How to Make a Sticks and Stones Quilt - Free Quilting Tutorial

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*We’re celebrating 15 years of patchwork paradise with 15 of our most beloved patterns. This week’s remake is the Sticks and Stones Quilt*
Sticks and stones may break my bones, but quilts will always warm me! This week, Jenny Doan is remaking a Missouri Star classic with 2.5 inch strips of precuts fabric. She is using a jelly roll from Collection for a Cause: Etchings by Howard Marcus for Moda Fabrics, and the scraps become a dynamic piano key border.
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Chapters/Timestamps:
00:29 Supplies
02:18 Preparing the strips
05:29 Laying out the strips to create a block
11:30 Showing finished half blocks
12:10 Making whole blocks
13:09 Assembling the blocks
14:03 Making sure cascading rows shows up
14:36 Making a piano keyboarder and done!
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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[@carolmarshall4341]

I found you by accident several yrs ago. I never sewed before. Since meeting you on line, I bought a sewing machine, tons of fabric, most all your templates, watch all your videos, and now have hours of fun creating my own patterns and copying yours…an entire new hobby. In short, THANK YOU. I just wanted you to know, you changed my life.

[@janicewebber5584]

Me too! My hobby was/is still beaded jewelry & I was searching charms for bracelets & found Jenny sewing charm squares! Now I have two hobbies!😊❤

[@susangray6470]

This is the pattern I used to make my husband's quilt of valor. I made the piano key boarder as well as the Vietnam insignia at the top. He loved it. It was done in patriotic fabric of course.

[@susanmiller3170]

I have been wanting to make my brother a quilt of valor and just could not settle on a quilt pattern. I think you have just made up my mind for me!

[@lesa6399]

Please tell your husband Welcome Home 🇺🇸

[@vivisargent8349]

Did you post a pic? If not, could you please...maybe do one for my brother who served in Vietnam. Thank you and tell you husband Than you for his service!

[@margaretbunnell3510]

Natalie has just blossomed. She is delightful.

[@rechelleivy9350]

I love how Jenny and Natalie teach step by step because some of us are beginners and we need to be told those little things…everything isn’t so obvious to some. Thank you!❤

[@marytanner9431]

I love this pattern. And I just want to tell Natalie that she is looking great.

[@barbarajohnson1572]

I sew LOVE how Natalie is the "calm" and Jenny pumps us up to get movin' and put those creative juices to good use !.... I know this because I am the "Jenny" ,,, my Debby is my "Natalie"... God is good to us Mom's!

[@hankandmaggieroberts7177]

There is an older tutuorial Jenny did and I really wish I had seen it first. In it, she emphasizes how important it is to maintain an exact 1/4" seam allowance. She says you cannot fudge it like you can other patterns. This is so true, THIS IS NOT FOR BEGINNERS. If you do not have an even 1/4 seam, the cascading blocks will not match up when you put the blocks together. Ask me how I know. I have a wonky quilt top, but I'm not ripping the whole thing. So frustrating. And yes, I've done all the methods to get 1/4 seam allowance.

[@mariekairys3214]

I think this is on my to do list now! Would you consider making a "Favorite 15" play list?

[@deboverstreet8487]

Always enjoy when Natalie is there to help you.

[@debrat777]

I love that Natalie is joining in on the videos. It’s sweet to see how you work together. ❤

[@leemiller2811]

I do too. Natalie is awesome. ❤

[@kathysews524]

I think I would use black for the 21/2 squares, and a batik jelly roll

[@deliaramirez6044]

I’ve made this pattern. Twice. Thank you Jenny.

[@marleneclausen30]

I made Sticks and Stones for my best friend’s husband in batiks in his favorite team color, Dodger blue. He was critically I’ll and passed six months later. She said he wrapped himself in it every day. It is not only a very attractive quilt, it is super easy to make. Thanks for a great pattern.

[@rethamoore4282]

Lol , it is complicated to me because i have a hard time seeing but , i will watch Jenny and Natalie a few more times and then i'll make one for myself. It is sooo beautiful! Thank you sweet ladies !😊❤❤❤

[@maryhutto]

This really is much easier than it looks. It's on my " to-do" list for 2024. Thank you, ladies for your easy to follow tutorial. 😊

[@dianr4210]

I love when a quilt looks really complicated, but is actually simple to do! This is right up my alley! I'm going to be searching for the perfect Jelly Roll to use!

