Class and Event Schedule May - August

2016 Beginning Piecing-101 $70

Meechy Lewis This is a 4 week beginning piec-

ing class. The quilting skills you

will be taught in this class will

help you become a “confident

beginner”. You will learn to

accurately cut, piece, & press—

the basic skills needed for every

quilt. This is also a great class if

your skills need a tune-up! If

you don't have a sewing machine,

please contact Meechy before

the first class.

Sun, May 15, 22, Jun 5, 12 2-5pm

Sun, Aug. 7, 14, 21, Sep 4 2-5pm

Basic Free-Motion Quilting

Brenda Smith $45 Finish your own quilts on your

DOMESTIC sewing machine.

Explore all the steps necessary

to finish your quilt from ma-

chine set-up, threads, needles,

basting and, of course, the quilt-

ing! If you’ve never tried free

motion quilting or if you just

haven’t been able to conquer this

skill, this is the class for you.

Anyone can machine quilt! Come

learn the tricks that make it

possible.

Saturday, May 21 10am-5pm

Friday, June 17 10am-5pm

Friday, July 8 10am-5pm

Friday, August 19 10am-5pm

Beginning Piecing 102

Meechy Lewis $70 The Beginning Piecing 102 ses-

sions build on the skills that you

learned in Beginning Piecing 101.

You will be introduced to bias

cutting and construction,

sashing, corner stones, borders

and a super simple method to

make the 'Delectable Mountain"

border. This is a 4 session class.

Sun, July 3, 10, 17, 31 2-5pm

Hoopless Big Stitch Hand

Quilting $25

Vicky Carroll Have you ever heard the term “big

stitch quilting” or “utility stitch

quilting” and wondered exactly what

that meant? Have you imagined hand

quilting without a hoop? This is your

chance to learn something new! Join

Vicky as she shows you a quick and

easy way of adding texture to your

quilt projects.

Saturday, May 14 1-4pm

Tuesday, June 7 6-9pm

Tuesday, July 5 6-9pm

Saturday, August 13 1-4pm

Beginning Sewing: Meet Your

Machine

Paula Ferguson $20 Have you always wanted to learn

to quilt or sew, but have yet to

learn to operate a machine? This

class is an introduction to basic

machine sewing. You will learn

the parts of the machine, how to

wind and load the bobbin, how to

thread the machine, and then

we’ll move on to sewing straight

stitches! We will work on speed

control, guiding the fabric, and

consistent seam width. All

machines basically function the

same, but bring your manual in

case your machine is a little

unique, Paula can help you figure

it out! NOTE: This class

requires a full size machine. No

children’s “My First Machine” or

battery operated models please!

Embroidery machines are not

recommended for this class.

Minimum age is 9 years or

entering 4th grade for Youth

classes.

Thursday, June 16 ADULT 10am-12pm

Thursday, July 28 ADULT 10am-12pm

Thursday, June 16 YOUTH 1-4pm

Thursday, July 28 YOUTH 1-4pm

Binding Your Quilt $40

Meechy Lewis Sooooo…you’ve planned, cut, pieced

and quilted your quilt, table runner,

or wall hanging...now what? Your

project isn’t finished until your

binding is complete! Many new and

seasoned quilters view binding with

angst—it’s not that hard! Let

Meechy teach you how to bind all

your quilted treasures with

professional expertise.

Sunday, July 24 2-5pm

Sunday, August 28 2-5pm

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Beginning Sewing: Pillowcase

Judy Kysely $20 Adults and youth over age 8 are

welcome if you know the basics

of how to sew a straight line and

have a sewing machine. You will

read a simple pattern and learn

how to make your very own pillow

case for fun, your next sleep-

over, or gifts!

Tuesday, June 21 1-3pm

Tuesday, August 2 1-3pm

Beginning Sewing: PJ Pants

Judy Kysely $45 Adults and youth over age 8 are

welcome! After a bit of fitting

instruction, you will be taught to

sew a pair of pants (full length/

Capri) or shorts perfect for

lounging and sleeping.

PREREQUISITE: Beginning

Sewing: Pillowcase or very good

knowledge of how to use your

sewing machine and the basics of

how to accomplish straight

seams.

Wednesday, June 22 1-4pm

Wednesday, August 3 1-4pm

Beginning Sewing: Tote Bag

Judy Kysely $45

Pick your favorite fabric for a

pocket front tote that’s perfect

to hold all your goodies for a

sleepover or a shopping spree!

Adults and youth over age 8 are

welcome to attend. PREQUI-

SITE: Beginning Sewing Pajama

Pants or sewing experience - a

confident beginner.

