Make a Spring Dresdens Quilt with Jenny Doan of Missouri Star! (Video Tutorial)

The Spring Dresdens Quilt: Easy Quilting Tutorial with Jenny Doan of Missouri Star Quilt Co. Jenny shows us how to make a beautiful 68 x 78 inch flower pot quilt using charm packs (5" squares of pre-cut fabric), layer cakes (10" squares of pre-cut fabric) jelly rolls (2 1/2" strips of pre- cut fabric), heatnbond, the tumbler template, and the dresden template.
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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! Stitching together simplified quilts full of love and laughter, Jenny makes quilting friendlier than ever before. With over half a million KZbin subscribers and more than 150 million views to date, she has sparked enthusiasm for quilting across the globe.
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[@pennysiemen6643]

My mom had a stroke last year and had made alot of dresdens blades and I did not know what I was going to do with them until I saw this video....now that won't be sitting in a baggie anymore....thank you

[@karenlautzenheiser2003]

With all the bitterly cold weather we are having here in Ohio, this quilt is a breath of "SPRING" air!! Thank you, Jenny!!

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

We are having that same bitter winter! At least we're not getting the weather that Boston is!! They definitely need some Spring dresdens!!

[@ritahogan844]

Jenny is so easy to follow and explains each step as she goes along. For me she makes it so doable. I love watching her.

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

We're so glad that you enjoyed this tutorial! :)

[@elsiemontgomery5866]

My favorite one yet. I’m excited to make this!!!!

[@patriciasheehan5888]

I made the flower pot Dresden wall hanging...now going to try my hand at this. It is because of your well informed tutorial that I would even think to do this... Thanks, Jenny, again, for all the fun you add to my life.

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

That is so nice of you, Patricia Sheehan!! We would love to see pictures!! :)

[@nesagale]

Thank you so much Jenny! That quilt is beautiful. You make everything so simple and easy to follow. I am a new quilter and have taught myself by your tutorials. You make me "think" that I can make anything.lol. There is so many that I want to do. But one at a time. Thank you again for being so sweet, funny and so talented!

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

That is so sweet of you Vanessa Barrett!! Thanks for watching, we really appreciate the love and support!

[@rondabergeron4414]

Oh Jenny you did it again!!! Thank you so much. About a year ago I made a queen size quilt with just plain blocks with sashing. It was never sandwiched because I felt there was some thing missing. You just helped me decide what will go in the center of these blocks. I love to hand sew, so I will hand applique mine. Thanks again Jenny. I always look forward to your videos!!!

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

That will be lovely to help you finish off that quilt! :) You'll have to send in pictures so we can see when you're finished!! :)

[@rondabergeron4414]

I'll try. I haven't quite figured out how to send pictures from my tablet.

[@caroldoyle860]

One minute this quilt looks like it stepped out of the thirties/forties and the next it looks so modern and fresh! I can smell the Spring in your quilt, feel the sunshine in your smiles, and it is only 9.7 degrees here today in MN! Thanks Jenny for another beautiful idea and quilt to do!

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

Thank you so much!! This quilt sure makes us want Spring to hurry up here! :) I'll have to go back and smell this quilt, hopefully I'll be able to smell the Spring too!! :) Thanks for the smiles!

[@elizabethdawn256]

This would also look great as a border on dishtowels. Love that there are so many possibilities with this design.

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

That would be cool to see! Thanks for the great idea! :)

[@noillucs3392]

I love it when you show it in different colours. This a perfect block for someone who loves gardening.

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

That's great, you're right!! Thanks for watching!

[@rosemarywaddell4120]

Jenny I Love the way you come up with new ideas for the Dresden. The first one I watched was a Dresden flower wall hanging. Later that year you made a turkey 🦃 with Dresden blades for the tail Thank you for all your amazing videos.

[@Janna1949]

I LOVE THIS! I'm putting a 2.5" border all the way around the block and using it for the front of a Tote Bag I'm making! Thank you, Jenny!

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

That will be so darling!! We would love to see pictures!! :)

[@annphilbeck5174]

What a cute quilt. My pots are going to be yellow. So excited. Thanks again Jenny.

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

That will be so bright and cheery! Love it!!

[@sheliaheverin5314]

I'm thinking a Spring table runner...I love this tutorial. Thanks Jenny.

