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1 The Rae-Bon Review A newsletter to further your enjoyment of quilting, sewing, and related hobbies. N O V E M B E R Store Hours: Monday- Wednesday: 10am-5:30 pm Thursday: 10am-8pm Friday: 10am-5:30pm Saturday: 10am-4pm Sunday: Closed Thanks to Jennifer our POS system is now up and running. Among the many great features we are excited to be able to start a loyalty program for all of you. We have outlined the program on page 6. We may have some double point days or other specials so be sure to read your We were sorry to hear of the terrible car accident Linda Hall s husband has had. She has cancelled all of her commitments for the rest of the year. We will reschedule her when she is available again. Mark your calendar for December 7. Our Year of Savings Sale is just around the corner. It was so much fun last year - we are printing even more coupon books for We ll have a new selection of sale fabrics, door prizes, munchies, gift with purchase, and more. We look forward to seeing you all at this event. It s our way of saying Thank You for your business and friendship. We added some new classes for quick gift ideas. As things come in from market we Snippets from Sandy may add a class or two so be sure to watch your s. The Scan N Cuts have begun to arrive. Jennifer has developed a great new owners class to teach you how to use your machine. See page 4 for details. You are welcome to come to the class and watch even if you don't own the machine and want to see if it s for you! Tracy Kellen s rug hooking class has received a great response! If you want to learn rug hooking be sure to sign up soon! The Crazy Quilters have changed their meeting date. They are now meeting in the shop on the 2nd Thursday of the month from 7-9 pm. The group works on their individual projects, shares ideas, encourages and teaches each other. They welcome new members (with or without experience). Come by and see what's going on. Happy Thanksgiving to all. Upcoming Brother Promotions November 2-10, month No Interest Financing on the PR655, NV6750D and VM6200D November 11-19, month No Interest Financing on a machine between $3,500 and $12,000 1

Quilt It Quilting 101 At the end of the 3 sessions, you will have learned the basic skills of quilt making: fabric selection, rotary cutting, accurate piecing, adding borders, and

BYOM $60 + supplies and book. 3 Sessions: Wednesday, Nov.

At the end of the class you ll have a finished tote bag. $70 includes all supplies, pattern, and use of a sewing machine. Tuesday, Nov. 5: 1-4 pm, Friday, Nov. 15: 5-8 pm, Monday, Nov.

These bags are so fun and easy to make you ll want to make several for yourself. They make great gifts either empty or filled with a project.

4: 1-4 pm or 5-8 pm Gift Ideas Holiday Apron When you wear this apron you always have a towel within reach because it is the base for this adorable apron.

2 Quilt It Quilting 101 At the end of the 3 sessions, you will have learned the basic skills of quilt making: fabric selection, rotary cutting, accurate piecing, adding borders, and binding. 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 $60 + supplies and book. 3 Sessions: Wednesday, Nov. 6, 13, & 20: 5-8 pm Beginning Sewing Tote Bag Learn sewing technique such as cutting accurately, sewing seams, matching seams, adding lining, topstitching, and turning a tube. At the end of the class you ll have a finished tote bag. $70 includes all supplies, pattern, and use of a sewing machine. Tuesday, Nov. 5: 1-4 pm, Friday, Nov. 15: 5-8 pm, Monday, Nov. 18: 11 am -2 pm, or Saturday, Nov. 30: 11 am - 2 pm Project Bag Come make this project bag to organize your current sewing projects. These bags are so fun and easy to make you ll want to make several for yourself. They make great gifts either empty or filled with a project. BYOM $20 includes vinyl to make one medium project bag. You will also need pattern and supplies. Monday, Nov. 4: 1-4 pm or 5-8 pm Gift Ideas Holiday Apron When you wear this apron you always have a towel within reach because it is the base for this adorable apron. A great gift alone or packaged with some cookie cutters, recipes, and a few baking ingredients. BYOM $20 includes a recipes for a few of our favorite holiday dishes and Insul-Brite to make potholders using your leftover fabric. You will also need pattern and supplies. Friday, Nov. 22: 1-4 pm or 5-8 pm Poinsettia Bowl Combine your scraps, threads, and imagination to create a bowl for the holidays! This bowl uses heat set, moldable inn-spire to get it s shape. BYOM $20. You will also need pattern and supplies. Wednesday, Nov. 13: 1-4 pm 2

Youth Sewing Block of the Month We ll be continuing with our block of the month through the end of the

Saturday, Nov. 16: 1-4 pm Serger Workshop My Favorite Serger Purse Can one ever have too many purses?

