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1 The Rae-Bon Review A newsletter to further your enjoyment of quilting, sewing, and related hobbies. J A N U A R Y Store Hours: Monday- Friday: 10am-5:30 pm Saturday: 10am-4pm Sunday: Closed January is here and the weather is so delightful (that depends on how you like it). I love the snow, but I could do without that cold wind. We have lots to keep you busy in January! Start a new block of the month, take a new class, or sign up for the Valentine Retreat at the Comfort Inn & Suites. If we are missing something you would like to do, let us know. Looking ahead we have more block of the months starting in February and March. See inside the newsletter for details. In April, we are hosting Kate Quinn from FabriKated Quilts. Kate is a instructor for the Westalee quilting rulers. There will be several classes you can sign up for along with a demo time. You will love how easy it is to quilt with rulers on your home sewing machine. Class size will be limited so be sure to sign up as soon as they are posted to get your spot. Snippets from Sandy computerized with the Prostitcher. Come in and see how easy it is to quilt your own quilts. Baby Lock has a great learning opportunity available to all customers called the Love of Knowledge. In the Love of Knowledge Center, there are over 400 online classes taught by Baby Lock experts. There are project classes, classes teaching new techniques, and classes on all machines in the Baby Lock line. Best of all for the month of January, Baby Lock is giving all Baby Lock owners a 60 day free trial. See page 9 for more details. Mark your calendar for the Fabric Trunk Sale January 27. Kari Huber from Blank Fabric will be here and the trunk of her car will be full of fabric bolts. Some fabrics will only be sold by the bolt others by the yard. It is sure to be a unique sale! Plus Birthday cake and goodie bags! Happy Stitching The new Baby Lock Regalia is here and ready for you to test drive. We have it

2 Quilt It Beginning Quilting At the end of the 4 sessions, you will have learned the basic skills of quilt making: fabric selection, rotary cutting, accurate piecing, adding borders, quilting, and binding. Come to the first class with your supplies or you can purchase before class. We will be cutting fabric and sewing during the first class. There will be homework to be prepared for the next session. 20% discount will be given for purchases listed on the supply list. Supply list will be given when you register for the class. No experience necessary. BYOM Class fee is $75 plus supplies and book. Wednesday, January 10, 17, 24, & 31: 1-4 pm Friday Fiesta Placemats The Friday Fiesta Placemats are done with the Quilt As You Go Method using charm squares and some background fabric. You do not need to be a member of the Fast and Furious Club to join us for class. Supply list available upon registration. BYOM or sign up for one of ours. You will also need basic sewing supplies. Class fee is $15.00 Thursday, January 11: 1-4 pm or 5-8 pm Pineapple Table Runner This class uses the 10 pineapple trim tool. Carl will show you how to use the ruler and create this stunning runner. Won t it be great in red and white for Valentines Day or pastels for Easter? Supply list given upon registration so you can pick your own colors. Class fee $ BYOM or request one of ours. Friday, January 26: 1-4 pm 2

3 Youth Sewing Crossbody Bag We will be making a great crossbody bag that is perfect for shopping. This bag is totally lined with contrasting color fabric and has a zipper closure. We have a great time while we learn new sewing skills and make new friends. Class fee of $20 includes all materials needed to make this project. A Baby Lock Katherine will be available for your use. Parents, Grandparents, or adult friends are welcome to come assist their budding sewer. Saturday, January 20: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Travel Handmade Bags All Bottled Up Learn the basics of bag making as you make these handy and practical zippered bags. Be sure to start your project with the right foundation: ByAnnie s Soft and Stable will add support and stability to the bag. Soft and Stable is not quilted in this bag, but you ll love the body and stability that it provides even without quilting. Discover how easy it is to add a handbag zipper to your project. Learn to use mesh in your bags for beautiful, stretchy pockets, and discover the benefits of using fold-over elastic to finish edges. Learn about tools that make sewing so much easier: rotary cutters, rulers, proper machine feet, bias tape makers (for zipper pulls), turning tools, stilettos, pressing tools, chalk markers, and more! All Bottled Up is perfect to protect essential oils or nail polish in bottles from 5 to 15 ml and up to 3½ tall. Additional space down the middle can be used for more bottles or other supplies. Instructions for three different sizes are included in this pattern: small (with mesh dividers for 6 bottles), medium (10 bottles), 14 (bottles). Tuesday, January 9: 6:00-9:00 pm 3

