Episode 42: Jenny Doan of Missouri Star Quilt Company

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In today's episode Sherri welcomes Jenny Doan, founder of the Missouri Star Quilt Company to the podcast! Jenny's new memoir, How to Stitch an American Dream is available now. Jenny's positivity will inspire you, and she also offers helpful ideas for quilters. Her complete bio can be found below. Thank you Jenny for sharing your quilting life with us today!
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Jenny's Book: How to Stitch an American Dream: amzn.to/3jYkWr3
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Farmhouse Garden (Quilt on the Wall): Found in Labor of Love: Scrappy Quilts at the Heart of Home book.
Cottage Charm (Quilt on the Table): Found in Labor of Love: Scrappy Quilts at the Heart of Home book.
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Where to Find Jenny:
MISSOURI STAR QUILT CO WEBSITE: www.missouriquiltco.com/
KZfaq: / missouriquiltco
FACEBOOK: / missouriquiltco
TWITTER: / missouriquiltco
INSTAGRAM: / missouriquiltco
JENNY’S INSTAGRAM: / jennymsqc
Jenny's Bio:
Jenny Doan is the smiling face of Missouri Star Quilt Company. Stitching together simplified quilts full of love and laughter, she makes quilting easier, more accessible, and friendlier than ever before. Watching her tutorials feels like coming home again. With over 750,000 KZfaq subscribers and more than 230 million views to date, Jenny has sparked enthusiasm for quilting and warmed her viewer’s hearts across the globe.
When she moved with her growing family to Missouri over 20 years ago, she never imagined that someday they’d have a successful quilting business. Like many small towns across America, employment was scarce, so in November 2008, on a modest budget, the Doan family bought a building in Hamilton and started Missouri Star Quilt Company. At first they offered basic quilting supplies and machine quilting services, but business picked up when they started posting videos of Jenny teaching quilting tutorials online. From that time on her life changed forever.
Almost 13 years later, Jenny now teaches quilting tutorials on KZfaq once a week and continues to share her story everywhere she goes. It’s a labor of love and a dream come true for her. Hamilton, Missouri, has become a quilter’s paradise, attracting visitors from around the world. With the help of Jenny’s husband, Ron, her seven children, and 25 grandchildren, this family business has grown to include an entire community.
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@carolelliott9150 2 жыл бұрын

I started quilting at 74 yrs and should have started sooner.

@deehull6917 9 ай бұрын

Jenny is a Great inspiration Thank you so much.

@kathyb.8769 2 жыл бұрын

This pod cast has been one of the very best ever. Jenny is so uplifting and positive and her enthusiasm is contagious ! Thank you so much for having her...

@marshawallace7522 Жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness, I've been following Jenny Doan for years and I didn't know how she got into quilting. I am enjoying this interview so much I had to pause it and say Thank You for doing and sharing this. I am old enough to know that Ben Franklin's was a five and dime store back in the day while many newer quilters probably don't.

@denisechristy-everett8606 2 жыл бұрын

I haven’t been quilting long, maybe 4 years, and I actually learned watching Jenny’s quilt tutorials. Even tho we are close to the same age, I look at her as my grandma, because my grandma taught me everything, but she passed way too soon, so I never learned to quilt from my own grandma, so Jenny completed my journey. Thank you so much for having her today.

@pamketron 2 жыл бұрын

Such a special lady. The world needs more Jenny’s! Thank you for this podcast. I loved every minute. Y’all are the best! 💕🧵😍

@debbiebrugman4543 2 жыл бұрын

Great interview Sherri. What Jenny and her family have brought to the quilting world is truly amazing. I had the good fortune of visiting Hamilton in 2018 and it was such a wonderful trip.

@franpatzcraig6713 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for doing this interview. I started quilting at 78 near the beginning of the Covid 19 lockdown in 2020. It saved my sanity, I swear!! And thanks to you and your family and to Jenny and her family for teaching me so much and inspiring me to continue.

@lyndapatrick8303 2 жыл бұрын

Love Jenny and her girls! It's wonderful of you to interview her for us!! Love all your videos Have a happy thanksgiving 🦃

@carmenbailey1560 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic interview, love listening to both of you. KZfaq is the answer for me, there are my favourites that I watch and have learnt a lot with lots left to learn. Thanks for making my quilting journey possible. 👍❤️😊

@roserocker62 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this beautiful interview with Jenny Doan . ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

@susananderson8428 2 жыл бұрын

Made one trip to MSQC several years ago and fell in love with it. (We live in Fulton, MO) Can't wait to go back but for now, I go online. This was an absolutely awesome interview (but I may be a bit biased!). Jenny is a gracious and inspiring lady. Thanks for the interview.

