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The Rae-Bon Review N O V E M B E R & D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 5

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

The new Viking Designer Epic is in the shop.

Join us on December 10 when Viking

Educator, Karen Charles, will be here to show

you the fabulous features of the Viking

Designer Epic.

November 28 is Small Business Saturday. We

will have special sales all day (you can shop the

sale on Black Friday, too). See inside the

newsletter for the details. We may even add

some additional items, so be sure to stop by.

The sewing and quilting industry is alive and

well and we are seeing more and more people

with a desire to create. The machine

companies are answering that desire with

more and better features on the machines.

Stop in for a DEMO. You may not be in the

market right now, but it's great to know what

is here to make your projects easier and more

fun. That special someone just might be

looking for a gift idea!

Clubs, Classes, and Events..... We have them

all!.......My coffee cup is empty

See you soon and Happy Sewing,

Grab a cup of coffee and sit back and read the

newsletter. This one is jam-packed with

information for November and December. We

have some great classes to make some quick

gifts for yourself, friends, and family. Just having

returned from Quilt Market in Houston, we

have NEW and EXCITING products and

projects to share with you. Be sure and attend

Demo & Dessert on November 17 to see all

the treasures we found.

EVENTS! We have events coming up.

November 10 and 11 Cathy Brown, a Baby

Lock Educator will be here to share tips

on long arm quilting and free motion quilting

that you can do on your home machine.

Nothing to bring...just sign up and come see

what she has to share with us. Lunch is on us!

November 13 and 14 we are holding a quilt

and embroidery mixer with Ashley Jones. If you

were at our last Dime event you know how

knowledge and fun Ashley is and she has even

more to teach us!! There are 3 times to chose

from, so get signed up before we run out of

room. You also get a free gift bag and lunch!

Everyone attending the event will be register to

win a Baby Lock Amelia sewing machine.

Store

Hours:

Monday-

Friday:

10am-5:30 pm

Saturday:

10am-4pm

Sunday:

Closed

Attend the DIME Quilt

and Embroidery Mixer

for a chance to win a

Baby Lock Amelia

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Quilt It Lighted Table Top Tree Gather up those batting scraps and 13 jelly roll strips

to create two holiday trees. A few additional supplies

are all you need to complete this

project. Sewing machine, basic

sewing and cutting supplies

required. Due to limited time we

may not totally finish a tree during

the evening class. You will learn

how to complete it so you can

finish it later. Class fee is $15.

Monday, Nov. 16:11-5 pm or

Monday, Dec. 7: 5-9 pm

Triangle Frenzy Runner Using a border print cut some triangles, spin them

around, rearrange, and sew them

together. Use this technique to

make table runners, bed runners

or mantle runners, large or small,

the possibilities are endless. Class

fee is $15. Kits available or supply

list given upon registration. Sewing

machine, basic sewing and cutting

supplies required.

Wednesday, Nov. 18: 1-5 pm

Circle Savvy Ruler 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. For this class you will

need the Circle Savvy Ruler if you

don't already have one. Class fee of

$15 includes practice fabric.

Monday, Nov. 23: 2-4 pm

Learn to Use . . . Scan N Cut Christmas Block Quick easy project for any holiday or gift giving!

Decorate a block using your Scan N Cut. Choose

nativity scene, Christmas tree or Santa design. Bring

your Scan N Cut and a usb stick

to transfer design. Vinyl and

lights can be purchased here.

Class fee includes glass block

and other supplies needed to do

the etching. Class fee is $35.00.

Tuesday, Dec. 1: 5-7 pm

Scan N Cut

Miscellaneous Sit & Stitch Pin Cushion Make your hand sewing more enjoyable with this Sit &

Stitch Pincushion. It’s fun and easy! Have everything

you need at your fingertips as it lays over the arm of

your favorite chair. The 4 pockets hold all your

supplies. Bring sewing machine and basic sewing and

rotary cutting supplies. Receive a

supply list upon registration.

Class fee $15.00.

Thursday, Nov. 19: 1-5 pm

Saturday, Nov. 12: 12-4 pm

Stash and Dash Organizer This handy little wrap features 3

zippered inner pockets made of mesh

for easy visibility of contents. A clear

vinyl pocket on the back and expandable

strap closure finish the bag. Perfect as a

first aid kit or to organizer any kind of

supplies. You won’t be able to make just

one. Class fee $15.00. Purchase kit,

which includes pattern, and thread prior to class. Bring

sewing machine and basic sewing and cutting supplies.

