Donna Jordan

I am deeply saddened to hear of Donna´s passing while in a quilt shop today. Condolences to the family, friends and all of her video family.

Felecia Crenshaw

I have so enjoyed Donna's creations and instructions on various quilts. I was saddened to hear of her passing. She was excellent at quilting and teaching her craft to others. Always so cheerful.
My heartfelt sympathies to her husband, children and grandchildren on your loss.

Dear Jordan Family; I miss Donna `s smiles and the way she tutored her quilt project on the YouTube. I was never interested in quilting but I began Quilting because of Donna´s soft and encouraging voice. She had a passion for her craft. Thank God for a talented woman. Amen

My heartfelt prayers for the Jordan family in their loss. Donna was truly a blessing in my life even though we never met. She was my teacher and inspiration to try quilting. My first actual quilt was the Jagged X quilt in the same colors as she made in the tutorial. As a teacher of 36 years myself, I was so grateful for her calm and clear instructions in her tutorials. I now sew non-stop, as I´ve retired and am alone with no family near me. Except for Donna - I watch her tutorials all day every day as I sew. She has made such an impact on people who want to sew. That is truly a great legacy. Thank you to Matt for continuing with the program. God bless you all.

I'm struggle to the words to say, you changed my life. I'm quilting again. Your thoughtfulness and compassion showed through. Your skills unmatched. May Jesus bless your husband Matt and your family.

I have been quilting for a couple years, and just recently fell down the youtube rabbit hole looking at quilting videos. Totally enjoyed Donna's for all the reasons the others have shared prior to this message. When I desired to learn more about her, I was saddened to learn of her death. She continues to be an inspiration. My condolences to her family; however, I am happy that Matt continues with the business and videos.

God Bless the Jordon family. I truly will miss Donna. I´ve been a professional Tailor for 51 years, I feel as if I have lost a sewing friend. Passion for our love of sewing is truly a gift. Donna shared her gift in a big way. My prayers are with you all . Sincerely, Dorothy Kotik.

I will miss you Donna. Even though I didn't know you personally, you were my inspiration. You had the best coloration I had ever seen. You inspired me to try to go outside myself. Thank you for all you did for me. I will miss hearing your voice and seeing your beautiful nails!

I don´t understand how you can love someone you have never met. I just started quilting just weeks ago to make quilts for foster children and for the victims of the Texas floods. I began watching u-tube videos like crazy to get up to speed. I noticed the best one was Donna with her soft sweet voice and patient demeanor. She was so knowledgeable and such a great teacher. I especially appreciated her great style. Everything was fresh, colorful and so appealing. I quit watching everyone else and watched her exclusively. All that to say I felt like I knew her and she knew me. She was my teacher. Well, I like many have lost a friend of a few weeks but so many have lost so much more. For that I am sorry. I ask God to bless you all with good memories and a peaceful heart. And I pray God will give Donna an eternity of happiness and joy until we meet for real.

I had just found Donna´s videos as I´m learning the art of quilting at age 75. I watched her very careful and detailed tutorials of a wedding ring quilt and was so impressed by her upbeat and patient teaching style. I will now make that quilt in memory of her and give to my grandson who is getting married a year from now. My sincere sympathies to you Matt. What a true partner you were to Donna in every sense of the word. I was so impressed watching as video of the two of you tying a quilt together. I´m now tying my beginner quilts as I work my way up to the wedding ring quilt. God bless you and your lovely family and may Donna´s eternal soul rest in peace until you meet again.
Debbie Noble
Palm Harbor, FL

@jordanfabrics8380 Channel opened on TV this morning. `Twas a happy, sunny surprise! I was hooked on the 1st tutorial & promptly subscribed! I especially admire the calmness & ingenuity & cleverness Donna expressed throughout the tutorials. When I noticed the "Celebration of Life", time slowed. Palpable. I cried. The "Buckeye Beauty" is stunning!

"To Live In The Hearts Of Those We Love Is Never To Die"

8:42AM July 24, 2025 WBSMD
North Shore Boston

I´m so sorry to hear about Donna passing away. I loved watching her YouTube videos and listening to her calming voice. I would look there when I was needing a new pattern to try. My sincere sympathy to her family and friends.

