Welcome to the Dear Jane Quilt Along Resource Hub
Welcome to your ultimate guide for the Dear Jane Quilt Along! This page serves as a comprehensive resource center, bringing together all the essential materials you need for your quilting journey. Here, you’ll find a curated collection of instructional videos, downloadable PDFs, and detailed construction guides, all conveniently organized in one place.
Originally, our quilt along was shared week by week, but to enhance your experience and align with the traditional Dear Jane layout, we’ve reorganized the resources by row. This new arrangement makes it easier for you to plan and execute your quilt with precision and ease.
We encourage you to bookmark this page and revisit it as often as needed throughout your quilting adventure. With a friendly and experienced quilter’s touch, we’re here to support you every step of the way. Happy quilting!
How to Use These Resources Together
Use the Dear Jane Quilt Along resources in this order:
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Choose a row or section you want to work on
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Download the corresponding Row or Border PDF
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Review the block type, construction method, and cutting instructions listed in the PDF
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Click the linked week number to open the exact video for that block
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Use the timestamps in the video description to jump directly to the block you need
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Sew at your own pace — no weekly schedule required
This system is designed to make it easy to move from planning to printing to sewing without extra searching or scrolling.
Watch this video on how to use these resources together
Dear Jane Quilt Along YouTube Playlist
Discover the complete journey of the Dear Jane quilt on YouTube, where every step is captured from beginning to end. Each video aligns with a specific week of our quilt along, showcasing the intricate process of block preparation and sewing. You can follow the playlist in sequence for a comprehensive experience or use it as a handy reference while tackling individual blocks.
Using EQ8 and the Dear Jane Add-On
Explore the creative possibilities of quilting with Electric Quilt 8 and the Dear Jane Add-On from The Electric Quilt Co. Each block in this quilt has been meticulously crafted using these powerful tools. Our instructional videos will guide you through the process of finding the right block in EQ8, selecting variations, making necessary adjustments, and getting your block ready for sewing. Depending on the block, you can print patterns for foundation paper piecing, traditional piecing, or templates. We recommend watching our introductory video to the Dear Jane Add-On to get started.
What You’ll See in Each Video
Each Dear Jane Quilt Along video is a comprehensive guide, showcasing the entire process of preparing and sewing each quilt block. We begin inside Electric Quilt 8, using the Dear Jane Add-On to select and review the correct block. You’ll see how variations are chosen, understand the reasons behind modifications, and learn how to prepare the block for sewing. Depending on the design, blocks may be printed for foundation paper piecing, traditional piecing, or templates. Our videos are designed to be both practical and flexible, allowing you to follow along step-by-step or jump directly to the block you need using convenient timestamps.
Video Timestamps for Easy Navigation
Each of our videos includes detailed timestamps in the description, allowing you to effortlessly navigate to the specific sections you need. These timestamps are clearly labeled with block letters and numbers, enabling you to jump directly to the desired block without the need to watch the entire video or scroll through it. This feature works seamlessly with our row-by-row PDFs, providing a comprehensive and user-friendly quilting experience.
I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to Mel McNamara for organizing all these blocks in alphabetical order and sending them my way. I then organized them into individual sheets by Row, incorporated the video links, and converted them into PDFs. This effort is truly a labor of love from everyone in the Dear Jane community.
Organized by Rows
Row-by-Row Dear Jane PDFs
We are excited to introduce our new Row-by-Row Dear Jane PDFs, designed to streamline your quilting process. These downloadable PDFs are now conveniently organized by row, making it easier than ever to follow along with your quilting journey.
- Each PDF includes detailed information about the block type, whether it’s a center, border, corner, or sashing.
- You’ll find the block letter and number clearly indicated for easy reference.
- The construction method used for each block is outlined, ensuring you have all the guidance you need.
- Precise cutting instructions are provided to help you prepare your materials efficiently.
- Each block is linked to the specific week and video where it appears, allowing you to follow along seamlessly.
These PDFs are crafted to be practical sewing tools, perfectly complementing our instructional videos for a comprehensive quilting experience.
