1

Snippets from Sandy

The Rae-Bon Review S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5

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

email updates. I try to keep our facebook

page updated with information when I am at

convention so be sure to check it often and

leave your comments.

We have some exciting events planned for

this fall. Lori Hernandez, a Baby Lock

educator, will be sharing serger knowledge

with us for a three day class in October.

This is a great time to test drive the fabulous

functions of the Baby Lock serger-no sewing

room should be without one! Cathy Brown ,

another Baby Lock educator, joins us in

November. This two day event covers the

Baby Lock Crown Jewel and computer

program and free motion on the Tiara and

Crescendo. You can quilt no matter what

machine you have. Ashley Jones from DIME

will also be back in November to cover

more embroidery and quilting techniques,

along with software.

Save the Date, December 5, for The Year of

Savings Sale and Coupon Book!

Happy Sewing

Fall is quickly approaching. Kids are on their

way back to school, so it’s time for all of us

to get back to quilting classes. We have new

classes and clubs on the September schedule-

there’s something for the very beginner as

well as the advanced sewer. There is lots that

can be done on the Scan N Cut and we have

some new classes coming up for that too.

Fall is also the time for conventions. I just

returned from Brother Convention, Baby

Lock convention is coming up the end of

August, and Viking convention is in early

October. It is a whirlwind of excitement

viewing and learning about the innovative

machines and new products. Brother

introduced Persona, a single needle free

arm embroidery machine that includes a cap

hoop! The Dream Frame, a fabric

management system was also introduced. I

am excited for you to see and test drive

them in the shop! I know Baby Lock will be

introducing the Alliance, a single needle free

arm embroidery machine. I can’t wait to see

what else they have in store for us. Viking

has started their teaser campaign for the

“Epic”. Sign up on

www.husqvarnaviking.com/en-US to get the

Store

Hours:

Monday-

Friday:

10am-5:30 pm

Saturday:

10am-4pm

Sunday:

Closed

We will be

closed

Monday, Sept. 7

for Labor Day.

Labor Day Special

Clear the Small Bolt Sale

September 8-12, 2015

Help us make room for new fabric!

Any bolt with 3.5 yards or less on it

is 35% off, if you empty the bolt!

2

Quilt It Learn to Quilt 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 Class fee of

$75 + supplies and book.

4 Sessions:

Monday, Sept. 14,

21, 28, & Oct. 5:

1-4 pm

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 or purchase

one in class. Class fee of $60

includes quilt sandwich and thread.

Class is limited to 6 people.

Wednesday, Sept. 9: 6-9 pm

or

Saturday, Sept. 26: 1-4 pm

30˚ Triangle 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 30˚ ruler if you don't already

have one. Class fee of $15 includes

practice fabric.

Tuesday, Sept. 22: 2-4 pm

Sashiko Sashiko Gift Card Holder

You bought a Sashiko machine now what do you do

with it? Join Cindy to make a felt gift card holder

designed by Mary Mulari. This is a fun, quick project

that is done entirely with the Sashiko machine. This is

a great way to add that “extra touch” to your gift

giving. In fact….I bet you can’t

make just one! BYOM Class fee

of $20.00 includes pattern and

kit.

Thursday, Sept. 17: 2 pm-4 pm

Learn to Use . . .

Beginning Sewing Lounge Pants Learn basic sewing techniques while you make a

something special just for yourself! This class will teach

you to read a pattern, how to lay out and cut out the

pattern, and construct the pants. You will go home

with pants to lounge in that night. Class fee is $15.00

plus supplies. Supply list will be given at registration.

Bring with to purchase class supplies and you will

receive a 20% discount on all items used for class.

BYOM or ask to use one of ours if you don’t have

one.

Wednesday, Sept. 23: 1-5 pm

Minkee Baby Blanket

Create this cute blanket with a few simple stitches.

This class is perfect for

the new sewer. Class fee

is $35.00 and includes all

supplies. BYOM. Don’t

have a sewing machine test drive one of ours

while making this blanket.

