Make "Grandma Mae's Economy Block" Quilt with Jenny Doan of Missouri Star (Video Tutorial)

Jenny Doan demonstrates how to make a beautiful, old fashioned Economy Block using 2.5 inch strips of precut fabric (jelly roll). This quilt is also known as the Garden of Eden quilt. For this project, Jenny chose a "Nature's Pace" Digitally Printed Roll Up by Studio RK for Robert Kaufman. This quilt was inspired by a very special antique quilt made by the great-grandmother of Kate, our amazing Marketing Manager. It comes together easy-as-pie with snowballed corners and sashing that never has to match up!
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@Missouri Star Quilt Company provides free quick and easy sewing, quilting, and craft tutorials because we love to create. We offer these free online quilting classes to teach and inspire everyone-even the beginner. Precut fabric is used in most of our projects, and we have lots of tips and tricks to make quilting fast and simple. Be sure to watch all the way to the end of the video to get some pro tips from Jenny on cutting fabric with a ruler and rotary cutter.
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[@sandracedar368]

How lucky is Kate to have such a treasure from her Great Gramma Mae. I'll be honored to share this pattern to make a wonderful quilt. Thank you Kate, Great Gramma Mae, & Jenny. Such a delight. Imagine all the love & dedicate in her quilt!

[@sandystrong5625]

Loved this tutorial.

[@vickiemihelich5994]

Love the cornerstone sashing technique. Thank you for sharing. Beautiful quilt!!!

[@KumaSews]

I love it! Would look amazing on point too!

[@lynnharrell9598]

I love it when you recreate the old quilt blocks. Beautiful.

[@susiejohnson4530]

GREAT tutorial and LOVELY quilt!!

[@melaniemoffitt9691]

Love that one

[@ecoquilting7077]

Wow, 81 blocks X 4 squares X 4 corners = 1296 little snowball corners to do! That's why some people think quilters are crazy. I love it though! The method shown makes it all so clear.

[@70acres]

OMG! "Oh My, Grandma!" This is exquisite! I must make one! Thank you for sharing this.

[@glynisreynolds446]

I love Fridays 😊 Always look forward to seeing what MSQC has been making this week. Absolutely love this quilt 😍 And love the advice 🤣🤣 If you can’t see where you’ve lost a point quickly, don’t point it out 🤣🤣 We should all enjoy our sewing 😊 🇬🇧

[@settame1]

My husband's grandma's name was Mae. Think this would be a great use of some of my scrappy jelly rolls!

[@rebeccajohnson5649]

Cute love it

[@gladystan1]

I LOVE when Friday's daily deal goes with the tutorial!! Love this quilt 💛💛💛

[@suekelly840]

I would have liked to seen a diagonal line on the template for when I have to square up half or quarter square blocks.

[@dedrac1104]

This is how I sash ALL my quilts. It’s makes rows line up perfectly every time.

[@boo2013Z]

Me too! Otherwise I never get them to line up right.

[@wendycarter7620]

Me too. And I almost always have corner stones

[@donnarogers2429]

Great tip on sewing the sashing and the cornerstones together.

[@conqueringmountscrapmorewi2509]

Such a lovely quilt block! Thank you for sharing!

[@stahliclaassen6466]

I wish I had watched this 3 hours ago. I try everything I can to not do sashing but the quilt I'm doing really needed it. I'll be using this trick on my next quilt. THANKS!

[@lyndapatrick8303]

This was adorable! Loved the sashing hack!!

[@cathyc1079]

That sashing trick is fantastic, game changing! Thank you :)

[@patriciaplesha3203]

Now that is a beautiful quilt! Really like it a lot!

[@Sharon-pb7so]

This is an absolutely wonderful quilt! Thanks Jenny for sharing the pattern with us. 💜

[@MaryiaP]

