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Snippets from Sandy

The Rae-Bon Review M A R C H 2 0 1 5

A newsletter to further your enjoyment of quilting, sewing, and related hobbies.

for everyone. You get to stitch on top of the

line machines and learn some new techniques.

Don't miss out on the fun!

March is National Quilting Month! It's time to

get busy and get those winter projects finished

up before spring. Dedicate some extra time

for yourself to enjoy your world of quilting.

Take a Class! Buy a New Sewing Machine!

Learn to use the Baby Lock Crown Jewel

quilting machine and get those tops quilted.

When I think of the progression of quilting

since I first became interested in quilting back

in "the 80's,” it has been amazing to see and

learn so many different techniques that play

into the world of quilting. Stop by and see our

"unusual quilts" that we will have on display for

the month of March. It may give you a chuckle

and jog some fun memories.

There are lots of new things going one. I hope

we have found something to inspire you.

I hope you all are enjoying the new location as

much as we are. We have a few things to finish

organizing, but then isn't everything a work in

progress. We are still trying to find where we

put everything. I think all the work to move

was worth it. Thank you for all your great

comments. It's been so fun to see everyone's

reaction to the new shop.

The ruler challenge entries are in. Wow! The

entries are great! Thank you to everyone who

participated. We will have then hanging in the

classroom through February 21, (I added a

week of voting) so stop by and vote for your

favorite. The top 2 vote getters will receive a

$25.00 gift certificate.

Join us this weekend February 13 and 14 for

our grand opening sale. The first 200 guests

will receive a laminated totebag. We will have

specials throughout the shop and of course

what's a party without snacks.

If you haven't signed up for the Hope Yoder Sip

and Sew Tea Party do so by Saturday, February

14. I want to be sure to have enough machines

Store

Hours:

Monday-

Friday:

10am-5:30 pm

Saturday:

10am-4pm

Sunday:

Closed

MODBlock: The Color Issue

from Missouri Star Quilt Co.

Vol.1 Issue 1

This special edition of MODBlock is

perfect for quilting newbies and

veterans alike. Anyone looking for a

fresh, creative take on the art of

quilting is going to love learning

about color theory, improvisational

piecing, paper piecing, quilt as you

go, and how to use traditional

quilting tools in unexpected ways. It

is our goal to get our readers excited

to try new things and take some quilting risks.

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Quilt It Beginning Quilting

At the end of the 4 sessions, you will have learned

the basic skills of quilt making: fabric selection,

rotary cutting, accurate piecing, and adding borders.

Come to the first class prepared to purchase your

fabric and tools. 20%

discount will be given for purchases made in

first class. No

experience necessary.

BYOM $75 + supplies

and book.

4 Sessions:

Monday,

March 9, 16, 23, & 30:

5:30-8:30 pm

Cathedral Window Wall Hanging/Runner

This is a stunning design that can be done with three

fabrics or a variety of scraps. Dianne will be showing

you the folding and sewing techniques to create this

beautiful project. You will learn how to finish your

project with self piping binding. BYOM $25.00 +

supplies and pattern

2 Sessions:

Monday, March 9 & 30:

1-4 pm

Youth Skirt

Christal will be teaching a simple elastic waist skirt. Class fee $5.00 plus skirt fabric.

Elastic will be provided. Christal will be available from 12-1 to help you choose your

skirt fabric.

Saturday, March 21:

1-4 pm

“Eat” Placemat

Learn how to paper piece simple alphabet letters to make a fun

placemat. We will provide the letters printed on foundation paper for

the class. The book, Quilt Talk, is required for the class. BYOM $15 +

supplies and book.

Friday, March 27: 5:30-8:30 pm

Youth Sewing

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Call or stop in to sign up and pay for the class of your choice. Class fee is due when you register. Phone

registrations (701-433-7203) accepted only with a charge card payment.

