How to Make Mrs. Smith's Favorite Quilt - Free Project Tutorial

[@melissafields2459]

I love that Jenny just blazes full speed on that machine. No hesitation, no gentle start. Just pedal to the metal! 😂😂

[@koalasez1200]

In 1931 they didn’t have all the tools and techniques we have today. Can you imagine the length of time it took a quilter to make each of these blocks, assemble and quilt it all? An incredible amount of love went into those quilts that were probably made for special occasions. A family that has any one of those old quilts handed down is so lucky! And yes, I know not all generations appreciate such a thing. Thank you Jenny for giving us a way to create something so remarkable and beautiful in today’s busy world! 🥰

[@JoyfullyOrangeDeborah]

"My brain is always thinking of the next something something." Jenny, I can't believe we will be without you for your two year trip to Africa! You deserve it and more but you will be greatly missed! Many Blessings to you from Deborah in West Virginia!

[@deborahneed1696]

My name is Deborah and my favorite color is orange and I'm a huge MSQC fan! I feel we must be kindred spirits!

[@Tinachard]

Yes I will miss you very much, very much I mostly learnt to quit from watching you! 🥹xx

[@karentzn]

My gosh Jenny excellent 2” strips off 10” square for 4 patches. Why did we not think of this earlier. Another must have tip

[@Silencedogood-r6l]

Fat 1/8 work very well with this pattern too! The 8” cut gives you enough room to make whatever cuts you need to make and you can get several blocks from each cut. (With the exception of the 8, 2 in squares of accent color per block)

[@JulieCrawford-l8r]

Beautiful block and fabric. You make everything look so easy, and we miss your wonderful presence! We hope you are enjoying your time in Africa!❤

[@susietincknellsmith653]

I am a Mrs. Smith and I do love this block! Thank you for making this ‘complicated’ block so easy to create!

[@dinahchidester]

This pattern would be stunning done with bright batiks and a black background!

[@janetservidio8967]

Kaffe Fasset fabrics!!!

[@sharonparker7867]

I love how you take a difficult block and make it such an easy breeze. It’s what you do best! ❤

[@cathylocklin3215]

This is one of my favorite.❤ It’s so good to see Jenny! I will have to start watching previous tutorials to get my Jenny fix soon.😢

[@needle.thread.watercolor-jloh]

That is a beautiful block and you simplified the construction. I like the 2 inch strip method for the four patch! Wow!

[@vickiheath6133]

Wow, this is a beautiful block. Thank you for demonstrating it for us.

[@TheSchkings]

LOVE Jenny's explanations and all of her mantras for memory -- they really are so helpful!

[@sherryfaires7931]

.Wonderful block, Jenny! We miss you! I think Mrs. Smith made pies, too!

[@LakesideQuiltmakingArts]

Busy lady

[@thefloreas6699]

Wonderful star! Love the unconventional use of the layer cake square! Thank you!

[@gailwhite8796]

I’m just in awe at how fast you sew and match all those seams! I agonize over nesting every seam and only get it perfect about 60% of the time. I swear, I spend as much time ripping as sewing, haha! But everything I sew always seems to have mistakes somewhere; I call them “fatal flaws”, but like you said, “a nobody has ever returned any of my imperfect quilts”. Thank you sincerely for the constant instruction and encouragement. Africa is going to love you!

[@charleneeisnerschulten7534]

Jenny your color choice is always beautiful. I love seeing the blocks all together & like magic the quilt is magnificent!!

[@marlahanks7278]

That block is just beautiful 🥰🥰 Sashings always give me a fit! And I like them touching showing that secondary pattern. Both ways would be pretty.

[@jaclynmoylan1905]

Love this quilt! So clever with the piecing

[@marshawallace7522]

I love this pattern and tutorial, Jenny❣️ Yet another pattern 'to make someday.' I WANT to create my own layer cake from SOME of my yardage. I love that you filmed some tutorials before you left on your mission trip. I know that you and Ron are a blessing so many!

[@SuperBettyboop23]

Hi Jenny I totally love how you went step-by-step showing how to cut how to sew and put the star block together I am amazed of how much patience that you have in your teaching skills. I totally enjoy watching your tutorials and learning from your fabric choices were awesome ❣️🧵🪡✂️❤️💓💓💖💗

[@marleyeve51]

Hi from the daughter of a Shelbina native! Mom loved learning from Jenny!

