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Class Schedule
May - August 2008
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Beginning Machine Piecing
$50
The Quilt Asylum Staff
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!
Wednesdays, May 14, 21, 28, Jun 4
10am-1pm
Sundays, Jun 1, 8, 15, Jul 13
2-5pm
Thursdays, Jun 12, 19, Jul 10, 17 6-9pm
Tuesdays, Jul 22, 29, Aug 5, 12
10am-1pm
Sundays, Aug 3, 10, 17, 31
2-5pm
Borders and Binding
$25
Terri Gartman or 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!
Tuesday, Jun 10
10am-1pm
Sunday, Jul 20
2-5pm
Friday, Aug 15
10am-1pm
Thursday, Aug 21
6-9pm
Basics of Machine Quilting
$25
Sue Tennill
Learn the basics of machine quilting
working on this 12 block “little” quilt. Our very patient, experienced machine
quilting professional will teach you all the tricks of the trade!
Saturday, May 17
10am-1pm
Saturday, Jun 14
10am-1pm
Saturday, Jul 26
10am-1pm
Let's Try Free Motion Quilting
$25
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 17
2-5pmSaturday, Jun 14
2-5pm
Saturday, Jul 26 2-5pm
"A" is for Applique
$35
Rachel Carithers
Are you intimidated by appliqué? Come try Rachel’s “starch prep” method! In
this 2-part class, you will learn how to properly prep your pieces in the first
class, and then Rachel will teach you how to appliqué either by hand or machine
(your choice) in the second class .
Wednesdays, Jun 11 & 18
10am-1pm
Thursdays, Aug 21 & 28
10am-1pm
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Buggy Barn Crazy
$25
Susan Kuisis
Let's go crazy the Buggy Barn Way. Stack, slash, shuffle and sew your
way to a fun quilt that looks complicated but is really easy. Kits are
available using our Mary Rose #9 collection or you can use 28 fat quarters
of your own choosing.
Monday, Jun16
10am-3pm
Monday, Aug 4
10am-3pm
Fractured 9-Patch
$25
Terri Gartman
This quick and easy quilt uses
fat quarters - just slice and dice and sew! This very relaxed
technique lets you finish your quilt top in a flash!
Friday, Jun 13
10am-4pm
Saturday, Jul 12
10am-4pm
Saturday, Aug 23
10am-4pm
Fast Quilts From Fat Quarters
$25
Terri Gartman
Love fat quarters? Learn
this fun, new way to cut fat quarters and begin sewing in no time! Let
Terri walk you through one of our new favorite books. Once all your
fat quarters are cut, the block possibilities are endless. Each quilt
will turn out different from the last one! **This class requires
advanced beginner skills ***
Saturday, May 31
10am-4pm
Friday, Aug 2
10am-4pm
The Jelly Bag
$25
Bonnie Smith
This darling tote bag is made
from 2-1/2" strips - use one jelly roll to make a couple of bags, choose a
strip set from the store, or cut your own strips at home! This bag
makes a great baby shower gift or just an everyday tote for you.
Sunday, May 4
2-5pm
Tuesday, Jun 3
10am-1pm
Thursday, Jul 17
10am-1pm
Thursday, Aug 7
10am-1pm
The Knick Knack Sack
$25
Bonnie Smith
Make these adorable zippered pouches with a couple of fat quarters and a
little bit of time! Bonnie will show you all the tricks to get your sack done
in a jiffy! This bag is so easy you will want to make several.
Tuesday, Jun 3
2-5pm
Thursday, Jul 17
2-5pm
Thursday, Aug 7
2-5pm
Charming Totes
$25
Bonnie Smith
Make a "charming" tote using 32
charm squares plus a coordinating fabric for lining and pockets. The
pattern has 3 sizes but we will be making the medium size tote in the class.
It's so cute and easy that you will want to make several for gifts!
Sunday, May 18
2-5pm
Thursday, Jun 12
10am-1pm
Thursday, Jul 24
10am-1pm
Thursday, Aug 14
10am-1pm
Two Charms, One Yard
$25
Susan Allen
Take 2 charm packs and add 1 yard
of contrasting fabric - get a small lap-sized quilt in a jiffy! Learn
Susan's "power sewing" techniques to complete this project in a couple of
hours!
Saturday, Jun 28
2-5pm
Saturday, Aug 16 2-5pm
T-Shirt Quilt
$35
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.
Mondays, May 12 & 19
10am-2pm
Thursdays, Aug 7 & 14
6-9pm
King's Ransom
$25
Susan Allen
This quilt is based upon using (24) 2-1/2" strips (jelly rolls, happy strips, or
your stash) and makes a really fun, scrappy quilt! You can even use fat
quarters for a more controlled look.
Saturday, May 24
10am-3pm Saturday, Jul 19
10am-3pm
"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, May 29
6-10pmThursday, Jun 26
6-10pmThursday, Jul 31
6-10pm
Thursday, Aug 28
6-10pm
Call us at (972)
562-2686 or (888) ASYLUM-8 to enroll!!!
Want to take a
class, but it's not offered at the right time? Give us a call!
With a minimum commitment of 3 students, we will do our best to schedule a
class just for you!
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