Make a "Tranquil Triangles" Quilt with Jenny Doan of Missouri Star! (Video Tutorials)

Jenny demonstrates how to make a pretty half-square triangle quilt using layer cakes. Learn how to make 8 half square triangles in one fell swoop! Snuggling up with this Tranquil quilt will have you dreaming peacefully in no time!
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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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[@jmcconne2003]

Jenny could you do a show for us newbie’s on tips for 1/2 square triangles and getting points to match up. Working with sewing and cutting on the bias, or any other techniques for a new quilter. I am self taught and by your videos. I love when you give extra information about different ways of doing things. Thank you!…

[@lynkerr9366]

THIS IS J U ST Brilliant ..... love love love it..... I haven't been quilting for long ...needed something to side track me from COVID ... Registered nurse .... so thank you so much from Australia I'm really enjoying your tutorials... stay safe xx

[@karinwilmoth7767]

The timing of this tutorial couldn't be more perfect! I just downloaded this pattern last night, and searched the tutorial app for it. It wasn't there, but I'm glad it's here. I've got my squared up HSTs all ready to go for my son's Christmas quilt. Thanks for the great tutorial!

[@mrsd3023]

Greetings from Australia 🇦🇺 Oh Miss Jenny I could watch you quilt all day! You motivate me as a beginner with your can do easy attitude and you make such beautiful patterns! I also feel your love and excitement for the triangles❤️ I’m about to make a quilt for my Big Sister with blue Japanese fabrics with white as the other triangle side. Thank you for sharing your wonderful talents🙏

[@juliemorrison4348]

Love the quick method of making multiple HSTs. Comes together very quickly.👍🇦🇺

[@memere4137]

Love, love this tutorial, you give great instructions....you saved our sanity during this insane pandemic... Thank you, thank you from Innisfil Ontario Canada 🇨🇦

[@carolcook436]

Saved by Jenny once again! I went to a Quilt class in Houston where we used Jelly rolls to make 13"x13"x18" (on bottom) triangles. Now I had to fill in the white part. UGH. Then I realized that I was supposed to take the white part and create a large half square triangle before putting it together...Thank you! Coming home to finish this with no direction, I was lost. Turned to this video and voila!! Thank you again Jenny....and it was great meeting you in Houston ( I know you don't remember, but I do!) :-) Carol

[@chrisgrellier4457]

I just love watching your tutorials...inspired every time..thank you so much...

[@brendaromanuck1280]

Oh Jenny: you are the best! You make every pattern you do look so easy by breaking it down into units that are easy to understand. And your enthusiasm us so wonderfully contagious. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and giving me the confidence to make patterns that I was previously nervous to try. I appreciate you more than you know.

[@ssprout8209]

Awesome - thank you......

[@lesliefoster-michaud8418]

Jenny, Jenny. Thank you so much for these FUN tutorials. Thanks also for the wonderful advice that sewing is a learned skill. So many times I hear someone gave up because the project wasn't perfect. So sad. I would like to compare the first quilt I made with one I make today. (I could if I had not given them all away!) Practice, practice is the best advice, and watching your videos for wonderful basic advice will lead to many wonderful quilts.

[@karenhickey3377]

Thank you for being so encouraging for us newbies to quilting. You are such a great instructor. Love this quilt pattern. Thank you Jenny 🤗

[@janekragness5745]

I love these quilts. I am making Ribbon Dance from the Block magazine right now. I am using batiks, I bought many years ago. I made own 10 inch squares for the quilt. Using a light lavender and batik print for the squares. So much fun to do during the corid virus shut down.

[@charlottemiracle9577]

I am a real newby and I love learning from these videos. Jenny, you make me giggle when you laugh at yourself. Luv u!!

[@hannahaguilar435]

Looks like a kaleidoscope. Pretty

[@cheryl8280]

I can appreciate your confusion, Jenny. I just finished your sashed disappearing 9 patch in some pretty wild fabrics and I'm cross-eyed!! I'll have to wait a few days before I put any borders on. This quilt is beautiful too. After I'm finished the three wall hangings of hearts for my girls, I'll give it a go. Great work, Jenny!

