Snippets from Sandy

The Rae-Bon Review M A Y 2 0 1 6

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

month and Youth Sewing will continue

through the summer. Youth sewing is a

great activity for moms and kids or

grandmothers and kids to do together.

This summer we will have open sewing

EVERY Thursday from 11am till 4pm in

our classroom. Bring your sack lunch or take a break and go grab some lunch. We

will have the coffee on. Come and have a

fun day sewing with friends and we may

even have some ideas for you to use up

your stash. BYOM and rotary cutting

equipment and your sewing supplies. Open

sewing will start on June 2 and continue

through August 25. Space is limited, so

PLEASE sign up each week to reserve your

spot.

There is new fabric and new products

coming to the shop each week, so please

stop in and see us. We hope you have a

safe and happy month and remember

there is "no such thing as too much fabric".

Come See !! - the new Baby Lock Coronet

longarm quilting machine that will fit easily

in your home sewing studio! The Coronet

has a 16" throat and a 5' frame. All the

components of the larger longarm quilting

machine in a more compact size. Come in

and test drive this beautiful edition to the

Baby Lock family of quilting machines.

Let's talk about summer sewing. I know

many of you are gardeners and love to be

out in the flowerbeds, but summer sewing

is alive and well! Just as many of you take

your sewing machines to your winter

homes south of here, I know many take their sewing and quilting along to the lakes

for the summer. Do you need a smaller

machine to fit into your cabin or camper?

We can help you with that. Personally, I do

as much sewing in the summer months as I

do the rest of the year and I know there

are many of you that sew all summer too.

We pause with many of our regular classes

during the summer months, but we will

continue with Demo and Dessert each

Store

Hours:

Monday-

Friday:

10am-5:30 pm

Saturday:

10am-4pm

Sunday:

Closed

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Quilt It Fab 5 Remix Quilt A fast, fun, and easy quilt to make using the new Fab

Five tool by Abbey Lane Quilts. This quilt uses fat

quarters and a background for your appliques and

sashing. In class, we will earn

to use the Fab Five Tool, sew

our rows, and get started on

the applique. Supply list will

be given at registration. Bring

a sack lunch if you like and

sew the day away. BYOM

Class fee is $15 + supplies.

Monday, May 23:

11 am-5 pm

Sewing Date Traveler This is a great bag to carry all your supplies to class.

Stitch N Shape is used for the outside of the bag to

give it shape and stability. Bag looks difficult, but it is

not! Free pattern given in class. Kits available or

supply list given at registration.

BYOM. Class fee is $15.00.

Thursday, May 12:

11 am-4 pm or 5-9 pm

Machine Embroidery or purchase one in class. Class fee of $60 includes

quilt sandwich and thread. Class is limited to 6

people.

Tuesday, May 31:

1-4 pm

Fold n Stitch Wreath Need a pretty seasonal wreath or an unusual table

topper? Whip up this

dimensional design in

our afternoon class.

BYOM Pattern

required for class.

Supply list given at

registration. Class fee

is $15.00 plus supplies.

Wednesday, May 11:

1-5 pm

Miscellaneous

Quilting with your

Embroidery Machine This technique is super fun and easy

to do. Everyone will think you had

your quilt done on a long arm. Bring

your embroidery machine and a

6” x 10” or larger hoop. You must

bring the book “Edge to Edge

Quilting on your Embroidery

Machine” by Amelie Scott Designs

Learn to Use . . . Starburst 30˚ Triangle Ruler This month we’ll be focusing on the newest ruler by

Creative Grids, the Starburst 30˚ Triangle 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 Starburst 30˚

Triangle Ruler, if you don't already

have one. BYOM. Class fee is $15

and includes practice fabric.

Monday, May 16: 2-4 pm

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Youth Sewing Tote Bag

In May, we will be making a tote bag.

Class fee of $15

includes fabric,

thread, and use

of our machine.

Saturday, May 21: 1-4 pm

This year we are going to work through

the book “I Can Quilt” by Carolyn S.

Vagts. Purchase of the book will be

required for class and book must be

brought to class. Each month we will be

completing a different project. Students

may pick and choose which months they want to attend; they are not required to

attend all 12 classes. The class fee will vary

by month depending on the amount of

fabric used as all fabric will be included.

Use of a sewing machine will also be included in the class fee.

If you have purchased a machine from Rae-Bon please feel free to

bring it, so you can continue to get to know your machine.

