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The Rae-Bon Review N O V E M B E R 2 0 1 3

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

may add a class or two so be sure to

watch your emails.

The Scan N Cuts have begun to arrive.

Jennifer has developed a great new owners

class to teach you how to use your

machine. See page 4 for details. You are

welcome to come to the class and watch even if you don't own the machine and

want to see if it’s for you!

Tracy Kellen’s rug hooking class has

received a great response! If you want to

learn rug hooking be sure to sign up soon!

The Crazy Quilters have changed their

meeting date. They are now meeting in the

shop on the 2nd Thursday of the month

from 7-9 pm. The group works on their

individual projects, shares ideas,

encourages and teaches each other. They

welcome new members (with or without

experience). Come by and see what's

going on.

Happy Thanksgiving to all.

Thanks to Jennifer our POS system is now

up and running. Among the many great

features we are excited to be able to start

a loyalty program for all of you. We have

outlined the program on page 6. We may

have some double point days or other

specials so be sure to read your email

We were sorry to hear of the terrible car

accident Linda Hall’s husband has had. She

has cancelled all of her commitments for

the rest of the year. We will reschedule

her when she is available again.

Mark your calendar for December 7. Our

Year of Savings Sale is just around the corner. It was so much fun last year - we

are printing even more coupon books for

2014. We’ll have a new selection of sale

fabrics, door prizes, munchies, gift with

purchase, and more. We look forward to

seeing you all at this event. It’s our way of

saying Thank You for your business and

friendship.

We added some new classes for quick gift

ideas. As things come in from market we

Store

Hours:

Monday-

Wednesday:

10am-5:30 pm

Thursday:

10am-8pm

Friday:

10am-5:30pm

Saturday:

10am-4pm

Sunday:

Closed

Upcoming Brother Promotions November 2-10, 2013 60 month No Interest Financing on the

PR655, NV6750D and VM6200D

November 11-19, 2013 48 month No Interest Financing on a machine between $3,500 and $12,000

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Quilt It Quilting 101

At the end of the 3 sessions, you will have learned

the basic skills of quilt making: fabric selection,

rotary cutting, accurate piecing, adding borders, and

binding. 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 $60 + supplies

and book.

3 Sessions:

Wednesday,

Nov. 6, 13, & 20:

5-8 pm

Project Bag Come make this project bag to

organize your current sewing

projects. These bags are so fun and

easy to make you’ll want to make

several for yourself. They make

great gifts either empty or filled

with a project. BYOM $20 includes

vinyl to make one medium project

bag. You will also need pattern and

supplies.

Monday,

Nov. 4:

1-4 pm or

5-8 pm

Gift Ideas

Tote Bag

Learn sewing technique such as cutting accurately,

sewing seams, matching seams, adding lining,

topstitching, and turning a tube. At the end of the

class you’ll have a finished tote bag. $70 includes all

supplies, pattern, and use of a sewing machine.

Tuesday, Nov. 5:

1-4 pm,

Friday, Nov. 15:

5-8 pm,

Monday, Nov. 18:

11 am -2 pm, or

Saturday, Nov. 30:

11 am - 2 pm

Beginning Sewing

Holiday Apron When you wear this apron you

always have a towel within reach

because it is the base for this

adorable apron. A great gift alone

or packaged with some cookie

cutters, recipes, and a few baking

ingredients. BYOM $20 includes a

recipes for a few of our favorite

holiday dishes and Insul-Brite to

make potholders using your

leftover fabric. You will also need

pattern and

supplies.

Friday,

Nov. 22:

1-4 pm or

5-8 pm

Poinsettia Bowl Combine your scraps, threads, and

imagination to create a bowl for

the holidays! This bowl uses heat

set, moldable inn-spire to get it’s

shape. BYOM $20. You will also

need pattern and supplies.

Wednesday, Nov. 13:

1-4 pm

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Youth Sewing Block of the Month

We’ll be continuing with our block of the month through the end of the

year. If you haven’t started yet, we’re taking names to put together another

class! BYOM Class fee is $5.

Saturday, Nov. 16: 1-4 pm

Guest Instructor: Tracy Kellen Beginning Primitive Rug Hooking

Learn how to make hooked rugs with wool in the primitive

style like our ancestors did back in the 1800's. You will

make a 7 1/2" x 5" pumpkin that can be used as a trivet,

candle mat, or just as decoration. Supplies and lunch are

included in the cost of the class ($75)! All you will need to

bring is a 12 or 14” embroidery hoop and a pair of scissors.

Saturday, November 23: 10 am-3 pm

Movie Night Quilt Label Works

Each quilt, garment, or gift that you make is a labor

of love. Why not add a label that is just as unique?

With the quilt label works stand alone program you

can do just that. $5 includes popcorn. BYO drink

(no alcohol please)

Monday, Nov. 25:

6-8pm

My Favorite Serger Purse Can one ever have too many purses? This purse

will become a favorite grab-and-go accessory. The

serger-quilted flap features a mock binding, a

magnetic snap closure and

padding, making this purse

ideal for your iPad. The

inside zippered pockets,

created on the serger, are

a must-have in any purse.

This special bag with

“purse-a-nality” will be one

of your all-time favorites.

BYOM $35 includes

pattern. You will also need

supplies.

