Make a "Diamond Chain" Quilt with Jenny Doan of Missouri Star (Video Tutorial)

We use basic four-patch-blocks and half-square triangles to create an endless array of gorgeous quilt patterns. This versatile quilt block is one that can be used in a million different ways. This week, Jenny arranged ‘em into a Diamond Chain quilt.
Jenny is able to square each of her blocks quickly using Clearly Perfect Slotted Trimmers by Kari Carr for New Leaf Stitches.
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[@holiday-td6hx]

As I have said almost every week....I don't know how you manage to come up with a wonderful quilt every week! I know it's not just "YOU" Jenny....but that is what makes it all the more interesting because SEVERAL people, from the people that work in the shops to show everyone the beautiful fabrics and tools that make quilting fun, to the warehouses to make the orders "perfect" as possible each and every day so that everyone that orders from MSQC gets that amazing box coming from little ol' Hamilton, MO... but before it reaches that mail truck....many talents hands have made it possible for that "one" order or one RIGHT AFTER the other order to get sent to those excited people that find so much joy and pleasure from watching Jenny's tutorials, to reading or posting a comment on the MSQC forum, to the messages that the "forum friends" have cultivated over the years, or whatever the reason MSQC has touched you in whatever way, big or small we all enjoy and appreciate how much we love Jenny and her awesome wonderful way she does the tutorials in such way that even the first time quilter can learn how to make something for her family and friends to enjoy forever and always! Thank you MSQC Company & Family!!!

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

Hello there! Thank you for your extremely kind and thoughtful comment. We are so thankful to have a wonderful Missouri Star family, with amazing people like you in it! It is a team effort, and we are blessed to have some of the best team members a quilt shop could ask for right here in Hamilton! Thank you so much for your support. We appreciate your kindness and for sharing such a nice complement with our team! :)

[@holiday-td6hx]

@@MissouriQuiltCo You bet!!! (no problem!)

[@windyday434]

This is a much easier version of the Jewel Box quilt. Love it!

[@maureenkotwic5461]

I just made myself smile....I love all your tutorials and so many quilts I want to make...at 72 years young I don’t think I am going to make all the quilts I have saved in my library 🤣🤣🤣🤣...not a beginner to sewing...but I am to quilting...and yes I am hooked...thank you for making it so simple to make these amazing quilts...Maws from OZ 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@janetpatterson9593]

I just bought this pattern. I'm going to make mine 8 blocks across by 10 blocks down. It will have three borders for a queen-sized quilt with a 10" tuck. Thanks for such a great pattern that looks intricate but very easy to put together.

[@luvpugz9659]

Wow! Once again a beautiful quilt without complicated blocks! You still amaze me after all these years! 😍

[@kayperry7999]

Now I know how to make a 4 patch block. Really simple thank you for teaching us. I appreciate that. Thank you.

[@LinniePA]

Friday is my favorite day ... a new Jenny tutorial with my morning tea!

[@gordonwalter5477]

Jenny, you make sewing look so easy. I know after many projects you have learned most of the tricks of sewing. You explain the projects so well. Love you and the Girls quilts

[@karlasantoro4981]

These tutorials are wonderful. I'm a seasoned quilter, and learn something whenever I watch one. My quilting would have progressed much faster if I had something like these available 25 years ago. :-) Thanks for doing them. You've made quilting a joy for so many.

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

We're thrilled to hear that Karla! Keep up the great work!

[@mamas_quilts3573]

Ohhh! Another great tutorial, Jenny ❤ Thanks everybody😍 at MSQC🌹

[@paulmoosman8594]

Thank you Jenny

[@dawnmason9558]

Hope Jenni is enjoying FOQinBirmingham UK. We are honoured to have her in our lovely city.

[@graylagran7443]

Love it! Virtually no waste with these 2 blocks methods!

[@belyndamulloy33]

I love how you did the 4 patches out of a charm square. I don't remember seeing that before. Thank you Jenny. I look forward to your tutorials every week.