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

We would love to see pictures! :)

[@kathrynburns7868]

Cute idea, so springy. Love your new haircut.

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

I wish I could double thumbs up this! :) Thanks!!

[@ivyroy2896]

Wonderful

[@kathyscurlock6447]

Love the little flower pots and dresden flowers. I am going to make a table runner with this idea.

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

This would be such a fun table runner! So Springy!

[@gerrybrearley8687]

You make everything look so easy. Thank you again for your tutorials.

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

Thank you so much for watching! :)

[@bluestarhealingangels9162]

Ooo love that iron! Nice

[@martyglo7]

I saw this quilt at the shop on Tuesday... it's so adorable!

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

We're so glad you were able to come to the shop!! Which one was your favorite?

[@sandrasmith5014]

Saw Jenny today in Naples....she was great! Have all the materials for this quilts. Cant wait to start.

[@cassiehatch5711]

All the quilting on the quilts placed behind you looks so beautiful! Sometimes I have to make myself stop looking at the pretty quilts and pay attention to the blocks your making!

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

Quilts are so fun to look at! That's one of my favorite things to do when I go to a fabric store, is just look at all the pretty creations! :) Thanks for watching!!

[@DixieGirl9876]

Another fun project! Love the spin on the use of the Dresden. I think I'd do my pot in a terra cotta color. Thanks for sharing.

[@ellaprevette388]

Hi Jenny from NC,This block is just perfect for a spring quilt. I've been looking for something for spring and BOOM here it is! Thank you so much!

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

What a great coincidence!! :)

[@philby611]

I have been thinking of making a Dresden plate quilt with 30s reproduction fabric but I like this idea better. This is definitely on my list of quilts I am planning to make. Thanks for the great idea!

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

We love 30's fabrics! :) How fun!!

[@andrealamphiear1947]

Jenny, that is so darned adorable. I just finished a quilt top of the falling charms pattern, and it is just amazing. Now, you show me this one and I am more ready for spring than ever. I had never touched a cutting mat or a rotary cutter until Dec 2013 when my husband bought me one for Christmas. He had no idea what quilting animal he had created, LOL. I have been a seamstress of dresses since my teen years. With your videos and my husband's mistake, I haven't put down my rotary cutter since then. I am on my 14th quilt thanks to your amazing talent, patience and realism. I love how you just make us all feel like we don't have to be perfect to create perfection. I have watched many other videos but always choose yours to help guide me in my projects. This one will be on my list next!! Thank you again.

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

Thank you so much for watching, andrea lamphiear!! We would love to see pictures of your projects!! :) Thanks for sharing this fun story!! We love it!!

[@ellaprevette388]

Hi Jenny, I was just today given the magazine of Successful Farming and saw your page of this quilt..just wonderful. Loved your story. God bless you and yours. Still working on this. Thank you.

[@1941roberta]

You never fail to amaze me Jenny. This one will be on my bucket list for sure, thank you.

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

Wow we love the sound of that!! :)

[@JudyHart1]

So cute!

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

Thank you so much, Judy Hart!!

[@karenkluwin8856]

How absolutely adorable!!! I love the dresden flowers.....and have seen this technique before. Truly easy to do. Hmmmm, adding sashings would increase the size of the quilt top too! Love your tutorials!

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

You could definitely use sashing! :)

[@jostovall5491]

Adorable ~ love Dresdens ~ thanks for sharing!

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

We're so glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@lifeofaimee6259]

Adorable!

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

Thank you!!

[@auntiesash]

Ooo. I think I need to make one with terra cotta pots and all sorts of green foliage. Little potted ferns. How cute would that be?

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

Love that idea!! :)

[@ashford4884]

I just love this..so beautiful!

[@dcwishy3701]

I made this quilt with Fresh Cut and it turned out beautifully. Wish there was a place to upload. Thanks for the tutorial!

[@quiltingfairy1329]

Quick and easy, would make a great scrappy quilt too. I could use up some of my considerable 'stash'.

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

Definitely scrappy!! :) Hope you get to try it!

[@bileebarto7819]

i put this design on the front of a tote bag. Turned out really cute!

[@maaikepowell6009]

I just received your Block Magazines all the way in Australia and am enjoying it so so much!!! This one is my favourite so far! Love from Australia and a big thank you Jenny!!!!