4 Sewing Machine Classes Beyond the Basics: Baby Lock Destiny & Brother Dream Owners We have given you a bit of a break from these classes to give you time to practice what we have already covered. Join Val as she shows you how to create Trapunto in IQ Designer. This class will be lecture/demo, no machine needed. Just bring a pen and paper to take notes. Class fee: $10.00 Tuesday, January 23: 3:00-4:00 pm Tuesday, January 23: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 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 and Viking owners. No charge for machines purchased at Rae-Bon; $50.00 for others. Bring your machine, accessory feet, foot control, power cord, spool of thread, and bobbin. Saturday, January 13: 10:00 am - Noon Monday, January 22: 5:00 pm - 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 Baby Lock and Viking owners. No charge for machines purchased at Rae-Bon; $150 for all others. Bring your machine, embroidery arm, power cord, embroidery foot, 4 x 4 (or 5 x 7 ) hoop, and spool of embroidery thread. Saturday, January 13: 1:00-4:00 pm Learn to Use... Double Dresden Join Carl and learn to use the Double Dresden tool by Me and My Sister Designs. This Double Wide Dresden 36 degree ruler makes it fast, fun and easy to make Dresden Plates. Cut your time and work in half because you use only ten wedges rather than the traditional 20 with other rulers. Plus create a secondary star pattern designs in the center of your Dresden Plate. Bring your sewing machine or request one of ours, thread, rotary cutting equipment and basic sewing supplies. Class fee of $15 includes practice fabric. Monday, January 22: 2-4 pm Machine Embroidery Embroidered Hanger Accessory Bring your embroidery machine and create this hanger cover to conceal your valuables. Great for at home or travel. Requires a 6 x 10 or larger hoop. Embroidery design and hanger included with class fee. Class fee is $20.00 Thursday, January 25: 12-4 pm 4

5 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, January 16: 1:00 pm or 6:00 pm Kimberbell Embroidery Club The fifth project in the Kimberbell Embroidery Club is a piece by number house. This is a demo class only; no embroidery machines needed. Bring your jump drive back this month to receive the next project. Even though we re on month fifth, you can still sign up and receive the past projects. $72.00 for 6 months; September thru February. Class held the second Friday of each month at 11 and 6. A new club will be starting in March! You can sign up anytime. The cost will again be $72 for 6 months. Friday, January 12: 11:00 am or 6:00 pm Monthly Gatherings Please call to pre-register Fast & Furious Club Join the quilt as you go fun! This nine month club includes a new pattern each month plus a bonus pattern! Sign up now and you ll receive all the back patterns. Club participants get 15% off each month s kit. The nine month club is $50. On the second Thursday of each month from 1-4 pm or 5-8 pm, we ll also offer a class. Sign up for the classes are separate from the club. Optional class is Thursday, January 11: 1-4 pm or 5-8 pm FUNdamentals of Paper Piecing Each month on the first Thursday, Joan will guide you through the basics of paper piecing. This is the easiest piecing method to achieve accurate results even for the finest details. Add prairie points, trims and other embellishments to create a work of art. The book Little Gems and the Add a Quarter Ruler must be brought to class. The class fee of $15.00 includes pattern copied on foundation paper ready to stitch. Sewing machine and basic sewing supplies required. Purchase the kit or bring your own fabric. In January, we ll be working on the Snow on the Mountain table topper. Thursday, January 4: 6:00-9:00 pm Travel Handmade Bags: Bag of the Month Demo This demo class is included for anyone in the Travel Handmade Bag Club. Each month we will share tips and tricks for completing that month s pattern. January will focus on All Bottled Up.. Saturday, January 6: 10:30 am 5

6 Register for both Kimberbell Events Get a $25 Kimberbell Gift Card! January 19 & 20, 10 am - 5 pm Doors open at 9:30 am Country Inn & Suites th Ave S $159 Call Now to Register

7 Register for both Kimberbell Events Get a $25 Kimberbell Gift Card! March 16 & 17, 10 am - 5 pm Doors open at 9:30 am Country Inn & Suites th Ave S $159 Call Now to Register

