Snippets from Sandy
The Rae-Bon Review S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 2
A newsletter to further your enjoyment of quilting, sewing, and related hobbies.
September 1-23
Skip the Borders
by Julie Herman Julie designs modern looking quilts
where the design is the star and
fabric acts as the support. We will
have four quilts in the shop from
the book (fifteen total quilts are
featured in the book). The book , Skip
the Borders, shows various ways to
construct and finish off a quilt without
the use of a border.
undergone a makeover. Be sure to read all
about these exciting programs on page 5.
We’ve got a great new selection of fall and
Christmas fabrics, so you can get a jump
on your holiday sewing.
I’ll end with a little sneak peak for the
coming months. In October, a new
mystery quilt is beginning. I love the
suspense of not knowing what the finished
project will look like, what about you? In
November, a Baby Lock Educator will be
visiting with a surprise project.
Welcome back!
I hope everyone had a great summer with
friends and family. My family had a great
time visiting with relatives at my dad’s
surprise 80th birthday party. And now
everyone is excited to be back into the
swing of school and ready for sewing.
We have many exciting new things starting
at the shop. A new monthly gathering will
help you use up your stash of fabric and
another monthly gathering will highlight
features on one of my favorite machines,
the Quattro. Our first and third Friday
sewing/embroidery days have also
Skip the Borders Trunk Show You can’t use up
CREATIVITY
the more
you use,
the more
you have.
~Maya Angelou
Store
Hours:
Monday-
Wednesday:
10am-5:30 pm
Thursday:
10am-8pm
Friday:
10am-5:30pm
Saturday:
10am-4pm
Sunday:
Closed
Begins
September 1st
P A G E 2
Quilt It Beginning Quilting
The beginning skills and
techniques for quilting are
covered in this entry level class
including rotary cutting, machine
piecing, and pressing. You will
make your first quilt. . . A table
runner or wall quilt. $50 plus
book and supplies, BYOM
Class time -
3 sessions of 3 hours
Wed., Sept. 12, 19, & 26:
1-4 or 5:30-8:30
T-Shirt Quilt
Come join us for a fun couple of hours making a t-shirt
quilt. We’ll teach you everything you need to know to
prep your t-shirts and sew them into a quilt top. Bring 16
to 20 prewashed t-shirts
to the first session. $40
plus book and supplies,
BYOM
Class Time -
2 sessions of 4 hours Sat., Sept. 29 & Oct. 20
11am-3pm
And More . . .
TV Dinner
This quilt by Modern Quilt Relish can be made as a throw
or child size. You can stitch this up in no time using charm
squares and a focal print. $30 plus pattern and supplies,
BYOM, kits available
Class time -
1 session of 4 hours
Thurs., Sept. 27:
12-4pm or 5-9pm
Large Apple Core
Template
We will teach you how to
piece the apple core, add the
borders, and the rest is up to
you! Use your creativity and
decide how many fabrics to
use and what size to make
your apple core quilt. $20
plus tool and supplies. BYOM
Class time -
1 session of 3 hours
Mon., Sept. 10:
1-4 or 5:30-8:30
Slippers
Create an adorable pair of slippers using a couple of
your favorite fat quarters and
a ruched flower. You’ll have
so much fun you’ll be making
slippers for gifts. $30 plus
book and supplies. BYOM
Class time -
1 session of 4 hours
Fri., Sept. 14:
12-4pm or 5-9pm
Crochet Cache Oven Glove
This oven glove is a great fit with a unique
finished edge. The crochet
edge is easy to do even if you
have no experience
crocheting. $20 plus pattern
and supplies, BYOM
Class time -
1 session of 3 hours
Thurs. Sept. 6:
1-4pm or
5:30-8:30pm
P A G E 3
A quick, fun table runner . . . “Ten Minute Table
Runner” Make one for each holiday of the year.
Novelty fabrics are great for this runner. $20
includes fabric for one runner. You will need to
supply your own buttons to finish off the runner.
Saturday, September 8: 1-4 pm
Machine Embroidery Hoopsisters Hipster Bag
This is a great bag for on the go or to hold your iPad.
Each block is done as an
appliqué in the hoop on Soft
and Stable. The bag will be
constructed with a double
zipper. $40 plus supplies.
Embroidery design is
included in class fee. No
charge to Earth to Quilters
Participants. BYOM
Class time -
2 sessions of 3 hours
Tues., Sept. 4 & Oct. 2:
1-4pm or 5:30-8:30pm
Christmas Town
Get a jump on the holiday season by stitching this
beautiful Christmas wall hanging. You will learn appliqué
in the embroidery hoop. Bring all your embroidered
blocks to the second
session and you will learn
how to stitch them
together to complete
your wall hanging. $30
plus embroidery CD and
supplies. BYOM
Class time -
2 sessions of 3 hours
Tues., Sept. 18 & Oct. 16:
1-4pm or 5-9pm
Bag of the Month One More Bag
Our bag of the month series begins with this cute
paper pieced tote. If you have never tried paper
piecing, this is a great way to test the waters. The
window pane allows you to use a variety of fabrics.