Thank you for your tutorials! I have made this a couple times, I have a few suggested modifications, if you cut all the background from yardage you can cut the triangles from 2 5/8" squares and the use a 1/4" seam rather than a scant quarter just when sewing the triangles to the center squares. The center squares ends up ever so slightly smaller but because the triangles are larger it still easily trims to 3.5". For the rest of the quilt use your regular scant 1/4" seam. You will not lose a single point. I found it much less stressful. Second tip is I have noticed a lot of batik jelly rolls often come with 20 different prints and 2 of each print. The batiks also tend to have a bit more usable width. From each matching pair you can make 5 blocks for a total 100 blocks. The cutting really has no room for error, you need 42.5" of usable width. I found it best to iron the strips flat, then align on the mat to make sure I had enough and the laid flat cut 10 2.5" squares and 5 3.5" rectangles from each piece in the pair. For a 10x10 block layout you need 81 cornerstones. For one of my quilts there were enough strips with more than 42.5" usable to also cut the cornerstones, the second time I did this I cut it from the same fabric as my border and binding, for all the cornerstones 3 1.25" WOF or and extra 4" of yardage was plenty. Also if you had 2 leftover jelly roll strips (if your set had 42 or from something else) this would be perfect use. If you make 100 blocks you will of course need some extra background, border, binding and backing but if a bigger quilt, using every last bit of that special jolly and a little game of fabric chicken to get the heartrate up while you're cutting out your pieces sounds appealing I'd highly recommend! I also have done a 9x11 block layout with a slightly bigger border also made a nice twin bed size and if you do 10x10 layout with an inner border but no outside border it is slightly bigger than the originally but a different vibe without the dark border to it.

[@denisepineda1788]

What a really pretty quilt. I love that you used these bright colors to do this vintage inspired quilt. Thanks a bunch for sharing!

[@jeannemalloy3452]

Jenny, you ALWAYS do a superb job with your tutorials especially with your little extra tips. Your talent is so appreciated! Thank you for sharing it.

[@jennydoan57]

Thank you! I needed this today….

[@bettywhittington9654]

Kate's grandma passed on a beautiful project to revamp. That is beautiful. Your hair look nice and you look good in the black.

[@beverlyshepard7731]

Love this! Thank you, Jenny!

[@victorialevy4766]

I watched this on my lunch hour yesterday, and went straight home after work and made my first blocks. This Quilt just stole my heart. And who doesn’t love a good “chat with Jenny” to learn the best way.

[@janarinehart6888]

I love this quilt! How will I ever get all of these done! This would make a really cute table runner too. Thanks Jenny for another great, historical quilt.

[@wonkygirl9056]

I would never get that many finished. I'm thinking six blocks by seven blocks for a throw size. Add the borders and you have a good sofa quilt to curl up under.

[@anneirenej]

Omg thank you so much this just solved my current quilt corner stone problem i could not get them to line up correctly and i was stalled.

[@kymburriss4260]

My grandmother saved the KC Star patterns. I have them now, and I have this original pattern. Thank you for a great tutorial. God bless you and your family

[@dnangelphil]

Kim, I have always wondered if the old patterns had details about the construction of the blocks. I have a few of my grandmother's patterns but no construction details.

[@cleementine]

Love this! I loved Jenny's reassurance that losing a point isn't likely to be even noticed. It's the kind of fear that makes a person not want to try something new, and she is so confident and encouraging. :)

[@kathyz3272]

Jenny I really love how you do your tutorials and such a great easy way to do a sashing!!! The cuddle fabric is great on the back is such a nice touch! Thank you so very much!! I love that you showed the beautiful antique quilt!!!!!!!💙

[@quiltingforthesoul]

Thank you for sharing. I got to talk to your daughter Natalie because I ordered from you and all order didn’t come in but your people take care of me. And Natalie got on the phone to talk to me about teaching my grandkids to quilt Lol she’s so funny. God bless you and your family I love vintage quilt thank again

[@KATYMAC1000]

Oh my! As I am watching this, I am questioning my ability to continue patience while I make it.

[@lindaporter7274]

Thank you so much. I love this quilt. X

[@joannebock2885]

Wow there are 26 pieces for each block, mind boggling. It’s gorgeous. It would take me for EVER. Jenny you make it look so easy.

[@suzisaintjames]

You could set this up as a leader and ender quilt. With all your regular sewing, you could get this done easily in a year! 💖🌞🌵😷

[@jennydoan57]

Or just make a smaller one! Hahah

[@chriswilford3576]

Oh Jenny you just cracked me up! I’ve been reading all the comments and enjoying what folk had to say. I was trying to do some mental arithmetic to work out how to make it larger and you pop in with this comment! Following you from Australia, love your tutorials 🥰

[@annemariemartin4946]

Yayy Jenny!!! I love a small detailed quilt!

[@sydneybeanpug]

I had a Grandma Mae. Might have to think about this one.

[@BBell-qt1lr]

Love this tutorial! Thanks, Jenny!

[@sandyp2485]

I've never thought of using cuddle fabric as a backing and it really looks quite cuddlesome with the quilting showing through like it does. This entire quilt is so lovely and the colors in the jelly roll are varied enough to make quite delightful to view. Thank you for your detailed instructions and tips along the way. You make everything look so easy.

