Jenny Doan

Jenny Doan is a quilter, author, and YouTube personality recognized for her influence in the modern quilting industry. Doan is known as the face of Missouri Star Quilt Company, a leading quilting supply vendor in the United States. Her YouTube channel has accumulated more than 210 million views, establishing her as a prominent figure in the pre-cut quilting movement. Forbes has described her as "the Oprah of quilting."

Doan began her quilting journey after taking a class at Grand River Technical School in Chillicothe, Missouri. Following financial setbacks during the recession, her children encouraged her to create quilting tutorials on YouTube, focusing on making quilts in a day using pre-cut materials—a specialty of Missouri Star Quilt Company. These tutorials significantly increased the company's visibility and sales, and Doan became a well-known figure in the quilting community.

Missouri Star Quilt Company, which started as a single storefront in Hamilton, Missouri, expanded into a major destination for quilting enthusiasts. The company grew to operate multiple stores and played a key role in revitalizing downtown Hamilton, with the Doan family renovating historic buildings and commissioning murals. The U.S. Small Business Administration recognized Missouri Star Quilt Company as the country's top Small Business Persons of the Year, and Doan was included on Forbes' 50 Over 50 list.

Doan's YouTube channel, with more than 800,000 subscribers, is the most popular quilting channel on the platform. She has produced over 700 quilting tutorials and regularly shares motivational talks with audiences. Doan has curated fan stories in the "Stitched Together, Stories for the Quilter's Soul" book series and authored the instructional reference "Quilter's 2-1/2" Strip Precut Companion."

In her memoir, "How to Stitch an American Dream," Doan shares her personal story, detailing her journey from financial hardship to becoming a public figure in the quilting world. She addresses the challenges of entering the quilting community and encourages newcomers to embrace the craft at their own pace. Doan's approach emphasizes inclusivity and accessibility, contributing to her standing as a significant voice in the crafting and quilting industry.