[@petmomful2260]

Yes, exactly. It looks complicated, but when Jenny and Natalie break it down, it is totally doable!!

[@karenhalse9586]

I think it would look good scrappy too

[@juliatepe5760]

I agree! I have some leftover 1 and a half inch strips . It won't be enough for a quilt, but maybe a table topper! My mom and I sewed together often, and sometimes, some unsewing too😅

[@wingif1976]

It is a lot of math, but you did all the work for us Jenny and Natalie. Thank you for showing us how to make this beautiful quilt so easily. 💕

[@sheliaheverin8822]

A great project to use up all those spare jelly roll strips, making it scrappy.

[@rebeccafoster-faith6647]

I cut a lot of.my scraps into 2.5 inch strips. Looks like a great way to use them up.

[@ruthhilsdorf3210]

Was just thinking something similar. I have a small mountain of 30s print scraps (my favorite) & was thinking this would be a perfect way to use up a lot of them. Stash buster!

[@katrinahough290]

I really appreciate this quilt. It's the first pattern I made for myself after my husband passed. I made it in blues and it's so calm and comforting. I love seeing it on the bed!

[@jeanetteharris373]

I made Sticks & Stones for a gift a few years back using batiks, and it came out beautiful. I like seeing it with a different style of jelly roll!

[@rethamoore4282]

I love the way you done the border as it only makes it more beautiful!❤❤❤

[@feliciaweatherspoon2303]

That's a beautiful quilt!! Thank you Jenny and Natalie, for the demonstration !! ❤❤

[@BEVERLYRANDOLPH-lx4qu]

This IS a favorite! I made a gorgeous Christmas quilt in this pattern in 2017 and this Christmas I’m making an indigo and white version for my son. I’m stitching the binding and it is just breathtaking. I love it. I’m giving it to him anyway! ❤ What’s great about this pattern is that it resembles traditional patterns: log cabin, fence rail, Irish chain-but it looks like all these patterns but with a “twist.” This quilt feels like a lot of cutting but it’s much simpler than the fabulous end product appears! LOVE Sticks and Stones!

[@suepeschke2256]

I really enjoy when you redo a pattern you have done earlier and use a totally different fabric. Makes a totally different look to the quilt. Helps me visualize different fabric combinations. Thank you

[@amycleal8530]

I love Natalie ❤️ when she helps!!!

[@09mclemens]

This pattern is so in my wheelhouse. The piano key border is perfect with it!

[@eelliott9581]

Love this quilt. It's on my to-do list for 2024 also! Thank you, Jenny and Natalie. Looking forward to another Triple Play book! 😉❤️

[@anncantlin9710]

I just love Natalie she is the sweetest gal and I know she is very knowledgeable about quilting. I enjoy everything she does. She got me back into my embroidery.thanks Nat.

[@alkurashi]

Hi friends from Saudi Arabia.so beautiful as usual.thank you Jenny .

[@nancyweeks9840]

I am so excited with the fabric I am going to use for this-with black! I got TWO jellyrolls to make it larger!

[@Scrappyendings]

I really like the idea of sewing "half" blocks as you can really mix those fabrics up!

[@JeanneOlson-vv9tl]

Even a simple, sweet pattern, in a beautiful fabric, makes me want to get out of bed to piece. A new video by Jenny and Natalie exited me every time! Happy sewing!

[@joseapar]

You could save time by not precutting the solid squares. Just just the 2.5in strips and then sew the 3 longest pieces to the strip, cut off and then for the longer strip you are done, and for the other two pieces just add the smaller piece on the other side and done. Really an excellent pattern. Love that it looks like a log cabin without the work.

[@dawnmason9558]

Wow you are both looking amazing. I love that you have both lost so much eight. I had a bariatric sleeve 5 yrs ago & lost 7 stone. Love this tutorial. I can piece but not quilt due to my back problems. I love you tutorials. How many of your children are left handed ?

