Make an "Easy Clamshell" Quilt with Jenny Doan of Missouri Star (Video Tutorial)

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Jenny Doan of Missouri Star demonstrates how to make a quick and easy clamshell quilt using 5 inch squares of precut fabric (charm packs) and the Missouri Star Drunkard's Path Circle Template Set.
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@glory50fyde 15 күн бұрын

Thank you SO MUCH Jenny, for making this pattern make sense to my brain!!! I have wanted to do this pattern FOREVER!

@Shaunadeb 3 жыл бұрын

I found this quilt anything but easy to do. The curves were the easy part. I found putting the clams together to be challenging. I was so glad when I actually finished it. It was a struggle and I’ve been sewing quilts for years. Needless to say, this one will not be repeated.

@EstrafaDC Жыл бұрын

I was thinking this one wasn't as easy as she was saying. I really appreciate your honest feedback.

@suehatfield1230 5 жыл бұрын

The first thing I do when I wake up on Friday mornings in the UK is watch Jenny’s new tutorial - I love it! Sad to say this morning though that I have no idea how to sew this together. Please don’t rush these tutorials as they really are my key source of both instruction and inspiration. If you could it would be great to show the curve sewing so we can see what you did and how we could do this as I’m feeling a bit flat and frustrated this morning with confusion 🥺

@caro4359 5 жыл бұрын

take a look at this tutorial maybe it will help you : kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eLKWlpWG1dvHo3U.html :-)

@MissouriQuiltCo 5 жыл бұрын

Sue, we are so sorry that you felt like Jenny rushed through this tutorial. Jenny explains sewing a curve very well on the Courtyard Path quilt. Maybe this can help you: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pdiBks-Zqdyvcac.html

@rubichaurasiya7466 3 жыл бұрын

@ellenlanda1818 5 жыл бұрын

I just want to share you how much I have learnt from you!!! All the tips & trics helped me to become the quiltster I am now!!! Listening to your voice when I had a burn out helped me through several difficult moments :-). So thank you for all you do and share xxx, please never retire :-) love Ellen (NL)

@kathymitchener2229 5 жыл бұрын

Soooo..... I now am CONFIDENT I can do this. Curves haves always thrown me for a loop. Not anymore! Thank you Jenny and MSQC for another “look how easy and fun this is” tutorial. Yippee!

@ambernichole2373 5 жыл бұрын

It looks just like The Rainbow Fish. So cute!

@joyscranfield5527 5 жыл бұрын

So beautiful! Who would have thought a clam shell from a drunkard path! Gotta make this one for sure!! Thank you for the inspiration!!

@KristinaL1698 5 жыл бұрын

My granddaughter and I fell in love with this one! We decided that turned upside down and done in "mermaid colors" it would make a great shower curtain. I was especially happy when my Block magazine came today and this was on the front cover! Thanks for the great tutorials and inspiration!

@loripeck9207 4 жыл бұрын

I thought mermaids too! Maybe a cute border with mermaids printed on it!!!

@pamm3080 4 жыл бұрын

I just LOVE Jenny!!! She does the BEST job explaining how to quilt. She makes me feel confident and after watching her tutorials, I can't wait to get started. Thank you, Jenny.

@abigailbullard3933 5 жыл бұрын

So, a clamshell quilt is on my list of quilts to make. And I will admit, at the beginning of this tutorial I was thinking this is just extra work and I'd rather just sew together whole clamshells. But now, after watching the whole thing, I'm reconsidering my previous idea. If nothing else, I love learning new tricks and strategies rather than just only one way. You never know what will click with one person and not another. :)

@margarethajackson8068 5 жыл бұрын

Oh Jenny, what have you done to us, to develop those awesome 👏 👏👏 ruler, mamma mia!! Sometimes I think about, from where you get or take your innovation and ideas, I have to take my hat of, and make a vow, THANK YOU SOOOOOO MUCH FOR YOUR ENTHUSIASTING EFFORTS ! 😍😍 Let me embrace you visionally 😘

@SoPatch33 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for making the clam shell so easy to do.