[@beckypetersen2680]

The fabric choices are wonderful. Beautiful block! Gorgeous quilt. So glad you added the sashing

[@janiesoito4494]

What a great way to make 4 patches. ❤

[@Cumairas]

WOW! I thought it was more complicated. Thank a million for your tutorial. I learned with you when i started doing quilts. Your the best 🎉😊

[@susanmei9980]

This is so beautiful. Reminds me of an intricate tile floor design. 😊

[@DonnaTemple-o9i]

Every block is bursting ,beautiful pattern

[@amandaaskew7606]

This is a stunner 😍😍😍

[@HRHDMKYT]

I love everything about this quilt except the border fabric… there seem to be so many lovely prints in that collection, why choose a brown one? To each their own, that’s another great thing about Quilting! (It never ceases to amaze me how Jenny can keep up a constant patter of how to do what she’s doing, while keeping straight how many of which unit she needs in which colour fabric, and how they all get assembled into this complicated block. Awesome talent!)

[@pamlacey136]

I love this quilt pattern and I hope to make it soon. Thank you for sharing this gorgeous quilt!

[@mrsnickson]

Such a cool method to make a beautiful quilt 😊

[@cathyjohnson6732]

WoW, this quilt looks so complicated but you made it look soooo easy!!! Love these fabrics and the blocks. Thank you so very much. 💕

[@dlcupples396]

I made one block and am hooked. I love this! I’m going to make a quilt now!❤❤❤

[@penny9157]

this is such a Beautiful block I will be making this one ! thank you Jenny ! that fabric is so pretty also a must have

[@lilybee_]

Gorgeous quilt! You make the most difficult patterns seem doable.

[@lizreynolds4554]

Jenny, this is so fun. I love how you made Mrs. Smith's favorite, our new favorite too! This is just fun. You explain and demonstrate so well, making it seem fast and EASY!! I have learned so much from you, especially confidence. I want to make one of these Asap! I pray Africa is loving you, as much as we do. God be with you till we meet again. Huggles and prayers Always. 🎉🙏🍀🤟💖🧵🪡✂️🦓 Liz in Northern California.😊

[@judywellock7455]

Beautiful block and fabric

[@laurajustice4275]

That is amazing and so beautiful. Thanks for the awesome tips.

[@kirana51]

Oh yes I enjoy it! 🤩 Thank you so much😘

[@janisgrawey7477]

It’s a beautiful block. Love the way you made your four patches. Ingenious. Thanks Jenny

[@barbarajefferysings]

I'm making a sampler quilt and need 23 more blocks before I can put it together. I think this would be a great choice!

[@merryhill4790]

Oh Jenny, I have to make this quilt, it is so beautiful. I can’t believe how easy it is to make. This will be my after holiday sewing quilt. Thanks so much. I always love your tutorials.

[@sharihannah9251]

Lovely block. Loving the colors and that fabulous border.

[@SusanWILSON-g6e]

Would love to try this one

[@nancymihalik1497]

I am a Mrs. Smith fan! Love this tutorial and the fabric choice. Thank you!

[@jeanielipskey1272]

Love this block too! I sure hope you & Ron, had a blessed & Happy Thanksgiving this year!

[@lindagillian8157]

This is so fantastic!! I think I can do it!! Thank you so much!!

[@tammymoore-kloss9680]

Wow !!! So beautiful ! Love this ❤

[@sandybruce9092]

I have Barbara Brackman’s book (along with another that has 5,000+ blocks) and just looked up this block - and there it was! The one in the book just uses two colors but I like Jenny’s colors better! I have to take a block pattern to our January guild meeting and this might be the perfect one! Now - back to the video!!!😃😃😃

[@glorialuedke1571]

Loved this block. Thank you Great tutorial and just beautiful quilt

[@susantrombley9014]

Awesome block ! I love Mrs. Smith! ❤

[@Amal2365]

Such beautiful quilt, I ❤ the block. Thank you for sharing 😊

[@person2463]

Gorgeous quilt and fabric choice. I adore the "lace" designs you find. Hugs, Chel 🌸

[@debbieparrish4369]

It's absolutely stunning. Thank you, Jennyx❤🎉😊

[@courtneydeaver9898]

Absolutely Stunning!!❤

[@kathleenchyrywaty2360]

Love it. I’m using it for my Christmas block exchange. I used the star point fabric as the center of the block🙂

[@tracymason7483]

Loved it

[@shannonhingle2435]

Beautiful quilt

[@annielyst]

Gorgeous!

[@conniesnyder9463]

Love the colors

[@genkreymborg6063]

Thanks so much, another excellent piece of fabric.