[@deborahcohen7070]

I was inspired to make this quilt but did not realise that you could make a mirror image block until well into piecing . I re arranged what I had made into a medallion.

[@JesusisKing222]

I LOVE these “favorite 15” quilt tutorials! What a great idea! Thank you!

[@sherrygunst3254]

What are the favorite 15 quilts?

[@JudyDouce]

​@@sherrygunst3254😊

[@jocelyncash9548]

I have made two of these and i just love this pattern

[@247LOW]

Like some others mentioned, this was a great scrap buster for me. I just got it pieced and it turned out nice. Thanks for the pattern and tutorial.

[@carolinecarpenter]

Love it when you both work together on a tutorial. Thank you for sharing your knowledge so freely with us. Merry Christmas to all at Missouri Star.

[@cynthialodermeier5291]

Merry Christmas!

[@Auntie7024]

Love this block Jenny and Natalie! The fabric collection is so beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing this video. ❤❤😊

[@jenjoy4353]

An ideal pattern for using up scraps

[@suewelliver6275]

You''ve made this look so easy, I'm putting it on my 'to do' list!

[@momof2641]

This looks like a pretty easy pattern for a beginner like myself, maybe I’ll give it a go on a smaller scale to begin with. Thank you so much for sharing all your tips and patterns with us. ❤️🙏

[@user-xf5ld3ys8v]

Very pretty quilt, you ladies have such a great talent for quilting!

[@suziehemmer6116]

I love to see two of you together working on a project. I think it is so nice. I love triple play. too. Being alone works. But to be able to talk to the camera another human makes it special.

[@anneericsson8755]

I made this for a friend 😊 I absolutely love it. I think it’s my favorite one this year. I wish I could share it with you 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 it’s gonna be hard to give it up. Thank you Jenny

[@koalasez1200]

Hmmm, feels like this would also be a great “scrap” buster as long as the little end squares are a consistent color. Time for some sorting and cutting since I don’t have a jelly roll on hand. Thank you and MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

[@Mach.R]

Natalie is my favorite presenter. ♥️

[@winkielaroo]

Thank you Jenny, Natalie, and MSQC for all you do for the quilting world. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 🎉

[@LornaWhitmore-jr3bp]

Love it! Jenny sewas like me......FAST. LOL. Get er done. 😁

[@anneericsson8755]

I just made this 👏🏻👏🏻 it’s adorable. It’s so easy and quick to make. Now to get it quilted. Thanks Jenny & Natalie

[@donnarowe6027]

I love this way quilt. But I especially love your camaraderie.

[@cindyhappel7376]

I’m going to have to make this quilt! Love it! Jenny let Natalie get some sleep I caught that almost yawn, lol!

[@arrowcreeksewing]

I have made at least 5 Sticks and Stones quilts! I just love the pattern! I have done various construction methods along the way, and have added the same fabrics as a sashing with white corner stones and love that effect as well. Fun, quick, easy, and a favorite to all I give them to.

[@janesturm]

Merry Christmas to your family. Enjoy watching this tutorial, maybe a pattern I can accomplish.

[@carolbarnes7844]

Awesome pattern. Have a few jelly rolls have been looking for. Project. Thank you

[@barbararice1196]

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!🎅🤶

[@paulabrinkmann6224]

To make a complete piano key border, cut background and backing scraps and mix them in.

[@AuntGrace]

Beautiful. 💕 Thank you all for your hard work this year 🎉🎉🎉

[@jwestfalldavis3574]

Natalie, you especially look so beautiful and content in this episode. Many blessings to you both.

[@cherylbrown4058]

I have so enjoyed your favorite 15 series. It’s great to go back and revisit some of these classics thank you.

[@jennystrahley927]

Jenny and Natalie, you make a great team. I have really enjoyed the Favorite 15 quilt pattern remakes this year. They have been a good reminder of your past patterns. It's easy to forget the oldies as we're seeing new patterns come out. I'm excited to see that I already have the Sticks and Stones pattern in my 2015 MSQ Block Magazine, Vol 2, Issue 4. The quilt in the magazine is made with beautiful Kansas Troubles fabrics. It's going on my list of quilts to make in 2024!