Center Rows
The heart of the Dear Jane quilt is crafted with precision, featuring rows labeled from A to M. Each row is thoughtfully organized into its own downloadable PDF, providing a comprehensive guide that includes block details, construction techniques, precise cutting instructions, and direct links to the videos demonstrating each block. This row-by-row organization empowers quilters to work at their own rhythm, offering flexibility beyond a fixed weekly schedule. Dive into the PDFs for the rows you’re currently focusing on and enhance your quilting journey with ease.
Row A1 - A13
This Row A PDF includes all blocks in Row A, with block type, block letter and number, construction method, cutting instructions, and direct links to the exact videos where each block is demonstrated.
Row B1-B13
This Row B PDF includes all blocks in Row B, with block type, block letter and number, construction method, cutting instructions, and direct links to the exact videos where each block is demonstrated.
Row C1-C13
This Row C PDF includes all blocks in Row C, with block type, block letter and number, construction method, cutting instructions, and direct links to the exact videos where each block is demonstrated.
Row D1 - D13
This Row D PDF includes all blocks in Row D, with block type, block letter and number, construction method, cutting instructions, and direct links to the exact videos where each block is demonstrated.
Row E1-E13
This Row E PDF includes all blocks in Row E, with block type, block letter and number, construction method, cutting instructions, and direct links to the exact videos where each block is demonstrated.
Row F1-F13
This Row F PDF includes all blocks in Row F, with block type, block letter and number, construction method, cutting instructions, and direct links to the exact videos where each block is demonstrated.
Row G1 - G13
This Row G PDF includes all blocks in Row G, with block type, block letter and number, construction method, cutting instructions, and direct links to the exact videos where each block is demonstrated.
Row H1 - H13
This Row H PDF includes all blocks in Row H, with block type, block letter and number, construction method, cutting instructions, and direct links to the exact videos where each block is demonstrated.
Row I1-I13
This Row I PDF includes all blocks in Row I, with block type, block letter and number, construction method, cutting instructions, and direct links to the exact videos where each block is demonstrated.
Row J1 - J13
This Row J PDF includes all blocks in Row J, with block type, block letter and number, construction method, cutting instructions, and direct links to the exact videos where each block is demonstrated.
Row K1 - K13
This Row K PDF includes all blocks in Row K, with block type, block letter and number, construction method, cutting instructions, and direct links to the exact videos where each block is demonstrated.
Row L1-L13
This Row L PDF includes all blocks in Row L, with block type, block letter and number, construction method, cutting instructions, and direct links to the exact videos where each block is demonstrated.
Row M1 - M13
This Row M PDF includes all blocks in Row M, with block type, block letter and number, construction method, cutting instructions, and direct links to the exact videos where each block is demonstrated.
Borders and Finishing
By organizing borders, sashing, and finishing elements separately, we simplify the planning and assembly process once your center rows are complete. Download the PDFs for the specific border or finishing section you need and elevate your quilting experience!
Right Side RS1-RS13
This PDF includes Right Side border blocks, with block type, block letter and number (where applicable), construction method, cutting instructions, and direct links to the exact videos where each block is demonstrated.
Left Side LS1-LS13
This PDF includes Right Side border blocks, with block type, block letter and number (where applicable), construction method, cutting instructions, and direct links to the exact videos where each block is demonstrated.
Top Row TR1-TR13
This PDF includes Top Row border blocks, with block type, block letter and number (where applicable), construction method, cutting instructions, and direct links to the exact videos where each block is demonstrated.
Bottom Row BR1-BR13
This PDF includes Bottom Row border blocks, with block type, block letter and number (where applicable), construction method, cutting instructions, and direct links to the exact videos where each block is demonstrated.
Sashing/Inner Border
This PDF includes Sashing and Inner border blocks, with block type, block letter and number (where applicable), construction method, cutting instructions, and direct links to the exact videos where each block is demonstrated.
Corner Blocks & Scallops
This PDF includes Corner Blocks & Scallops, with block type, block letter and number (where applicable), construction method, cutting instructions, and direct links to the exact videos where each block is demonstrated.