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

We hope you share photos with us on our Facebook, Instagram or Twitter social channels!

[@petmomful2260]

Very cool!

[@abigailsmith962]

LOVE this! ❤ Aren't HSTs just the must versatile thing ever? I love it when I can sit and sew without having to think too hard, then just engage my brain for the layout. Perfect!

[@wendytrickett4127]

Jenny, I love watching your tutorials. You make me laugh with your humor. I am a newbie with quilting and when I watch your videos I feel like you are sitting in my sewing room and guiding me step by step. Thank you so much!

[@sandrakleiserblack5140]

Ooooh, so pretty! I'm going to start cutting 10 inch squares from all of my baby themed stash! Thanks, Jenny!!

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

That will make a darling quilt!

[@momgrandma5496]

Jenny, you really draw us in with your passion. Love, love, love Kaffe Fassett fabrics. They remind me of the 60s. Great quilts, thanks.

[@marietteforget7804]

Hi ! I have just finished this gorgeous quilt thanks to your helpful tutorial! Thanks a million! 🌸🌸

[@marietteforget7804]

Hi! I’m making the 2nd one! Thanks for your help! Using the video and the pattern make it very easy! 🌸🌸

[@dianepeterson7606]

Love these both. Look forward to trying these next. Always amazed how you piece with no pins!

[@dorenenagy564]

Oh I enjoyed that so much. Beautiful quilts and so easy. Love it. Thanks for posting Jenny, your awesome.

[@elizabethhereford8319]

Love how you explain each step! I'm going to try this one! 😃 Thank you so much for your videos...very helpful!

[@elizabethrussell2940]

I have some very beautiful purple batiks that would look wonderful in this quilt. Thank you for a fantastic tutorial. Jenny, you are amazing!!!!

[@glendathegoodwitch6987]

Elizabeth Russell Yes! I did some already and it looks good!

[@janicehoff2865]

Jenny, you're like a dear family friend. Soo easy to listen to your tutorials. Thank you soo much.

[@brendagilbert6292]

The quilts are beautiful and so easy. Love these, perfect for a quick gift.

[@terisparkman9814]

I absolutely love this quilt. I can see myself making this one in the very near future. Thanks Jenny for another fantastic quilt tutorial. I’ll be seeing you next week. I can’t wait!!!

[@muggee52]

Love this. Love how easy it is. Love the pattern. Love that a pack of 10" squares makes two quilts using this design. As always, Jenny, you've hit that proverbial ball out of the ballpark on every level that's important: ease, effect, and economic use of fabric.

[@ublart49]

Beautiful quilts. You make it look so easy Jenny. I'm going to have a go. Thank you,

[@margaret7973]

thought I would like to try quilting, never done any before and by chance found your site! What is so great is you are ( like me) a leftie which makes things a little easier. 4 weeks and lots of videos later my tumbling block Christmas quilt front is nearly ready! So often growing up i heard “ oh you will not be able to do this because you are lefthanded” well lefties can do it!hank you for the videos

[@judyvance1556]

The color combination that you put in the Block magazine was so very gorgeous.

[@laurafifer4453]

Love this love love love, watched 3 times ready to make a baby size tomorrow. I just love those greens but my blocks i have are brown tones but i just have to try it. And thanks for the laughs, you truly have a wonderful soul. 💕🌺❤️✌️

[@peapod8]

Thanks! Enjoyed video very much.

[@kathyskwiltzkrafts276]

Jenny I absolutely love these quilts. They are so beautiful. I have never seen a tranquil triangle quilt like this before. I enjoy watching all of your videos, you have taught me a lot about quilting.

[@sandraduffey9167]

Well Jenny, you have done it again! This is fabulous, a twofer! I LOVE it! I have had a bunch of 2 1/2" HST made that I wasn't quite sure what to do with them, now I know! Thanks so much, you are a GREAT inspiration!

