How To Make A Four Patch Picnic Quilt - Free Quilting Tutorial
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The happiest of quilts is the picnic quilt. Spread it out - right on the ground - and whip out the peanut butter sandwiches. Don’t worry about crumbs.; don’t fret over spills. This quilt is made for fun and adventure!
This week, Jenny is whipping up a quick Four-Patch Picnic quilt with charming prints from Farmhouse Summer by Echo Park Paper Co for Riley Blake. Stick around to see the backing-it’s made with the sweetest panel!
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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, full of sewing tips and tricks and easy quilting patterns that never fail to impress. Stitching together simplified quilts full of love and laughter, Jenny makes quilting and sewing for beginners friendlier than ever before. With nearly a million RUclips subscribers and 300 million views to date, she has sparked enthusiasm for quilting across the globe. From beginner sewing projects to easy sewing hacks, she'll have you stitching with confidence in no time!
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Thanks for giving us permission to enjoy our sewing and patchwork making 😃😃 Who needs the quilt police if you aren’t intending a quilt for a competition 🤷♀️ Quilts are there to be loved and used, and to wrap the people we care about in love 🥰Great video and another gorgeous quilt 👏👏🇬🇧
Yes! I always try to make my blocks as perfect as possible but I try not to stress when they aren’t. I think of the Amish. I’ve heard that those dear women always intentionally put an imperfection in their quilt because only God is perfect. I don’t have to worry about intentional imperfections. My quilt have enough without trying. 😊
@@ruthhilsdorf3210I hope most of us think that way 😂
Jenny, I just want to say thank you. Sewing should be fun and relaxing. There is so much stress in the world. Quilts don't have to be perfect, just comfy and cozy. I really like the block and quilt you created. Thank you for being real and down to earth.
Exactly. A couple years ago i brought a quilt to my long arm quilter and she suggested i put it in a show. I said “I appreciate it, but no thank you. My quilts are utilitarian - made to be cuddly and loved”. This is a hobby and i do it for fun, not a frustration.
@kathrynbarker7967 Kuddos Kathryn. Thank you for saying that. I sew for fun, and my quilts are by no means perfect. Have a great weekend 😀.
@@wendywiese419 you as well 😊
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I know your trying to sell coordinate layer cakes but with some of these quilts of late the would be so perfect as scrappy stash busters. A lot of us collect leftover 2.5 inch squares and this would be a great way to use them with other leftovers. It would even be a great triple play if you each did a pattern only using stash scraps that were not crumbs but normal sized scraps.
I agree. Use scraps and don't be so matchy, matchy. We can do that on our own. I did that with her Goodnight Irene pattern last week, and it was fun.
Really appreciate the tips and tricks for when things are slightly wrong and how to accommodate them.
Also “ it’s a picnic blanket “ is very freeing in forgiving yourself . It’s the making and loving the process that helps you achieve better and better results.
Jenny…I previously gave up on quilting because I could not get it sewn PERFECTLY. I have now proudly made and given three of your patterned quilts without worrying about some boo boos. Thank you for encouraging this wonderful tradition of “the home sewn and imperfect quilt.” I am a happy quilter!!
I am beg/int quilter and have been watching you for awhile. Thank you girls for teaching us. Mine are *far*from perfect. But the receivers are delighted to have them. Anything handmade is from the heart and made with love. I have even received outgrown baby clothes and been asked to make medium sized baby quilts that the parents have as a reminder of their child and then can be passed down to their child when they have children of their own as a generational quilt.
Those I leave a white patch on the back for names/dates to be added as passed down. Again, many thanks.
Great! Be careful you will be addicted. If you can collect small scraps, you must watch videos on “crumb “ quilts..most fun you will ever have sewing quilt tops. So easy, totally relaxing, no points, you will not want to stop sewing. It’s sad that beginners can’t do crumb quilts because you need years of collecting those scraps and beginners don’t have that stash to work with. If you haven’t tried crumbs yet, (Jenny did do a tutorial) but reply back and I’ll tell you whose tutorial I liked best.(KH)
@@davidhatfield5714 Thanks for the information and please do tell. You have my curiosity peaked for a future project!
@@davidhatfield5714 I'm interested in knowing your favorite one
@@Thepiecemaker hi! I get excited and go on and on too much about this..but I first learned by watching Darlene Michaud (5 yrs ago video) learning the ideas. Then watched every video on RUclips and you will some learn your own way. Roxanne Ritter called hers a trash quilt. The lady on “Mostly quilts” did some on crumbs, but she took too much time thinking . Don’t do that.😂 Teresa DownUnder , she actually took time to press seams open.my best advice is to not go smaller than 1 1/2” pieces. You will soon learn what to watch for…too many seams together, too close to the block edge.and most important, make your stitches SMALL. So with all that cutting, the seams don’t come apart. Kay …have fun!