Sewing Along?
If you’re working on your own Dear Jane quilt, I’d love to see your progress. Feel free to leave a comment below, share a photo on social media, or tag me so I can follow along with your journey. Use the #DearJaneQAL also!
The Dear Jane quilt is a project that unfolds over time, and this page is meant to be a resource you can return to again and again as you work through each row and finishing detail. Whether you’re just starting or putting the final pieces in place, I’m so glad you’re here and sewing along with me.
Thanks so much for this! I’m quilting along! Was there a PDF for Week 1? I so appreciate these PDFs and videos. Thank you again!
You are welcome! Thanks for quilt along! I don’t have cut pieces for week 1, it wasn’t until after that week that I thought other people could use these cut sizes if they wanted to.
Ok. I rewatched the video and you gave approximate cut sizes. I’m so happy to see you do8ng this. I started one many years ago in civil war fabrics. Had about 2/3 done but lost it all in a fire. Now I’m starting over and using modern fabrics. Thanks again!
I’m so sorry to hear about the fire, but I’m so happy that you could start up again! Thanks for joining along!
Thank you for doing this. I saw this quilt many years ago and thought how beautiful and the work that goes into it unbelievable. I never thought I would be able to do one, but I am challenging myself to do this. Now that I’m older and have a little more experience under my belt when it comes to quilting. I am starting late but will catch up soon. YouTube has made things like this very possible. Especially when you live in another state. I like your thought process with the blocks and the modifications you have made. Also, thank you for taking out the Y seams, when possible. Not a fan of them either.
There are some many color versions that make this quilt so pretty and unique! I’m glad you are joining and I’m glad I can help out, especially with the y seams! 🙂
Thank you for doing this and your video’s are great!! I am only starting now but I will catch up! I am going to make it in 2 colours only..blue and beige from our local fabric produces in South Africa from Three Cats namely Shwe Shwe. I am going to name my quilt Dear Jane in Africa.
WOW! Thanks for joining and your quilt will be beautiful in those fabrics!
Hi Carrie. Will you let us know how to finish the project or is there a book that explains how to finish the project. I’m having fun working on these projects each week. Thank you.
Sally: I will show the sashing and the borders, and hopefully I will also quilt it like EQ8 shows.
Thank you. I thought since EQ8 had the patterns that they would have information about finishing the quilt. Alas, not gonna happen with EQ8.
Having lots of fun and can’t wait for Fridays.
Wow! Just found you! I love the Dear Jane quilt. I started this quilt many years ago in reproduction civil war fabrics. I’ve got quite a lot of the blocks made and a few triangles. I recently got it back out and would like to make it with Batiks but I think I better finish the one I started. And since it’s already near the end of May the ones I have made will help me catch up.
I also have EQ8 and the Dear Jane add on. Thank you for doing this group. Do you also have a FB group for this QAL?
Awesome, you quilt sounds like it is going to be beautiful. I don’t have a FB page for this, I’m not sure how many would sign up for it?? I’m so glad so many people are doing this quilt with me!
Carrie,
Thanks so much for doing the videos and the cutting instructions! I am gathering supplies and printing out the patterns (found elsewhere on the ‘net) and want to start it this fall thru the winter.
I wasn’t able to locate the scalloped edge pieces anywhere. Can you amend week 22 to include them in your cutting instructions?
Thanks Again!
Hi: I am so glad you are joining in. The scallop edges are from the template that is why I only put the number of pieces that need to be cut!
Is it just me and I missed it or did LS8 get forgotten on the list? New subscriber, watching from South Australia. I’m just beginning so I have some catching up to do. I’m using civil war era fabrics, and I’m hand piecing so I can sit with this in the evening with hubby watching tv.
Hi! I will be doing LS8 during week 46 which will come out on November 15! Your quilt is going to be beautiful!