Thursday, Nov. 5: 11 am-4 pm

Thursday, Dec. 17: 11 am-4 pm

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Explore Your Sewing Machine

Explore the features and stitches of your new sewing machine. You will stitch samples, learn the functions of

your machine, and basic cleaning. Open to Baby Lock, Brother, and Viking owners. No charge for machines

purchased at Rae-Bon; $50.00 for others. Private classes on other brands may be available at a $75.00 charge;

call the shop for details. Bring your machine, accessory feet, foot control, power cord, spool of thread, and

bobbin.

Tuesday, November 3: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Tuesday, November 24: 3:00 - 5:00 pm

Saturday, December 19: 10:00 am - Noon

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. Open to Brother, Baby Lock, and Viking owners. No charge for

machines purchased at Rae-Bon; $150 for others. Bring your machine, embroidery arm, power cord,

embroidery foot, 4” x 4” (or 5” x 7”) hoop, and spool of embroidery thread.

Monday, November 9: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Saturday, December 19: 1:00 -- 4:00 pm

Explore your Scan N Cut

Learn the basics of using you Scan N Cut. The class will cover scanning a pattern, cutting multiple pieces of a

pattern, scan to cut a design printed on fabric, how to use every scrap of fabric, using built in templates, and

more. We will discuss how to get your fabric ready for the Scan N Cut. Class Bring your Scan N Cut, all mats,

and accessories. Fabrics will be provided in class.

Thursday, November 19: 5:00 - 7:00 pm

Sewing Machine

Gift Ideas Stacking Pop Up These pop ups are so fun to make you won’t be able

to make just one. Choose medium, large, or extra

large to make in class. Class fee $15.00 plus supplies.

Bring sewing machine and basic sewing and cutting

supplies.

Monday,

December 14:

1-4 pm

Ten Minute Table Runner/Heart Pot Holder Quick and easy gift to make that all your friends and

family will enjoy. The ten minute table runner can be

constructed in no time at all – no batting required.

The pot holder is fun and simple to make. Add your

favorite recipe to complete the gift. Class fee $15.00.

Saturday, Nov. 21: 11 am-3 pm

or Thursday, Dec. 3; 5-9 pm

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Christmas

Stocking Contest

Sign up to enter and we will give you a fat

quarter. Fat quarter must be used in some way in

your stocking. Stocking can be any size or shape,

but we must see at least a piece of the fat

quarter.

The entry period runs from November 1-

December 7. Customers will vote on the winner

from December 9-21.

First Prize: $50.00 Visa gift card

Second Prize: Gift Basket

When bringing your sewing machine, be sure to bring feet and extra bobbins. If bringing an

embroidery machine, bring all hoops if one is not specified.

If you don't have a machine and would like to take a class, we do have several machines available

to use. Please let us know when you register so we set one aside for you.

Items to Bring to Class

Basic Sewing Kit includes:

Scissors

Seam ripper

Pins

Fabric marking tool

1x6 creative grids ruler

Thread

Hand sewing needles

Other favorite tools

Basic Rotary Cutting Supplies:

Small mat

Rotary cutter

Ruler 6 x 24 works great

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Create with Embroidery

In November, Sealed with a Stitch brings us a shabby chic 3D

chenille pumpkin with a bow. It’s a cute table top decoration.

We will make chenille in the hoop. Class fee of $20.00

includes kit and multi-format CD with embroidery design and

instructions. Bring a spool of black and orange thread, a 5 x 7

hoop, chenille cutter, your embroidery machine, and basic

embroidery supplies.

In December, we’ll be making some Sweet Feet by

Kimberbell. It’s a cute in-the-hoop project perfect for a

holiday display or gift. You can fill the feet with your

favorite cookies or candy. Class fee of $20 includes kit and

multi-format CD with embroidery design and instructions. Bring red and green

thread, a 5 x 7 hoop, your embroidery machine, and basic embroidery supplies.

Friday, November 6 and December 4: 11:00 am or 6:00 pm

Demo & Dessert We’ll provide a 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, November 17 and December 15: 1:00 pm or 6:00 pm

Frivols Club What are Frivols? They're a series of limited edition collectible tins from Moda! Each

tin measures 4.5” x 7.5” and includes 42 7” squares, a new Moda quilt pattern, a new

block pattern, and a Frivol surprise. Quilt projects vary in size. There is a limited

amount of tins available so don’t miss out on your opportunity to sign up! Sign up for

the year. As a bonus when you pay for four months up front, you’ll receive 20% off

your tin and any additional fabric needed to complete quilts (usually just backing and

binding). Join us the last Tuesday of the month for tips, tricks, and treats.