Thursday, June 23 12-4pm

Thursday, August 4 12-4pm

Stormy Seas Tablerunner

Deborah Brizendine $45 Using Judy Niemeyer’s

foundation paper piecing pattern

and method, you can have per-

fect mariner’s compass blocks

dancing across your table with a

border that suggests ocean

waves. Or, you can use it as a

bed runner! Don’t let the curve

fool you—it’s easier than you

think!

Saturday, May 28 10am-5pm

Christmas Celebration

Deborah Brizendine $45 On this beauty, Bradley and Judy

Niemeyer designed the layout as

well as the foundation pieces.

This is a fun project that goes

together quickly. Once piecing is

complete you will decide whether

to use it as a Tree Skirt or leave

it whole and use it as a 60” Round

Table Topper.

Friday, June 3 1-8pm

Stepping Stones

Deborah Brizendine $45

Stepping Stones quilt was

designed to teach a concept

using just two strips of fabric to

create one very simple and

appealing block design. This quilt

is appropriate for all skill

levels! This a fun and easy quilt

for a beginner or advanced

quilter to make up in just a few

days.

Saturday, June 25 10am-5pm

Stack-n-Whack Stacked Deck

Ronnie Stone $45

Ready for a new twist to the

Stack-N-Whack Spinning Star

quilt? A small accent changes

the design for a totally different

look and the square block makes

it easy to try another layout.

Tuesday, May 17 10am-5pm

Saturday, July 9 10am-5pm

Wednesday, August 10 10am-5pm

Stack-n-Whack Ribbon Weave

Ronnie Stone $45

How would you like to change the

look of a traditional Rail Fence

quilt? Using the Stack-N-Whack

method for the simple block

creates a new and modern design.

Two accent fabrics form the

interwoven effect and add a lot

of visual interest without

complicated piecing.

Recommended for beginners.

Tuesday, June 7 10am-5pm

Friday, July 15 10am-5pm

Saturday, August 20 10am-5pm

Stack-n-Whack Suspended

Squares

Ronnie Stone $45

Thinking about trying a simple

Stack-N-Whack quilt? This is

the class for you! The squares

seem to float in mid-air thanks

to the addition of a second

background fabric. The size is

perfect for a great wall-hanging.

Recommended for beginners.

Wednesday, May 25 10am-5pm

Saturday, June 11 10am-5pm

Monday, July 18 10am-5pm

To enroll: You can enroll in person, by mail (check enclosed),

online or by phone with a credit card. All class schedules and photos of projects can be found

online at: www.thequiltasylum.com

The Quilt Asylum 153 S. Central Expressway

McKinney, TX 75070 972-562-2686

888-ASYLUM-8

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Aprons for All!

Judy Kysely $45

Bring your daughter, bring your

mom, bring your friend! Adults

and youth (minimum age 9) are

welcome to take part. This useful

pattern has 3 sizes - it is

adjustable for anyone. The class

is geared for a confident

beginner seamstress. Judy will

present some nice tricks on how

to finish this lined apron. There

are lots of trimming options.

Makes a great gift!

Wednesday, June 29 12-4pm

Tuesday , August 9 12-4pm

Bat’s In The Rug

Susan Allen $45

Our fabric rug sample has

garnered a lot of attention, and

now Susan will show you her tips

and tricks for making one for

yourself. If you can zig-zag, you

can do it! Use a jelly roll for a

coordinated look or use your

scraps - either will turn out

fabulous. This is the same

technique used in our popular

Camden Bowl, and Susan will tell

you how to adapt this method for

making the bowl.

Saturday, June 4 1-5pm

Monday, July 11 6-10pm

Friday, August 5 1-5pm

Fold’N Stitch Wreath

Susan Allen $45

Join the hottest trend around

the country by making one of the

simple-to-sew 3D fabric wreaths

for your door or as a table deco-

ration. They are easy-peasy for

any skill level—you’ll want to

make one for every occasion!

Friday, May 6 1-5pm

Saturday, July 23 10am-3pm

Monday, August 22 6-10pm

Triple Irish Chain $45

Meechy Lewis It has been stated that 1814 is the

earliest known date for this pattern

by historian Barbara Brackman.

Using the book “Tradition With A Twist” and an improved method of

pressing, you will find that Irish

Chains are fast, fun, and fabulous!

Check it out and join us in this TWO

SESSION Triple Irish Chain class.

Recommended for advanced begin-

ners / intermediate quilters.

Tuesdays, June 14 & 28 6-10pm

Tuesdays, July 12 & 26 6-10pm

It’s Market Review time! Join us as Susan shares highlights from Spring

Market! Be the first to hear about latest trends, new patterns, fabrics, and ‘must-have’ notions. See samples, enjoy a snack, & maybe win a prize!