@joannevieira5757 5 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh! You are crazy amazing! Who would have thought! You've done it again. I never would have figured it out without you showing it. You've made it easier again. 😃 You are so cool 😎

@lindafudge57 Жыл бұрын

Jenny you need to do a whole lay out sew it. Driving me crazy

@joannevieira5757 5 жыл бұрын

I love when you show different things to do with the rulers.

@laurarenda8383 5 жыл бұрын

Oh goodness! This the first MSQC tutorial I will not be making😂 love the quilt, but I really do not like curves. I made a beautiful Apple core table runner and I couldn't wait to be finished. Love Missouri Star Quilt Company, love the beautiful quilt, love the fabric, not a fan of curves. 😘

@Tbirdcarr1 5 жыл бұрын

Laura Renda have you thought of English paper piecing for the same shape?

@laurarenda8383 5 жыл бұрын

@@Tbirdcarr1 no I hadn't thought of that process 😄 but, thank you. This could be an alternative I will consider. Thanks so much.

@blueleaves 5 жыл бұрын

Love this way of making clamshells!! Brilliant!

@lindadavis8082 5 жыл бұрын

Oh Jenny you inspire us!

@leticia-rl7yj Ай бұрын

So clever ❤

@lucy7b 5 жыл бұрын

I made a drunkards path a couple of month’s ago. Thank you for showing this, I made mine without pins too, it is really important not to stretch the material and to keep that last bit straight. A shame you didn’t show us your sewing before you ironed it. I’m sure it would have helped people. Also to nest the seams of the units you can press in either direction. The unit let’s you press either way on the curve. Thank you again and I hope your wonderful business and genuine love of all quilters prospers.

@mandamorris7934 5 жыл бұрын

Oh gosh!!! I didn't think I'd EVER do a clamshell... Oh gosh I was wrong!!! Y'all are amazing!

@genealogydr 5 жыл бұрын

This is kinda brilliant. Kudos to whoever figured the drafting on this pattern! I may make a few of these blocks to send to quilting buddies and for practice. Thanks!

@amylaborde888 3 жыл бұрын

I love this pattern! My nursery theme is "Forest Fairytale" and I have some of the sweetest mushroom fabric for her rocking chair and ottoman. I'm making this is neutrals and calling it my "Mellow Mushroom" quilt

@teripranger2824 5 жыл бұрын

I love this. This will make an adorable baby quilt for my first grandchild due in November.

@peggyplumat8710 Жыл бұрын

J'adore cette technique pour réaliser les clamshell. Merci pour vos tutoriels.

@suebean3873 5 жыл бұрын

Okay, I looked at it again, and of course, I forgot, that they are not sewn together yet, so once they are, they will be smaller because of the seam in them. Thank you Jenny, great little quilt.

@astridanez1540 5 жыл бұрын

Maravillosa !!! Como siempre. Gracias por compartir tus enseñanzas

@vasudhagovindan6154 5 жыл бұрын

What an amazing way to make clamshells! Thank you for the tutorial.

@deborahakers5548 5 жыл бұрын

Jenny you have made this quilt look so easy! But as soon as I start I’ll have to keep going and have you on my big tv so I get it right. Love this one! Great tutorial!! Thank you

@wendykakogawa1861 10 ай бұрын

Game changer! I love this idea!

@deadiemeyers1661 5 жыл бұрын

I have been WAITING for this! Thank you, thank you, thank you Jenny!

@MyMiaTom 5 жыл бұрын

OMG! This is the BEST ever! I made a couple of this clam shell quilt and this is just WOW. No waste ! And easy! Thus is the next ruler template i'll buy!

@pattygailcreations3772 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome quilt. It looks like mermaid scales.

@loripeck9207 4 жыл бұрын

I thought mermaids too! Maybe a cute border with mermaids printed on it!!!