The value of a quilt is in how often it's used (and loved), never in how perfect it is!
Thanks for that golden reminder!
Thanks for giving us permission to Not be perfect!! I know mine never are!!
Yours and mine are "unique/ one of a kind", so they are even more special.
Free quilters need no permissions
What we need is less of wastefulness, and more appreciation of work and material
ALL my quilts are picnic’d on, slept with, fort makers. I machine quilt so that are sturdy and washable. My family near and far love to use them well. 😍
That’s so thoughtful of you Sewing Barbie, Thanks for your positive review,How are you and how’s the weather over there?
Jenny when I decided to buy my first sewing machine from the Viking Sewing Gallery six years ago I had no idea how to quilt or cut fabrics. I got on RUclips to see how I could do my new hobby and there you were. I have watched all your episodes and you my sweet friend taught me how to quilt. My mama was a quilter and dress maker for our family. I was born in 1964 so I knew it was a must for women to sew. My sweet mama tried to get me interested in sewing but I loved playing in the dirt more. I love to grow vegetables and flowers. My precious mom passed away in 1995 at the age of 55 due to breast cancer. My teacher was no longer here and I was 31 years old, lost and broken from her passing. She would be proud today to see my beautiful quilts and dresses. Thank you so much for being my role model and helping to guide me in the right direction. I too have a odd disposition with rulers and reading them. I have to see you do it first and then I can follow along. Your Triple plays are so much enjoyed. You and your girls are the best of the best. I so appreciate all of you!!
Rather than worrying about losing your points, start with a 5 1\2" white background block OR trim your 4 patch down a smig. I would never set myself up for that frustration.
You slimmed down beutifully!!!!!! You got me through some ruff patches in my life. You tought me soooooooooo much, inturn giving me something to do. I ha e sewn so many projects while feeling sh!@#, and it help me to stay calm and feel better knowing I am turning my pain or stress into something beutifull. I have fallowed you for years!!!!!! Thanks again. I'd hug you in person if I could.
This is a fun quilt! You make a great motorcycle rider, too! I like the panel, too! You might not be a perfectionist, but I think most people would agree if I call you “Queen of Quilting”!
Jenny, all I can say is that your tutorials about quilting have taught me far more in life than just quilting ... Over the years (and I've been with you from the very beginning!), you've provided me with words to live by. I was raised with a lot of "perfectionism" and gosh, does that just suck the life and fun out of so many things -- quilting included! It's not to say to be sloppy or cut corners, but rather to just make the best you can of what you've got -- even if that means fabric cut slightly imperfectly! :-) And, "Finished is better than perfect!!" You've become a dear voice in my life and I can't tell you how thankful I am to "have been able to meet you" -- even if across the internet airwaves. Biggest hugs to you. @MissouriQuiltCo
I just love the imperfections and seeing how you make it work. I wish I could have perfect points but I’m just not that good and don’t even know if I want to be!!!
A very comfy pattern! And that panel is adorable!
Jenny, thank you for showing us that it doesn’t have to be perfect!
Fabulous quilt idea!! 😄.
Great backing 😊
I love that you are not a perfectionist, and you admit to it. 😁 And thank you for leaving it in the video. It's nice to see that you lose points too. I to have done the same. I guess I need to add this to my project list. Thank you, Jenny!
Thank you so much for being REAL!!
I so appreciate "it is ok not to be perfect." Perfect makes it not enjoyable to sew. I try hard to do a good job, but every project is not flawless, BUT THEY ARE FINISHED.
“Finished is better than perfect”
A question for y’all. To not lose the points on the first 2 sides couldn’t you sew them from the back as well?
Absolutely you could!
Another fun quilt...and thanks for the tips on keeping those pesky points! I'll cut my setting triangles from 5 1/2" squares so I'll have fun, not frustration. ;)
Oh I do love a nice quilt to picnic on. I've never understood why people don't use their quilts for that. I agree, not an heirloom, but we like to sit on nice things. If you use busy fabrics you won't even notice any food stains. I love putting a quilt on the table with a piece of glass on top. They are just so welcoming to me. Thanks for posting.