[@vickidowns5990]

Thank you for this information . what a beauty this quilt is . I

[@barbaraking9033]

I love this block. Smart!😊

[@fireflydreams1791]

I like this block. Would like to see how a gray background or a low volume background would look. I will have to add this to my must make list. I should get to it be the end of 2026 lol. Great tutorial. Thanks for sharing Jenny. We appreciate you. Have a beautiful weekend everyone.

[@ellenthompson4441]

Very organized tutorial!

[@caseyhayes7136]

This looked so complicated with all of the tiny pieces, but you made it doable. I would actually try it , even though I prefer larger pieced squares.

[@sandybruce9092]

With a little bit of math this block could very well become larger! As large as you want! I play with math in my head (yea, weird!) and I’d love to make this one with the black and bright batiks larger!

[@SaraMc-ez2mv]

Love this block!

[@carlaatkins2619]

Donna, you are the best.🎉❤🎉

[@barbvallet7659]

Who?

[@Silencedogood-r6l]

@@barbvallet7659 You know what/who she meant.

[@zulemasarinana9218]

Loved this quilt, thanks!!

[@jaclynmoylan1905]

Love this quilt! So clever

[@Chriscreations123]

Beautiful quilt I need to try this one

[@DonnaTemple-o9i]

Beautiful Jenny

[@lisaemerson8061]

THIS IS BEAUTIFUL WOW I LOVE IT.

[@lau2058]

Oi Jeni boa noite,que alegria ver você assistir mais uma vez você,nunca mais tinha visto você.um grande abraço💋❤️🌹🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷 Brasil

[@vzimmer1951]

Love this quilt! ❤️

[@nonya.bizness]

not a fan of quilt patterns that you have to stand across the room in order to see the overall design emerge, so i wait and patiently wait for quilt patterns that use smaller pieces to make more complex, intricate designs. this is one of those! yay! i see this in brights and in jewel tones and civil war fabrics and and... 😊

[@angelaruppert1528]

I had a Grandma Smith!!!

[@dianehuntley2493]

Beautiful😊

[@Patchworkwithachide]

Very fantastic❤❤❤❤

[@DonnaTemple-o9i]

Jenny should write a book , or put all her tips in her block magazine.

[@SusieMonk-jh8tj]

Wonderful and great timing, ready to make a new quilt!🫶👏👏

[@JessicaCEP]

Love it!

[@chrissyluna8183]

Love it.😍

[@dlcupples396]

I have fat quarters. Will this pattern work with them? This is beautiful!❤

[@penny9157]

yes it will

[@patwakefield3066]

It looks like you need to have 2 matching 10 inch squares to complete all the bar blocks for each finished block?

[@joycekaminski1943]

I miss you Jenny.

[@morganwalker2098]

Second comment! This is such a pretty quilt!

[@joesmith7427]

Where is everyone at?? Cold down here in Florida- 59*F Bucs game today!! If they can find the field !!

[@leannevitale3228]

Hope you are doing well Jenny, we miss Tuesday news days, although everyone is doing a great job filling in. God Bless and watch over you both.

[@susanmontgomery7077]

Beautiful! It reminds me of Misty’s Shimmering Stars Table Runner which I just made for Christmas!

[@barbarajefferysings]

I wonder how this would look in just two colors, or three. What secondary pattern would appear?

[@diane19456]

Hi You make everything look so easy! Star legs????

[@LinniePA]

Interesting block but a little confusing for me; but I always enjoy watching ANY quilting videos!!

[@debdees7182]

What size is the block?

[@julieberry1683]

I need to rewatch at warp speed!

[@joesmith7427]

Any snow where u are at??

[@vzimmer1951]

You still have the circular design!

[@sharonbrown2468]

Lovely quilt, but lots of pieces, I especially love the fabrics you chose to use. My count is 53 pieces per block, not 49.

[@michellebusta3507]

Hi from Independence MO

[@inagreen4683]

27:01 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@jeanperren6094]

Hi from Queensland. Good tutorial, thank you. Just wondering what brand is your rotary cutter?

[@Babsbrowning]

It's the Daily deal TODAY!

[@jennydoan57]

It is our Missouri Star Rotary cutter and it is the best!!

[@debbielee7117]

I’m thinking this would work with a jelly roll, just adjust the sizes up a little.

[@Silencedogood-r6l]

It could, considering that all of the print cuts are 2” wide. I’m working with fat 1/8’s and should be able to make several blocks from each color.

[@kathrynboseman5249]

Nice block...I think I would rather use a standard 2.5 measurement and use up my mini charms for a scrappy look