@randie1735 2 жыл бұрын

Humor and gratitude 💞💞💞

@denisestone9119 Жыл бұрын

Loved this interview! Thanks for doing it! Truly very inspirational!

@tenawolfe6863 2 жыл бұрын

I sew enjoyed this pod case. I have been blessed to be able to go to Missouri from Pennsylvania in 2018 by bus. It took us 2 days to get there and 2 days to shop and of course 2 days back. So worth it. Then she came to Lancaster PA and yes I went to see her there. You really do need to go to Hamilton. She came and got on bus and greeted us and the second day we went to one of her shows. Wow we laughed and cried. Like you said you need to get there. I love your pod casts and that you too are family oriented. We are blessed to have you care enough to share your family with use. Thank you!

@caroline-brisbane8577 2 жыл бұрын

Love Jenny Doan.

@anitaparker9715 2 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear more about Jenny! She was my inspiration to start quilting. I stopped sewing when my 3 little daughters began to swing from my sewing machine table( my mother’s Singer “pop up “ machine down in a nice wood cabinet with a fold out table) In the living room where I would be making matching dresses for them. Happily, and fortunately for me, My husband found Jenny on his phone. I also saw her little town and heard the story of how she and her family have changed that sort of the works and the lives of so many people. When I am “working out “ piecing problems in my Sewing room, I hear all her reminders in my head. The one I’ll share is about the importance of squaring up and watching her take off the little slivers at the edges. At first and for awhile I didn’t “get it” and let that part of the tutorial go unheeded. After all, we trim away with scissors on garment making, but we don’t ever “square up !” Now I know when and why that is important. 🤗

@anitaparker9715 2 жыл бұрын

Typo correction: she and her family changed that part of the world.

@lanastewart7310 2 жыл бұрын

Loved hearing Jenny’s story! She is such an inspiration!

@puppiesfollowus 2 жыл бұрын

Sew love the harvest road fabric line 💕. That was such a wonderful surprising and amazing fabric line! Great podcast. Jenny is such a sweetie and so inspirational 💕. Great video as usual ladies !

@vanessastewart9421 2 жыл бұрын

Loved, loved this pod cast!!!

@Chocolatecake60 2 жыл бұрын

That the best!!! Loved it so much!!!

@jodieritto9099 2 жыл бұрын

I read Jenny's book and very much enjoyed that!! Life hasn't always been easy for them and she is truly an inspiration!! Excited that there's another podcast this month. I am a fan!!! I am doing the BOM and I look forward to the finish!! Thanks for all you do!

@gillyanderson2494 2 жыл бұрын

Jenny is such a lovely inspirational lady, I saw her speak at Festival of Quilts and will alway remember that day with great fondness. She had some wonderful stories to tell and so many great ideas.

@nancyronaldson2732 2 жыл бұрын

So inspiring! Thank you. All non quilters should watch this and then they would be more appreciative of all the blood, sweat and tears and heart put into every quilt.

@kathyeggleston1725 2 жыл бұрын

I just got around to listening to this! Thank you so much!!! 💕🪡💕🪡💕

@debranorris4331 2 жыл бұрын

Love, Love, Love this podcast today!!! Jenny Doan and her family's story is such an inspiration !! I tear up every time I watch or hear her story. So uplifting and filled with positivity!! Thank you !!!

@suzyroy3360 2 жыл бұрын

by Far the best interview!!!! Love Love Love Jenny!!! thanks Sherri!!!xxxxxxxxxxxx you 2 are such WONDERFULL LADIES!!

@kimmyers7848 2 жыл бұрын

Very good interview, Jenny is a one of a kind. Beautiful inside out.

@pamkahmann3833 2 жыл бұрын

Great interview!! I live about 1 hour 45 minutes away from Hamilton, so have been fortunate to go to MSQ several times. I am never disappointed! I am one of those late bloomers with quilting and have found the tutorials so very helpful. Jenny does a great job, but I have to compliment you and Chelsea, as well. The time you take to do thee videos is appreciated!! I have attempted so many different blocks because of the patient teaching on these videos. Thanks for all you do. P.S. Hope Billy does make a quilt!!🙂

@patriciatankersley625 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for having Jenny Doan on your show! I read her amazing book! I know she is loved by so many people! I watch all her tutorials and enjoy them very much! Merry Christmas !

@lindafarella220 2 жыл бұрын

So enjoyed this podcast with Jenny. She and her family are such an inspiration. I've made many quilts using her tutorials and probably would never have gotten back into quilting without those tutes! Thank you for a wonderful podcast!

