Month 5: All Stars Block Of The Month with Jenny Doan of Missouri Star Quilt Co (Video Tutorial)

This month, Jenny is stitching up the Morning Star block! It's as pretty as can be, and although it may look a bit tricky, Jenny has all the tips and tricks to make stitching our Month 5 block up a breeze!
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This is our first-ever Missouri Star Block of the Month, and we are so excited to share it with you!
Jenny hand-picked each gorgeous star block and paired ‘em with Sun Print fabrics by Alison Glass, and the combination is breathtaking! We sure hope you’ll join us on this 11-month journey by subscribing and following along with our special Block of the Month Facebook group!
Watch all of the All Stars Block of the Month tutorials here: www.missouriquiltco.com/msqc/...
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[@aaminamian2722]

Thank you. I feel like I am listening to my good friend teaching me how to sew a star square. You’re so nice to hear and give us comfortable with new ideas. God Bless❤

[@cathystroud2851]

You are so fun to watch. The lessons you teach in quilting can apply to so many aspects of our life. I love Missouri Star tutorials and supplies.

[@sueramsey1622]

When mine don't come out perfect as yours does I just want to quit, so to see that some times yours isn't perfectly even gives me so much encouragement. Thank you.

[@bethkoch11]

I can't tell you how it lifts my confidence level to watch Jenny say "my block might be a little lumpy in the middle", or "my edges don't quite line up". I run into all these things all the time when I sew, and sometimes I get discouraged because it's not perfect. This makes me feel so much better!

[@rachellovesyarn9106]

Yes! Watching her videos has really boosted my confidence because her attitude is so realistic and comforting. We're not all perfect and she's the first to admit it!!

[@mamas_quilts3573]

Me too! I trust😘 her because she's real.

[@debbiemoten6246]

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[@gljayagannavarapu3727]

Confidence comes with practice yet may be mistaken like feel is her modesty.hats off to jenny doyen

[@lavitti9517]

Thank you so very much!!! I’m amazed how much easier than I thought this block is!! No Y seams!!!! It’s a dream!! 💕💕💕

[@neressagunderson3641]

I LOVE YOU JENNY!!! You make me confident through my quilting imperfections. Thank you for being you and being so authentic. You are such an inspiration! I can’t wait I to finish this quilt. 💗

[@K4katwc]

I know this video is a year old but I wanted to say to Jenny, I love love love the yellow you added to your star at the end! It pops with the other colors beautifully!

[@holiday-td6hx]

This is one of the REASONS I love Jenny's tutorials so much!! "Another one of her sayings that I've heard in my head from time to time since I began quilting in 2012 is " Finished is BETTER than PERFECT." Jenny's right. My husband's GMA used to say "Love is homemade. Machine might be PERFECT, but the love was never stitched into a PERFECT Quilt!!! His GMA was amazing. She taught me sooo much things I still used today, 42 yrs after she passed from cancer. Our daughter (and her 2 younger brothers) were baptized in a Christening Dress that had 10 yds of Tatted WHITE lace all over. The dress, the long slip and the bonnet had white tatted lace on it, as well as a white blanket. My MIL made the long dress, the long slip, blanket & bonnet. The most precious thing was that GMA tatted that white lace WHILE she was receiving CHEMO because she was diagnosed with Liver Cancer. Jenny, thank you for bringing such JOY into everyone's lives. I never miss a day reading/watching videos from MSQC. Thanks to the MSQC Family......it takes a lot of people to make MSQC work like a well oiled machine. I truly wish I could move to Hamilton, MO, and WORK for MSQC.....in any capacity. I've learned so much about quilting from Jenny. I'm so happy that my MIL taught me how to sew 42 yrs ago, OVER the PHONE no less! My MIL is 92 yrs YOUNG...... Again, thanks so much Jenny! Happy Belated B-day too! :)

[@Dasburyfamily]

Thank you Jenny. You are so right! Be kind to ourselves and enjoy our quilting journey. 🌸💖💖🌸

[@mandamorris7934]

Jenny... Oh girl you just can't know how wonderful it is that you just do you... You're real. You're human... There are 'other' videos out there I would NEVER attempt, but the fact you're just you...and you aren't shy about showing the 'wonkies' that almost always come up, and show how to resolve it. Makes me smile girlfriend... Quilty puzzles...it's a marvelous thing. Thank you Jenny. Sincerely.