Tuesday, November 24 and December 29: 1:00 pm or 6:00 pm

Happy Hoopers

In November, we’ll be making the Console Catch-All. This

bag is designed to hold the trash in your car. Hope has

taken a traditional appliqué technique and modernized it

in the hoop using specialty thread. Embroider your

monogram or slogan of your choice. We will be sewing and

embroidering in class, so bring all basic supplies as well as

your 4 X 4 hoop. Kit available or pick up a supply list when

registering.

In December, we’ll be making the Quilt Diva T-Shirt. It’s

the perfect way to show your love of quilting. Bring a blank

T-shirt and 5" square of applique fabric to use on the shirt.

6 x 10 or larger hoop is required for class. Supply list with

additional items needed will be given at registration.

Friday, November 20 and December 18: 1:00 pm or 6:00 pm

Monthly

Gatherings •Please call to

pre-register•

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Simple Whatnots Club three has begun! It’s not too late to join Claudia in the world 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.

Monday, November 9 and Tuesday, December 8: 1:00 or 6:00 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, November 4 and December 2 : 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Minot Embroidery Club Embroidery Club is a great chance to learn more about your

embroidery machine and meet other embroiders in the area.

Each month we’ll have a new project for you. If you live in the

Minot area, call Rae-Bon to sign up for the club. Club requires

the purchase of a kit for $25. The kit will include all the

materials to make this month’s project, an in the hoop

appliqued pincushion.

Meets in the North Room of the

Minot Public Library

Saturday, November 21 : 1:00 pm

Monthly

Gatherings

Continued •Please call to

pre-register•

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

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Friday, November 27 &

Saturday, November 28

Enter to win a Brother Coverlock serger.

One entry for every $50 spent Plus More Specials

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A

YEAR OF

SAVINGS

NINE O’CLOCK

doors open

Rae-Bon Sew & Quilt Shop

At 9 am, we will release

an amazing coupon book

with a special deal for every month of 2016.

Quantities are

limited so come early.

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Favorite Things

Holiday Party Monday, December 21

6-9 pm

This isn’t your typical holiday get together! The idea is simple –

celebrate the season by sharing the things you love! Instructions

for participation are as follows:

1. Think of something you LOVE that costs between $0-$5.

2. Bring THREE of that item!

3. Wrap each item individually.

At the party, we will draw names & everyone will go home with

three new treasures!

We’ll have holiday appetizers and drinks to enjoy while you

discover a new favorite thing!

Thank you for choosing

Rae-Bon over the past year!

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Do you wish your quilts were more inventive, fun, and

professional looking? Baby Lock Educator, Cathy Brown, will

let you in on all her trade secrets. She will be here for two

days to share her love of all things quilting. Discover the ease

and speed of quilting with different Baby Lock machines.

Explore Long Arm Quilting

Lecture/Demo Tuesday, November 10th: 10 am - 4 pm

Are you tired of waiting months for someone to quilt your

top? Then feel like it is not your quilt anymore? Join Cathy and discover the ease and speed of

long arm quilting with the Baby Lock Crown Jewel. She will talk about the basics of free

motion quilting and using rulers and pattern boards to achieve professional results. Explore

the ease of computer guided quilting. Cathy will show you how easy it is to design and

customize your quilt. Bring your unfinished top for some ideas on how to finish it. Cost is

$25 and includes lunch.

Secrets of Free Motion Quilting Wednesday, November 11th: 10 am - 4 pm

Join Cathy for an information packed session of free motion quilting tip, tricks, and techniques.

Learn how to make your free motion successful with TruStitch. Trustitch can not only make

your stitches even, it can fill in the gaps to make you a more successful and confident quilter.

TruStitch can be used on several Baby Lock machines. Cathy will be demonstrating on the

Tiara and the Crescendo. Then you can give it a try. Learn methods on how to quilt large

projects on a small machine. Cathy will entertain and inspire you with lots of free motion

samples and hints on unique projects to practice and play on. Bring an unfinished quilt top and

a note book to jot down some quilting ideas and suggestions to complete your latest project.

Cathy will end the day with a trunk show of quilts from traditional to contemporary! Cost is

$25 and includes lunch.

Save $10.00! Sign up for both days for only $40!

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It is finally here! Don’t miss this opportunity to find out why the new

DESIGNER EPIC is the greatest sewing and embroidery machine on the

market. Created for sewers by sewers, the DESIGNER EPIC will make

your greatest creative dreams easier to attain than ever!

Be among the first to experience how our new machine can help you

achieve expert level results easier than you ever thought possible. Join

Karen Charles, Viking Educator for a fabulous fun filled sewing event and

personally experience how the new DESIGNER EPIC is the coolest

sewing and embroidery machine available!

Thursday, December 10

9 am - Noon or 1-4 pm

Registration is $10 and receive a $10 gift card at the event. There will

also be snacks and door prizes.

Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic Unveiled

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