@darvanaleedesignsstudio 5 жыл бұрын

Oh wow, I love this quilt and the fabrics are divine

@charlottebruce4387 5 жыл бұрын

I am very excited to see this quilt pattern. I have a quilt store full of five inch squares of fabric.

@conniemarie2005 4 жыл бұрын

Jenny, you make everything look so easy! I love your tutorials. 😎

@nancysimmer7820 5 жыл бұрын

love this quilt Jenny going to make one for my granddaughter different shades of pink different shades of white going to call it balloons balloons love it and you

@colleenyork8588 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this tutorial! You make it look so easy. I can't wait to see what other quilts you can make with this ruler set.

@chandracox6814 5 жыл бұрын

I love a quilt pattern that doesn't use background fabric! I happen to have these templates as well so I might need to make this one. Thanks, Jenny!

@MissouriQuiltCo 5 жыл бұрын

We can't wait to see what yours looks like! :)

@krisshickman1347 4 жыл бұрын

i love this pattern i have some cut up denim material going to make a picnic quilt for my grandsons wedding gift!!

@debihall1697 5 жыл бұрын

That is so cute... It would be adorable if you could put encouraging word every so often on the clams!!

@belyndamulloy33 5 жыл бұрын

That was great!!! Thank you Jenny!!

@cynforrest 5 жыл бұрын

Love this!!!! Super. Thank you, Jenny! 💕

@patsyfuttere5227 5 жыл бұрын

So happy I have this template already. Great tutorial

@carlaperkins655 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! I never would have been able to see this

@montanawendy 5 жыл бұрын

Love this quilt!! Thank you Jenny💗🌸!!!🤠

@zulemasarinana9218 5 жыл бұрын

I will certainly try it one of these days!

@svetlana.0104 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@mildredcollier7707 10 ай бұрын

Love your tutoring Thought you were in Hannibal till I went through Hamilton😮

@sharonvanzutphen3473 5 жыл бұрын

It has to be said “4 charm packs or one layer cake”😍😍

@kathleensunseri3554 5 жыл бұрын

I liked this video and the clam shell pattern. Thanks your great I watch you often and learn.

@sheilaneziraj9499 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this tutorial. I have this ruler so it is always great to find another pattern to make using it💕 But a Clamshell has been on my list to try and i actually think i can do it with your video tutorial. Thank you so much for sharing and all the great inspiration y

@sheilaneziraj9499 5 жыл бұрын

you provide

@janetmcadamsbailey1874 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing this variation of the tool.....this was the pattern I was waiting for, snipping the small piece sides will I think. Thank you

@granmarene 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful beautiful thank you for sharing

@patriciatankersley625 5 жыл бұрын

I ordered dunkers path ruler! I love your tutorials!

@NannaLiz 5 жыл бұрын

Great for mermaids! It would look dreamy in only metallic blue, green, and turquoise. Jenny, you're a hoot! You have to "manipulate my curves." Sounds like a workout at the gym!

@19sman74 5 жыл бұрын

Very cool

@AdiarraS 5 жыл бұрын

O M G...this is MAD CRAZY clever! FanTAStic tutorial! Thank you!

@rhondapolk3138 5 жыл бұрын

that's a neat pattern!

@anamariagil2898 5 жыл бұрын

💕 this pattern!!! My only problem with it (and all your tutorials that I luv Love LOVE) is that I only wanna make bed quilts and I'm still a beginner so I only follow your instructions and I don't know how to calculate how much more to add to make a twin/full/queen/Cali king. Even with that, I actually already purchased that template and now I'm super excited to get my curve on!!! Happy belated birthday! 🎂🎁🎊🎉

@janetbailey4282 5 жыл бұрын

Appreciate showing us how to use the cut off piece.

@shellyboyle3185 5 жыл бұрын

Really cute! I am one of those quilters who have curve phobia! Lol!

@MissouriQuiltCo 5 жыл бұрын

We believe in you!

@cindyhappel7376 5 жыл бұрын

AAwesome Job!!!