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14 Every month (for 12 months) you will purchase a new pattern. If you already own that month s pattern you can swap it out for a different byannie.com s pattern. Each month receive 10% off all supplies for that month s project. Fabric choices are up to you! * * Included monthly lecture/demo will be held on the first Saturday of the month at 10:30 am. The optional (additional purchase) hands-on class where you will be making the monthly bag will be held on the second Tuesday of the month from 6-9 pm Sign-up fee: $50 (for all 12 lecture/demos) Monthly fee: $10.50 for each pattern Classes (optional): Each month a hands on class will be offered for $15. Sign up for all 12 hands on classes for $150. That s two classes free! 14

15 Heartland Heritage by Inspiring Stitches Block of the Month 68 x Month Program Starting in January Looking to grow your quilting skills? Our newest block of the month was designed by Heather Valentine of TheSewingLoft.com and Amy Ellis of AmysCreativeSide.com. Each month this dynamic duo will walk you through a new block with helpful tips to ensure successful piecing. Plus, we are here to help you every step of the way with in-store support, demo s and exclusive bonus projects. Our quilt will look similar to the one pictured. The fabric samples pictured are just some of the gorgeous fabrics used in this quilt. This is a 12 month program beginning in January and finishing in December The block of the month includes the pattern (which doubles as a 2018 Desk Calendar!) and all fabric for top and binding. $85 In January, you ll receive one yard each of five different background fabrics, fabric for January s blocks, and the desk calendar. $10 Each following month you ll receive fabric for the month s block. $10 In December, you ll receive that month s block and binding fabric. 15

16 Star Spangled in Blue by CM Designs Paper Pieced Block of the Month 64 x Month Program starting in February Do you enjoy paper piecing? You friends will be amazed that you constructed this complicated looking quilt. Only you will know how easy it was to piece this quilt with great accuracy through paper piecing. Our fabrics are very similar to those pictured. This is a 12 month program beginning in February and finishing in January Each month you ll be working on one 10 block and part of the center block or borders. $24 per month. Each month you will receive a full colored pattern, pattern pieces printed on foundation paper, and all the fabric. In February, you will also receive a 12 add a quarter plus ruler to make trimming your seams a breeze. 16

17 Live a Simple Life by Primitive Gatherings Wool Block of the Month 72 x 72 6 Month Program Starting in February This gorgeous quilt features wool applique on pieced flannel. This is a 6 month program beginning in February and finishing in July. $40 Each month you ll receive the pattern, flannel, and wool needed for that month s section. 17

18 This quilt includes machine embroidery as well as traditional piecing. This is a 6 month program beginning in March and finishing in August. Each month you will receive a CD of designs and bonus projects like table runners, wall hangings, etc. The finished quilt is pictured but will be in different fabrics. A few of the finished blocks in Rae-Bon s colorway are pictured. A 8 x 12 hoop is recommended, but a 6 x 10 hoop will work. $375 Total cost is paid prior to the start of the program. In Month 1, you will receive all the fabric and the CD of embroidery designs for Month 1. In each subsequent month, you will receive a CD of embroidery designs and a coupon: Month 1: 20% off all Embroidery Thread Limit 20 Month 2: 30% off a 9.5 Square Ruler Month 3: 30% off Stabilizer of your Choice Month 4: Free Small Applique Scissors Month 5: 25% off Fabric for Bonus Projects Month 6: 30% off Queen Sized Batting Sign up by January 30 to get 40% off your backing fabric. Flower Dance by Smith Street Designs Embroidery Block of the Month 84 x 96 6 Month Program Starting in March 18

19 WHY SUBSCRIBE TO SEWBUSY BOX? A fun new project delivered to your door each month will all the supplies included. No need to hunt through your stash or run out to the store for one more item. Learn new techniques and test out new products! Collect a variety of projects: mini quilts, home décor items, table runners, bags, accessories, and more! Expand your horizons with different types of fabrics: cork, wool, flannel. Projects will also use lots of quilting cottons. It's a great deal! The retail value of your box will always be more than your cost. SewBusy Box subscribers will get exclusive discounts and offers. Subscribe at or in the shop 19