The class supply list will be available when you register and pay for the class. Supplies are not included in the class

fee. Please have supplies purchased before class. Kits required are available at the store. BYOM means bring your

own machine. No photocopied patterns or books will be allowed in classes.

We consider your enrollment to be a commitment by you to take the class and we in turn make a commitment

to the instructor. No cancellations are allowed on classes. Thank you for not asking us to make exceptions.

Your sewing machine or serger must be in top working condition before you arrive at class. Students whose

equipment is not working properly disturb and slow down the class. We service all brands of machines and

sergers so come see us prior to the start of the class.

If you get together a group of 2 or more friends, we would be happy to setup a class date and time just for you.

Class Policies

Explore Your Sewing Machine Explore the features and stitches of your new machine. You will stitch samples of the utility stitches, buttonhole(s)

and basic sewing techniques. No charge for machines purchased at Rae-Bon, $50 for others. BYOM

Wednesday, March 18: 5-7 pm

Embroidery Basics (for all machines that do hooped computerized embroidery)

This class will cover the basics of machine embroidery which includes machine functions, thread selection,

stabilizer selection and positioning designs. No charge for machines purchased at Rae-Bon, $150 for others. BYOM

Tuesday, March 3: 1-4 pm

Saturday, March 21: 10am-1pm

Sewing Machine & Software Classes

Hexagon Trim Tool Each month we will have a class on a

Creative Grids ruler. The class will be geared towards

learning to use the tool and not necessarily making a

specific project, but we will have project ideas for you.

Our first learn to use class will be on the Hexagon

Trim Tool. For this class you will need the hexagon

trim tool if you don't already have one. We will supply

the practice fabric. Bring your sewing machine, rotary

cutter, small mat, and basic sewing supplies. $15

Monday, March 23: 1-3 pm

Stash Buster You know all that fabric that you have and keep saying

you need to sew it up? We have a fun day planned and

we'll give you some great ideas of what you can do with

all that fabric. Join Claudia for SEWING and Blast that

Stash. BYOM $5.00

Tuesday, March 24: 1-5 pm

Learn to Use . . .

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Create with Embroidery

Come make 3D flowers with Sandy this month.

Use them to doll up any dress, hat, shoes, napkin

rings, or make a bouquet for your favorite vase.

Using a clever in the hoop technique your flowers

will come alive! $6.00 fee includes embroidery

design and supplies for one flower. Registration

required.

Friday, March 6:

Project demoed at 11:00 am, 2:00 pm, and 6:00 pm

Cutting Up at Noon

We’re taking a short break with our move, but

we’ll return in March. Join us over the noon hour

for a quick demo of a new ruler (or maybe a new

product). You’re welcome to bring your own lunch

or just stop in and visit while you see our new item for the month. Door prizes,

contests, food-you never know what to expect each month!

Wednesday, March 4: Noon-1 pm

Demo & Dessert

Demo & Dessert will return in February. We’ll provide some tasty snack while you

learn about new products, machines, or fabrics that have arrived in the past month.

Receive a 10% discount on any new items highlighted that day. Year of Love. . .a Year

of Fun patterns will be handed out each month at Demo & Dessert.

Tuesday, March 17: 1:00 pm or 6:00 pm

Hand Stitcher’s Club

Gather together with other handstitchers to exchange ideas, share stitch knowledge,

and have fun while working on projects of your choice. Cindy will be available for

encouragement. Fee $5.00

Wednesday, March 25: 1:00 pm-3:00 pm

HoopSisters Sewn Seeds Open Sew

Join us for open sewing time to work on

HoopSisters EmbroidaBlock of the Month: Sewn

Seeds. This is a great day to pick up your designs

and sew from 11-4. Not signed up for Sewn Seeds

yet? You can still get in on this great project! Have

you completed Jacobean Journey? Come at 11 to

share what you have done. You may win a prize!

