How to Stitch an American Dream

A Story of Family, Faith and the Power of Giving

De: Jenny Doan

Narrado por: Jenny Doan

Read by the author.

Faith, family, hard work, and second chances are at the core of every great American story, and Jenny Doan’s story is just that.

In Jenny Doan's new memoir, How to Stitch an American Dream, listeners will discover the behind-the-scenes success story of the Missouri Star Quilt Company and Jenny’s remarkable journey to overcome hardship, claim the abundance of family, and ignite the power of giving - all while revitalizing a small town along the way.

Over the last decade, the Doan family business, the Missouri Star Quilt Company in tiny Hamilton, Missouri, has grown from Jenny’s corner shop - with one quilting machine and two bolts of fabric for sale in the back - to become the largest supplier of pre-cut quilting fabric in the headquarters of Jenny’s world-famous YouTube tutorial videos.

Jenny is now giving her fans, the business world, and moms of all ages (and grandmas too!) what they’ve been asking for: the full story of her journey, from her humble beginnings as a homeschooling mom, to founding MSQC in her 50s, through the remarkable success and inspiration she’s so well-known for today. In this book, you’ll learn:

• How she and her beloved husband, Ron, raised seven children on a shoestring budget - and had fun doing it
• How, after a string of bad luck, the family made a prayer-based decision to leave California behind and start over again in rural Missouri, even though they had no place to live, no jobs lined up, and no idea how they were going to make it
• How Jenny, Ron, and their children worked side by side to patch together a family home out of a crumbling shell of a farmhouse
• And how their faith, hard work, and generosity not only carried them through the hard times, but led directly to the success of the Missouri Star Quilt Company

How to Stitch an American Dream will make you laugh, cry, and say “bless your heart”.

Accompanying recipes are available in the audiobook companion PDF download.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2021 Jenny Doan (P)2021 Harper Horizon

A wonder story from the heart

An amazing story about an amazing success story. Jenny shares her faith, but doesn’t preach. Shares the incredible success of MSQC but doesn’t brag. I absolutely loved it.

What a Blessing!

I loved it! As a quilter who found Jenny and MSQC online during the COVID 19 pandemic I was thrilled to get to listen to this book while piecing a quilt. This amazing woman of faith shares personal details of her life, family and reminds us all of the blessings that Love can offer when you learn to share it with everyone who crosses your path. Thank you Jenny for being the kind, genuine, inspirational Matriarc of what I like to call my MSQC family!

Encouraging

This was a quick read that proved to be very interesting as she shared her story.

Wow! What an inspiration!!!

I loved this book! Jenny, you are such an inspiration. To go through all you did to get to the powerhouse in the quilting world that you and MSQC have become is amazing! You are truly a beautiful person, inside and out. If only this world had the faith that you have had your whole life — what a world it would be! I hope one day that my bestie (who is also a quilter) and I can have a girls trip to come and see the "World that Jenny built". I have no doubt that we will not be disappointed.

Making A Most Wonderful Life

Feeling that you know someone based one a persona, someone who has managed to bring calm to your storm, is touching. Learning that the joyful and playful woman you have been depending on is all of those things, because of her attitude and her experiences are shaped through life lessons, not affluence is heartwarming. The enjoyment of listening to Jenny telling her story has been the best way to spend my day.

Awesome book to listen to!

I loved learning more about what is behind msqc and Jenny Doan!
I listened as I stitched and could have listened to more too! Thanks Jenny! I have watched you since you started the YouTube videos broken leg and all! Great book :)

Beautiful

Enjoyed every minute. Highly recommend whether you are acquired or not. A wonderful story of faith and family. With God all things are possible

loved it so much, I listened through twice!

I already love MSQC already. I was excited to have the book. Even more excited that Jenny narrated it herself. I already loved the tutorials and Jenny's supportive style. She seems so nurturing and encouraging. The book solidified that opinion.

love Jenny love the book

Jenny did a great job writing and narrating her book. I laughed and I cried. Thank you Jenny for sharing your families story.

Jenny is fabulous!

I cannot wait to meet her when I go to Hamilton, she is an inspiration 💕