39: Jenny Doan of Missouri Star Quilt Company

Jenny Doan talks about the correlation between family history and family quilts Jenny Doan and her family started the Missouri Star Quilt Company. A decade later, Jenny's quilting tutorials have been watched by millions, and her love of quilting has spurred people around the globe to create quilts of their own. Along the way, fans have sent stories behind the family heirloom quilts that have been collected into several books. Jenny discusses quilting, the importance of family stories, and how the two are related. Family History Idea, compliments of Jenny's mother: Fill a jar with writing prompts; during family gatherings, pull out a slip and ask your family elder or answer the question yourself. Over time, these brief pieces will add up to a long narrative. Links & Stuff Books mentioned:Stitched Together, Stories for the Quilter's Soul, Volume 1. Click here or here. Stitched Together, Stories for the Quilter's Soul, Volume 2. Click here or here. Stitched Together, Stories for the Quilter's Soul, Volume 3. Click here or here.   Block Magazine More on coffin quilts, along with a beautiful example  by artist Barbara Todd. Jenny on the Road, a list of scheduled visits to towns across the US.