@annkerr7887 5 жыл бұрын

Love this! I am thinking about using just one charm pack to make a baby quilt.

@dianabarker3815 3 жыл бұрын

Wow this great. Love this!

@user-bg8yx6rf9z 5 жыл бұрын

Спасибо хороший совет из лоскутков

@hollyboatright2136 5 жыл бұрын

Do some jeweled colors and turn it the other way and you have mermaid scales! Love the tutorial, make me want to try!

@MissouriQuiltCo 5 жыл бұрын

That would make a really neat quilt!

@twilaallen6092 5 жыл бұрын

Lovely

@margm4 5 жыл бұрын

Very effective Jenny. Those curves look scary but your instructions and demonstration really helps. Thanks

@angiesewtherapy6628 5 жыл бұрын

It looked hard to begin but it came together so simply. I can do it! I didn't understand why the section was cut on the large template but I don't have to understand the geometry to sew it-lol.

@lucy7b 5 жыл бұрын

Angie Detlefsen it allows for the seam allowance. Otherwise the pieces would not lie flat when sewn.

@crissiecook2207 3 ай бұрын

Is there any other patterns that can be made with this template set? I would love to see more examples that you can use the large template for. It’s always a plus to use it for multiple patterns as Jenny would say!

@francaiannotta3585 3 жыл бұрын

Bellissimo

@momgrandma5496 5 жыл бұрын

From whaaaa? to ta da! : )

@KarenCashatt51 5 жыл бұрын

Oh goodie I’m first tonight. Oh this is definitely a fun looking quilt. Nice job Jenny.

@beesvalbeesval3826 3 жыл бұрын

I would love to do this one and buy this but I don't understand how do use. The termplate is 10x10 and cut out is 4x5. So were do the other sizes come in play on the template? Plase tell

@annasipinski2468 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing! I would never have believed that I could do this one... Thanks Jenny and team!

@Treeofwysdm 5 жыл бұрын

Not sure about the "easy" part lol! But definitely beautiful! Thanks Jenny!

@ivanichfamilyhomevideos1302 4 жыл бұрын

Is there anyway to use this drunkard's path template to make bigger clamshells? The template seems much larger than necessary if it is only for this one size. Is there a reason for that?

@audreyainsworth3817 5 жыл бұрын

I don't know if you've mentioned it in another video but how little is too little to keep?

@MissouriQuiltCo 5 жыл бұрын

Jenny likes to "crumb quilt" so she keeps almost anything. It's totally up to you! If you feel like you can turn a certain size scrap into something, keep it! If not, it's okay to toss too. :)

@kimroman5027 5 жыл бұрын

I have seen a curved log cabin block where a solid was used on the “skinny” side and colours used on the big side, and then a curve is cut and a solid curved piece is used on the colour so when 4 blocks line that go together they make like a curved 4point star. Would your tool do that on the edges, do you think?

@lisalowe7798 5 жыл бұрын

Wow I’m not ready for that , I’m too new to quilting I can barely keep my hst in line lol

@MissouriQuiltCo 5 жыл бұрын

Give it time, you'll be quilting curves in no time!

@binkjo 5 жыл бұрын

Love it! Thanks Jenny! ❤️❤️❤️

@lorrielangdon5451 5 жыл бұрын

I’m in the market for a new machine and am definitely eyeing the Eversewn brand. Just wondering which model Jenny is using in this video? Thanks!

@kellyboyneoconnor3709 3 жыл бұрын

I've decide to attempt this as my first quilt. I'm curious you couldn't sew each clam together first (the straight seams), then sew all the curves. I would think sewing the 4 pieces of each clam first would ensure they match up nice.

@marildacarvalhosakamoto3601 2 жыл бұрын

❤

@CrazyAuntVal 5 жыл бұрын

Love this method of doing clamshell - so clever! I have to say though, Rob's Shark ¿applicutter? (the actual name escapes me right now) would be excellent for trimming inside the curves.