[@patriciaguevara8793]

I’ve had 2 packs of 5” squares (identical) that I wanted to do something with - this is perfect! Thank you to you and your staff and family for all your hard work for us.

[@nvrhomenvrhome3407]

I'm a beginner and I love this pattern - quick and easy.

[@dawnwiser8454]

I made a table runner using autumn colors. Turned out gorgeous.

[@cathytaylor1203]

Thank you, Jenny!!!

[@nancydublin9666]

Jenny, you have no idea how glad I was to find the TURN STYLE tutorial, so I could finally locate the pattern! I had searched and searched both You Tube and your website. Absolutely nothing. I couldn't remember the name of it so that impeded my search also. Downloaded the pattern, printed it, and saved to my hard drive just in case I lose track of it again. I just love that pattern!!!! Now, I'm finding this "diamonds" pattern. It looks absolutely great too. Where in the world do you come up with ideas? You must have imaginative people working with you to produce easy, quick, and beautiful patterns. I thank you so much!

[@bettyjanegrant2566]

I love this quilt.......looks nice. You make them all LOOK easy......guess thats way I watch you teach (us) the right way. watch you daily, think I may have all your older one...love them all . Thanks.

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

We're so glad you enjoyed watching this tutorial Betty! Happy quilting!

[@dianag5013]

I have so many charm packs! This is such a great way to finally dive into them! Thanks again Jenny, for another great tutorial 👍😀

[@craftingaplannedlifejoanna9291]

That is such an ingenious way of making a 4 patch! Thanks for sharing yet another great tip, Jenny!!!

[@rustydip1]

Super easy block to make even for a beginner like me!! I also like your method of making the 4 patch block. Easy peasy!! Thank you so much for your tutorials!!!

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

Thanks for taking the time to leave this sweet message rustydip1! We're so glad you enjoyed watching this tutorial.

[@lisaworkman4293]

Great teacher you can tell very good mom as well!

[@melaniehefner1098]

Love this fabric line.

[@loispewhairangi2388]

I love how this lock comes together and the secondary pattern. Thank you Jenny for another great tutoy

[@loispewhairangi2388]

Tutorial

[@denisepineda1788]

What a great 2 block wonder! Thanks for simplifying this quilt. It is much appreciated.

[@janetbailey4282]

Love how the Jacobs Ladder you taught is the same as this quilt pattern, BUT no one would know it with beautiful change is vibrate colors.

[@sissy55ful]

I love how easy you make quilt making. This pattern is so cute. Your videos are wonderful.

[@shafaqkhan7355]

yes JENNY WE LOVE IT

[@margm4]

Love the blocks. And your helpful little tips and explanations. Thanks for your lovely work, 🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@ljgrow]

I love this pattern! I made it for a little boy toddler blanket. It turned out so CUTE! Thanks Jenny!

[@jenharris4470]

Beautiful. Love the triangle ruler you used Jenny.

[@kimabbs920]

This is a great scrap buster! Can't wait to try!

[@debmetheral6596]

Lovely quilt Jenny it is so much nicer listening to when you are using the baby lok than o the noisy Ever Sew.

[@siscarmichael2949]

I like the way you do your four patch! Easy!

[@JOHN3n16]

I’m going to have to make this one! Love the scrappy look!

[@louiseah7662]

This is great!! Going to use this for my scrap busting 😊

[@emiishino5422]

Great tute! Thanks, Jenny.

[@maryschiff9580]

I love this quilt, thanks for the tutorial!

[@rosehavenfarm2969]

When I first saw this quilt, I thought it would be too difficult for me, what with all those little squares. I was wrong! It's like the block is magical. I will trythis, definitely.

[@suecone2198]

I have a lot of charm packs so now I am going to put them to great use! I already purchased that ruler but haven’t used it yet but it will be put to good use ! Thanks you always make things seem so easy! Love y’all. Thanks 😘

[@mamas_quilts3573]

Yes! A great teacher!! ❤

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Jenny thank you so much. That’s a great 👍 block and you demonstrate it so well. Love 💖 it xxx Mags

[@teripranger2824]

Beautiful quilt !!!! Jenny thank you for all your videos. You hwve taught me so much from making quilts to rewatching your video with your grandson on bow ties and a bow for his sister I made a headband for my grandaughter thats due Thanksgiving 2019.