[@paulablack576]

I just finished this quilt!! It only took me a year to do it after I got the material in Hamilton (my first trip to Quilt Town, USA!!). I added another border for a full size bed and it turned out so pretty! Thank you for the guidance .... because I did watch the tutorial a few times during the process :)

[@tanyawatson3776]

Love the ease of this you make them all look easy look forward to Friday to watch them

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

Thank you so much for watching!! :)

[@sherrimarston9069]

I love it! I’m starting one now! ❤

[@Trayne1837]

I love this block . You make it look so easy. While I was watching. I thought that this would make a pretty pillow top and a table runner with dashing and a border I hope to try this soon.

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

That sounds so pretty! If you make them, we would love to see! :)

[@meandlulabelle]

Beautiful spring quilt! I am hooked on making dresdens and will make a wall hanging from this tutorial! Thank you for the inspiration!

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

That would be so pretty! We hope to see pictures! :)

[@colleenross1569]

Awesome . beautiful colors

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

Thank you so much, Colleen Ross!! :)

[@kbw20905]

So pretty! Thanks for another awesome tutorial!!

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

Thanks for watching!! :)

[@annamadden4190]

I LOVE this! I am so new but want this one in purples!

[@ilcassettodigio9870]

This beautiful quilt, I like the combination of colors and design. Great tuotrial. Joan.

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

Thank you so much!!

[@SandraVanLankvelt]

Awxome video and I would love to make this quilt for sure.

[@SandraVanLankvelt]

P.S. Merry Christmas to you ALL

[@75ChrisC]

Brilliant idea, Jenny. Thank you for sharing...

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

That's so nice of you to say! Thank you!! :)

[@135Bubby]

Super cute quilt! love it. Thanks. love your tutorials.

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

Thank you so much, Jan T!!!

[@BBell-qt1lr]

I love this tutorial! I am thinking of making a sweet spring table runner! Thanks for your tutorials!

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

Just in time! :) We'd love to see what you create!

[@lindajacobs1487]

I can hardly wait to try this! I do think I'll make a smaller wall hanging first.

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

That's a great idea and perfect timing for spring right around the corner! :)

[@marmalutechaser9411]

Too cute!! Not sure if any of the comments suggested this but I was just wondering how cute it would be to make & sew Yo-Yos at the tips of the Dresdens for flowers?

[@stitchwishes499]

Love the music, so relaxing!

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

We agree! :)

[@cynthiastark7258]

As always another great idea! So cute

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

Thank you so much, Cynthia Stark!! :)

[@mariagoumas6135]

I love it!!!!

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

Thanks, Maria Goumas!

[@dorothywarren426]

I made 1 block, but my bouquet was too big for the 10 inch square, so I used a 12 inch square. I am going to do a total of 3 with sashing for an Easter table runner.

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

That sounds adorable!!! :) We would love to see pictures!!

[@gericap4409]

Dorothy Warren I had the same problem. I cut a 1/4" off the bottom of the pot and made the seams a bit larger than 1/4". Turned out beautiful. I also added a 1"x 5" rectangle at the top of my pots to help cover the bottoms of the flowers (they were showing thru the top of the pot).

[@dorothywarren426]

Thanks. The table runner turned out great!

[@angelaharding1197]

Being in the UK I get your tutorial when I get up at 05.00, love this but I can see a set the throw quilt and 2 cushions, 4 blocks would make a cushion I'm going to have a go.

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

That's a great idea! :) Thank you for watching!!

[@sharrelcaldwell1761]

I love this one new a fresh

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

Thank you!! :)

[@sunflowersnbluebirds7362]

Loved the video! You're a great teacher!

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

Thanks, Kylia Emery!

[@judithhenwood8791]

love it xx

[@AdrianaSilva-po9ye]

Adorei.. amo patch..

[@wulansayan9947]

I like this

[@sandragrannis1443]

this design can be use for small projects as well. Even kitchen curtains for a border

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

That would be so fun!! Love those ideas! :)

[@1953thopkins]

I love Dresdens. I made the Dresden Flower Pot hanging just by watching Jenny's video. I think it turned out pretty well for my first hanging. I also love anything dresden like Jenny. Thanks for all your wonderful videos. What is the blanket stitch? Is it a zigzag? It's hard to see it in the video.

[@josefaperez8144]

Me gustan sus videos pues aprendi tecnicas nuevas un saludo

[@1bcsurvivor]

Hi Jenny, I am really excited about this quilt, my question is which (heat n bond) to use use also what is your favorite thread for piecing ??