I am extremely grateful that I found you on YouTube recently. I have had EQ8 for a short time and got the Dear Jane add-on. My mother made a DJ quilt years ago and I have it now as she passed 8 years ago. I’ve just completed week one. I am having great memories of my mom while I’m working on this. Also, I must be out of my mind because I’ve never paper pieced before!! Been watching many tutorials. So far I’m doing pretty good -just slow. Thank you for your dedication and inspiration. Your teaching is so easy to follow. The fabric measurements are a life saver!
Wow, what an awesome story and to have the work of art from your Mom is wonderful. I am so glad you are working on this and learning paper piecing at the same time. You will be a pro at paper piecing and EQ8 when you complete YOUR masterpiece. I can’t wait to see it when it is done.
Hi. I’m done with my quilt and is going to the quilter today. Would love to send you a picture but don’t know how to send it to you.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! You can send it to my email – canaryquilts@gmail.com. Let me know if I can share it on my social media accounts and YouTube channel. I can’t wait to see it!
Thank you Carrie for your wonderful tutorials. I am about to jump into the Dear Jane world by gathering fabrics first. Would you estimate your background fabric was about 15 yards? I thought I would buy that one first. Thanks for any advice.
Yes, I ordered 20 yards of background fabric and I had PLENTY! I am using it for the backing and I used it in a small wall hanging and I still have some left.
Hee Carrie, good morning! I am so happy that I have found you. With your instructions I have made the butterfly quilt from Tula Pink. That was so helpful! And now the Dear Jane. I am so grateful that you have taken the time for making the video’s. Very many happy vibes from The Hague in the Netherlands!
Wow! Those are two intensive quilts, I so happy for you. Thanks so much for following along. Any suggestions for future quilts?
Thank you for your wonderful YouTube videos showcasing Dear Jane and how to conquer this apparent beast! You make it look simple as does the help of EQ8 + DJ add-on.
Which episode shows how you appliqued the pieces of the blocks. I wasn’t sure if I missed that video or if it was within the DJ episodes.
Thank you again!
I don’t show how I applique, I did blanket stitch my applique either in the white or a matching color if the applique was a color. Thanks so much for your kind comments and I would love to see your quilt when it is done!
I thought maybe I missed that in your tutorials. That’s what I was thinking about doing too. Thank you for your quick reply! I would love to send you a picture when I’m done! Happy Quilting! Sabrina
Carrie — Your videos are exceptional and professional! A group of us in the Pocono Mtns of PA are embarking on our journey beginning of June 2025 — some of us have EQ8 and never used it before — your tutorials are THE BEST! If you are not an EQ8 instructor, you definitely should be! Thank you for all the hints and tips of the Dear Jane journey — shared your website and YouTube with the others. Be well and THANK YOU AGAIN!
Awesome!! Thanks you so much, I’m so glad I could help you out and it sounds like fun with all of you doing this together!!! I would love to see a quilt show when you are done!
Dear Carrie,
I purchased the DJ BOM 25 years ago and never made it. I had the book and CD. I printed out all the PP and templates, but that’s as far as I got. I moved quilting rooms in February this year and found the entire BOM. When I searched online and found your site I was thrilled. I began my journey doing row by row because that’s how the BOM is laid out, but now I’m switching it up to match your videos – much more fun! I’ve upgraded to the EQ8 add on as well. You have also released me from doing needle turn applique, which I’m terrible at, huge sigh of relief to do iron on instead. Thank you so much for bringing back this celebrated quilt!
I am so happy you have found it! Thanks so much for reaching out and I am so glad that you have picked it back up.. I don’t know what the book was like, but the DJ add-on for EQ8 made the work so much easier. Have fun and let me know how it turns out, I would love to see a picture.
Hi again. I’m still using a standard Brother’s sewing machine and I was wondering what you think of Quilt As You Go method for the Dear Jane blocks? I wanted to sew/quilt cool designs on the individual block sandwiches before connecting the sashing, then straight line quilt the sashing strips once all the pieces are connected. Since you are currently working on quilting the whole thing, I thought I would ask your advice? I have never done the Quilt As You Go method before either, so there is a learning curve! LOL. Thanks for your opinion and suggestion.