Agradecimiento por todo lo que me enseñó y lo ilusionante que es ver su buen hacer.
Gracias Dona

I just found Donna´s video on tv a few months ago and was so saddened to hear she had passed away in march. She was so sweet and was an excellent teacher. She has really inspired me to get back to quilting again. Matt I hope you continue with your fabric projects and maybe some day with quilting videos
My deepest sympathy to you and family
Joan Wehrum
Lindale, TX

my deepest condolence to you and your family. Donna will be missed. Loved her video's

Deepest sympathy to Matt and the whole family. I loved watching Donna' S tutorials and made many of the quilts. I will really miss her and will keep watching in the future. Gloria from Michigan.

Enjoyed her tutorials on YouTube so much you will be greatly missed my condolences to her Husband Matt and there Children

To Donna´s family and everyone who knows and worked with Donna, I am so very sorry for your loss. I often think of her, especially at Christmas. Donna´s kindness and goodness will be sorely missed.

Just a side note. I have grandsons Matthew and Peter and James all brothers. Just found that interesting.

I was shocked to hear of Donna`s passing. I´m sure we all were. She was so sweet talented and gracious as she taught us how to quilt. You´re all in our prayers and I am enjoying the new videos with Matt and Eva and the videos with Donna combined. You´re carrying on the legacy. And you´re all part of the legacy. Donna lived her life to the full. And we are all reaping the benefits. God bless your family.

Rest in peace, you will be missed. Prayers for your family.

I learned so much from watching her. I now always cut fabric using dumbbells to steady my ruler. i´m short and it really helps. thank you donna. I loved your videos and shall miss you

Donna, i want to thank you for being such an inspiration to me. You will forever be in my heart. May God bless you and your immediate family, as well as your internet family. Rest in Peace my friend.

I pray Donna is in peace and is happy. I feel strongly she deserved it. May you be able to rest and be fulfilled

My heartfelt condolences are offered to the family, many, many friends, and followers to Donna Jordan. Donna Jordan, the co-founder of Jordan Fabrics and a popular social media crafter on YouTube and Instagram, died March 14, 2025 at her home in Grants Pass, Oregon after a long illness at the age of 66. She made many contributions to her community. May the love and the special memory you shared with her show just how much your life was touched by her. May Almighty God in the Heavens comfort your hearts with peace and loving kindness as you cope with this precious loss in your lives.

Donna was a gift to this world and still is. My deepest condolences to her family, friends and fans around the world. Donna was loved by so many and we will continue to learn from her and appreciate her, and quietly give thanks for her every day.

Donna Jordan. So much great things to say about such a wonderful person. I wish your family well and pray for their comfort during their time of grief.
I wish I had of sent you a message 20 years ago to say Thank You for sharing your knowledge with me (and the world), and all the tips and tricks about sewing. You taught me so much, I thought I had it all down pat when it came to sewing, until I came across one of your tutorials and I watched it. I was so amazed and have been hooked ever since! Thank you so much for being so giving and sharing tips, tricks, patterns, and even the behind the scenes you shared with us! We all love you and will miss you dearly. I think about you sometimes when I make something that you taught me to make or I use one of the tips you shared and made my sewing job easier. You know, there was one time I wanted to send you a message and ask you if you had one of your old industrial sewing machines that you would sale so I could buy it from you. I wish now that I had done it and taken the chance of getting one of your machines, that way every time I sew something, I know you are still right there with me guiding me right along and it's all doing to come out just right!! May you rest in peace sweet lady! Until we meet again! Your biggest fan. Connie Jo.

Just read about this. My condolences to the family of this great woman. RIP Donna Jordan. I always go to Donna´s videos when I need an answer about my quilts

I am A beginning quilter and was looking for some easy yet beautiful quilt ideas.
I found Donna’s site and just loved how she explained and shared with her viewers
I went on her web page to check out her patterns when I saw the comment that Donna will be missed. My heart fell.
I love that her lessons are still available.
I have much to learn and will continue to watch and love her lessons!

You are very missed for you love of quilting and amazing personality and ability to teach others your craft. You are missed on a daily basis. Hope to see you again.

Your life was a gift to all of us. You shared your heart and love of quilting and inspired so many followers. God be with your family and a piece of my heart is always with you.