New Moda candy is perfect for this project. $20 plus
pattern and supplies. BYOM, kits available
Class time - 1 session of 3 hours
Mon., Sept. 24: 1-4pm or 5:30-8:30pm
With your paid class registration you will
receive a
20% off
coupon for those class supplies
Expires: At Start of Class
Monthly Gatherings not included
Youth Sewing
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 250-800, NX2000, NV950D, NV1250D, NV1500D, NV2800D, NV4500D, NV5000,
NV6000D, NV6700D
Baby Lock Grace, Elizabeth, Melody, Symphony, Ellure, Esante, Ellageo, Ellagante, Ellisimo, Ellisimo Gold
Saturday, September 15: 10am-2pm
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
Saturday, September 15: 1-4pm
Serger Basics
If you have always been a little intimidated by your serger, now is the time to conquer the feeling. From setting
tensions to doing a perfect rolled hem, you’ll learn to enjoy your 2/3/4 thread serger. No charge for sergers
purchased at Rae-Bon, $50 for others. BYOM
Call for appointment.
Sewing Machine & Serger Classes
P A G E 4
P A G E 5 •Please call to pre-register•
Create with Embroidery
Join us the first Friday of each month to learn a machine embroidery
technique. Anita Goodesign has developed video tutorials that we are excited
to share with you. 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). After watching the video, you can decide to purchase a kit to
complete the project or work on your own embroidery projects. Cost is $15 and includes a
coupon for $5 off the next consecutive month. Anita Goodesigns will be on special that day.
Buy 1 at 20% off or buy 2 get 1 free. September’s project will be a foundation pieced block.
Classroom open 10 am-Midnight.
Friday, September 7
Video played at 11 am, 2 pm, and 6:30 pm
Jo Morton Club
The memoires of Jo will be brought to Rae-Bon in Jo’s Little Women Club. Eight patterns
for lap or doll quilts and wall hangings will be used through the year. These are exclusive to
the Jo Mortons’ club 11. Meetings will include sampling foods, guests, great door prizes,
show and tell, and possibly even field trips. $60 for 12 months. New participants are still
able to register. You’ll receive all the patterns from the beginning of the club and be able to
participate in events from this point forward.
Tuesday, September 11: 2-4 pm or 6-8 pm
Quattro Showcase
Do you have a Quattro (6000D or 6700D) or are considering purchasing
one. This is a great chance to see all the Quattro has to offer. Each month
we will demonstrate a feature of the Quattro or show a new accessory.
Some of the features/accessories will work on other machines in the line. Space is limited, so
you must sign up in advance. 10% discount on any accessories shown and purchased that day.
Thursday, September 13
Demonstrations at 11am, 3 pm, or 6:30 pm
Stitcher’s Garden Party Day
We will continue to work on the Stitcher’s Garden Block of the Month. Each block makes
use of all the decorative stitches on your sewing machine. There is still room to sign up if
you’d like to join. Check the quilt out on our website. The cost is $16 per month with a $45
initial sign up fee.
Monday, September 17: 10 am-6 pm
Must call ahead if you’d like to stitch to 8 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. We will also
handout the monthly Stash Pot Pie Pattern (see page 5). Receive a 10%
discount on any new items highlighted that day.
Tuesday, September 25: 1 pm or 6:30 pm
Souper Sewing Friday
Are you currently enrolled in a class or gathering and need more guidance?
Or just want to sew with others? Then sign up for Souper Sewing Friday. We
will have an instructor here to help you from 10 am to midnight. So bring
your machine and a project-we’ll provide soup, dessert, and assistance. Cost is $10 and you
must register 24 hours in advance.
Begins Friday, October 19
Monthly
Gatherings
P A G E 6
Do you ever go on a fabric-buying binge?
Do you sometimes feel a little guilty about your stash?
Has a family member or close friend ever expressed concern or
complained about the size of your stash?
If you’ve answered yes to any of the questions above
Stash Pot Pie is for you!
Join us each month to get a new pattern that will make use of your
stash. The patterns contains instructions for lap to king size quilts.
Patterns will be handed out on the fourth Tuesday of each month at
Demo & Desserts. You’ll get to try some tasty desserts and see all
the new products and fabric that have come to the shop in the last
month.
Sign up for September through December 2012 for $20 or
September through August 2013 for $50
(Get 2 months free by signing up for the full year).
Indian Summer Quilt Show Friday, Sept. 21 - Sunday, Sept. 23
Civic Center, Fargo, ND Friday: 8 am - 7:30 pm, Saturday: 8 am - 5:30 pm, and Sunday: 10 am - 4 pm
Get inspired by all the gorgeous quilts on display and
check out our booth for new project ideas and kits!
ISQS Sale Specials
Don’t miss all the in store specials Thursday
night only. All sewing machines & sergers on
sale. Come in Friday & Saturday for a demo and
receive a free gift.
Thursday (10am-9pm), Friday (10-5:30 pm),
Saturday (10-4pm), & Sunday (12-4pm)
Birthday Treat
Show us your drivers license during
your birthday week and you will
receive a one time
discount of 20% off
your entire regular
priced purchase.
Not valid on
machines, special
orders, or previous
purchases.
Shopping Tote
Spend $50 and
receive a Rae-Bon
Shopping Tote
Bring your tote
whenever you shop.
Make a purchase of $25
or more and receive a
free gift (one per day).
Your name will also go
into a drawing for a
$25 gift certificate
drawn monthly.
New Specials