[@shirenen8807]

Oh Jenny!!!! I Just LOVE You!!!!! You are SO Real!!!!!! You make me laugh and forget these troubling times. Thank you so Very much!!! ❤️

[@chriscabana6253]

Couldn't have said it better! Thank goodness we have Jenny!💖 Be well all my fellow quilter's. 🙏

[@shirenen8807]

This star is my nemesis. It turned out, not so good, but, when it's quilted, it won't show up so much. I can't beat myself up about it. On to the next one!!

[@sandyvotel3484]

LOVE you and your family and your channel. Thank you

[@vickichandler5872]

Thank you once again, Jenny! Love to hear you "talk your way through" the steps in putting this together. Your humor lifts me up and makes for a better day. God bless you, your family, and all of the MSQC team.

[@beatakubicki3070]

“I’m just a bit of a rebel” 😆. I have to say that I never fast forward through your videos because who knows what hilarity you’ll come up with. Your videos are so much fun and chill and liberating. Love it. Thanks

[@mamas_quilts3573]

Me too! I need my Jenny fix every day

[@CaleanWsh]

It's great to know that Jenny talks to her sewing machine as much as I do!!

[@mamas_quilts3573]

I like the yellow, Jenny! Love to all!

[@pywagner]

I love sitting and watching you cut and sew your pieces together and chatting. It's like sitting with a friend and stitching, and just spending a little time together. Makes my staying at home not so isolating. :-) Thank you!

[@ellensweat5251]

What a joy you are to the quilting world Jenny! Thank you for everything to do to enrich this community and for all the smiles and giggles.

[@evileva39]

I am like you Jenny as long as it looks good to me and it looks good in a quilt I’ve done a good job I’m not perfect as none of us are thank you so much for taking time and showing us all that you do God bless

[@chriscabana6253]

Jenny, You had me smiling so much during this tutorial! I look forward to every new notification. Thank You for all the time you share with us 💖💖💖 May you and all the MSQC family stay well 🙌🙏

[@bwktlcn]

I finally got the hang of this, barely. If it wasn’t for Jenny’s wonderful teaching, I’d have thrown my hands up!

[@ruthannhewlett6632]

Jenny, you give those of us who lack confidence so much encouragement. If I had been that much off when sewing the first background color on, I would have panicked and you would have heard me screaming all the way from Ohio to Missouri!! Thanks for building us up!!

[@jeanniearnold7906]

Sometimes I feel like your tutorials are rushed so I love the length and details you go into on this block. For all of you that do much of your quilting standing up...take a load off and try sitting. I have to because I have problems standing but I can do whatever I need to do seated. Jenny, you taught me how to quilt 8 years ago when I barely know how to mend. Thank you for that.

[@monataylor2600]

I love that you sew the WHOLE block with us. You're the best, Jenny!

[@gwendeseure1180]

I think the yellow is stunning! Luv it!

[@kaythompson8721]

It's SOOOOOOO nice to see a fellow left hander on a video!

[@paulettepanzer1892]

Sometimes you crack us up too. For example: my mom, sister and I all laughed at: "it's one of the mysteries of the universe and you know to be honest I really don't care"

[@ccpperrett7522]

😂😂😂

[@lyndahansen7378]

Thank you for showing people it is possible to cut sitting down

[@francesmcburney1291]

Hi Jenny, your the best and all you have to remember is there is only one person who is perfect and that is God were just human and your very close to him in my books, you have told us its ok not to be perfect and i can"t thank you enough for all your encouragement it has made me a better quilter and person, I"m not as hard on myself anymore. My block came out pretty good i'm very happy with it. :). Thanks

[@momgrandma5496]

That’s right Jenny, it’s going to be sewn all over, so don’t sweat the small imperfections. We need to experience the joy, delight in the process. Always fun watching and listening.

[@leslieharvath6682]

NO 'Y' SEAMS! Huzzahs! And I love the tip to sew from the center out! Brilliant--never thought of that!!

[@margarettthornes4525]

I love watching you quilt you are so funny. I know you pick bright colors but i love pastel .and you never do pastel.ive watched all the tutorials.

