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The Quilt Asylum

 

153 S. Central Expwy. McKinney, TX   75070   (972) 562-2686

 

(888) ASYLUM-8

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

May - August 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!

 

Friday, May 7, 14, 21, 28                      10am-1pm

Sundays, May 23, Jun 6, 13, Sat 26    1:30-4:30pm

Tuesdays, Jun 1, 8, 15, 22                    10am-1pm

 

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.

 

Tuesdays, May 4,11, 18, 25                  10am-1pm

Tuesdays, Aug 3, 10, 17, 24                 10am-1pm

Sundays, Aug 8, 15, 22, 29                   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, May 22                                     10am-1pm

Saturday, Jul 2                                          10am-1pm

Saturday, Aug 21                                     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, May 22                                     2-5pm

Saturday, Jul 2                                          2-5pm
Saturday, Aug 21                                     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, May 12                                 10am-2pm

Wednesday, Jun 23                                  10am-2pm 

Thursday, Jul 8                                           10am-2pm

Thursday, Aug 19                                      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.

 

Friday, Jun 4                                                10am-3pm

Saturday, Jun 12                                         10am-3pm

Saturday, Aug 7                                          10am-3pm

 

Borders and Binding                     $25

Meechy Lewis

This class will cover the basics of accurately sewing borders on your quilt top and making and sewing the binding on your finished quilt.  These two skills are must-haves for the beginning quilter!

 

Thursday, May 27                                       6:30-9:30pm

Sunday, Jul 25                                            1:30-4:30pm

 

 

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.

 

Sunday, Jul 18                                            1:30-4:30pm

 

Mom & Me Pillowcase                 $25

Meechy Lewis

Hey Moms!  Bring your son or daughter and make a pillowcase together.  this is a beginning sewing class that will incorporate instruction on color, selecting and buying fabric, and sewing your pillowcase.  Ages 8 and up are welcome, and adults must stay with child during class.

 

Sunday, Jul 11                                             1:30-4:30pm

Sunday, Aug 1                                             1:30-4:30pm

 

Slap Happy                                   $30

Bonnie Smith

We are bringing back an all-time favorite!  This is an easy "slap it together" fat quarter quilt that can be finished in a snap.  Fun, done and happy!

 

Thursday, May 13                                       10am-4pm

Monday, Jun 14                                          10am-4pm

Wednesday, Jul 28                                     10am-4pm

Monday, Aug 16                                          10am-4pm

 

Rectangle Mania                          $30

Bonnie Smith

Impress your friends with this quilt!  It's great for a collection of fat quarters, and the graphic nature of the blocks packs a punch!

 

Saturday, May 29                                        10am-4pm

Thursday, Jun 24                                         10am-4pm

Monday, Jul 12                                            10am-4pm

Thursday, Aug 26                                        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.

 

Saturday, Aug 28                                        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, Jun 8 & 15                                  6-9pm

Thursdays, Aug 5 & 12                               10am-1pm

 

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.

 

Friday, Jun 25                                               2-5pm

Saturday, Jul 17                                            10am-1pm

Tuesday, Aug 3                                             5:30-8:30pm

 

Hidden Spools                               $30

Bonnie Smith

This is a great quilt for using up scrap 2" strips!  Easy strip piecing combined with the Companion Angle or Strip Tube Ruler makes for a deceptively simple quilt.

 

Thursday, May 20                                        10am-4pm

Thursday, Jun 3                                            10am-4pm

Saturday, Jul 24                                           10am-4pm

Friday, Aug 6                                               10am-4pm

 

English Paper Piecing                    $20

Susan Allen

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.  Use it for home decor accents or make an entire quilt!  The whole TQA staff is becoming addicted, and you can too!

 

Friday, May 28                                               2-4pm

Saturday, Jun 5                                             10am-12pm

Friday, Jul 30                                                 2-4pm

Monday, Aug 23                                            5:30-7:30pm

 

Little Glam Bag                               $25

Susan Allen

Don't fear the zipper- It's WAY easier than it looks!  This versatile bag is just so cute, you'll want to make several!  Great for cosmetics, electronics, jewelry, or anything you want to corral in one place.

 

Friday, May 7                                                 2-4:30pm

Tuesday, Jul 20                                             10am-12:30pm

Saturday, Aug 14                                          10am-12:30pm

 

Unfinished Business                     $10

Meechy Lewis

Do you have a project that you just can't seem to get finished?  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"!  Meechy will be available if a simple question arises, but individualized instruction is not available.  Due to the popularity of this event, pre-registration is required so that we may accommodate everyone!  Don't be left outside window shopping!

 

Thursday, May 13                                          6-10pm

Thursday, Jun 17                                           6-10pm

Thursday, Jul 15                                            6-10pm

Thursday, Aug 19                                          6-10pm

 

The Whole Kit and Caboodle

Bettepat Graves

 

This is a brand new concept for us - purchase a kit and receive the class for FREE!  We want to make it simple for you - buy your kit, pick your class day, and have fun!  If you'd like to use your own supplies, we also offer the class for a regular class fee.  Pick whichever option works for you!

 

Twist and Shout

This is a fun twist on pinwheels using charm squares and a 60° ruler!  Don't let the angles scare you - there are no inset seams or tricky piecing!  Kit includes fabrics for a 52"x61" lap quilt.

 

Kit (with free class)                    $80

Class-only fee                           $25

 

Thursday, May 6                                             6-9pm

Monday, Jun 7                                                1-5pm

Friday, Jul 16                                                  1-5pm

Saturday, Jul 17                                              2-6pm

Monday, Aug 30                                             10am-2pm

 

Peter, Paul and Easy

A classic pattern simplified with no curved piecing!  Learn the technique by making a tablerunner in the class.

 

Kit (with free class)                    $30

Class only fee                           $25

 

Saturday, Jun 5                                                1-4pm

Monday, Jul 19                                                 10am-2pm

Tuesday, Aug 24                                              6-9pm

 

Bring and Brag                                   FREE

Beginning in June 2010, a gathering of quiltaholics will meet to share completed projects, learn new techniques, and make new friends.  Bring and Brags will be held monthly with a Friday morning session and a Saturday afternoon session so that everyone can participate.  Please call ahead to reserve your seat for this FREE event.

 

Friday, Jun 18                                                 10:30am

Saturday, Jun 19                                             1pm

Friday, Jul 9                                                     10:30am

Saturday, Jul 10                                               1pm

Friday, Aug 13                                                 10:30am

Saturday, Aug 14                                             1pm

 

BOM Sit and Sew-cial                        FREE

Are you participating in one of our Blocks of the Month?  Would you like a place to sew and meet people who are doing the same thing?  We are reserving our classroom on the 1st Wednesday of every month during regular store hours just for you!  This is a great way to 'schedule' time to stay on task - plus you might meet a new best friend!  Please call ahead to reserve your seat for this FREE event.

 

Wednesday, May 5                                        All Day

Wednesday, Jun 2                                         All Day

Wednesday, Jul 7                                          All Day

Wednesday, Aug 4                                        All Day

 

Open Sit and Sew-cial                     FREE

Every 3rd Wednesday of the month during regular store hours, we are opening up our classroom area to all quilters needing a different environment to work on whatever project you wish to sew on!  This is a great opportunity to gather your friends all in one place to sew together, and you don't have to clean your house!  You can bring snacks to share and make a day of it.  Please call ahead to reserve your seat for this FREE event.

 

Wednesday, May 19                                    All Day

Wednesday, Jun 16                                     All Day

Wednesday, Jul 21                                      All Day

Wednesday, Aug 18                                    All Day

                                                   

   

  


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