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

Oh wow! Congratulations on the new addition to your family. We are so happy for you, Teri! :) Thank you for tuning in!

[@ozbuncandlesupply]

I’ve been watching you for awhile now and absolutely love watching your videos

[@honibear6478]

Jenny another great quilt block. Thanks for sharing 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽❤️

[@bonnieboschert5226]

Beautiful....I love it. This will be my next quilting project.

[@Snapwhiz]

Love this one!!!

[@deadiemeyers1661]

I think this is a lovely variation on the traditional Jacob's Ladder pattern.Thanks for another great video!

[@DianePahl]

Yes, it looks like a Jacob's Ladder to me :) Right now, I'm too lazy to compare haha.

[@robinwhiddon5728]

Yes it is Jacobs ladder. I just made one called jewel box. It’s a beautiful pattern.

[@DianePahl]

@@robinwhiddon5728 I have always loved it. I have some fabric put aside for one - just need to get off my you know what to make it. Ohh I like the Jewel Box quilt, too - especially the vibrant colors.

[@robinwhiddon5728]

Diane Pahl I actually made 2 tops of it but only quilted the one. It’s the most intricate one I have done. My one piece of advice is watch those points. I’m a novice at them but it turned out beautiful anyway. Practice makes perfect they say. I’ll keep working on them. 😊

[@DianePahl]

@@robinwhiddon5728 I quilted a long time ago -in the 80's/90's and then life/work/kids happened and now the kids are on their own so I have fabric to sew! I've forgotten what I knew back then but am looking forward to re-learning :)

[@pamelacasey1699]

Love this quilt!

[@pamharmon9354]

I love the colors. They pop. Bright colors. Of course, I love all your tutorials. I have made the fence rail stars , 2 times for gifts Loved them. Thanks again Sweet personality you have. Been watching you long long time.

[@KelleysQuiltsandCruises]

“I love it when a plan comes together.” I swear I heard George Peppard’s voice in my head after you said that. Jenny you are awesome!

[@mamas_quilts3573]

Kelley I love when y'all catch these things!! Then I 😅 go back and watch again! ❤ happy quilting!

[@SuperBettyboop23]

I just love it 🥰

[@loisweimer8906]

Wow..cute quilt..Thank Jenny

[@LinniePA]

I believe this block is also called "Jewel Box" ... we did one at a quilt group using a Kaffe Fassett LAYER CAKE (cut in 4 equal pieces gives you FOUR charm packs) and a white/cream LAYER CAKE (also cut into 4 equal pieces). EASY block to piece and very pretty when assembled. I've made several quilts using this block/setting ... need to try it in a scrappy Christmas theme!

[@pamharmon9354]

2009 I started a Dresden plate , I didn’t finish it but, I help one of my co-workers get started and she finished a quilt for her granddaughter , graduation last year. I have done several sample squares just to see if I could do it and pass the directions on to others Just love helping others same as you do. Thank you

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

Oh wow, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge of sewing with those around you, and for helping those with their quilting/sewing journeys. :)

[@kimmaynard338]

LOVE IT !!!! ... awesome pattern thank you

[@starrynightstitcher7327]

Love this, thank you!

[@pattibee8534]

Love it!

[@szelop]

I love love this!

[@marypriest3837]

So Awesome . Thank you for showing me this

[@HHSDaily]

Simple and a great way to use up some layer cakes I have to make two!!!

[@mariadolorespoladura1616]

Muy bonito, muchas gracias 😘😘😘😘👏👏👏👏👏

[@terisparkman9814]

What a beautiful quilt!

[@joanhartz986]

What a great quilt to use up your scraps!

[@kimmenuckles3926]

The colors are perfect for this pattern. They look fall-ish.

[@bethkoch11]

Very cute quilt and as always, a great video. I liked your method for making the 4 patches.