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

So glad this inspired you, Sandra!

[@faitharrowood8001]

I've been slowly and steady working on a half square triangle quilt with Kaffe Fassett fabric. I love the vibrant colors and the tiny details in his patterns.

[@marietteforget7804]

Hi Jenny and thanks a million ! These quilts are gorgeous! I believed your love for 1/2 square triangles is contagious! Have a great Christmas time with your team, your family and friends! 😎🌸

[@kimichiengo1377]

Hola me encantan tus videos a pesar que no se ingles entiendo muy bien gracias

[@danbev8542]

Gorgeous quilt! Great tutorial! Thank you!

[@joannes4792]

I love this quilt ! Thank you for another great tutorial ! I can hardly wait for Friday’s to see what you are going to make.

[@joboswell29]

Beautiful quilt and one that I think I could achieve (one day 😊) lovely words from Jenny too about practicing and getting better, thank you sincerely xxx

[@amtulbasit3475]

Thanks for sharing unique designs with us. I love to make this quilt. Quilting is great fun to me.

[@MimiLisa1961]

Love the quilt (green bordered one the best). 60” square doesn’t do much so I’d have to figure out a setting that works, hmm. If the blocks are each set like the ones Jenny did then you’d get BOTH patterns. I’m liking that! Half square triangles are so versatile.

[@gailagilliland3268]

What a gorgeous quilt, Jenny! You make everything look so easy.

[@lorrainecooper137]

Thank you I thoroughly enjoy your tutorials and your obvious love for fabrics

[@karensmith1023]

Love it I can't wait to get started!

[@kristenmcguire5959]

Thank you Jenny!

[@traceybartlam5940]

Great video, I have a pack of pretty 10 x 10 fabric and have been scared to start. This looks achievable by breaking it down in to steps. All I need is some plain fabric! I was put off by the thought of accurate square cutting from a large piece of fabric but by buying a pre cut pack I can sew both together. Lightbulb moment! Thank you

[@gailking4897]

Thanks once again Jenny love this😀😀

[@amaurer65]

Love your tutorials. The squaring up part was helpful!

[@joyceanglinmiller8758]

Reminds me of a 9 patch block of flying geese. I tell you, those pinked edges that make one fabric square bigger than the other can really throw me off when I'm sewing blocks. I like this quilt, HST are amazing in how many different patterns you can get out of them. I really like the green bordered quilt and getting two quilts out of the 10" square packets is super!

[@SmittenKitten.]

Agree about the pinked edges!!! I can never get a true 10" square out of most brands of layer cakes (I know the name "Layer Cake" is a Moda thing, but I'm using it generically.) If I need 10" squares, I always use yardage. :D

[@usewgirl1245]

Joyce Anglin Miller i

[@annetrenary2875]

I agree with you and Joyce ... I bought 5 packs of 5" that with pinked edges, I had 2 rows that were uneven!! I stripped and re-sewed again using the same 1/4" stitch (I measured the 5" squares and some of them were not a true 5" cut). I got so mad after trying twice to get the two rows even "didn't happen" I threw the whole mess in the trash. I will NEVER buy precut squares again. I can purchase the fabric & cut for a lot less than the precuts cost. I forgot to mention all the blocks were with 1/4" seams.

[@SmittenKitten.]

Anne Trenary I like buying charm packs if I know without a doubt I'm cutting smaller than 5", but agree with you that I'll NEVER purchase charm packs or layer cakes for exact 5-10" measurements. In the situation you described, I would have started crying first, THEN throw everything in the trash! :)

[@jean8703]

Oh sweet quilt! I love HSTs! Thank you Jenny & All! -Jean

[@KarensSelfemployJourney]

I love watching your tutorials.

[@Marla.22]

love this quilt! Awesome colors

[@karenross3457]

Beautiful line of fabric. I look forward to your weekly tutorials.

[@robertadoughty7]

I love this!

