]

Dresdens have been a goal for a long time but I’ve been chicken. Your explanations make perfect sense. I have that wood tool 😉. Love this tutorial and it’s great to see you!! Thank you 😊 Aha!! I just realized this would make a neat snowflakes ❄️ quilt!

[@debbiehampton7524]

I am going to miss you. You are the one that taught me to quilt. The folks in Africa are lucky to have you. You and Ron are going to get an amazing blessing. Will be praying for you.

[@lorih5915]

Love this Milky Way quilt! Gorgeous!❤

[@helentucker2060]

WOW!!! This is a stunning quilt!!!! Definitely going on my To Do List! Thank you for sharing!!

[@sherryfaires7931]

Jenny, I have looked forward to this tutorial since I saw your Tuesday night chat! You did not disappoint! Of course, you never have disappointed me! Thank you so much for a beautiful idea! Oh, I think pressing the center onto the background at the same time was a time saving idea. I know a lot of quilters would have made a ring of fusible so it wouldn’t be on the entire center. This was a very practical option! Thank you!

[@LinniePA]

This looks like a fun quilt but not one that I would make. Great ideas, though, on making Dresdens so definitely learned something today! Thank you Jenny!

[@dianepeterson7606]

Great quilt. I would back stitch or use a setting stitch at each end of fold over on the Dresden and at each end of joining the plates. Start a 1/2” in from edge of point and back stitch, then go forward. Everything stays together really well.

[@lizreynolds4554]

Jenny, this is AWESOMENESS ²! I am amazed! You are such a great teacher, you explain and demonstrate so well. It may be a while, but I will try this. Thank you for sharing this with us 😊🎉❤🦓 Liz

[@rebeccaturner5503]

Oh I love this quilt!!! Iron those middles into submission!!!

[@louisedasilva6046]

This is one of my favourite quilts that you have made. Thank you 😊

[@marionlyon7157]

Love your idea Jenny, watching early morning Ireland 🇮🇪

[@barbararice1196]

Beautiful quilt Jenny!

[@wendystewart8066]

I miss you so much doing demos, I think you are a great teacher.

[@barbararichmond499]

Wow! I love this quilt. The light and dark makes the Dresden’s stand out. So cute.

[@GinaMiller-ux2dh]

Nice to have a different take on Dresden Plate!

[@lindaskinner5887]

Thank you for sharing this interesting quilt.

[@tnatampa2089]

Just beautiful Jenny!!!

[@user-sk1pg3rs8q]

WOW Jenny, that is a spectacular look that has movement to it! Great idea!

[@loriar1027]

What an awesome quilt! It’s so beautiful!

[@OurVids2Show]

I really love this quilt!

[@renestovall9226]

LOVE LOVE LOVE.

[@valerieenglish3468]

Jenny, this is such a beautiful quilt. So many ideas spinning in my brain!

[@traceyhonig4461]

Wow!!! We know you love your Dresdens! What a great quilt to free-style as well. Beautifully done & have a happy quilty weekend!! 🧵

[@andree2808]

Dear Jenny, you never disappoint! This quilt is ‘out of this world’! Really super duper awesome! I have a jelly roll that I didn’t know what to do with, and this tutorial told me exactly what I need to do with it. Thank you so much! You taught me that I COULD be a quilter, and now you teach me how to be a good CREATIVE one. Thanks so much ❤

[@GradMus1c]

Your demo makes me believe I could make this beauty.

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

You totally can! You got this!!

[@gilmoregirlsfan7978]

Jenny I just love this you make it so easy to understand, great teacher thank you x sally from uk

[@SewWhittle]

Doing these Dresden blades is genius. Thanks for sharing!

[@patz780]

Just stunning. You make the construction of the Dresden seem so simple. Thank you for such an instructive video.

[@marykatecurtis9557]

What a beautiful quilt thanks Jenny😊

[@joanniekuhn6705]

Just stunning

[@juliekoone3569]

Wow! What a beauty❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@shelina_virjee]

Jenny, this is really beautiful. I really like the extra fabrics you added to the plates. I think it makes them even more dimensional. I've added it to my list of quilts to make.

[@JeanneOlson-vv9tl]

Unexpected, but incredibly unique. I looked at my various template’s & rulers just yesterday. Perfect, because I have the Dresden plate ruler, & have never used it. I’m so excited to try this quilt pattern. Happy sewing 🧵🪡 !

[@apalach4862]

Very beautiful! Happy to learn how to do the 2 color Dresden. Weekend project is going to be a one large blue and white Dresden plate on a blue or gray background with red and white stripes attached to one end to make an Independence Day flag for my front porch. Thank you for the inspiration, Jenny!

[@paulaneary7877]

This quilt is just beautiful!