Wednesday, Sept. 30: 2-4 pm

3

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.

Thursday, September 10: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Monday, September 14: 11:00 am - 1:00 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.

Thursday, September 10: 2:00 - 5:00 pm

Thursday, September 17: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Beyond the Basics: Baby Lock Destiny & Brother Dream Owners

Each month we will expand our knowledge of these top of the line machines. This month we will create a fall

pillow using a built in design, color shuffling, sizing, and stippling. Bring your embroidery machine, 9.5” x 14”

hoop, basic embroidery/sewing supplies, and Floriani colors 172, 245, and 739 (or similar colors in brand of

your choice). No charge if you purchased your machine at Rae-Bon; $60.00 to others. Kit fee is $25.00.

Thursday, September 24: 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.

Monday, September 14: 5:00 - 7:00 pm

Scan N Cut with Heat Transfers

Decorate shirts, pillows, bags, anything you can iron with heat transfer vinyl. Possibilities are endless. Learn the

tricks to using this easy decorative vinyl. Scan N cut makes it easy to cut any design you want. Bring to class

your Scan N Cut, t shirt or canvas bag to decorate, and heat transfer vinyl. Class fee is $15.00 if Scan N Cut

was purchased at Rae-Bon; $25.00 to others

Friday, September 25: 2:00 - 4:00 pm

Sewing Machine

4

Create with Embroidery Sealed with a Stitch brings to us unique zippered pouch this

month. Fabric has been specially printed with the words “in

the hoop”. The pouch has a pocket on the back, zipper, vinyl

front, and decorative stitches all done in one hooping. Class

fee of $20.00 includes kit and multi-format CD with

embroidery design and instructions. Bring a spool of teal or

turquoise thread, your embroidery machine, and basic

embroidery supplies.

Friday, September 4:

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. Claudia and Sandy will be sharing

all the highlights from Baby Lock Convention. We may even be able to

demo a new machine! 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, September 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. Pick up month one

when you register. Month two should be available at the

September meeting.

Tuesday, September 15: 1:00 pm or 6:00 pm

Happy Hoopers The Cup of Tea Tea Cozy is a modern re-make

of the tea cozy pattern from the “Embellished

Heirloom Treasures Book” written by Hope

Yoder. Take a traditional sewing pattern and

mix and match fun fabrics, machine embroidery,

and an applique design. Learn to use a ¼”

piecing foot to create dimensional texture and

twists with our Mexican folded tuck technique.

Class fee of $10.00 includes embroidery design

and instructions on CD. Supply list given at

registration. Bring your embroidery machine and basic sewing supplies.

Friday, September 18:

Sew with us at 11:00 am or 6:00 pm

Monthly

Gatherings •Please call to

pre-register•

5

Monthly

Gatherings

Continued

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

Open Sew Wednesday Need a day to work on a project with out the distractions of being at home? Come in

the shop for open sewing. Bring a friend or make a new one! Call ahead to reserve your

space.

Wednesday, September 16: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

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.

Tuesday, September 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, September 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.

The club is just open to those who have purchased a

machine from Rae-Bon. Club requires the purchase of a

kit for $25. The kit will include all the materials to make

that month’s project.

Meets in the North Room of the

Minot Public Library

Saturday, September 26 : 1:00 pm

6

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. The club is just open to those who have purchased a machine from Rae-Bon.

Club requires the purchase of a kit for $25. The kit

will include all the materials to make that month’s

project.

Saturday, September 26 1:00 pm

Minot Public Library North Room

Call Rae-Bon Sew & Quilt Shop to register.

The Minot Embroidery Club will also meet on

October 24 & November 21.

Never enough time to get everything

done? Join us to sew with friends (or

make some new ones). Treat yourself

to a mini-retreat.

Friday, September 25

6-Midnight

Bring your machine and project to

work on. We will have a snack, but

you can bring something to share if

you like. It’s only $5.00. Advance

registration is required to save your

spot. The shop will be open till 9 if

you just want to pop in and shop.

7

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.