I love the concept of "picnic quilt." Quilts are to be used, washed, and loved. Yet, we are our own worst critics, so thanks for reminding us that probably only other quilters would examine our quilts to look for mistakes. Family and good friends will just love them.
Jenny, you and your girls have made quilting so therapeutic for me. You don't sweat the small stuff. Taking a page out of your book has allowed me to clear my head and enjoy the journey. It's definitely my "happy place". My time to be creative, and challenge myself while making beautiful colors come together to be enjoyed for years to come.
Thank y'all sooooo much! 😘🤗
I have been quilting for several years now and most of my quilts are made for specific people for specific occasions. My baby quilts are usually the colors/theme of the nursery, the label on the back gives the baby's full name, date of birth, time of birth, height and weight. All my quilts are labeled on the back with the name of the receipent and what the occasion was and dated and with my name. My quilts are not perfect, they are to be loved and cuddled and kept as a memory of me. I tell my grandgirls that when I am no longer here, take those quilts and wrap up in them when you feel you need a hug from Gram. If someone isn't happy with the quilt being perfect - then they don't need it. I have never had one returned. I do all my own FMQ and sometimes the lines aren't quite straight of spaced just right, but who cares, it will be loved just the same instead of hidden in a closet for fear it may get ruined. happy quilting everyone!!
I love how you keep it real. You show us that if the seams are a little off- its not a huge deal and it won;t matter in the overall project. Thank you for continuing to show us awesome tutorials!
Love this quilt! The new visuals are nice too
I love that Jenny shows how things don't have to be perfect. As a new quilter, I try so hard and still end up with less-than-perfect cutting/blocks. This took a lot of the worry out of it for me. And this quilt is so cheery, love the fabric.
Love this quilt. Also, I never thought of using a panel on the back. Brilliant! I have a number of panels I don’t know what to do with. Will look at putting them on the back of some of my quilts. There is something about labeling a quilt a picnic quilt. It really does give permission to get it dirty. Many thanks for all your wise advice.
Such a cute quilt! Sew easy and fast! Also for your scant 1/4" move your needle to the right 2 clicks.
You can’t move your needle on a straight stitch only machine. But you can on others😊
Thank you Jenny. I think I will give this a try today. You are a wonderful teacher.
Love the Picnic quilt, and the panel on the back is a great idea. Thanks for sharing. 👍❤️😊
That panel goes perfectly with the quilt. I just recently used a panel to help back one of my quilts - works great! Love the quilt, another great job.
Would you show adding the clear laminate on a picnic quilt? I’ve seen it on your site but I’m not sure how it works. Love that you keep it real, we’re not perfect!
REALLY enjoyed this one. Will be making this Picnic quilt for sure. Thank you Jenny.
Thank you so much for sharing this quilt it is so cute I love it❣️✂️🪡🧵💓❤️💖💗💕
If you don’t mind losing ALL the points the white background can be made with the exploding block technique that Jenny showed in a tutorial a few years ago. Much easier and fun, IMO.
I love so many things about this tutorial: the fabrics, the oops', Jenny (of course) and so much more!
That’s so thoughtful of you Jamie, Thanks for your positive review,How are you and how’s the weather over there?
Such a great design-and quick and easy! I love the idea of using a panel for the back. I’ve just added it to my bucket list. Thank you for your many great tips.
Stay well!
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What a great, great idea for a layer cake 😊 And of course, LOVE the panel!!
Great quilt! This is one I will have to make. I’m one of those who would start with 5 1/2” squares. When cutting the side strips I would cut each one slightly wider then square up to the correct size. I’d also sew the triangles with the 4 patch on top to help me not to stretch the bias of the triangle. As you can tell, I’m one who needs all the forgiveness a block has to offer. 😂
Sewing is my therapy and I try not to sweat the small stuff. Most people don’t see our mistakes only critics do.
Thank you for the free pattern. Always enjoy watching your videos.
It looks like you could just use a jelly rolly for this pattern.
Yes, you could. And not only that, but you could make the strips that border the blocks wider, at 2 1/2”, instead of 1 1/2”. You’d need to figure out what size background squares/triangles to cut, to fit the bigger blocks, but the quilt would end up bigger, too! Great idea! 😁
Muy lindo trabajo, gracias por compartir, saludos.
Thank you! What a great idea! You give us permission to get grass stain on this one! Makes a great gift! I already have a few quilts that are not my FAVS and perhaps they need to go in the picnic category and be gifted for kids!