Parents, Grandparents, or adult friends are welcome to come

assist their budding sewer.

Pillowcase Marathon

Are you participating

in the Fargo Marathon?

Would you rather sew than run?

Join us for a pillowcase marathon! You

can participate in a 5K (5 pillowcases),

a half marathon (13 pillowcases), or a

marathon (26 pillowcases). We’ll have

prizes for anyone who completes their

event! All supplies provided. Just bring

your serger! If you don’t have a serger

and still want to participate, we will have a limited number available. Talk

to Sandy to request one.

Thursday, May 26

11 am-5 pm

All supplies provided

free of charge. All pillowcases will be donated!

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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.

Monday, May 9: 5:00 - 7:00 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. 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, May 16: 5:00 - 8:00 pm

Beyond the Basics: Baby Lock Destiny & Brother Dream Owners

You have the sensor pen connected to the side of your machine, but what do you do with it. This month, we

will be covering the functionality of the sensor pen. Bring a spool of sewing thread, a bobbin, embroidery

thread, embroidery bobbin fill, 5x7 hoop or larger, fabric and stabilizer to fit hoop, and scrap fabric for sewing.

Class fee $25.00.

Thursday, May 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. No charge if you purchased your Scan

N Cut at Rae- Bon; $50.00 to others. Bring your Scan N Cut, all mats, and accessories. Fabrics will be provided

in class.

Tuesday, May 10: 5:00 - 7:00 pm

Sewing Machine

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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Create with Embroidery

This month we’ll be making a Snazzy Snap Notebook

Cover. The cover is made completely in the hoop and

includes an appliqued flower. Class fee is $15.00 and

includes supplies. Bring a 6 x 10 hoop and green, purple,

black, and yellow embroidery thread.

Friday, May 6: Sew with us at 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.

Tuesday, May 17: 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. 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 for tips, tricks, and

treats.

Tuesday, May 24: 1:00 pm or 6:00 pm

Multi-Needle Monday

If you just got your multi-needle or are an expert in business or maybe just interested

in what this fantastic machine can do, than this is the club for you! Come to Multi-

needle Monday on the 2nd Monday of each month for a fun hour of sharing and

learning about the 6 or 10 needle embroidery machine. We will have an informal

lesson on the machine each month. Bring your questions and projects to share. We

will have a great time learning together and best of all, it’s free! Do you need an exact

placement of a design? Come to Multi-Needle Monday and we will be using the

scanning function and camera to drop a design for perfect placement. This is a great

feature for quilting in the hoop.

Monday, May 9: 2:00 - 3:00 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. Club requires

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

embroidery design and all the materials to make that month’s

project. In May, we’ll be making an in the hoop quilt block.

Embroidery club will also meet June 4.

Saturday, May 7: 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Minot Public Library North Room

Relax and Color

Join us for an afternoon of coloring and chatting. We’ll provide coffee and snacks.

Tuesday, May 10: 2:00 - 8:00 pm

Monthly

Gatherings •Please call to

pre-register•

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Join us for a fun day of machine embroidery working on the travel accessories from Anita Goodesign newest workshop.

No fee, but please preregister as space is limited. Bring a sack lunch, so you can sew all day.

Friday, May 20 11 am-5 pm

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June 21-September 6, 2016

A shop-hop type event with no fees or passports All summer to play Visit any of the participating shops and receive a free row pattern Combine your rows in any way to create a unique quilt Travel with friends and discover new quilt shops Have fun collecting free row patterns Collect fun Fabricplates from participating shops Prizes, collectibles, and more fun!

Contest Create a quilt using at least 8 different rows Be the first to bring a quilt to a participating shop and win 25 fat quarters Use that shops row in your quilt and win a bonus prize!

www.rowbyrowexperience.com

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We have a great selection of Missouri Star

Quilt Company templates and we’re the only

shop in the area to carry them! You can make

beautiful quilts that are easy to make with

these great templates.

Do you get the BLOCK magazine ? We sell

that here in the shop too. This is a bi-monthly

magazine with great patterns and stories from

Missouri Star Quilt Company.

Coming September 9 & 10 Featuring the Baby Lock Destiny

The workshop content is a surprise, but we can

guarantee you will learn great techniques

Only $99 includes all supplies, use of a machine, lunch, and snacks

Sign up early to reserve your spot!

Held at Country Inn and Suites

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