[@sandragrannis1443]

Kitchen towels, aprons and placemats for spring

[@426cudalady]

I bought your pattern & fabric and made this quilt top. Unfortunately I live in Canada so sending the quilt to you for quilting is not feasible. My question is: how do you decide what color thread to use when quilting an appliqued quilt top? Yours seems to blend so well you can't tell what color the thread is. I'm fairly new to quilting. Thank you for taking the time to make so many wonderful tutorials!

[@bettymanoulian4645]

I made this quilt but added a narrow sashing between blocks and rows.

[@maricarmenmolla156]

buenos días qué bonito qué dibujos más bonitos que blogs que telas me encanta veo todos tus tutoriales cada uno más bonito ya me gustaría poder comprar las telas y todo de ahí pero es imposible estamos muy lejos uno del otro bueno un beso muy fuerte de una valenciana que te admira besos

[@annakelleher7932]

That is so pretty. Reminds me of springtime. Would be pretty in pastels too for Easter:) Thanks Jenny for the video. Was just thinking maybe would be cute to make with mini tumbler too for table runner. Just a thought:)

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

Hi Anna! Thank you so much for watching! :) We're so glad that you enjoyed this fun project. Your table runner idea is adorable, too!! :) Love it!!

[@craftymom7]

Thanks a bunch Jenny for sharing this. Your amazing!, How do u come up with all these different designs. ? Just love your videos. :)

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

Hi craftymom7!! Sometimes the ideas come to me in the middle of the night and sometimes it's a customer that shows me something cool that they've discovered. I also have an amazing staff working beside me and they're pretty creative! My daughter, Natalie is especially creative!! :)

[@Bleuz2010]

What did you use to back your quilt and how much fabric did you use? I'd love to see the backs of your quilts in your tutorials, even if you just flip up a corner. I can't believe how easy this seems for such a beautiful pattern. Thank you for sharing, I love your videos.

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

Hi Laura, we usually just use whatever scrap backing we have lying around! If we don't have any scrap backing then we will use a wide backing. We used 2.25 yards of 90" wide backing on this one! :) I hope this helps!!

[@Bleuz2010]

Yes. Thank you!

[@nanette7fl]

Hello Jenny. I've been watchubg your videos for years. Today I feel confident enough to make this quilt! I do have a couple of questiona, I know you said to applique this all down with the Blanket Stitch. What settings did you use for width and length? I just want to make sure that my stitches line up on the Dresdens. Thank you in advance for your assistance.

[@Sweetanddemure]

Thanks Jenny , what a lovely block. I have a question: could you use a couple of charm packs for the blades? That way I could use up my stash, lol. I also thought this block would make a great quilt as you go quilt, It would be easy enough to stitch in the ditch for each block then attach each block sandwich with sashing. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

That sounds amazing!! :) Great ideas, Missy Demure!! We would love to see pictures!!

[@NT-ju3tl]

Thanks - this is beautiful, was also thinking of a table runner. Do you have written instructions for this tutorial?

[@sharonsapwell7721]

I inherited a piece of fabric that has a Dresden plate's printed on it. I love to free motion quilt, but not sure how to start. Should I outline each plate & other plates? Or should I just free motion quilt the whole quilt. It is a wall hanging or lap size.

[@solangelavasquez6865]

Tanto tiempo y siguen siendo hermosas las clases. Como consigo todas esas reglitas

[@kellybrown3065]

Hi there Jenny, I love this quilt so much that I decided to do it right away with left over strips from a giant Dresden quilt I made. My question to you is about the blanket stitch. I can't tell from the video but is the straight stitch part of the blanket stitch on the Dresden or on the back ground fabric. I just cant tell. Thank you.

[@genevadillman8173]

When you sew on hand appliqué do you use an embroidery hoop to keep your dresdens in place. I made a turkey and the last blade and won't line up, ended up totally wonky and I have to rip out all my hand stitches from around the entire fan 😢.

[@lanaoverton4536]

This is a beautiful quilt. I wanted to ask you, is that a Mickey Mouse Watch you are wearing?

