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The Quilt Asylum

 

1705 W. University, #125 McKinney, TX   75069    (972) 562-2686

 

(888) ASYLUM-8

   
Store Hours:
  Monday     10am-7pm
  Tues-Sat    10am-5pm
   
   
   

January - April 2010   (Click on any photo for a larger view)

 

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Basics of Piecing 101                 $60

Meechy Lewis or Terri Gartman

In this 4-week beginning piecing class, you will learn the quilting skills to be a “confident beginner”. You will learn to accurately cut, piece and press—the basic skills needed for every quilt. This is also a great class if your skills need a tune-up!

 

Sundays, Jan 3, 10, 17, 24                   1:30-4:30pm

Tuesdays, Feb 2, 9, 16, 23                   10am-1pm

Tuesdays, Mar 2, 9, 16, 23                    10am-1pm

Sundays, Mar 7, 14, 21, 28                   1:30-4:30pm

 

Basics of Piecing 102                 $60

Meechy Lewis or Terri Gartman

Ready to take on additional challenges as a new quilter? This is the class for you with new techniques to master and borders that look difficult, but aren't.  This class is the recommended follow-up to Piecing 101.

 

Sundays, Feb 7, 14, 21, 28                   1:30-4:30pm

Tuesdays, Apr 6, 13, 20, 27                  10am-1pm

Sundays, Apr 11, 18, May 2, 16            1:30-4:30pm

 

Basics of Machine Quilting        $30

Sue Tennill

Learn the basics of machine quilting working on this 12 block “little” quilt. Very patient experienced machine quilting professional will teach you all the tricks of the trade!

 

Saturday, Feb 6                                       10am-1pm

Saturday, Apr 10                                      10am-1pm

 

Free Motion Quilting                   $30

Sue Tennill                                                                                      

Learn to free-motion quilt—stippling, meandering, creative and curvy.  Free-motion quilting gives you the freedom to quilt a larger quilt in any direction!  Even if you’ve done this before, you're bound to learn something new!          

                                                                  

Saturday, Feb 6                                        2-5pm
Saturday, Apr 10                                      2-5pm

 

Hand Applique                             $25

Brenda Smith

Let Brenda show you her easy way to needle-turn applique using the backbasting method.  It is less complicated than other methods since there are no templates, glue sticks, or overlays involved.

 

Wednesday, Jan 20                                  10am-2pm

Wednesday, Feb 17                                 10am-2pm 

Wednesday, Mar 17                                  10am-2pm

Wednesday, Apr 21                                   10am-2pm

 

Hand Applique by Machine         $30

Susan Allen

If you like the look and feel of hand applique, but would rather do it with your sewing machine, then this is the class for you.  We will be using the freezer paper method which does not add any stiffness to your finished quilt.

 

Saturday, Feb 27                                        10am-3pm

Wednesday, Mar 10                                    10am-3pm

Saturday, Apr 24                                         10am-3pm

 

 

Half Log Cabin                              $25

Meechy Lewis

If you like log cabin quilts, you are going to love the Off Centered Barn Raising half log cabin quilt.  Need a perfect gift for Christmas?  You have time to make it!  This is a great stash-busting quilt.

 

Thursday, Jan 21                                        6-9pm

Thursday, Mar 4                                          6-9pm

 

French Braid                                  $25

Meechy Lewis

Careful fabric selection + easy piecing = one fabulous quilt or runner!  You won't believe how simple this quilt is to piece.

 

Thursday, Feb 4                                          6-9pm

Thursday, Apr 8                                           6-9pm

 

Bonnie's Bloomers                       $20

Bonnie Smith

These flowers are a cute and easy-to-make accessory for your blouse, purse, coat, shawl...the list is endless.  Great gift idea for teachers, relatives, friends, or just for yourself.  You will want to make one in every color.

 

Saturday, Jan 16                                        10am-1pm

Saturday, Feb 13                                       10am-1pm

Monday, Mar 8                                            10am-1pm

Monday, Apr 12                                          10am-1pm

 

Brown Bag Quilt                          $30

Bonnie Smith

Bust your stash with this easy, scrappy quilt by using fat quarters or pre-cut rectangles from 2-1/2" strips.  No planning and no matching required - just pull your pieces out of a brown bag and sew!  This is a great class to let loose and have fun.

 

Friday, Jan 22                                             10am-4pm

Thursday, Feb 25                                        10am-4pm

Saturday, Mar 27                                         10am-4pm

Thursday, Apr 15                                         10am-4pm

 

 

Matchless Star                              $50

Becky Jackson

This quilt looks complicated, but since you don't have to match the inner diamonds, it's easy and fun!  Becky will hold your hand throughout the entire process.  Bring your scraps - they make beautiful stars!  When you learn how easy this star is, you'll want to make more than one.

 

Friday, Feb 12                                            10am-5pm

Saturday, Mar 20                                        10am-5pm

 

T-Shirt Quilt                                   $40

Bettepat Graves

Do you have a pile of T-Shirts in a drawer that you are saving for sentimental reasons?  Turn them into a quilt!  Bettepat has years of experience making one-of-a-kind quilts - let her show you how to create your next keepsake quilt.

 

Tuesdays, Feb 9 & 16                                6-9pm

Thursdays, Mar 18 & 25                             10am-1pm

Tuesdays, Apr 20 & 27                               6-9pm

 

4-Patch Stack-n-Whack                 $25

Ronnie Stone

Are you intrigued by those Stack-n-Whack quilts, but aren't sure you can make one? This class will teach you the basic technique in a simple version of a 4-patch block that can be used in an unlimited number of ways.

 

Saturday, Feb 20                                         10am-1pm

Friday, Mar 26                                              2-5pm

Wednesday, Apr 7                                       5:30-8:30pm

 

Table Chic Placemats                    $25

Sarah Huechteman

Do you like to hand piece?  Would you like a project that you can take anywhere?  Try English paper piecing!  This centuries-old method of piecing is fun, easy, and very portable.  It's great for soccer practice, carpool, travel, or any other place where you have time to kill.  The whole TQA staff is becoming addicted, and you can too!

 

Saturday, Jan 23                                         10am-1pm

Thursday, Feb 11                                         6-9pm

Tuesday, Mar 23                                          6-9pm

Saturday, Apr 17                                         10am-1pm

 

Easy Striped Runner                     $25

Susan Allen

Let your border print fabric do all the work!  This easy-peasy runner is made with just 5 seams.  You'll be amazed at how quick this project is - and you won't want to stop at making just one.

 

Saturday, Jan 23                                           2-5pm

Wednesday, Feb 24                                     10am-1pm

Saturday, Apr 17                                           2-5pm

 

Unfinished Business                     $10

Meechy Lewis

Do you have a project that you just can't seem to get finished?  Do you need someone to hold your hand regarding a certain technique?  Would you like to learn some tips and tricks on organizing and reducing your stash?  Do you just want to run away from home and sew for a while?  We've got you covered - join us each month for some "unfinished business"!

 

Thursday, Jan 14                                           6-10pm

Thursday, Feb 18                                          6-10pm

Thursday, Mar 18                                          6-10pm

Thursday, Apr 15                                           6-10pm

 

                                                   

   

  


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