Saturday, March 7: 11:00 am-4:00 pm

Monthly

Gatherings •Please call to

pre-register•

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Monthly

Gatherings

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PhD (projects half done) Study Hour

PhD is for anyone who has unfinished projects less than 50% done. Register your

unfinished projects by bringing them to the shop on Thursdays between 4-6 pm. Each

time you complete one of these projects, you may enter a drawing to win a $25.00

gift card. Drawing will occur twice a year in June and December at our PhD party.

Finished projects will be check in Thursdays between 4-6 pm. We will take your

picture with your finished project and post on our Facebook page. Sign up is required

each week to reserve your sewing space. There is no charge.

Thursday, March 5, 12, 19, & 26: 11am-5 pm

Simple Whatnots

Simple Whatnots is a seven month club of miniature quilts (nothing will be bigger than

40” square). Each month we’ll meet to talk about the next project. Claudia will share

tips, tricks, and new products. We’ll have coffee, snacks, and show & tell.

To join the club, simply purchase the Simple Whatnots fat quarter tower. If

purchased before February 28 the tower is only $79.99. After February 28, the tower

will be $91.00

Tuesday, March 10: 1 or 6 pm

Stitcher’s Society

Stitcher’s Society is a group for hand embroiderers (beginners and those with

experience). Each month we’ll be learning new stitches and making gorgeous wool

appliques on hexagons (wool, cotton, or flannel backgrounds). At the end of the

program, you can turn your hexagons into a quilt or use them in smaller projects.

This club will meet the 1st Wednesday of each month for the next 12 months. The

complete program is a one time fee of $180.00

Wednesday, March 4: 6-8 pm

Friday Night Sewcial

Join us to sew with friends (or make some new ones!) Bring your machine and a

project to work on. We’ll also have a game for those who are interested.

Trader's Dice is a fun swapping game. If you wish to participate, bring an

assortment of sewing related items to trade. If you wish, bring a light snack to

share. We only have 10 spots available, so sign up early!

Friday March 20: 6 pm-Midnight

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Grand Opening

Join us in celebrating our new location on Friday, February 13

and Saturday, February 14, 2015

We’ll be handing out free laminated totebags to the first 200 guests.

We’ll also have coffee, snacks,

and a treasure chest of prizes you can try to win by finding the right key.

Watch future emails for all the great in shop specials we’ll have that day.

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Sewn Seeds Embroidery Block of the Month

Lynda and Annie have done it again with this outstanding quilt. Choose to do the on point

Premier Quilt or the Sampler Version. Each month you will get the files for both. Each block is

pieced, quilted, and decorative stitched all in the embroidery hoop. The Premier quilt (108

blocks) uses seven fabrics and the Sampler (64 blocks with optional Border CD) uses five

fabrics.

Select from 5”, 6”, 7”, 8”, or 9” Block Sizes

Multi Format for all machine types

Includes slide show, step by step instructions, and video instructions

We’ll offer a monthly class the first Saturday of each month, starting February 7. At noon,

we’ll demonstrate the block followed by embroidery time.

$130.00 for 10 month program

Optional Border CD: $69.00

In the first month, you’ll

receive a Rae-Bon jump

drive with the design

loaded. Bring back each

month for the next set of

designs.

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Tuesday of the Month at 1 or 6 pm

Starting Tuesday, March 10

Simple Whatnots is a seven month club of

miniature quilts (nothing will be bigger than

40” square). Each month we’ll meet to talk

about the next project. Claudia will share tips,

tricks, and new products. We’ll have coffee,

snacks, and show & tell.

To join the club, simply purchase the Simple

Whatnots fat quarter tower. If purchased

before February 28 the tower is only $79.99.

After February 28, the tower will be $91.00

Simple Whatnots Club

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Over the course of the year, you’ll receive 13 full color patterns for small gift type projects and 13 delicious

recipes. Patterns will be handed out at Demo & Dessert. We’ll also show a sample and have kits available.

$30 for all the patterns and recipes

We started in February, but you can still join in the fun and sign up!

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We provide all machines and supplies for the two days.

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