[@ladycrafts1885]

Hi Jenny, this was a wonderful tutorial. Thanks for giving us the skills and confidence to make awesome quilts!

[@trinayounts9122]

Love it! 💕💕

[@karensellers8264]

Awesome quilt and easy to do. On my quilting bucket list😃

[@marietteforget7804]

Thanks a lot for another great tutorial! It’s a beautiful quilt! 😎🌸

[@Sprocket215]

Love it! Thank you!

[@shirleypitts5357]

Shirley Pitts I am working on this one now -thank-you Jenny

[@marietteforget7804]

Thanks a lot for another great tutorial of a gorgeous quilt! You make it so easy for us! 🌸🌸

[@cherylmathe3170]

Great tutorial. More fun ways to use pre cuts.

[@ladyjay6741]

I Love it..another Great Quilt Design, Much Love from Livonia, Michigan

[@LinniePA]

Traverse City here!

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

@@LinniePA We hope to see you at Jenny on the Road in Ypsilanti, MI later this month! :)

[@ladyjay6741]

Hello Linda in Traverse City. Are you going to the American National Quilt Show in Grand Ripids, Aug 21 thru Aug 24? Can't wait to see it all.

[@nagaritahenderson7119]

Beautiful

[@terisparkman9814]

I love your pinkie ring. It looks just like mine, which was my mother in law’s wedding ring.

[@blancaenoevalenciabedoya600]

Fantástico trabajo Señora

[@deborahnolan9360]

Love this. Thanks for sharing.

[@hayatmutfaktaguzel5757]

Thank you very much :)

[@emiliegoethals3769]

I'm making this quilt. I still have to assemble the whole thing. I made 2 different sizes of blocks. It will look fab when it is done.

[@HouseHuntinginMaineBuxton]

Doing this with the 2 Land of Liberty charm packs I bought from you. It's going to be a picnic quilt for a niece who is getting married.

[@retah2547]

Soft colors. Jordan fabrics did this tutorial in January, calling it Jewel Box, using a black background and bright colors. Nice to see color variations of same pattern.

[@justhinkinaboutit]

Thank you!!!!

[@yanne69200]

j'adore ce motif !

[@sabithakamath3632]

Super

[@SandDrift1]

I am working on this quilt at the moment, but rather than use pre-cuts I am cutting from my scraps. The squares are sewn as leaders and enders as I work on other projects. It is a pleasure to see my Diamond and Chain quilt quietly growing without actually “working” on it, if that makes sense. 🥴😊

[@MrsKuhn.2]

so pretty

[@tootsiequilt]

Beautiful quilt. One day I hope you will do an Arrowhead block using a layer cake.

[@sharonpost8927]

I think this would be pretty as a two color quilt. Also could be done with the half square triangles scrappy and the 4 patches all the same.

[@janetbailey4282]

Yes, this pattern in 2 ccolors is called the Jacobs ladder.

[@shamtallysultana1210]

As always it is great fun seeing you as if playing peiece of clothes n end with a lovely peiece of work

[@debbiesezhi]

Great video

[@tatianaterriesmith8471]

❤❤❤❤❤ 😊

[@barbierussell2838]

Your going to Idaho that's my hometown Boise. How I wish I was stell there. Have fun .

[@loriar1027]

I really like this pattern! Seems like it would be a great stash buster too!

[@lindaswatsenberg8303]

i am making this in a king size ,, almost finished,, using blue prints and white background

[@kaywray1974]

Very easy to follow. Could you do a Celtic squares quilt at some stage? Kayxx

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

We're thrilled you enjoyed this tutorial, Kay! We'll be sure to pass along your suggestion to Jenny. Happy quilting!

[@bellaannecgoff2335]

❤️❤️❤️

[@handmadebyMickie]

Wonderful as always! I’m surprised you don’t use your corner to corner seam marker ruler to draw the half square triangles sew lines.

[@loriar1027]

I wonder if two rows might make a nice table runner as well?

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

We think that would be absolutely darling!

[@siscarmichael2949]

Awesome idea!