[@suzannemyers4751]

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[@terrihubbard3741]

Your squaring method just made the lightbulb go on for me!! I have 25 ish pieced blocks to square (I think they are about 15 inches)....now I think I can square them up! YAY!

[@trudyanderson7088]

Jenny you are so inspirational to all of us who are not perfect, thank you. Also you look beautiful in blue love the blouse on you.

[@MultiCaro2011]

Beautiful! Love your teaching and tips! 😊💕

[@glyndeenschiavoni6327]

I hate when I rip out a mistake, then sew it exactly wrong the second time!!! 👿👿. Glad to know I’m not the only goofy quilter out there!!😂😂😂

[@melaniehefner1098]

Glyndeen Schiavoni I thought I was the only one!

[@susanbraun698]

Spent yesterday ripping out some stitching!!

[@HRHDMKYT]

Glydeen, I consider we “less-than-perfect” quilters to be the ‘silent majority’ 🙂. You are NOT alone!

[@prettycountrygirl2]

Whew! What a relief to know that I'm far from the only one who does this. Perhaps now, I can stop beating myself up, when this happens. Super WHEW !!

[@mamas_quilts3573]

I have done that too! 🙂

[@authenticallyamber99]

Jenny, you are the best friend we all love! 💗💕 Thank you for showing us that we can do challenging things!

[@agathadolan362]

I think your stars ⭐️ are perfect 👌!

[@PattymacMakes]

I watched a class yesterday on making this style of block, and I absolutely love it. I'm a total beginner, and having you share the realities of making blocks is so appreciated. Generally all we ever see is a smoothed, perfectly flat quilt top so it can feel deflating when we don't achieve such perfection at home. Thank you Jenny. I love your tutorials and I'm glad to see your smiling face.💛

[@wendypeckinpaugh1078]

I love your positive affirmations.. my favorite is is "Finished is better than perfect"! I can't wait to see what you do with the leftovers!

[@wendypeckinpaugh1078]

I'd also like to know the yardage you're using in your red, white and blue version. I'd love this in those colors.

[@gsr7772]

I love all your videos, Jenny and I think this is the funniest one you have done. (No criticism intended)! I love how you admit your wee mistakes and problems as you go rather than refilming them like anybody else might have done. You are a wonderful human being!!! ❤️

[@rondaowens4752]

Thank you so much for doing these videos! I’m a little behind. I don’t think I could have done it without you!

[@lucilledaub5991]

Jenny I Love you as a teacher.God Bless you for doing as you do.

[@loriar1027]

The boxes are perfect for gift giving! I was so relieved when you said it’s ok if you forget to stagger the strips because that’s exactly what I did! So I stopped working on it and waited for this video to find out if I had to rip it out. Whew!!

[@debbiemoser9441]

I absolutely love you Jenny. You are so real which gives me so much more confidence. Thank you

[@cherylallen7330]

Hi Jenny, stay as cool as are. You are fun to watch and learn to quilt from. I enjoy watching you and learning from. Thank you. Have asuper day.

[@yvethemetriccrafter688]

Jenny, it's wonderful to watch you, all the things you pointed out, the little wonky bits, the bits that hang over more at the top etc, they are all the bits that would have had me in knots, thank you for being real. X

[@vcmay626]

HI Jenny. Quilts have always fascinated me but all of those little pices of fabric and all of the angles intimidated me. The fist time I watched one of your videos (two or three years ago) I had my Aha! moment. Thanks for making quilting So Easy.

[@zoannewilcox6112]

Thank you for being so much fun to watch and not expecting perfection of yourself and others

[@lyzdekoto6991]

Jenny, I love you as well! You do not fuss over little things that in the end won't show up, and this is such a relief for me, new at quilting! Makes me feel like can accomplish anything. Maybe not as well as you, but... :-) And I think you are so much fun to watch, you are so full of life! Nice star, I will try it for sure!