[@judywellock7455]

Darling quilt

[@peggybowe5556]

Love this quilt! Want to start one of these when I finish my 'Summer in the Park' quilt. Wanted to ask something about this though. Am new to quilting & wanted to ask something please? I noticed the raw edges of the 'pots' aren't turned under. Does the Heat & Bond keep the edges from raveling out when the quilt is washed? Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thank you for doing these videos!

[@jackiejacobs9080]

Love this quilt, will give it a try. Just curious, does your machine have a built in thread cutter?

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

We would love to see pictures! Also, yes it does! It's amazing!!

[@agoogleuser2058]

I am currently making the spring dresden quilt. In the Missouri Star Quilt Block book it says to line the bottom of the pot with the bottom of the background square, but in the video, Jenny says to leave space between the bottom of the pot and the bottom of the background square so it doesn't get caught in the seam. Which way is correct?

[@1953thopkins]

I would like to know where I can buy the pretty background fabric that you always use in the videos? I can never find the background fabric with the beautiful designs on it. Where would I find that??

[@kristinj9635]

Hi guys from MSQC! I had an idea: could you do a sun quilt with the Dresden Plate? I really like the idea but I don't know how to do it.

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

Yeah! :) We've done a sun with the dresden before but not on an entire quilt. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6eulKyvoquer80 Having a sun quilt would be really pretty though! Thanks for the suggestion! :)

[@lisahope8039]

Love this, I am going to order some fabric from you shortly..... Jenny, whitch baby lock machine do you use, and whitch machine do you you at home, we would love to know!

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

That's so exciting! :) I use a Jane Baby Lock and sometimes I use a Melody Baby Lock! Love them!!

[@DiamondsandDoxies]

Love this!!! I love Dresdens anyway. Thoughts on doing different color pots?

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

Any color you chose for pots would be pretty!

[@staceyreames3123]

Jenny: I was wondering, it seems that you never backstitch. I was taught (ok so I only had freshman home ec) to always backstitch to lock your seam. Are you backstitching so quick I miss it or do you not have to backstitch?

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

Backstitching is great! We don't normally do it because the seam will be enclosed in another stitch. Especially if the quilt top is going to be finished with machine quilting! :) It's a great habit to back stitch, we just normally don't.

[@gericap4409]

Loved this quilt and your tutorial. However, when I made the blocks, the Dresden flowers show through the pot where it overlaps them. I don't see that on your block in the tutorial or on your quilt. Any suggestions?

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

That is a great question, Geri Cap! We will have to play around with it to see what's going on. Maybe ironing it well would help?

[@gericap4409]

Missouri Star Quilt Company I added a 1"x 5" rectangle at the top of my pots to help cover the bottoms of the flowers. Beautiful!

[@Janna1949]

I decided to make a laptop case with this block instead of a Tote bag. I have a photo, but don't know how to post it :-(

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

That's awesome!! :) You can share that picture with us on facebook or email it to us at [e-mail]!:)

[@sharonsapwell7721]

I don't have a tumbler template, I would like to know what is the dimensions of the tumbler? So I can make a cardboard one.

[@janicekingsmill5150]

Jenny I have a quilt I was playing with and was wondering if you might try to make it please let me know how I would send it to you

[@sallycarlson1535]

I didn't see you backstitch or anything when doing the blanket stitch. Would you please give me some advice on how to do something like that without worrying that the stitching will come loose? Thanks!

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

We didn't backstitch because we are going to finish this quilt off with machine quilting which will keep everything in tact. I hope this makes since! :)

[@TeamYonny]

Hiya Jenny, I need help, my sister in law is trying to make a Runner with a Skinny Flowerpot.. She have the instructions but, she can't figure how to get all the pieces together.. She has all the materials, she wants to know if there is a video on how to use all the materials needed and she can't find the video.. Can u help? the name of the instructions is: Sun Kissed Seasonal Skinnies-Special edition...Margie Ullery created it, but she can't locate her video on it...Please help...:)

[@deeannie6214]

I'm thinking you could spray baste the dresdens....

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

That's a great idea as well! :)

[@BetterKateThanEver]

This is the perfect quilt to use my leftover 1930's prints. However, if I knew now what I didn't know when I started this...it's not so easy using the pre-cut charm pack. The pinked edges need to be cut off (notice they are missing from the video above) and you want straight edges when stitching around...once cut off, the tumbler doesn't quite fit the square. :-(

[@tudorchris1977]

Hi are you left handed ? If so can you recommend a few beginner rulers for lefties thank you