[@rachelkelley9675]

Love this pattern because it goes fast; 😊

[@dianehuntley2493]

This pattern can be varied with color to get a different look every time! Love it😊

[@shellietowne5644]

I do believe I have some jelly roll I can do this. 😊 I have made more than one quilt tops from your directions. Thank U

[@nummielewis4325]

I LOVE WATCHING YOU LADIES. I HAVE MADE SEVERAL OF YOUR QUILTS. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL THE BEAUTIFUL QUILTS YOU HAVE SHARED.

[@lindalee601]

I love this pattern!!! It seems so easy. ❤

[@sandracedar368]

Oh my! So fun, easy, AND lovely! Thank you Jenny, Natalie, & ALL at MSQC! Merry Christmas🫶🎄🫶🌴🫶

[@memccauley66]

I love this! Perfect for the jelly roll I got at the Wisconsin quilt show

[@eniceburke5110]

You are so fun to watch! I have just been watching the binding video. Laughed so much and learned so much. 🥰🥰🥰

[@linda1909]

Veey pretty. Looks almoat like a log cabin pattern quilt

[@paulfrels3590]

Love the look of quilt and the colors are cool also

[@BrentIngraham]

Love this quilt pattern.

[@annadobie8383]

I just love you Jenny. You make Fridays wonderful with your quick sewing quilts and humor! Have a wonderful christmas

[@jeanielipskey1272]

Love this, for sure will make this in 2024! Thanks Ladies!

[@kathystayer7067]

This tutorial is much easier to follow than the instructions in your Block magazine.

[@francesnesbitt8825]

Very nice remake of an older pattern. Love the colors for this time of year!

[@mariependley7845]

Love this pattern! I think it would make a beautiful Christmas quilt in reds and greens prints and the white 2.5 quarters. Great job as always. Love you all!

[@louisemelton5467]

I made that quilt with batik very pretty

[@Sharon-pb7so]

I'll be darned if this isn't a modification of a Log Cabin quilt. I love this interesting but simple quilt.

[@susangage9140]

This is great! I think it screams to be a grandsons quilt

[@tonyaporter7072]

I just love the quilt patterns you come up with! I want to make all of them! I am into the star patterns lately. I think they are so pretty!! Hope you all have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

[@nummielewis4325]

I love watching all of your tutorials. I have made several of your quilts! Thank you so much. ❤

[@MurielStonewall03to54]

I LOVE your channel - just made this quilt in a throw size (3 x 4 12" blocks and added sashing and the piano border) - so fun! I can't wait to start the quilting!. Thankyou so much for the free patterns and inspiration. I am a newbie at quilting and you provide so many words of wisdom and great ideas.

[@sueduquemin7119]

Love this quilt so I am going to make it. Thanks Jenny and Natalie for showing us the quilt.

[@kathyborger1498]

You two are just so adorable together. Love this!

[@elestehorn4290]

Lovely quilt.

[@jeanniepatrick5533]

I love this one and have some ideas for jelly rolls I have on hand. You should put together the favorite 15 collection book!

[@katherinekubach5738]

This is one of my favorite quilts I have made when you first did the tutorial! I definitely plan to make it again.

[@louisedaoust9502]

Love this pattern, I have a few Jelly-Rolls just waiting to become quilts. Thank you for bringing back these patterns. Purchased the digital and tomorrow I am making this quilt.

[@LaVonne23]

Thank you so much. I made this quilt and it was so easy with your instructions. 😊❤

[@connietorres3887]

Very cute - and easy - thanks you!

[@susanalopez3277]

Love U ladies, Thank U so much

[@user-ft3hn9jf9c]

Love this illusion quilt

[@roseannecarratkinson4271]

Definitely on my list to make, such a pretty quilt.

[@wilycat5290]

Lovely quilt with many color placement possibilities. Thanks for the video 😊🎄

[@teresabradberry4219]

Love this....made this...so fun

[@fireflydreams1791]

This fabric line is just so beautiful. Quilt looks great. Thank you for sharing.

[@jlcraftyscot2]

Natalie is Jenny’s “Mini Me” 😂🤣😂