[@Olivia1576q]

Thank you Jenny. Years ago, as a new quilter, not knowing any better, I tried this block and it turned out so horribly. This one turned out so so well. Feeling accomplished 😁

[@SammiJarrad]

I’m so glad you advocate for us being kind to ourselves. I agree wholeheartedly!! 💜💜💜

[@sorayavalle8327]

Jenny, you are so wonderful! I always need to be reminded to be kind to myself. You are loved and appreciated by so many like me who love your encouragement and love which come across so loud and clear!

[@mrs.oddity9906]

I came for the quilt tutorials. I stayed for the intro duck. So cute. 🦆

[@cherylmathe3170]

I just crack up during your tutorial. And learn great tips. I think quilting should be fun and I love your relaxing style

[@debralucca7527]

Jenny...you are so great & real. Love you. I was glad to hear u say you had to take out and redo some of your work. I had to take off the 6" triangle twice and actually had to recut (from the excess fabric) a new triangle. This block is beautiful & very challenging. Love this BOM! 😊💖

[@TheFostersRV]

Just love you and your videos! You are the best teacher. I always look forward to notification of a new video. Thanks again.

[@cherylschroeder7552]

I just happened upon this. I'm in love. I can binge-watch your tutorials where you zoom through one quilt. I'm always inspired. But this format is so personal. I feel like you sat down with me and went through the whole block. I'm sold. Signed up right away for the block of the month and look forward to spending time learning as if you were right here. You are a blessing Jenny! thank you

[@jenmckitrick]

I love the way you keep it real! There are some tutorials that make it seem like the teacher does everything perfect. Maybe they edit out their mistakes!

[@kathyguenther5866]

You did fabulously my dear I am so proud of you. I giggled when you couldn't get the pieces wrong cause that would be me......Thanks for giving us the confidence to be "not perfect" ...... Your right it won't show..... Hugs from Minnesota

[@marybethspencer1119]

I'm not making these, but it is such fun to watch. Love to share the trials, tribulations, and successes as you go along. Thanks!!!

[@lorim2074]

I always love your tutorials and this time is no different. Great way to avoid Y Seams! And you're relaxed style as well as your lessons learned help this novice have patience with myself! Bravo!

[@darbyrd3539]

Hi Jennie I think the block is beautiful. I cannot wait to try making that block

[@erikawilson1154]

That star and quilt is beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing you knowledge. I'm learning so much from you.

[@lingeldmyer9531]

The block is beautiful!

[@juliashort4972]

I am very new to quilting and I just love watching your videos. You break everything down and make it look so easy. and you just explain everything with fun and humour so many thanks.

[@pattihansen6099]

Love all your tutorials-great teacher and very kind in the way you admit that you too make mistakes. Thank you!

[@jeanmaleary8210]

Jenny you are definitely my friend! I love you!! With this lockdown I have been trying to keep myself going with my sewing BUT I tend to beat myself up if a block is fractionally out and there is no one to tell me to stop beating myself up[my husband doesn't understand!} and there you are today tell me to tweak it slightly and give it a little more press and unpick a seam and try again, I feel so much better now in fact liberated THANK YOU JENNY my FRIEND Jean from the UK

[@julzhowlett2200]

Love how you are going slow & explaining each step.

[@sammykobayashisan]

i adore you Jenny

[@joanbaierl3425]

Thank you for the wonderful tutorial. Your so sweet. I now can start mine with confidence. Thank you, Jenny.

[@hannamansfield2894]

You are looking fabulous Jenny.

[@aliciamcgirr8900]

I did it!!! Thanks for all the help, Jenny. You and I did this block together! A challenge but feels good that I did it!!

[@lizthibodeaux2496]

Jenny, thank you for being so encouraging! I would have never considered making this block before watching this video!

[@paml2642]

Thanks for another great tutorial Jenny & gang! Love the no y-seams plan😊

[@oroscomi]

Wait a minute! Jenny! You look great! Wow! I had to pause at 30 sec to say this! Ok back to the video! 💃

[@mommabear679]

Jenny when you said 6.5 triangle, 🤢I just about died thinking I cut mine wrong,lol. My center is wonky but I just pressed harder with my iron. I think it looks pretty darn good😊

[@youngmanmary2918]

Wonderful tutorial as always

[@HRHDMKYT]

Jenny I *like* the addition of yellow in your other quilt... reminds me of super-hero colours... and YOU are my favourite Quilting Superhero!!! 🦸‍♂️. Thanks for your video; I now feel confident to make this ‘Morning Star’ block, and will be kind to myself when the seams may not come out perfectly straight! ~Diana K., Hamilton ON (Canada)

[@helenstevenson9008]

Great that you did this tutorial, I love to watch you teach. Thanks. Hope you and all your family are safe and well. Best wishes from Helen from Australia 🇦🇺🥰

[@jacquelinelaterra3900]

I'm fairly new & have learned SO much from you! Love your Block Magazine! You have revolutionized Quilting! Thank you!