Hi! I think Quilt As You Go method would work well with this quilt, the only thing is I have only done very little Quilt As You Go. The little that I have done has been with square blocks and sashing though. I do think it would work well with the center blocks, not sure about the border blocks. Thanks for asking and good luck!
Carrie,
I am so glad I have found your youtube channel. A friend of mine and myself are starting the Dear Jane quilt together. I am trying to decide on my fabrics now. It is difficult since I am also a quilt shop owner knowing what I want to do. My question is on the applique I have not found which way you decided on your applique technique you are using or used on your quilt. Could you share that information.
Thanks
I did a blanket stitch on all my applique pieces when I completed all the blocks! I know that whatever fabrics you choose it will be a beautiful quilt, thanks for following along!
Carrie –
Thank you for these videos. I saw Tula mention doing this quilt and I was intrigued. I then saw her Fade to Gray quilt kit and knew this is what I wanted to do. I spent a few days figuring out how to get the effect I wanted and then spent a full day coloring all the blocks and adding them in EQ8. I ordered all my fabric today (probably way more than I need – 26 yards! – but one can never have too much TP fabric.
I can’t wait to get started – traveling for work right now so it will have to wait.
Barbara
OMG! It will be so beautiful in her Graywork, I CAN’T wait to see it finished! I know it will be a while, but please share with me when you are done. I bought 20 yards and I have a couple of yards left. Have FUN!
Wow! i am so thankful i found your channel. I am doing my dear Jane in reds and whites using EQ8 and the Dear Jane ad on. I have been stocking up on papers to paper piece so I printed off all the blocks and your cutting instructions so I can follow along with your videos. I have 55 different reds to use and I will be using Kona snow as my background. This will be my sewing project until I have all 225 blocks done.
I’m so glad you found it and it will help you in making your Dear Jane quilt. The red and white’s will make a BEAUTIFUL quilt! Have fun!
Carrie,
I have watched all your videos from the very beginning on Dear Jane. Twice if not more I think. 2026 is my year. This is a study for sure. I have a class note book, EQ8, FP, made my labels, couldn’t find yours. I’m challenging myself with making 2 of each block.! One in light bkground traditional KT fabrics (reds, tans, brown,s, corals, pinks) and the other in dark bkground using bright solids and Ankara fabrics. Oh I will be busy, but will always have something to do. Thanks for your tutorials they will be helpful when I get stuck. Blessings.
It sounds like your ready! Very ambitious doing 2 different quilts, but it will be beautiful and so worth it! I can’t wait to see them!
I am so excited about this. I started mine years ago, but was working at the time and unable to finish this. I really want to finish it now. Thanks so much.
I’m so glad you started it back up! You will have so much fun finishing it.
Thank you for all of the work you have put into this! I’m just getting started and since it’s too cold to sew tonight, I’m prepping all my blocks by printing to PDF so when I am ready to make them, I’ll be good to go.
One thing I have found is on the blocks that have arcs, I have seen you redraw them. When I have done is print the templates, delete the arcs then I can print the background in FPP. An example is I 4.
Hope this helps someone!
I would love to know where everyone is getting the fabrics like the original quilt.
I would love to know where everyone is getting the fabrics like the original quilt. Also, if I decided to use other fabrics, is there directions for using fat quarters.
Hi Carrie,
I have been watching your Dear Jane quiltalong every week and several times over and over again ever since you started it. The instructional videos are exhaustive and wonderfully compiled. I have been making good progress in my dear jane journey. Just want to know if there is also a FPP pattern that I can download because I don’t have an EQ8. Thank you
Thank you! I think that the book might have some FPP instructions, but don’t hold me to that because I don’t have the book. I have had some people tell me they have the book and have been following along.
I started making my own dear jane quilt using brenda Papadakis’ book copyright 1996.
I am now on row B and am doing it all by hand, perhaps I will have it finished in 4 or 5 years!
I have been hand quilting , piecing and appliquing for over 50 years. teaching hand quilting for 14 of those years!! I love it.
Marcia