@barblucas7099 2 жыл бұрын

Jenny taught me how to quilt. My Mom could make anything from a cup towel to a wedding dress , upholstery and quilts, but I never got interested in any of her passion, she died in 2008. . 5 years ago I saw one of Jenny’s videos and I said to myself “ I can do that “ so I bought all the supplies and started. 5 Years later I consider myself an intermediate sewer and quilter . Now I know Moms passion for sewing feels. Thanks Jenny 💕

@eleanorlevri1306 Жыл бұрын

Glad you got the quilting bug. It’s a great community and is so much FUN!💞

@michelejames8599 2 жыл бұрын

Love you ladies and Jenny. She has a few tutorials for kids and two of my grand daughters want to watch them every time we get together. Both of them are loving sewing with Grandma!

@andreawalker2535 2 жыл бұрын

Never get tired of Jenny!

@camillehavelka9306 2 жыл бұрын

I have been quilting since my youngest went to college in 2011. It has been such a great hobby and my happy place. I have made them for wedding gifts, baby gifts, Christmas gifts, etc. I have only made two for myself so far. The part about giving them to others touches me so much! ❤️❤️

@bethg7931 2 жыл бұрын

I saw that you were interviewing Jenny Doan, and I had to listen right then! I’ve had the privilege of going to Missouri Star for a quilting retreat, and got to meet her, Ron, Misty, and Jake. It was a definite highlight of my quilting life! I could listen to her all day!

@CatherineDoucette 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome show. Thanks so much for interviewing Jenny Doan

@lindadonzello9392 2 жыл бұрын

What a delightful inspiring humble interview!!

@kaylac3367 2 жыл бұрын

Great interview! I love Jenny! I'm in my late 50's and just started quilting about 4 yrs ago. I wish I had started earlier. I actually learned and continue to learn from her. I'm a visual learner and angley challenged as she says! So I'm thankful for her KZfaq videos. And your's as well Sherri! Thanks 😊

@tearose3763 Жыл бұрын

I adore that i came across this podcast to listen to while i finished up binding a quilt for my son. Thank you for bringing this to us abd thank you Jenny,you were such an inspiration to my journey back into quilting (via the sewing machine!), today my life is nothing like it used to be but it is exactly what its supposed to be and my days at 60 yrs old have been filled with machine piecing and quilting for almost 25 yrs and has been especially qratifiying since watching jennys quilting tutorials on machine quilting. thank you both🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

@ebgordon 2 жыл бұрын

OH. MY. Y’all got the queen of quilting on the podcast. I’m dying. I’m dead. ♥️

@marlahanks7278 2 жыл бұрын

I could say SO many wonderful things about this one! Don't know about some of you, but I was tearing up toward the end about how much we put into our quilts & how much they mean to someone even if we don't realize to what extent 🥰 We were lucky enough several years ago to have Jenny as our guest speaker for our guild in Abilene, Tx as well as her teaching a class & do a trunk show. I have her book but haven't read it yet. We plan on going to our cabin Friday & will take it with me. I've heard there will be tears shed while reading it! This was such a great interview!!

@carollatham926 2 жыл бұрын

I Loved Jenny's book, I read it in one day, I could not put it down.

@lisaswan8659 2 жыл бұрын

Great pod cast. Two of my favorite people talking about my favorite hobby. Sorry Chelsea was not feeling well at the time. Thank for all you guys do.

@kathyaschenbach8081 2 жыл бұрын

I started to learn to quilt when my husband passed away and I was 65. That is exactly how I am learning utube! I could never learn in a class! Love this thank you!!

@lisawalters5482 2 жыл бұрын

Jenny Doan is so inspiring. Her outlook at life and all things is contagious and I love that you had her in this video. I hope to get her book soon. You’re the best and are a gifted interviewer. Thanks so much. Happy Thanksgiving to you, Chelsi and y’all’s families. God bless.

@roserocker62 2 жыл бұрын

I am absolutely loving this interview . ♥️

@marcellarodriguez7955 2 жыл бұрын

What a great interview. I enjoy see Jenny so much.

@bethkoch11 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this interview, of course I always enjoy your videos! Jenny is so famous now, but she's so approachable as well. I'll have a smile on my face for the rest of the day.

@gloriaharrell1626 2 жыл бұрын

I just love Jenny I ordered the book because just listening to Jenny I feel so inspired. Thanks for sharing this I have been so lifted up from her conversation.

@upriver7047 2 жыл бұрын

Jenny Doan is a national treasure! Loved the interview. Thank you so much!