[@lindapucillo3493]

Love this quilt! The pattern is fun, and the colors are gorgeous. I have a really hard time choosing fabrics that go together, so have bought lots of precuts. I recently won a package of green 1/2 square triangles that I may use for this. Being from northern California, I will probably donate the quilt to the victims of the recent fires that devastated the area. Our quilt shop is asking for donations of quilts that are twin size or bigger, and I think this one would be perfect if made a little larger. Thanks for the video. I have made quite few quilts from your tutorials.

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

What a wonderful cause to donate to, Linda. Love that idea!

[@Trubadurocka]

Great tutorial as usual! Thank you so much for sharing your experience Jenny! I am following you from Italy and I wish that once I will come to visit your shop!

[@lauriewilt2622]

Loved this one so much, I made two different tops (different colors)

[@deborahgiles8214]

Fantastic quilt!! So cool how the white centres vs the coloured centres look different. They both look so great. Just love them. As always, thanks for doing the video to show us. :o)

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

So glad you enjoyed it, Deborah!

[@nruegner]

All I can say is, "You've come a long way baby"! I have to make this.

[@Kiwimaid]

Fabulous designs just love it

[@mariod7473]

love it, so colorful....

[@suelyfachini3038]

Muito lindo! As cores são fantásticas! Adoro seus trabalhos , um beijo aqui de São Paulo, Brasil!!!!!

[@judybiggerstaff]

love it

[@darlacreates3197]

Terrific Tutorial Jenny!!! I'm always inspired by your creations! HST are a favorite of mine also when I use triangle paper or like the way you demonstrated here. PS I always trim my HST before sewing them together. Exact just doesn't happen for most people, so trimming helps the wonky ones - triangles I mean, not people! :-) Well there a few wonky people out there too I guess! HAha!

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

Haha well this comment definitely made me smile! No matter the wonky triangles or people, squaring your blocks help tremendously!

[@sheilaperl4155]

Great tutorial, Jenny!

[@naterachaelmarcy4086]

so pretty! one day I want to try it

[@teripranger2824]

I think this is going to be my next project. I did simple HST baby quits this summer and fall.

[@manjeetkaurrai130]

Beautiful. You are an artist

[@sallyyacques1940]

Whenever you think you made a mistake but didn't you make us chuckle..

[@QnCbyAiniWasti]

Amazing ❤

[@elainefields8727]

Jenny, I love this block. This one is quite easy, and really is tranquil. My problem, I wouldn't know how to quilt it. I would be open to all simple suggestions, since I'm far from an expert.

[@donnaborg8288]

You're truly an inspiration Jenny. I live in the mountains of Northern California where the dirt is red and impossible to remove from light colored fabric. I'm wondering if you would showcase some quilts using something other than white as your background fabric?

[@sabithakamath3632]

Super

[@lorimorgan8692]

I love the way the quilt with the white center seems to “move” when you stare at it. Maybe the other one didn’t give me the same impression because it wasn’t hanging up on the wall.

[@kimmenuckles3926]

Love this. The colors are tranquil. So easy. Would you do a tutorial on how to adjust quilt directions to different sizes, please?

[@denisepineda1788]

I love the fabric and the two designs you came up with. I'm thinking if I wanted to make a twin size quilt, I could probably just add 2 big blocks (like one quarter of your quilt) to the bottom and then add the borders.

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

That's such a fun idea, Denise!

[@GypsyWomanWindy]

Started making one this afternoon , after swearing I wouldn't start any new quilts until I finished the ones already waiting to be finished. But I had the perfect layer cake for this , which I've had for some time now. Using "Blue Rhapsody" which was one of the Daily Deals!

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

We won't tell anyone! Hope to see a photo when it's complete! :)

[@GypsyWomanWindy]

Thanks haha!! And I will be sure to share a pic when it's done!