I love the simplicity of a utilitarian quilt, and this one totally fits the bill. As soon as Jenny mentioned that the 5” squares might be a smidge too small, I thought “that’s going to stress me out. I am going to cut my squares from yardage. If they’re 5.5”, I’ll get to keep all my points and not worry!” I have no problem doing a bit of arithmetic. I’ll need 1.5yards of background fabric to cut out 6 Width-of-Fabric strips 5.5” wide (each strip yields 7 squares 5.5”x5.5”) plus 8 strips 2.5” wide for the inner border. Done! Love the idea of centering a panel into the backing, it’s like having two quilts in one! And this very cute fabric is perfect for a picnic quilt. Can’t wait to make this one. Thanks Jenny & the entire MSQC team! ~Diana K.
Or you could just cut down the 4 patch from 2.5" to 2". Then the 5" square should work.
Thank you for doing all the cyphering for us!!!
@@marlahanks7278 Love that word ... cyphering ... my new word for "quilt math" ..... LOL
Yes, thanks for doing the math, I wouldn't like doing the scant 1/4" as well. Want to keep my points.
Newbie here. Can someone please tell me how much fabric and what measurements i would need for the border around the panel ?
Thanks for the very cute pattern! (The circle picture of Jenny in the tutorial is weird and distracting. Keep it simple and sweet.)
I noticed her in the circle but I ended up watching what she was doing. To me it’s not a distraction at all.
I didn't need to see back of Jenny head either....this new video style needs a bit of tweaking.
🧡💙🩷💙🧡 I've not been able to sew these last weeks. This one is a winner. I've been making 2 patches with a nice paisley coupled with complementary colors. I now know what I am making. THANKS Jenny. Your friend from New Mexico, Carla 🎶 💖 💐
Hi Jenny, I love the fabric, such beautiful colours. Lovely quilt, thank you 🥰
That’s so thoughtful of you Susan, Thanks for your positive review,How are you and how’s the weather over there?
I would have cut after sewing the strip at 5inches and the pressed. Flip them right sides together alternating and then sewed together and cut at 2 1/2 less work
That’s so thoughtful of you Janelle, Thanks for your positive review,How are you and how’s the weather over there?
Fantastic picnic quilt!(wish i had ambidextrous dexterity like Jenni.)
Thank you, Jenny, for your relaxed attitude towards quilt making.
I read that it was the practice of many of our ancestors to purposely include a mistake in every quilt made because none of us are perfect, so our quilts shouldn't be either.
Love that outlook of enjoying the process and not getting uptight about the mistakes. Eleanor Burns always says about small mistakes, "Hang em high and let em fly!"
Great looking quilt! So what if a couple points were nipped off, I won't tell. Great video tutorial, Jenny Doan! Can I use this pattern for our new great-grandchild a quilt? Maybe put minke on the back.😊
Perfect for a scrappy quilt top. ❤
Just make the four patch a little smaller..like 2 1/4 instead of 21/2 inch, then everything will fit ! Thanks Jenny !
Loved this idea!! Super darling!
Thank you for showing how to center that back panel. Love it!
So enjoyed your fun video Jenny. Thank you for sharing a great quilt pattern with cute fabrics.
Jenny is a Great teacher. Many times, I would find a pattern then would check to see if Jenny has a video on how to make it 😊.
I love it Jenny! ❤ How many squares would I need to make for a queen size bed quilt yet keeping the borders the same widths as you used?
Awesome Jenny as you always do👏👏👏👏♥️♥️♥️
People aren't perfect, how can we expect our quilts to be? My quilts are not perfect , but are full of love. Happy quilting.❤
A quilt with all the memories of picnics, makes it an heirloom quilt to me 😊
Yes!!!!!
Hi Jen, the quilt is really cute! My brain does anxiety if I miss the so-called "perfect". If I cut my 4-patch strips at 2 3/8", will I keep the points? using the charm pack for the corner triangles (don't want to cut 5" squares too, ya' know?)
Jenny you're awesome I learned so much from you. Thank you so much😊
I have this collection and the minute I saw yours I realised your blocks are perfect to put around my panel, thanks. The point police are watching us 😂
Jenny, you are such a pro! I love having the double camera so we see you speak as well as sew. And then the third to watch you at the cutting board. This has to be one of the best and most thorough quilting demos I’ve seen in my 61 years! Great job!!!
Jenny love this quilt!! And I loved the commercial for it when you rode up on the mini-bike!!!
I enjoy your tutorials and have learned each time I watch. You have made a 6 1/2" four patch square for the Picnic Quilt. What would be the ratio to make a 4 1/2" block?