@lynneschultz316 2 жыл бұрын

I started quilting a couple years ago because I had (and still have) lots of remnants from making incubator covers for Israel. The first one to join me is in her mid eighties! Then another, then another..the rest of us are in our seventies. We make baby quilts for a pro-life organization in Israel. Such a joy. I sent this link for your interview to the three of them-it is a must-listen. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your families!

@kathythomas4839 2 жыл бұрын

I am half way thru Jenny’s book & enjoying it! She reminds me of my mother-in-law who was a sewer, had her own drapery business & was very crafty!

@barbarakempen2482 2 жыл бұрын

What a blessing Jenny is, such wisdom and love!

@heidilehnig3099 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much - I have been inspired by Jenny for so long !

@leorajs 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful interview! I want to thank every quilter who is on KZfaq. I have favorites, but am open to and have learned from so many of you! From a relatively new quilter, a heart felt Thank You!!

@veronicapeters1328 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for an awesome video!

@mariawells8026 2 жыл бұрын

I've been truly enjoying these guest podcasts! The heartfelt sharing is so uplifting! God bless you all!

@paml2642 2 жыл бұрын

Just when you think you have heard all about Jenny she gives you more! Great questions Sherri. I’m going to order her book now!

@adriannewatrobka1807 2 жыл бұрын

I read the book last week & was wishing for someone to have BOOK club with me on this book! Today was a dream come true with you & Jenny! Plus I love all the take aways your son got from reading it too.

@JKnight911 2 жыл бұрын

Oh I love Jenny’s story! Thank you so much for having her Sherri . What an amazing story! Quilters truly have huge hearts and are so giving. Thank you for sharing. I just purchased the book. ❤️

@daniellewilson4778 2 жыл бұрын

Jenny’s talk on giving away quilts encapsulates so much of quilting for me. I quilt because I like the process and love creating. I don’t need or want the vast majority of the quilts I make - I just like to make them. I give away SO many quilts. Just yesterday I donated 5 quilts to our school district to give to some of the families who are effectively homeless. My husband asked “are you sure? Isn’t there anyone you know and love who would enjoy these quilts?” I said “I’m sure. I know and love a lot of people, and I love a lot of people without knowing them. I make a lot of quilts. There will be more.”

@eshellebennett 2 жыл бұрын

I am 47 and I barely started in 2019. I was super excited to learn that I can do this. I was engulfed in the Doan world and I discovered people like Sherri and Chelsea, Kimberly Jolly, Pat Sloan, Lisa Bonjean, Chris, Tula, and all the great companies. My first quilt was Robert Kaufman fabrics and Benartex. I am still learning all the things and I watch all of you every day, literally, so I can learn about the tools, and how to perfect my skills, and about patterns. I fell in love with precuts and love that Kimberly added Jollybars to the precut family tree. I want to take a trip to Quilt Town not only to see the Doans but to be amongst all those quilters. I love being part of this community.

@loriar1027 2 жыл бұрын

A trip to Quilt Town is on my bucket list too!!

@debbiestorjohann3532 2 жыл бұрын

Great interview. I loved her before and love her more the comment from her son, Alan about 20 hours into a quilt. That is a quilter..Thank you, Sherri. Enjoy your podcast and sew alongs very much.

@rikkiwamsat8334 2 жыл бұрын

Such a great podcast! Thanks so much!

@Pintsizequilts 2 жыл бұрын

So excited for this podcast. I visited MS Star for the first time this summer on our way back from a trip out west and I loved it. Such a fun place to visit and I love Jenny’s story!

@countrygal854 2 жыл бұрын

❤️❤️❤️❤️love the interview with Jenny and enjoyed reading her book. Thank you so much for doing this interview😀❤️

@dorenefarr9490 2 жыл бұрын

I loved this podcast! You asked great questions Sherri.

@ritaleek4588 2 жыл бұрын

Kudos to all for this interview. A wonderful taste of quilts and life! ❤️

@serendipatty 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so grateful for you and this podcast! Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

@loniegraham3834 2 жыл бұрын

Great conversation. I also have read Jenny’s book and found it very inspirational and motivating.

@margaretlavenia4634 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the interview with Jenny Doan. I have heard some of her story but not as much as I learned from your podcast. How interesting and positive to hear more of her journey! I understand more now of why she always has shortcuts for patterns. Thanks for sharing. Look forward to questions next week!

@christinemg3969 2 жыл бұрын

I love what Jenny said about giving quilts and being a part of a quilt community. I also love teaching sewing to my friends bc it grows the quilting family. I always run across people who say they have a sewing machine but don't know how to use it. That's an open door to share and teach.

@sandrahendrickson350 2 жыл бұрын

Well said Jenny! You are such an inspiration to all of us!! I always see the mistakes in my quilts but my friends absolutely love them.. when are you coming back to Sacramento? We miss you here in California.. Thank you so much for having Jenny on your show!!!