2nd Tuesday of the Month: Tuesday, September 8: 1 or 6 pm

8

Come join us for some good old fashioned fun and laughter and get some unfinished projects done! We’ll have supplies available for purchase if you’ve forgotten anything. All meals will be provided, so minimum amount of time has to be taken away from sewing. Each quilter will get a 6ft table, great lighting, and free Wi-Fi. Housing and linens are included in the cost. Roommate requests may be made at sign up.

St. Francis Convent and Retreat Center 102 6th Street SE Hankinson, ND 58041

Call to reserve your spot. Payment must be made in full to reserve your spot. Cost is $200.00 per quilter. Space is limited to 35 quilters so register today. Registration closes Sept.23

No cancellations after payment is made.

Check-in begins at 2 pm and Check-out ends at 2 pm

9

Serger Savvy Retreat October 29 - 31, 2015

10 am – 5 pm

AFRAID of your serger? OR…

WONDERING if a serger is for you?

Don’t Miss This Event!

Rae-Bon Sew & Quilt Shop 3060 25

th Street S. Fargo ND

Phone 701-433-7203

Event Price $249 EARLY BIRD (before October 10) Price: $179 Includes LUNCH each day, FABRIC KIT, Reference Binder, and TRIMS.

Join Lori Hernandez, Baby Lock National Education Expert,

for 3 Fun Filled Days of Learning why a Serger is Worth its

Weight in Gold! Move beyond overcasting seams to sew much more!

In each hands-on technique segment, create samples to build your own

technique reference book.

NEVER FEAR USING a SERGER AGAIN!

Some of the Many Serger Techniques You Will Learn:

Basics & Beyond Techniques: 2,3,4 thread stitches, rolled hem, decorative edges, zipper insertion,

piping, chain stitching, cover hem, gathering, pintucks, and belt loops.

Decorative Serging Techniques: crochet, wired edge ribbon, jewelry creation, corded pintucks,

decorative chain stitch, Flatlock stitch, attaching pearls and piping.

Heirloom Serging Techniques: shadow work, puffing, pintucks, rolled hem, fine piping, wave

stitch, attaching lace, and inserting a zipper.

Serger Quilting Techniques: overcasting, perfect ¼” seam, quilt block construction, curved

Drunkards Path, and wave stitch binding.

If you do not own a Baby Lock serger, one will be provided for

you. Just let us know when you sign up.

10

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

professional looking? Professional Quilting Expert, 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!

11

12

Koala Sewing Cabinets at Rae-Bon Floor Model Sale ends September 30th. Shop

early for best selection and save the freight

charges. Koala has so many choices in sewing cabinets. You’ll be able to

find the perfect cabinet for your sewing room. All Koala cabinets

are built to order in the United States. You’ll get superior service

and the ability to customize.

Why buy Koala quality?

8 beautiful finishes, each created through a proprietary

process that makes it tougher against scuffs and scratches

Electric Glide Lift with wireless remote, runs on a dual steel

track

Special soft-close feature means drawers are impossible to slam

Adjustable shelves perfect for holding the Thread & Notions Storage Boxes, or books and cutting mats

Smooth-rolling , lockable casters

Comes fully assembled and finished front to back, inside and out

All edges beveled and no exposed hinges to snag fabric

Full extension drawers; some extra deep

Heavy duty drawer glides rated to hold 120 pounds

Center-of-the-needle sitting position increases visibility, decreased back strain

Handy under cabinet storage for you machine insert

Ordered cabinets are delivered right to your door

We’ve now added Arrow Cabinets to our

selection of sewing furniture!

We currently have the Ava Cabinet in stock, perfect for the new Brother Persona and Baby Lock Alliance, as well as

other multi needle machines.

Ava Intro Price: $699.99 (until September 30, 2015)

MSRP $799.99

Arrow also has a wide variety of cabinets available for

sewing and storage. Browse through our flip book to

choose the Arrow or Kangaroo cabinet that is perfect for

you!

13

14

Enterprise

Destiny

Unity

Aventura

Journey Alliance

September 1-30