@MissouriQuiltCo 5 жыл бұрын

It is the Shark Applicutter! And you are right, it would be very helpful!

@tammysoto3019 5 жыл бұрын

I love Jenny and MSQC but this is NOT a quilt I wouid try to make. It will take a billion years just to make the first 7 rows... But this quilt Jenny worked on is beautiful...

@lucy7b 5 жыл бұрын

Tammy Soto have you tried making a couple of units. It really is easy. I made a random scrappy drunkards path recently, it was such fun and my first time on curves.

@HHSDaily 5 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial as always Read your little cheat sheet Sweater color? Hehe made me smile.

@gmstovall 5 жыл бұрын

Can we purchased your thimble pincushion

@MissouriQuiltCo 5 жыл бұрын

Hi, gmstovall! You can purchase a thimble cup by clicking on the first link below, and make your own pincushion for it following this tutorial found by clicking on the second link below. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns about the process. www.missouriquiltco.com/shop/detail/88698/missouri-star-quilt-co/missouri-star-quilt-co/missouri-star-porcelain-thimble-cup-white kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kL9kgrhpmaqbqmQ.html

@runnergirlr3746 5 жыл бұрын

It looks like it could be a mermaid quilt if you display it the other way :)

@suebean3873 5 жыл бұрын

I think I’m missing the whole thing. The shells you just did Jenny seem so much wider than the ones in the quilt, no? I’ll have to watch it again. I’m not catching on but what a cute quilt.

@wendywilkinson1733 5 жыл бұрын

does it matter if you have all of the 5" squares right side up? Or put wrong sides together of matching color 5" squares?

@MissouriQuiltCo 5 жыл бұрын

Wendy, we are sorry to say, but we aren't entirely sure how to answer your questions. Can you restate it?

@wendywilkinson1733 5 жыл бұрын

At the beginning, when Jenny gets two of the 5" squares to cut with the small template - - Does it matter if the 5" squares are right sides together? 1:31 on the video.

@ctr4smflkresandinnov 5 жыл бұрын

I fear the curve... much like some people fear the turtle. No I did not go to the University of Maryland, but go Terps!

@MissouriQuiltCo 5 жыл бұрын

Just take it nice and slow, and we know you can conquer the curves! Jenny explains a bit more about sewing curves in the Courtyard Path quilt tutorial here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pdiBks-Zqdyvcac.html We hope this helps! :)

@razz4taz 4 жыл бұрын

Now I'm curious what this would look like with 4 different colored pieces.

@MissouriQuiltCo 4 жыл бұрын

Try it out and let us know!

@sewcrazybaker 5 жыл бұрын

I LOVE this quilt, but it's not one that I'll be making. Nope, not in a bazillion years will I make this! But if anyone wants to make one for me, I will not stop you!

@Carol-Bell 5 жыл бұрын

Why are you not using a Babylock machine like you used to?

@deedeefridolfson6362 5 жыл бұрын

Is the Twisted Clam Shell next?

@gbrasg 5 жыл бұрын

Who else noticed that they note hat sweater color she wears on the printed notes

@MissouriQuiltCo 5 жыл бұрын

Good eye, Greta! :)

@shaymcclure8007 5 жыл бұрын

I'm thinking mermaid,dragon or fish scales

@loripeck9207 4 жыл бұрын

I thought mermaids too! Maybe a cute border with mermaids printed on it!!!

@terisparkman9814 5 жыл бұрын

It’s a cool looking quilt, but I’m not comfortable sewing curves.

@angiesewtherapy6628 5 жыл бұрын

The small ones are easy and quick. When I did my very first curves I actually started at the center and sewed outward in each direction. I did that until I was comfortable sewing from the edges.

@MissouriQuiltCo 5 жыл бұрын

@@angiesewtherapy6628 That is a very helpful tip! Thanks so much for sharing!

@angiesewtherapy6628 5 жыл бұрын

Just be sure, on the small ones, to make the curve pretty if you start in the center.