[@markwilliams1824]

I’m a newbie to sewing, found a seeing machine in the cupboard ... thought ok, why not.. well.. I’ve totally fallen for your show! Watching so many have given me a great insight to making blocks.. altho I don’t make quilts, but placemats cushions and so on... just totally taken in with your style n personality... After watching u over the past few months, never seen u seated! Hoping everything is ok! Thanks for the fun 😊 🙏🏼

[@vanceandbonnieneuberger8881]

That’s been my concern, too! Is everything okay??

[@peggycunningham5587]

She’s working from her studio not on set.

[@dawnmason9558]

Placemats runners etc ARE QUILTS if you sew 3 layers together.

[@margaretparkhill748]

If I want to make small star what size should I use for month 5 star.

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

Jenny is working from her sewing studio rather than the film set for the Block of the Month, so she has a *chair*! 😁

[@Karen-Not-That-Karen]

I adore you, thanks for keeping it real.

[@maryvanderwerff6227]

I’m on block 5 & this really helps

[@sharonoconnor7769]

Loved this video!!!! You are so realistic & that is refreshing and encouraging even for competent quilters. So much fun to follow along, and your sense of humor makes my day. I love the yellow in the middle, brilliant pop of color, and it makes that star stand out.

[@margm4]

What a great block! And thanks for all the hints along the way😊 xx

[@Alexandra-gk6dy]

Thank you Jenny you motivate me and give me a lot of confidence to try this gorgeous star block and not be afraid of making mistakes. I'm still a beginner in the Quilting world and it's so fun to watch your videos. Lots of Love from South Germany :)

[@suemike3739]

Love you guys learned a lot from you guys 💕

[@denisestilling2810]

Love the yellow-red and black color way, too.

[@mereldaokelberry]

Jenny thank you for sharing your challenges. It has helped me so much to like myself better as I see my imperfections better without criticizing myself into depression. I love your joyful personality. It brightens my day!

[@ccpperrett7522]

Thank you Jenny for this great tutorial and simplifying this block. I shared the video with my sister who is a new quilter and is also a lefty! I know she will appreciate your spirit of "fabric rebel." She lives in GA.😉😎😍🤗

[@smcdaniel45]

I love your videos so very much! I don’t get these boxes but may look into them. I have learned so much just watching your techniques. I am new to quilting! Thank you so much!

[@NannaLiz]

I love the running commentary! Sometimes, without realizing it, I talk to myself (and the machine!) wondering out loud why, if I have cut everything perfectly, the block or whatever still needs to be trimmed or coaxed into place. The Best Press suggestion is very helpful! If I have to pick out a seam several (or more) times, I have found if I spray a small amount of Magic Sizing on the seam and lightly run my finger back and forth over the seam and then press, the dreaded needle holes will disappear.

[@annnoraconte6112]

Beautiful block! Think I'd like to just make one of these!

[@marilynlepage9079]

Bravo! So much freedom without the quilt police! It's lovely! As we get better, we will be even more proud!!

[@suepeterson5675]

Jenny - I did mine as soon as I received it. Had issues the same as you did. My block turned out but it looks like it’s rotating in a circle & that’s okay, I like it. I’ve never done a star like this before. I did hear your voice in my head “ be sure the design on the back ground is facing correctly , points should be pointing out”. I chuckled every time. Take Care 👍😊

[@Trinky1]

just lovely! another great tutorial... thank you Jenny!

[@susanmolnar7323]

I hate to have to do Y seams! What a pain!!! I got so excited when you started putting the star legs together! I started clapping! EEEK!

[@melvacisneros341]

I love your videos, thank you!

[@cynthiabennett8]

Jenny the Rebel:)