@sandan2358 2 жыл бұрын

I love the gray & white quilt!

@deloresrast8543 2 жыл бұрын

Best podcast ever!!!! Loved hearing Jennies stories!!!!

@lizpelletier7785 2 жыл бұрын

What a great interview. Thank you Sherri and Billy (missed you CheIsea)! I hope this is inspiration for Billy to start a project. I am sure your mom or sister will help you out!

@michelledagerman9970 4 ай бұрын

This interview came up in my feed and I listened to it again. 😀 such good advice and conversation. Love it! Sherri, I think you are scheduled to come to Lincoln NE quilt guild this year. You are only about 3 hrs away from MSQC. Maybe you could take extra time to stop and visit. The Kansas City airport is only an hour away from Hamilton to head back home! PS I hope you enjoy the International Quilt Museum in Lincoln. It is a treasure.

@wondasimpson8773 2 жыл бұрын

Soooooo good! Thanks so much.

@janetschwarz2922 2 жыл бұрын

always love hearing Jenny's stories! Thanks for interviewing her. (it makes me crazy that your eyes are never looking at us - your viewers : ) You are looking sideways at your son, the ceiling, staring into thin air, etc. Yikes - we think you are talking with us, but hard to tell) Maybe put a smiley face in front of you so you know where to look so we will feel like we are in the conversation. thanks.

@michelejackson3040 2 жыл бұрын

Loved this podcast. Makes me proud to be a quilter. Can’t wait till next week. Miss the Q AND A’s

@jolenemyers9560 2 жыл бұрын

This is by far my most favorite interview that you've done!

@sharonstarr6338 2 жыл бұрын

This was one of my favorite episodes. Jenny is such an inspiration and I want to get her book. I also see a visit to Hamilton in my future! Thanks for this interview!

@mamajoe1226 2 жыл бұрын

I just received my Labor of love book, I noticed right away the quilts on the wall and on the table. I Love it!!!

@alicekarr2400 2 жыл бұрын

I loved this podcast. So inspiring. I am going to get Jenny’s book and read it. Thanks! I am looking forward to seeing Billy quilt a project. Thank you all for putting on these videos. It definitely has carried me through the pandemic and helped me learn so much. We appreciate you all!

@pickles915 2 жыл бұрын

Loved this interview, Jenny is Awesome!

@julieknoop5484 2 жыл бұрын

I made the trip to Hamilton and just loved the experience. I didn’t get to meet Jenny but loved the whole experience she created in that sweet little town. Hope to make another trip there. I’m in Minnesota so I don’t normally get to Missouri but it was just down interstate 35.

@lmorgan1028 2 жыл бұрын

I loved this interview! Thank you so much!

@kerribland3925 2 жыл бұрын

Great podcast. Looking forward to the book and learning more.

@cathinuferrous2336 2 жыл бұрын

Best interview ever!!!! Xoxo I listened to her book on audible. Which jenny read herself ❣️ this interview was a great addition to her book. And PS: Billy, I’m looking forward to following along with you sewing adventures 😊

@juxydoss6750 2 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful interview! Our retreat group is planning a trip to Missouri Star, Fall of 23. If you open a store we willl plan one for your store too! Have a great day!

@kristiparker4139 2 жыл бұрын

Best podcast yet!!! Thanks for sharing!!

@carmenmaldonado6486 2 жыл бұрын

Great interview. Thank you. I love your Chanel. ❤️

@joanmcfadyen 2 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful and inspirational interview. Thank you! I also love the gray quilt on your back wall❤️

@debrastewart9194 2 жыл бұрын

I have been quilting for more than 30 years now and I learn new techniques, history and skills every day. The comment about the quilts we make comfort strangers or family long after we "go" made me cry, it was such a wonderful thought. Just another reason to do what I do. I will remember every time I enter my studio.

@helencowen135 2 жыл бұрын

FABULOUS interview! Thank you all so much. Very inspirational indeed

@katherinem7835 2 жыл бұрын

I just love Jenny. I've been to Hamilton twice and attended 2 Doan Girls retreats.

@michellewohlgemuth8597 2 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel and watched your interview with Jenny and thought it was amazing.

@drewrichardson8789 2 жыл бұрын

Love the quilt in the background

@terisparkman9814 2 жыл бұрын

What a great interview! I've had the pleasure of attending a retreat with Jennie, herself. It was so much fun & she is so inspirational. I've been to three retreats over the years, & met lots of wonderful quilters. I love your podcasts & videos. Thank you for all you do for us quilters! Happy Thanksgiving!!