[@kymburriss4260]

Gorgeous quilt ❤

[@NannaLiz]

Oops...3 1/2 + 7 1/2 = 11. I was always great at math. ;) What an amazing quilt! Thanks!

[@jennydoan57]

Math is hard! Haha

[@mariehughes1872]

Jenny you and your family are so amazing pray all goes smoothly in Africa I’m sure they will love and appreciate all that you do and show them ❤

[@conniedouglass3673]

You & Karen Nyberg-what a pair for creativity. Thank you so much for feeding my family’s imaginations. One granddaughter is such an artist & hopes to be an astronaut! This pattern is fuel! Jenny! You’re a blessing. Thanks!

[@elizabethsanders1072]

Looks like fireworks 🎇. Great pattern

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

It totally does!

[@pennyportolese6064]

Gorgeous

[@tashadennis2922]

Totally love this

[@tearose3763]

Love catching this tutorial! Looks fun!

[@dianakranning9843]

I love Dresdens and this one is so fun, almost looks like they are spinning. Thank you and have a wonderful weekend!

[@preetik5464]

Floral center of the quilt behind looks like blue sparkly crystal gem in between

[@lucy7b]

Jenny 3and a half plus 7 and a half makes 11. ❤❤❤

[@jennydoan57]

Math is hard! Hahaha

[@cayos1599]

This is my most favorite recent Jenny quilt!! Will love making this pattern, thank you, Jenny!

[@DottyKupsky]

This is so much fun - and full of so much potential with different colors. Thank you!

[@Joy-eq6qg]

WOW! You make this block look so easy! I've added this quilt to my growing bucket list of Want to Make😊

[@beckyezra1]

great as always. bless so beautiful!!

[@peggycunningham5587]

Watching right now!!

[@jericlackett2547]

That is so fun! As a new quilter I was aware of Dresden Plates but had no idea how to make them. I love how you combined the precision of the plates with the free style effect of the quilt! Thanks Jennie

[@clairecrouch5093]

Love, love, love it!

[@anavictoriaesquivelnunez9818]

Like a fireworks in the sky. I love it

[@TarahMatson-zz2hj]

Oh this is pretty!

[@lollieeverett1266]

Love this quilt!

[@MH.Harald]

Awesome! 🥰

[@hanniaarrazola5749]

Wow this is a beautiful quilt!!! Tks😊

[@lindawalker2490]

I have some bright jelly roll strips I am going to try this pattern with.

[@combianitaennoruega]

Fabulous, 🤩🤩🤩

[@PeterSchapel-ge3tq]

Fantastic!

[@windycityliz7711]

This is absolutely stunning!

[@suefrank8746]

Thank you for the tutorial, I am working on a quilt that will be about the same but as flowers❤❤❤

[@kimimel7488]

Beautiful

[@tinamenard1404]

This is lovely

[@julendia]

Best quilt ever 🎊 🎉

[@MomAsol]

Beautiful ❤

[@sherriejohnson508]

This quilt is so inspiring. Thank you

[@deliaaguilar6981]

Love it ❤

[@teresajacober4631]

Another amazing quilt to add to my to do list!

[@cherleneartman7203]

Good to see you today.

[@rhondakinzer5829]

I absolutely love this

[@DixieChic81]

I love this fun pattern!

[@terrywanatt252]

Love this one ...thank you Jenny

[@lizziedae91]

This would look great in patriotic colors, like bunting

[@katesgate]

What a great idea! Love it!

[@needle.thread.watercolor-jloh]

It really is a beautiful quilt!

[@FrancesSmeby]

I love Dresdens....

[@sandybruce9092]

I’m fascinated with the orange/white Dresden Kiser above where Jenny is working. At first it looked like the plate petals were different length before I realized there was another circle laid on top. Got me thinking - instead of a circle for the center, how about an oblong which could give that same look of different length petals! Maybe something fun to play with before adding the center circle????

[@sandybruce9092]

Or even just offset the circle?? Jenny always keeps my brain moving in sometimes strange ways!!

[@robertacaruthers7568]

I think trying to wrestle that size of background under my domestic machine in order to sew down each Dresden will be difficult, but I can see how one's design thoughts on placement really is freeing with the large canvas. Interesting quilt.

[@shannonhingle2435]

Hello from the Atlantic Ocean on my way to the Azores

[@annadobie8383]

Thank you Jenny for another fun Friday. Thank you for sharing your creations with us. Jenny. Do you read these comments?

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

She does, sometimes! We also keep an eye on the comments in case anyone has questions or concerns!

[@sandybruce9092]

I see fireworks for Memoriel Day through 4th of July and on to Labor Day!!😊

[@ruthfaulls2982]

Beautiful!

[@beckymichaels2438]

Not to pitch another company but the best way I have found to make circles is with the circles and straights tool by Sew Steady

[@carlaatkins2619]

Lovely quilt