The serger-quilted flap features a mock binding, a magnetic snap closure and padding, making this purse

This special bag with purse-a-nality will be one of your all-time favorites. BYOM $35 includes pattern.

12: 12-6 pm Movie Night Quilt Label Works Each quilt, garment, or gift that you make is a labor of love.

With the quilt label works stand alone program you can do just that. $5 includes popcorn.

25: 6-8pm Guest Instructor: Tracy Kellen Beginning Primitive Rug Hooking Learn how to make hooked rugs

3 Youth Sewing Block of the Month We ll be continuing with our block of the month through the end of the year. If you haven t started yet, we re taking names to put together another class! BYOM Class fee is $5. Saturday, Nov. 16: 1-4 pm Serger Workshop My Favorite Serger Purse Can one ever have too many purses? This purse will become a favorite grab-and-go accessory. The serger-quilted flap features a mock binding, a magnetic snap closure and padding, making this purse ideal for your ipad. The inside zippered pockets, created on the serger, are a must-have in any purse. This special bag with purse-a-nality will be one of your all-time favorites. BYOM $35 includes pattern. You will also need supplies. Tuesday, Nov. 12: 12-6 pm Movie Night Quilt Label Works Each quilt, garment, or gift that you make is a labor of love. Why not add a label that is just as unique? With the quilt label works stand alone program you can do just that. $5 includes popcorn. BYO drink (no alcohol please) Monday, Nov. 25: 6-8pm Guest Instructor: Tracy Kellen Beginning Primitive Rug Hooking Learn how to make hooked rugs with wool in the primitive style like our ancestors did back in the 1800's. You will make a 7 1/2" x 5" pumpkin that can be used as a trivet, candle mat, or just as decoration. Supplies and lunch are included in the cost of the class ($75)! All you will need to bring is a 12 or 14 embroidery hoop and a pair of scissors. Saturday, November 23: 10 am-3 pm 3

4 Sewing Machine & Software Classes 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 450Q, NX 800, NX2000, VE3000, NV950D, NV1250D, NV1500D, NV2800D, NV4750D, NV5000, VM6200D, NV6000D, NV6700D Baby Lock Grace, Elizabeth, Melody, Symphony, Crescendo, Ellure, Esante, Ellageo, Ellagante, Unity, Ellisimo, Ellisimo Gold Tuesday, November 26: 5-7 pm Floriani Software Become acquainted with your Floriani Total Control software as we work through the Floriani lessons. Bring in your laptop with the Floriani Software already loaded. $10, No charge if software was purchased at Rae-Bon. Monday, November 18: 5-7 pm Introduction to Quilting on the Crown Jewel The class will cover how to load your quilt onto the Crown Jewel Quilt Frame and do free motion quilting. You will work one on one with the instructor to load your quilt top (no larger than 60" x 60") on the quilt frame. At the completion of the class you will leave with a quilt ready to be bound. You will also need to bring backing that is 8" larger than the quilt top. We require thread and batting be purchased from Rae-Bon. Refresher class is required if you have not rented in the last three months (fee $50). $130 includes a set of zippers and a package of bobbins Available by Request Introduction to the Scan N Cut Learn to cut various types of fabric with and without adhesive backing, create your own cut files, and draw seam allowances. You will leave class with all the materials cut to assemble a 12 x 12 wall hanging and a better understanding of how to use the Scan N Cut. $15 supply fee includes pattern and all materials to complete wall hanging (except batting). Class instruction has no fee for those who have purchased their Scan N Cut at Rae-Bon. Saturday, November 9: 1-3 pm Class Policies Call or stop in to sign up and pay for the class of your choice. Class fee is due when you register. Phone registrations ( ) 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. 4

Becky s Bake Shop As chefs we are always looking for new recipes to try. We will bake up quilts, bags, placemats, table runners, hotpads, and more using precut fabrics.