[@nitababcock3977]

Love the old story & her quilt. Then u took it & made it modern, love it!

[@suzyroy3360]

Jenny you are fantastic i love all your tutorials and quilts you explain so nicely Thank you so much!!!xxxx

[@kathyclayton4318]

Oh my that is a LOT of blocks. But it is oh so pretty! Such a colorful quilt. Would love to make one with blocks the same size as the antique quilt you showed. It had wider sashing too. This one will be my inspiration. Love the idea of cuddle for the back. They do make the most cuddly quilt ever! And you picked such a gorgeous color for this one! Thanks Jenny for sharing this great idea. You make it look so easy!

[@ruthhilsdorf3210]

My favorite aunt’s middle name was Mae. She didn’t quilt but I might have to do this in her memory anyway. I can see this as a great stash buster. Lots more cutting without the jelly roll but a wonderful way to use those smaller scraps I can’t bear to toss!

[@60Airflyte]

That iron is a thing of beauty. My favorite color.

[@judyh5052]

Love the tiny piecing. Beautiful quilt.

[@amylynn1345]

I like that sashing trick! Love the quilt! ❤️

[@nancysimmer9908]

This quilt is so pretty, love it! Thank You 🤗🤗🤗👍👍

[@marlena916]

you are such a good teacher jennny...from Wales, uk

[@marierhem6723]

Jenny what a lovely quilt, thanks for the tip on the sashing it definitely helps. I love the old school look! Thank you Annie Mae 😍.

[@aliciaroot2201]

I'm so happy to see you looking so good.. Stay safe my friend.. love this quilt. Another favorite.. yeah

[@kathrynbosler]

I absolutely LOVE this block!! Thank you Jenny! ❤️❤️❤️

[@juliadixon6252]

Great pattern to use up lots of small scraps too! Too small for me though, I’m legally blind and I have a hard enough time doing the simpler patterns. But, I’ll not stop quilting!

[@suzisaintjames]

No reason not to make the blocks bigger! Especially if you are using scraps. This size just works with jelly rolls. 💖🌞🌵😷

[@lesliekisser3354]

Making it with a charm pack would be fun

[@juliadixon6252]

Good ideas!

[@leonacouture9976]

@@lesliekisser3354 g you just tslove

[@SuperBeccajean]

My vision isn’t great, so my worst thing is to thread my needle! If I’m using a smaller size, even the needle threaders don’t go through the needle hole!

[@donnakimball3822]

This one touched my heart. My moms name was Mae. I may have to make this one.

[@irenamangone]

Lovely quilt. Thank you Jenny

[@89sethy]

I would love to try this as a hand- tied quilt . So cute!

[@mary-annz.reynolds7778]

Thank you Jenny! I love all the little facts you tell us about the blocks. You did that in a lot of your older videos. It's so fun! 💕

[@joanndeisenroth9031]

Love when you tell stories about old quilts. Can you imagine how hard this would have been to make this square with the tools that the quilter in ? Year the original quilt was made. Just amazing

[@melanezoe]

I’ve been using this sashing “trick” for years-learned at a quilt retreat. It’s so cool about quilting that everyone shares (tips, tricks, techniques, and scraps). Thanks for what you share, Jenny.

[@sushmasingh1167]

Super gorgeous beautiful pattern thank you thanks lots of love for sharing

[@vivgraves59]

Absolutely beautiful ❤️

[@jayneterry8701]

I like extra cutting room 😊 ty Jenni

[@lynnperschke3966]

This is a beautiful quilt love this and the history!

[@carolbarnes7844]

Love the History. Beautiful

[@lavitti9517]

Love love love this quilt!!! 💗

[@janeblazer8034]

Great block!

[@robinfarley1361]

Love this quilt! I can see using up a bunch of scrap batiks! On my bucket list ! Thank you Jenny!

[@susyk6839]

You are amazing but I think your super power is that you can cut fabric with your left and your right hands! Love your videos!

[@janhedges9890]

Love the remaking of older quilt blocks! Thank you for sharing this. ❤️

[@junehanson7865]

Thanks for sharing it sure helps

[@isobelgreer7693]

Beautiful quilt.Thanks for sharing.

[@debbiemahan6108]

This is a beautiful quilt and one that I want to try.