Wondering if I cut the 5" squares into 5 1/4" squares would it not be as likely I'd cut off the points?? I love this quilt, can't wait to make it.🥰
Oh how fun! I’ll be starting this one this weekend!!
That’s so thoughtful of you Shelly, Thanks for your positive review,How are you and how’s the weather over there?
Thanks for another inspiring quilt! Love this block and what a great idea for the backing!
So beautiful! Thank you for this terrific pattern !
Thank you for all your sewing tips you add to the build the block.
Could even make scrappy 4 patches & border with those 1 1/2" & 2 1/2" strips. I have lots of scrappy 4 patches made from leaders & enders that would work. Thanks for another great pattern!
What a great idea, sweet, fun and functional!
I think that unless you quilt is being judged in a show it doesn’t matter to much a points. If someone is looking that hard at your quilt to see & find mistakes or off points then they’re way to picky. Though saying that sometimes the points really are in portent say on a star
Loving this quilt! And thank you, thank you for the backing idea! I have several super cute panels I just can’t bring myself to cut up! Now I don’t have to!! Wahoo!
Love the idea of the panel on the back!
Love this Jenny… can’t wait to make it out of my scrappy 4-patches❤
Absolutely Just Love You Jenny. You are an Amazing Lady..🙏❤🙏
Looks amazing..love the backing..
I appreciate your clarity of explaination and the editing of the filming. Thankyou.
I love this Jenny! Thank you!
I can’t wait to make this quilt, I’m a beginner and I feel I can do this! Your so much fun to watch 😊…….
3 things I love about this video
1. Jenny's don't die over it attitude with the points
2. The picture in picture feature
3. The backing!!!
As always thank you for the freebies and the fact that there are no commercials interrupting the video ❤❤
This is the most perfect Christmas gift for couples. I have several friends who will get this as a gift. Thank you so much for great inspiring ideas! I have already purchased the fabric and pattern.
Hello Jenny, I love your picnic quilt. Thank you so much. I just had a thought for something you might try in a different picnic quilt, that is to have on all four sides placemat settings lol wouldn't that be cute and, in the center, do a section that has picnic food on it. What do you think?
That’s so thoughtful of you Wanda, Thanks for your positive review,How are you and how’s the weather over there?
@@jeffersonmorant I am doing well, and the weather is 83f with a gentle breeze
@@Wanda6308 I’m glad you’re enjoying the weather now, It’s gets like that at this time of the year, It’s been cold here in Ohio, But spring is coming out now, Where are you at ?
@@jeffersonmorant I am in Michigan
@@Wanda6308 I’ve been to Michigan couple of times, Michigan has so many beautiful places for sightseeing, like Pentwater, Traverse City, Ann Arbor, Do you travel a lot too, what other places have you visited?
With picnic quilts, I was wondering whether you recommend using a more heavy-duty backing (e.g. cotton drill) rather than quilters cotton? I think I'd be worried about how a quilters cotton backing would wear over time.
❤ how your videos are great tutorials & stress relief!❤
Yes, I thoroughly enjoyed this one!! It’s perfect for my 10” scrap pieces. Thank you also for starting to insert the facial dot when you do leave the camera to show us what you’re doing. And the back is darling! ❤️
Happy quilting and stay cool my quilty friend! 🧵
That’s so thoughtful of you Tracey, Thanks for your positive review,How are you and how’s the weather over there?
I’m so glad you don’t worry about the small things! When it’s quilted you won’t even see the little oops😃
Love the tips for not losing the points on the blocks and especially the ones for the backing - and how to line up the strips and panel for the long armed - very good to know!
I love this sweet pattern. I am adding it to my project list! 😊
A couple of months ago I made a quilt that has huge 19 inch blocks that are set on point. Since I had 6 blocks left over after completing the top, I used 5 of them in the backing. I bordered each of them and then staggered them on the back. I added more wider borders around the outside of the blocks in different colors, so it's sort of color blocked. The entire quilt was challenging to make, but it's all ready for me to quilt on my home machine. I love to try different techniques when making quilts and if a family member falls in love with it, I usually gift that quilt to them.
I really like this picnic quilt, so I need to make one!
Thanks a lot for showing us how to sew beautiful quilts and how to be relaxed about it! 🌸🌺
I would sew and cut off points. Then proudly put it on a twin bed!!!! Then drag it out to the lawn and eat hotdogs on it with all the cousins!
Every quilt is a picnic blanket unless it is hung on the wall! I have a tendency to eat dinner while sitting on my bed watching TV
Such a fun easy quilt! Thanks Jenny!