God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

I am so sorry Family. Every thing you said taught me something Miss Donna. Thank you. Fair winds dear sister of my heart

I am very saddened by the death of Donna. My sincere sympathy to all her family.
I learnt such a lot from watching her videos. As a quilter who learnt the joy of creating quilts, I could always find something new to try when I watched how she developed her skill, and her choice of colour was beautiful.
Apart from being a wonderful teacher, Donna was able to inspire and encourage beginners and experienced quilters with her friendly informal instructions. There are so many people who will miss her, but will continue to think of her whenever they choose material to make another masterpiece, and I thank her from the bottom of my heart for introducing me to a world of colour and design sewn together with love. Thank you Donna.
Margrette

Donna, you are missed terribly. I enjoyed your videos and your passion for quilting. Thank you.

Loved her videos and exceptional teaching

I loved her work, her personality and so much more. She taught me so much. I will miss her.

I just heard about Donna's passing a few days ago. Like thousands of other viewers, I am devastated by the terrible news. Her smiling, happy face, fun beautifully manicured fingernails on each program made me smile even more watching each tutorial. Such an excellent teacher as well. I believed I could make any project with her helpful instructions. Matt & all the Jordan family will be remembered in my prayers.
Good Bless You All.

I am so sorry to hear of Donna's passing. I love her videos and have tried lots of her quilt patterns. My husband and I stopped in a few years ago to see the shop. Little did we know that it was no longer open to the public, but Matt gave us a tour and unfortunately we had just missed Donna by a few minutes.

The world is blessed to have had Donna in it. My heart, thoughts and prayers go out to her family

Donna was my guiding light for a beginner quilter. I will always keep you and your family in my prayers and heart. You will be missed dearly. The photo of my first quilt `Nine Sisters´. Love, Nancy Joan xxx

I will so miss Donna. Her tutorials have made me such a better quilter and I always enjoyed watching her techniques and bright smiling face. Matt, know that we all support you and your family and look forward to watching you as well.

A wonderful woman who inspired many, she will be missed by everyone who every watched her tutorials, always with her beautiful smile and her easy going personality it was always a pleasure to watch her tutorials.

Always had a smile on her face and radiated happiness. She loved what she did which is the most important gift you can share. A life well spent and happy that she shared with all of us! My heart is with you and your family

God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I enjoyed all of Donna´s videos and have learned so much from her. I will truly miss watching her and may her memory live on.

So sorry for the loss of Donna Jordan. Loved her tutorials . They are the best. Our hearts and prayers go out to her family. She will live on in our hearts forever. Joan sirois

I was shocked and devastated to hear that Donna had passed away. One of my favourite ways to relax was to watch her videos. She always made me feel I could tackle any of her projects because she was such an amazing teacher.
My heart goes out to all the Jordan family members

Matt my heart breaks for you and your family, but just remember all the wonderful times you two had together. and the smiles she brought to your heart. What a remarkable teacher and I'm sure a remarkable wife and mother. I have told many quilters about her videos and what a great teacher she was. She will be remembered throughout the quilting world with every stitch that is taken. Every time you pick up a bolt of fabric she will be there cheering you on. God Bless you and yours.

I am so deeply sorry to learn that Donna Jordan has died. She was my favorite expert of the art of quilting and I am devastated that she is no longer with us.
Condolences to her husband and family.

She made her videos so easy to understand. Gave us all a wonderful time watching and making quilts. Blessings Donna you will be missed. Thank You

So sorry to hear of Donna´s passing. We are so blessed to know her lifelong work and sewing passion & wisdom will continue to teach us and future generations. Thank you, Donna! You are missed. Praying for your family and loved ones as we celebrate your life and grieve your passing.

What an inspiration she will continue to be; Matt & family you have my deepest condolences.

Donna will be missed so much. Condolences to her family.

God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow, she was a wonderful teacher her voice was so soothing I loved to watch her videos

So very sorry to hear of Donna´s passing. She was a pleasure to watch and I learned so much watching her. My sympathies to your family.

Donna was the first YouTube video quilter I watched when I took up quilting again a couple of years ago. She got me through the first few projects. She will live on in those videos.

I am so sorry for the loss of a most wonderful human being and talented and lovely woman. Donna changed my life and the quilt in my guest room could only have been due to her. RIP dear lady.

I am a quilter. I have watched Donna for years.
I think of her each time I am cutting fabric, I put the weight on the end of the ruler so it will not slide. Learned this from Donna.
She will be missed.

Donna helped me with my depression. I don´t have family any more and only like 1 friend. Donna talked on the videos like she was talking directly to you as a friend. Always look forward to her warm friendly videos. It´s a family business and Donna made you feel like her friend. Matt you and your family rest easy, she will be with you always.