[@lyndamartin7126]

I love this design and would like to make it as a larger quilt

[@joanmacleod1362]

Just seeing this and it is 2021. I printed out PDF. Thank you. What I am needing is printed instructions for the quilt. Are they available. Love your channel

[@marietteforget7804]

Hello! I’m making it ! Thanks a million for your help! 🌸🌸 I have a question about pressing the seams: which direction do you recommend we press them because all you say is that we press them in the direction we want. I know that sometimes , it’s important and you often say to press to the dark. Have a great day!

[@June-rb1nx]

I like the one with the green border best......

[@user-ic7gc2oi8j]

Приятная женщина. Не зная языка, все понятно. Спасибо

[@patriciascoble9680]

As usual I will have to make another quilt using this great idea. Got to do the cats first.

[@janetmcadamsbailey1874]

I love the cat quilt.....But I do not like cats...which someone would design a quilt as easy but for dogs...

[@abbeyp8834]

Hi Jenny! Can you please make a Christmas tree advent calendar.! With pocket to fill with things😁

[@janetehoffman]

Jenny, you showed us the method of sewing 1/4" seam all the way around a square and then cutting, thus eliminating the need for marking? Will that method work with the 10" squares? ❤️❤️❤️ this quilt!

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

Hi Janet! That method will only provide you with 4 half square triangles each time that are a bit bigger in size than the ones Jenny makes here. I hope that makes sense.

[@Misscrazytrain2u]

LOVE all your designs and how simple you make things for us lol...what kind of machine do you have there? I love the flat base and is that an extender piece?

[@annad5130]

I noticed that you don’t pin your points and they line up perfectly. Did you start off pinning them or did you go strait to practicing with holding each point on each block right until you sew over it? Beautiful quilt!

[@chriswalker3617]

Thanks for your wonderful tutorials!! I love the pattern and the colors on the (2nd) green quilt. What are the fabric colors of the border and backing for the green (2nd) quilt so I can purchase them and get started making this beautiful quilt? Any recommendations for how to make it a larger size while keeping the same pattern? Thanks so much for all you do. I Look forward to your tutorials every week!

[@angelacrispi89]

about to do a mini version of this with Tonga batiks and gray solid

[@sampalmer7883]

Is that a new Iron you are using Jenny - it looks really funky :-)

[@carolynthibodaux9823]

I do like this quilt, so easy and so fast; however, I would like it a bit longer. If I add a row to the top and the bottom, that would probably be long enough. Depending on how I lay that row will depend on whether the middle would be repeated or not. I like quilts that are about 74 x 90 or so.

[@pattyshonts6153]

Love this quilt!! What size is the block? I want to square up my blocks before I put the quilt together. Mine look about 12 and one forth inches, is this correct? I love all your tutorials. I could not sew anything before I found MSQC. Thank you for making it look so easy.

[@tracyvanalphen8824]

Just curious - do you think a placemat could be made from this block, by adding a border strip to each side? Or do you think they'd be too big?

[@aerinah9790]

Thank you for another amazing tutorial, Jenny! I have a bit of an odd question: on the left side of the video, on the shelf behind you when you sit at the sewing machine, there is a stack of 3 jelly rolls. I LOVE the colors in the bottom left one - the one that just has an elastic, no label. Can you please tell me what the name of that jelly roll is? I tried to find it on your website but nothing looks quite like it. Thank you!

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

Hi Aerinah! It looks to be one of the Kona Cotton Roll Ups. Aren't the colors gorgeous? www.missouriquiltco.com/shop/browse/1018?&Product_Type=2.5%2522%2BStrips

[@susannielsen8688]

You make it look so easy! (I'm a rock-bottom beginner learning to hold a rotary cutter). Could you also, in your tutorials, explain the quilting? I appears you used white thread to match the background - it that throughout, or did you change thread color at the border?

[@twinmum01]

Susan Nielsen Have a look at the Man Sewing channel for help with the quilting. He's got really good tutorials that talk you through it all - and Rob is very watchable and encouraging just like Jenny.

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

For this quilt we used a stippling method (which Rob Appell of Man Sewing does have a tutorial of that) and as for the thread I believe that white thread was used throughout the whole thing! :)