Kits will be available for some recipes. Come share your previous month s dish and a lucky chef will win a sweet treat from us. Cost of the club is $60 for the year.

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).

5 Becky s Bake Shop As chefs we are always looking for new recipes to try. We will bake up quilts, bags, placemats, table runners, hotpads, and more using precut fabrics. Join the fun for some calorie free baking! Come to the monthly demo to pick up your recipe for the next project and bring any questions you have about the previous month s dish. Kits will be available for some recipes. Come share your previous month s dish and a lucky chef will win a sweet treat from us. Cost of the club is $60 for the year. You can still sign up and receive back patterns. Monday, November 11: 2-3 pm or 6-7 pm Crazy Quilters Squared Join the Crazy Quilters Squared to work on handwork. No experience necessary, just a desire to learn. The red door will be the only one open. No charge. sign up and receive back patterns. Thursday, November 14: 7-9 pm Monthly Gatherings Please call to pre-register Create with Embroidery Learn a new machine embroidery technique each month through Anita Goodesign video tutorials. 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). You can purchase a kit to complete the project. Cost is $15 and includes a coupon for $5 off the next consecutive month. This day only Buy 1 Anita Goodesign at 20% off or buy 2 get 1 free. Friday, November 1 (Christmas Potholder) Video played at 11 am, 2 pm, and 6:30 pm Cutting Up at Noon Join us over the noon hour for a quick demo of a new ruler (or maybe a new product). You re welcome to bring your own lunch or just stop in and visit while you see our new item for the month. Door prizes, contests, food-you never know what to expect each month! Wednesday, November 6: Noon-1 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. You ll also be able to pick up your Party with Patrick pattern and see the next project (see page 6 for more information). Receive a 10% discount on any new items highlighted that day. Tuesday, November 19: 1 pm or 6:30 pm Feathered Star Sewing Day Join us each month to work on your HoopSisters EmbrodiaBlock of the Month: Feathered Star. The classroom will be open for anyone working on this project. Not signed up for feathered star? You can still get in on this great project! Saturday, November 2: 11 am - 4 pm 5

PhD (projects half done) Study Hour Let s make this the year to finish all those half done projects! On Thursday, we ll have the classroom available to work on your projects.

6 PhD (projects half done) Study Hour Let s make this the year to finish all those half done projects! On Thursday, we ll have the classroom available to work on your projects. As an added incentive we ll be giving you 5% off for every project you complete up to 50% off a regular priced item of $50 or less. Thursday, November 7, 14, & 21: 12-4 or 4-8 pm No PhD on November 28 due to Thanksgiving. Come as often or as little as you d like, but please preregister 24 hours in advance. Stitcher s Society Stitcher s Society is a group for hand embroiders (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. Saturday, November 16: 1-3 pm Monthly Gatherings Continued Please call to pre-register We now have a customer loyalty program! For every 500 points you collect, you will receive a $20 coupon for your next purchase. We ll track the points for you. Simply give us your name at checkout. Earn 1 point for every dollar you spend. You can only earn one reward coupon per purchase. Points are accumulated based on pre tax amounts. You must present the coupon to redeem it. At your first purchase, we ll enter your information (name, address, phone number, , and birthdate) and we won t have to ask for it again. You ll be all set to participate in the loyalty program, register for classes, and drop off repairs. 6

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YOUR Year of Savings JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER

22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 8 Rae-Bon Quilt & Sewing Center Join us for a fun

Receive a Gift with Purchase* 20 13 *while quantities last At 9 am, we will hand

8 YOUR Year of Savings JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER Rae-Bon Quilt & Sewing Center Join us for a fun day packed with Door Prizes, Food, and Special Savings! Receive a Gift with Purchase* *while quantities last At 9 am, we will hand out an amazing coupon book with a special deal for every month of Quantities are limited so get there early.

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The Rae-Bon Review. Snippets from Sandy. Store Hours:

The Rae-Bon Review. Snippets from Sandy. Store Hours: The Rae-Bon Review A newsletter to further your enjoyment of quilting, sewing, and related hobbies. Store Hours: Monday- Wednesday: 10am-5:30 pm Thursday: 10am-8pm Friday: 10am-5:30pm Saturday: 10am-4pm