I have enjoyed the videos by Donna for a number of years. I am sorry for your loss. She will be missed in the quilting world. God bless you Matt and the rest of the family.
Roxie

I am so very sorry for your loss. Donna was an inspiration. Always pleasant and easy going, like listening to a long time friend.

I watched her videos almost every day since she started them. I still start my day with Donna. She will be greatly missed.

I am so so sorry for you & your family Mat.
I have been watching Donna's tutorials for a few years now and was shocked when I was watching her very last tutorial (not knowing when I started it) until you came on and told us all. I pray that you will cope with life without Donna.
I also lost my husband in January 2025 and am starting to cope a little better as time goes by and I keep busy but having rest days as well.
Thank you so much for all the tutorials and ideas you guy's have put out there.
God bless

Heartbroken-I just found out on Donna´s passing. She gave me the desire to pick up quilting, watching her many tutorials. I used to sew 30 years ago but in the past year wanted to get into quilting. My heart, prayers, and thoughts are with the family

I enjoyed every tutorial you have made, we have a wonderful legacy though and can look back and see you again. We in the quilting community will miss you so much, that lovely smile. Rest in peace Donna.

So sorry for your loss, she was a wonderful person she will be

I loved watching and learning new quilting skills from Donna all the way from the UK. She was a great teacher and communicator. I will miss her videos and her enthusiasm for all things quilting. RIP Donna.

Donna will be greatly missed. Her patience for providing easy-to-follow instructions cannot be matched. We love you Donna.

You tube has quit sending alerts when Matt adds new videos. I was having a "missing Donna" moment last night and decided to find one of her videos to watch and was surprised to find a brand new post from Matt, which included one of Donna's tutorials. Score!!! Thank you Matt! I miss her too!

I´m so sorry for your loss - She seemed like Energetic force - must have been a wonderful life with her. She taught me so much & I loved just listening to her voice -I live alone , Donna was my company - she helped me have confidence that I can sew again after bear 40 years nit sewing . I pray her videos will always be available. Matt our prayers are with you - I like how people say CELEBRATE YOUR LIFE WITH Her-Donna a blessing to us all- Kate in Az

I want to thank you for sharing all that Donna could teach in her short life. I am grateful that I will still be remembering her in the videos. Donna always included her family in her life which I really enjoyed and thank you Matt for honoring her and your life together. May she rest I feel she was always in joyful peace. I will be watching still to catch all the videos I missed.

My heartfelt condolences for the Jordan family. Donna is a Bright Light in the Quilting Industry, still shining through on the Quilting tutorials the family made together. What a blessing in her work to share with all the quilters, all the time. God Bless.

I am devastated to hear about Donna's passing. I only discovered her 2 weeks ago and I binge watched her videos, not knowing that she had already passed a month prior. I learned so much from her. She was an excellent tutor.
I am sad for our great loss. May she rest in peace in Gods quilted garden in heaven.

I was in total shock, completely stunned & truly, truly heartbroken to hear that Donna Jordan, one of the Sweetest Most Beloved Gifted Crafter, Talented Quilt Maker & Quilting Teacher has passed away I just loved watching all of her UTUBE Videos making some of the most beautiful Quilts that I have ever seen anyone make, Donna Jordan had a smile that could light up a room just by walking into it, by her just being there & when Donna smiled, it could indeed brighten up anyone's day, Donna Jordan will truly be forever missed not only by all of her family, all of her friends & especially by all of her devoted fans, like me who truly & sincerely loved her as well

I have been sewing pretty much all my life but started quilting when I retired a few years ago. Early on I stumbled across Donna's videos on YouTube. When I want to do something, her videos are the first ones I search out. I love her teaching style, her personality and her passion. It was also great to see Matt's contributions and see what a beautiful team they made. I have made several patterns from Jordan Fabrics, including a Carpenter's wheel in King size and am currently working on a Log Cabin from an Oregon Beauty pack I bought while back. Thoughts and prayers to all of you at Jordan Fabrics as you deal with this tremendous loss. thank you for sharing such a moving video. Your friend in League City, Texas..Lynette LeBlanc.

I am so sorry to hear the news sincere condolences to Donna's husband and family from Sydney Australia.Donna made you feel like you could achieve anything and she brought joy to our sewing room.

I feel like I lost a friend. I am an avid fan and never missed a video. My condolences to Matt and the family.

