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Mrs. Smith's Favorite Quilt

Mrs. Smith's Favorite Quilt

In 1931, Needlework Supply published a quilt pattern by the name of Mrs. Smith’s Favorite. It was an intricate beauty, with 49 tiny pieces in every block. Of course, Mrs. Smith wasn’t the first to love this pattern. It was featured in several catalogs and given all sorts of fun names: Blackford’s Beauty, Black Beauty, and The Hunt, to name a few. But this week, Jenny is making it easy. With precut layer cake squares and a few simple tricks, Mrs. Smith’s Favorite is a true joy to stitch!

Instructor

Jenny Doan

Jenny Doan is an American quilter, author, and YouTube personality. Jenny started Missouri Star Quilt Company in 2008 and today it is the largest quilting supply vendor in the United States.

Common Questions

What is covered in Mrs. Smith's Favorite Quilt?

In 1931, Needlework Supply published a quilt pattern by the name of Mrs. Smith’s Favorite. It was an intricate beauty, with 49 tiny pieces in every block. Of course, Mrs. Smith wasn’t the first to love this pattern. It was featured in several catalogs and given all sorts of fu...

How long is the tutorial video?

The tutorial video is 00:27:02.

Are supplies listed for this tutorial?

Yes. The tutorial page includes the supplies and materials connected to this project.

Is a transcript available?

Yes. A written transcript is available on the tutorial page.

Video Transcript

In 1931, Needlework Supply published a quilt pattern by the name of Mrs. Smith’s Favorite. It was an intricate beauty, with 49 tiny pieces in every block.

Of course, Mrs. Smith wasn’t the first to love this pattern. It was featured in several catalogs and given all sorts of fun names: Blackford’s Beauty, Black Beauty, and The Hunt, to name a few.

But this week, Jenny is making it easy. With precut layer cake squares and a few simple tricks, Mrs. Smith’s Favorite is a true joy to stitch!

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