Tuesday, Nov. 12:

12-6 pm

Serger Workshop

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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

Computerized machines

Brother NS 40, NS 80, NX 450Q, NX 800, NX2000, VE3000, NV950D, NV1250D, NV1500D, NV2800D,

NV4750D, NV5000, VM6200D, NV6000D, NV6700D

Baby Lock Grace, Elizabeth, Melody, Symphony, Crescendo, Ellure, Esante, Ellageo, Ellagante, Unity, Ellisimo,

Ellisimo Gold

Tuesday, November 26: 5-7 pm

Floriani Software

Become acquainted with your Floriani Total Control software as we work through the Floriani lessons. Bring in

your laptop with the Floriani Software already loaded. $10, No charge if software was purchased at Rae-Bon.

Monday, November 18: 5-7 pm

Introduction to Quilting on the Crown Jewel

The class will cover how to load your quilt onto the Crown Jewel Quilt Frame and do free motion quilting. You

will work one on one with the instructor to load your quilt top (no larger than 60" x 60") on the quilt frame. At

the completion of the class you will leave with a quilt ready to be bound. You will also need to bring backing that is

8" larger than the quilt top. We require thread and batting be purchased from Rae-Bon. Refresher class is required

if you have not rented in the last three months (fee $50).

$130 includes a set of zippers and a package of bobbins

Available by Request

Introduction to the Scan N’ Cut

Learn to cut various types of fabric with and without adhesive backing, create your own cut files, and draw seam

allowances. You will leave class with all the materials cut to assemble a 12” x 12” wall hanging and a better

understanding of how to use the Scan N’ Cut. $15 supply fee includes pattern and all materials to complete wall

hanging (except batting). Class instruction has no fee for those who have purchased their Scan N Cut at Rae-Bon.

Saturday, November 9: 1-3 pm

Sewing Machine & Software Classes

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Becky’s Bake Shop As chefs we are always looking for new recipes to try. We will bake

up quilts, bags, placemats, table runners, hotpads, and more using

precut fabrics. Join the fun for some calorie free baking! Come to

the monthly demo to pick up your recipe for the next project and

bring any questions you have about the previous month’s dish. Kits

will be available for some recipes. Come share your previous

month’s dish and a lucky chef will win a sweet treat from us. Cost of

the club is $60 for the year. You can still sign up and receive back

patterns.

Monday, November 11: 2-3 pm or 6-7 pm

Crazy Quilters Squared Join the Crazy Quilters Squared to work on handwork. No experience necessary, just a

desire to learn. The red door will be the only one open. No charge. sign up and receive back

patterns.

Thursday, November 14: 7-9 pm

Create with Embroidery Learn a new machine embroidery technique each month through Anita

Goodesign video tutorials. Each video explains the project and step by

step how tos. You’ll receive a packet with the embroidery design needed

for the project and additional bonus designs ($60 value). You can

purchase a kit to complete the project. Cost is $15 and includes a

coupon for $5 off the next consecutive month. This day only Buy 1 Anita

Goodesign at 20% off or buy 2 get 1 free.

Friday, November 1 (Christmas Potholder)

Video played at 11 am, 2 pm, and 6:30 pm

Cutting Up at Noon 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, November 6: Noon-1 pm

Demo & Dessert We’ll provide some tasty desserts while you learn about new

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

You’ll also be able to pick up your Party with Patrick pattern and see

the next project (see page 6 for more information). Receive a 10%

discount on any new items highlighted that day.

Tuesday, November 19: 1 pm or 6:30 pm

Feathered Star Sewing Day Join us each month to work on your HoopSisters EmbrodiaBlock of the Month: Feathered

Star. The classroom will be open for anyone working on this project. Not signed up for

feathered star? You can still get in on this great project!

Saturday, November 2: 11 am - 4 pm

Monthly

Gatherings •Please call to

pre-register•

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PhD (projects half done) Study Hour Let’s make this the year to finish all those half done

projects! On Thursday, we’ll have the classroom available to

work on your projects. As an added incentive we’ll be giving

you 5% off for every project you complete up to 50% off a

regular priced item of $50 or less.

Thursday, November 7, 14, & 21: 12-4 or 4-8 pm

No PhD on November 28 due to Thanksgiving.

Come as often or as little as you’d like, but please preregister 24 hours in advance.

Stitcher’s Society Stitcher’s Society is a group for hand embroiders (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.

Saturday, November 16: 1-3 pm

Monthly

Gatherings

Continued •Please call to

pre-register•

We now have a customer loyalty program!

For every 500 points you collect,

you will receive a $20 coupon for your next purchase.

We’ll track the points for you. Simply give us your name at checkout.

Earn 1 point for every dollar you spend.

You can only earn one reward coupon per purchase.

Points are accumulated based on pre tax amounts.

You must present the coupon to redeem it.

At your first purchase, we’ll enter your information (name, address,

phone number, email, and birthdate) and we won’t have to ask for it

again. You’ll be all set to participate in the loyalty program, register for

classes, and drop off repairs.

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YOUR

Rae-Bon Quilt & Sewing Center

Join us for a fun day packed with

Door Prizes, Food, and Special Savings!

Receive a Gift with Purchase* *while quantities last

At 9 am, we will hand out an amazing coupon book with a special deal for every month of 2014. Quantities are

limited so get there early.

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