Happy National Ice Cream Day!

Now that summertime is in full swing, you’ll definitely need something to keep you cool. Today is National Ice Cream Day and there’s no better excuse to celebrate with one of your favorite treats! We’ve gathered up the whole gang and whipped up a batch of banana splits with all the trimmings, complete with cherries on top. And of course, it’s not an MSQC party without something sewn special for the occasion!

If you’re looking for a fun, festive project, look no further. Get inspired by THIS perfectly pastel color palette and create your own matching ice cream cone table topper and cute-as-can be reversible napkin set with a few simple supplies. Plus get ready for the totally free pattern coming your way this August! In the meantime, this free download is sure to help you celebrate! Make an adorable applique project using this ice cream printable! DOWNLOAD IT HERE

Update 7/27/2017: The Free Pattern is Here!! Click on the Image to see the free PDF, then save it to your computer!

Free Ice Cream Table Topper Pattern from MSQC

How are you celebrating today? Share how you celebrate National Ice Cream Day with us by including #nationalicecreamday in your social media posts!

Table topper perfect for ice cream socials!

Gather around the table with your family and friends to enjoy some delicious ice cream this summer and give it a little flare by adding this cute table topper and darling napkins! They are sure to bring a little bit of extra “sweetness” into your home.

Ice Cream inspired D.I.Y project

Just use a fabric pen to trace the shapes and cut them out in your favorite fabrics with delicious hues!

Just grab a pair of scissors, a fabric pen, and a cutting mat!

Here’s the scoop. You’ll be done with this project lickety split! Here are some of the supplies you’ll need for the applique ice cream cones.

Click here to get the Tula Pink – Straight Scissor 6″

Choose a fabric pen from our selection HERE. 

Choose a cutting mat from our selection HERE.

Reversible ice cream themed napkins

Ice cream can be quite a messy treat! That’s why it’s always smart to keep a napkin close by. This ice cream themed napkin is not only cute, but is also reversible. It’s the best of both worlds!

Learn how to make this adorable napkin HERE.

Find the fabric that we used to make this napkin HERE.

Celebrate National Ice Cream Day with MSQC With just a little bit of time and effort, you can have the perfect table setup for your next ice cream social! Be sure to check back with us in August when we’ll have the pattern for the ice cream table topper available. Happy National Ice Cream Day!

Watch the Replay of Jenny’s Live Q&A on 7/11/2017!

From Jenny Doan's Sewing Studio

Every Tuesday afternoon at about 3:30pm, on our Quilting Deals – Missouri Star Quilt Co. Facebook page, we do a Facebook Live video! This week we had the opportunity to visit Jenny in her sewing studio and she was so generous to sit with us and answer some questions! We had a great time with her (as always) and learned some new things!

To watch Jenny’s video and find out what happens to bread when it’s cast upon the water… click HERE.

Live Q and A with Quilter Jenny Doan

In the video, we talked about this gorgeous quilt that hangs behind Jenny’s desk in her studio. Here’s a photo so you can really see what all the fuss is about. Have you ever inherited any antique quilts from friends or family? These quilts can be so inspiring and hold so much history and meaning in every stitch. Did you know that Jenny collects antique sewing machines? Check out the adorable mini sewing machines on the shelf above the quilt!

Jenny Doan's Sewing Studio

Make sure to follow our Facebook page, so you don’t miss any of our upcoming Live videos! If there’s something you’d like to see in a future video, leave a comment here and let us know!

Are you planning a trip to Hamilton, MO?  If you want to make sure you get to meet Jenny, the best way to do that is to attend one of her trunk shows (if you’ve never experienced it before, it’s a must!) Find the schedule HERE!

 

Pecking Order Quilt

MSQC New Tutorial on the Blog!

Learn to create this darling Pecking Order Quilt!

This week’s quilt is a simple, modern beauty. Teeny-tiny triangles form delicate rings on a sea of white.

Watch as Jenny walks you through the steps to create this fun little Pecking Order Quilt!

But the real beauty of this work of art is how simple it is to put together. Just stitch one snowballed corner on each charm, and you’ve got the building blocks for this sweet little quilt! Click HERE watch the tutorial!

Click here for the diagram and printable PDF file for the Pecking Order Quilt.

Please click HERE or on the above diagram to get a free printable PDF.

Watch the Latest Tutorial from Missouri Star Quilt Co!

Totally Tulips

MSQC New Tutorial on the Blog!

Learn to make this totally cute, Totally Tulip quilt!

This week’s new tutorial is the Totally Tulips Quilt, but Jenny is calling it Totally TULA! Why? It’s made out of Tula Pink’s new kitty-themed “Tabby Road” 10″ Squares, and this fabric is show-stoppingly GORGEOUS!  

Watch, as Jenny teaches this fun way to create a super sweet Totally Tulip Quilt!

Click HERE to learn how to stitch up pretty blooms using snowballed corners and half-square triangles. It’s super easy and as cute at can be!

You can print this diagram for the Totally Tulip Quilt.

Click the above diagram for a free, printable PDF!

Watch the Latest Tutorial from Missouri Star Quilt Co!