[@maryg65]

Another winner Jenny! Thank you 😃

[@aliciaschaefer9454]

I’ve been quilting for only a few years but garment sewing for many and Jenny from MSQ has been wonder teacher! Another great video

[@louiselovescrafting6802]

This was such a nice idea to honour a quilt from the past! As a child, I slept under quilts my Great Grandma created. I loved looking at all the colours and how she sewed it together. All done by hand by the light of a coal oil lantern. Thanks so much Jennie! You always make it look easy! Take care and stay safe!❤️🪡🧵

[@wondasimpson8773]

Stunning quilt

[@conniesoares157]

So pretty and bright!

[@maryswarts2282]

This is a great pattern I have a jellyroll waiting😍

[@lisawilson7889]

Oh my! I love this quilt! What a great use for a jelly roll. I’ll have to go search in my sewing room closet for a jelly roll.

[@peggybutts9601]

One of my Grandmother's was named Mae. She was also very frugal. I might have to make this in her memory.

[@stampingfunwithgaildavenpo1318]

This quilt is so pretty!! I love it. Jenny I love that you are left handed it as helped me so much. I am quilting now because of your instructions. I am a big fan of yours and all Missouri Star Quilts! Thank you so much!

[@aquillawallace7979]

You are such a great instructor. So easy to understand!

[@jacquelineweaver2530]

I would like to see a tutorial on how to repair an old block or quilt. I have my grandmother’s blocks and pattern which she cut from a magazine, but one of the quilts and some of the blocks need repair. They are about 50 years old

[@plainjaneleeweiss6788]

Yess! I also have an old quilt - probably 75+ years old that needs repairs. I'd love to see a tutorial on that.

[@bikrgran]

I have a top that is hand pieced, and don't know what to do with it. I wonder if it's too old to even try to quilt. It's a beautiful Log Cabin.

[@dawnmason9558]

Me too. Cos sometimes you only need to mend a block not make a complete new quilt.

[@stephaniesteenkamer7466]

Great idea!

[@nancy-katharynmcgraw2669]

Me, too; but not on FB, as I will not use that app.

[@CapnBrindolyn]

Both quilts are stunning! Thank you for the tutorial. Love all your helpful hints & tricks. I think I just found my next scrap busting quilt pattern. Love your channel!

[@HRHDMKYT]

What a darling quilt! And to really "hide" that one block with different sashing than the four economy blocks, you could mix and match ALL of those sashing strips among the blocks. Thanks for another clever quilt design and the tutorial. Jenny, you're amazing!! ~Diana K.

[@cindyfollmar4515]

Thank you. I love how you updated this quilt in all these beautiful colors.

[@lollieeverett1266]

Love this quilt!

[@gwynwellliver4489]

Going on my bucket list!

[@rosesbaker]

Totally enjoyed the history lesson on the sweet block. Especially when there is a personal connection. Loved this pattern. That you so much 🖐🌷

[@cindybeamon2853]

This is so beautiful! Can't wait to make this! I just adore the vintage blocks! Thank you, as always, for sharing Jenny! ❤

[@MrsBobsMom]

The Babylock you are sewing on looks exactly like my Brother!

[@paulinebuttigieg6165]

I really enjoyed watching this tutorial. Keep up the great work. Happy quilting. Polly from down under

[@joane8651]

Thank you, Jenny!

[@kathleengillen6096]

I loved this video!!! You're the best Jenny!!!

[@elainekelley6358]

Beautiful quilt Jenny! Thanks

[@lindagillespie6556]

Love and blessings to you all

[@carmenbailey1560]

Cute block, thanks for sharing 👍❤️😊

[@marysaraalvarez3856]

Beautiful Donna, love it and am going to make it into a baby quilt too. Thank you for bringing this antique block back for us to make and brag about. lol 😉❣

[@Sharon-pb7so]

I think you meant Jenny. 😏 I'm a huge fan of both Jenny and Donna.

[@marysaraalvarez3856]

Oops, thank you Sharon. I stand corrected. I apologize Jenny.

[@bethkoch11]

As an alternative, I think if you already happen to have the large Creative Grids Pineapple Trim Tool (Jenny did a video on this a couple of years ago), and just used it for the first round, you would come up with a perfect 3-1/2" block, then you could go on to do your sashings. I just finished a pineapple quilt, and that's what jogged my memory. The Trim Tool calls for a 2-1/2" square in the middle, so I think that would work. It's just another way of getting to the same result. Also, if you've already invested in the Trim Tool, it gives you another use for it, which is always a good thing.

[@Eiszeit01]

Soooo Beautiful.....love it....grüße aus Germany