I have started making bean bag frogs in Donna's memory. These are also beloved gifts for my family.

Donna inspired me to learn to quilt. It is so sad to see her cheery face gone from youtube videos. She taught me so much. I will pray for her family. Blessings,
Connie

The world was a better, happy place with you in it. Your smile and grace will be missed. You had a wonderful joy for life. You are missed.

Watching you work with the fabric with ease and grace gave me the courage to start sewing at 56 years old. Thank You for carrying on the tradition of teaching sewing, quilting etc. The older generation doesn´t teach those skills anymore. You were a blessing to many.

Donna will be truly missed. Blessings to her family and friends. So sorry for your loss.

I never knew Donna, but she was so sweet in her videos that I feel as though she was my friend. She taught me so much and I will personally miss her. My sympathies go to her family.

So sorry to hear this. Sending condolences to Matt, family and friends.
A few years ago my sister and I drove 5 1/2 hours to visit the store. We loved it. Didn´t get to meet Donna or Matt, but enjoyed watching her tutorials and her enthusiasm for quilting.

From my heart and memories to Donna who would have loved my memories because she is so charming and loving.

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Here is a part of my life. I quilt watercolor paint cards for grandkids and friends. My family keep me busy making quilts for them and I love Jordan fabric videos. Keep up the great work!!! Valarie

Donna. You will be missed so much. True inspiration to so many

My condolences for your loss. Donna was an inspiration to us in the quilting world as her gentle but excellent instructions were encouraging and so pleasing. Thank you for sharing Donna with us through her videos.

"Hi, it's Donna Jordan from Jordan Fabrics." Her greeting the camera is music to my ears. Donna taught me how to quilt via her Youtube tutorials and I would not be the quilter and artist I am today without her intelligence, charm, aesthetic choices, and gentle way of explaining things. I am so grateful for her sharing of knowledge and creation of beauty. My deepest condolences to her family. Thank you Donna for your time and tutelage.

Just finished this quilt from Donna´s YouTube video, New Year´s Star. She was an inspiration for me. I will truly miss her. Cindy, Ocala FL

Donna's enthusiasm for her craft, and her excellent communication skills when sharing with others,was a breath of fresh air. I have learnt so much from her
and I will miss catching up with her regularly for inspiration and guidance. Thank you for your generosity of spirit Donna. You brought joy to others and I will always remember you. Susan Morgan. UK.

May God give you strength and comfort during this difficult time. Sending condolences to her family and friends. She will be greatly missed and lovingly forever remembered. She touched so many lives with her tutorials on quilting.

I really enjoyed watching Donna´s videos. I loved watching Donna work. You could just tell that she had a real love for the things she did. She helped me so much. I know that she is immensely missed.. she has left a void in so many live´s. Especially mine. God bless Matt and her family and may she rest in peace.

I am new to quilting. Watching Donna was wonderful she helped me with tips and tricks. I live in Australia. My condolences to the family.

I was rewatching a tutorial and I learned of Donna's death. My condolences to her family. The Quilting community has lost a treasure. In my opinion, she is right up there with Eleanor Burns (Quilt in a Day) in bringing many new quilters into our fold.

Donna will be missed immensely

Donna was one of my "go-to" for tutorials on her quilt patterns that I liked. She always taught and showed the best way to cut and sew.
My sincere condolences to the family.
Elizabeth Patrick in Georgia

Hello to Donna´s Family,
I am truly sorry for the loss of Donna. She will be missed. I have visited Donna´s utubes and tutorials for over ten years and have ordered many pieces of fabric from her. I am shocked and saddened by her passing. She was a woman of great talent.
May she rest in peace and know you are in my prayers during this time of loss.
Annie Otto
From Montana

I am so sorry you lost Donna! She was such an inspiration! I watched many of her videos. She was so easy to follow! Her sweetness was so inspiring!! May God be with her family and her husband..

My deepest condolences to the Jordan Family. No one taught quilting skills like Donna. She was truly gifted and such a positive, warm personality on the internet tutorials. May the Jordan family find comfort from the many "strangers" who recognized the wonderful person Donna was, from just her presence on the internet. She will be missed

So sorry to hear about Donna. My husband and I really enjoyed her videos and I learned so much about quilting from her. Prayers for her family, friends and for Her to rest well in the arms of the Lord. God bless you and hold you all close during this time.