Sunday, June 26 2:00pm

Enjoy a 10% discount on

new products!

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Come meet our great teachers and see upcoming classes! You can talk to class instructors one-on-one, ask questions about

their projects, and have all the information you need to decide if the class is right for you!

You’ll get to see the new class samples before we hang them in public.

This is a come-and-go affair.

Receive 10% off your class fees if you enroll

during this event!

Meet the

Teacher

5th Saturday Bags

Our 2016 Limited Edition 5th Saturday bags are going fast!

Buy a bag ($12.50) and

receive 20% off your entire purchase on any of the remaining 5th Saturdays in 2016!

Apr 30 Jul 30

Oct 29 Dec 31

August 16 6-7:30pm

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NIGHT OWLS

Sew, quilt, shop, meet

new friends, laugh, AND make progress on some

of your unfinished projects!

IT’’S A “HOOT”!

Cost is $10 each month Space is limited, so sign-up early!

6-10pm

Thursday, May 26 Thursday, Jun 30 Thursday, Jul 28 Thursday, Aug 25

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3rd Monday Work Night

Do you have a Block of the Month that

you just don’t have time to work on? Or, perhaps a project that needs some

specific attention? Or, how about a larger space to cut your pieces for your next quilt? Set aside the 3rd Monday of the month and join the fun of working with

others in the same boat! Mondays, 6-10pm $10 each session

May 16 Jun 20 Jul 18 Aug 15

A Time To Sew

"Mom, I can't find my shoes!"

Let the dog in...let the dog out

(or, maybe it's the cat)

"Honey, what's for supper?"

How would you like to get away from

distractions at home to have A Time To Sew?

Each month we have selected one day when

the classroom is open all day for you to come

and sew. Arrive late or leave early or take full

advantage of all 7 hours! Each person gets

their own work table. Cutting table and

Ironing station are each just a few steps away.

Register early to reserve your spot! Mondays 10am to 5pm

May 23 Jun 27 Jul 25 Aug 22

$15 each session

Hand Sewing Circle

Looking for an escape for a few hours to work on your English Paper Piecing, hand piecing, hand quilting, or embroidery? Come and join our “hand sewing circle” to work on your projects, start new ones, or even to get

inspiration from others! This is not a class and no sewing machines are allowed.

Wednesday, May 18 Wednesday, Jun 15 Wednesday, Jul 13 Wednesday, Aug 31

$10 per session 6-10pm

Join this gathering of quiltaholics to share completed projects,

learn new techniques, and make new friends on the first Friday or

Saturday of each month. Even if you don’t have a show-and-tell,

you are still welcome to attend.

Door prizes and fun for all!

There is no charge to attend.

Friday, May 6 10:30am Saturday, May 7 10:30am

Friday, Jun 3 10:30am Saturday, Jun 4 10:30am

Friday, Jul 1 10:30am Saturday, Jul 2 10:30am

Friday, Aug 5 10:30am Saturday, Aug 6 10:30am

The Fine Print

Registration: Your entire class fee is required at sign-up to reserve your place in class, and a supply list will be given at that time. You can register in person, by phone with a credit card, online, or by mail (check enclosed). You will receive a supply list once you have registered for a class. We would appreciate your purchase of needed supplies from us. Upon registration, you will receive a coupon for 10% off your class supplies! Refunds: Seven days notice will be required for class refund or transfer. You may only transfer to a different class (with 7 days notice) one time, or class fees will be forfeited. No refund of any monies paid will be given if student cancellation is made less than 7 days before class, or if student does not show up for class. If a class is cancelled by The Quilt Asylum, all monies paid will be gladly refunded, transferred to another class, or held for store credit. Miscellaneous: All classes require a minimum number of students in order for the class to make (usually 2 or 3), and if necessary, classes will be cancelled due to lack of enrollment 7 days prior to scheduled date. Early registration helps us accommodate you better and guarantee that a class will make. Classes that are scheduled over lunchtime have a lunch break. A refrigerator and microwave are available for student use.

All class schedules and photos of projects can be found on-line at: www.thequiltasylum.com

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To save time and avoid frustration be sure you are always sew-

ing accurate 1/4 seams. To test your seam allowance: rotary cut three 1 1/2” x 5” strips of fabric. Sew them together with

your 1/4” seam. Press the seams open and measure the width

of the middle strip from the right side of the fabric. The mid-dle strip should measure exactly 1” wide. If this measurement

is not correct, cut new strips and continue to make adjustments

until your seams are 1/4”. Some machines allow the needle to be moved to the right or the left, and often it’s possible to make

an adjustment by simply moving the needle.