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The Rae-Bon Review S U M M E R 2 0 1 4

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

early to assure availability.

There is lots of excitement brewing for our

Stitching Sisters Machine Embroidery event this

October. Eileen Roache is the founder and editor of

Designs in Machine Embroidery magazine. She has

designed and developed embroidery tools, as well

as written machine embroidery books. Her sister,

Marie Zino, is an embroidery designer specializing

in the children's area. We have filled about half of

the spots already, so don't wait to much longer to

sign up. If you haven't done machine embroidery

and want to see if it's for you, this is a great way to

test the waters. Embroidery machines, all supplies,

and lunch is provided for you for the two day event.

Our staff enjoys getting together for sewing and fun.

Our annual staff retreat is June 19-21. We will be

closed these days.

Summer appears to finally be on its way. With all

the summer activities we decided to scale back on

classes. All of our monthly get together's will

continue throughout the summer. Join us for Create

with Embroidery, Jacobean Journey Stitching, Demo

& Dessert, Floriani Software, Youth Sewing, PhD,

and Stitcher's Society. Be sure to watch our emails

for additional happenings.

I have heard some rumblings that there is sewing

going on over the summer. We have a few kits left

for Connections (Batik block of the month) and

Simpler Times (30's block of the month). Our

Jacobean Journey embroidery block of the month is

starting to take shape. Stop by the shop and view this

gorgeous quilt. It's not too late to get started on it.

The Hoopsister's mystery quilt sign up begins

June 1. I have been busy stitching up the "secret"

blocks. I will début the blocks for week 1 on June 2.

I think this is their best mystery quilt yet! You have

until June 30th to register for $89.00, after that the

cost will be $240.00. Sign up at

www.hoopsisters.com and list Rae-Bon as your

dealer. If you have any trouble, come in and I can

help you.

June 2 also brings the start of our first holiday block

of the month. "Home for the Holidays Strip-it BOM"

is only a 6 month program and uses preprinted

stripe layout fabric. Best of all, although this is

presented as a holiday quilt, the color palette, print

motifs, and overall quilt design lend themselves

easily to pre and post holiday decor. The program

includes patterns and fabric for quilt top and binding.

Pay monthly at $24.95 or a onetime fee of $130.00.

We will be holding two sessions of "Summer

Sewing for Kids.” Two projects will be made over

the course of the two days: a tote with a fold over

flap and a fun & flirty gathered skirt. The projects

will be cut and kitted for you to start sewing. Bring

your own sewing machine and we will supply fabric,

thread, and pattern. If you have a youth that would

like to try their hand at sewing, but you are not ready

to invest in a sewing machine, we have a limited

number of classroom machines for use. Register

Summer

Store

Hours:

(Begin after

Memorial Day)

Monday-Friday:

10am-5:30 pm Saturday:

10am-4pm Sunday:

Closed

Special

Hours June 19-21:

Closed for Staff

Retreat

July 4 & 5:

Closed

House Warming

Party

6 month Block of the Month Program

64” x 74”

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Create with Embroidery Each month we will be showing another Anita Goodesign episode with three

projects. We will have kits available each month for one of the projects.

Workshop fee is $15.00 and will include a packet with the embroidery designs

needed for the projects. Bring your machine to sew the project if you like.

Friday, June 6, July 11, & August 1

Video played at 11 am, 2 pm, and 6:00 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, June 4, July 2, & August 13: Noon-1 pm

Demo & Dessert We’ll provide some tasty snack 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 new project. Receive a 10% discount on

any new items highlighted that day.

Tuesday, June 24, July 15, or August 19: 1:00 pm or 6:00 pm

Party with Patrick Join us each month to receive your new surprise pattern in full color. These

exclusive club patterns could be a table topper, placemat, mini quilt . . . It’s a

surprise! Plus receive a bonus recipe. The patterns feature applique, but for the

machine embroider there will be a design available for purchase. Kits will also be

available. Sign up still available.

Tuesday, June 24, July 15, or August 19: 1:00 pm or 6:00 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, June 23, July 21, & August 18: 5:00-7:00 pm

Jacobean Journey Open Sew Join us for open sewing time to work on HoopSisters EmbroidaBlock of the

Month: Jacobean Journey. Not signed up for Jacobean Journey yet? You can still

get in on this great project!

Saturday, June 7: 10:00 am-4:00 pm

Monthly

Gatherings •Please call to

pre-register•

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PhD (projects half done) Study Hour Let’s make this the year to finish all those half done projects! Each Thursday, we’ll

have the classroom available to work on your projects. This is not a club, it is open

to everyone. If you don’t want to participate in the contest, no problem, you can just

come and sew. Sign up is required to reserve your spot. There is no charge.

Thursday, June 5, 12, 26,

July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31,

August 7, 14, 21, & 28:

11 am-5 pm

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, June 7, July 12, & August 9: 1-3 pm

Monthly

Gatherings

Continued •Please call to

pre-register•

Do you have a beginning sewer

at home looking to expand

(or learn some skills)?

We’ll be hosting a 2 day summer event for beginning

sewers. In June, we’ll be making be making a skirt and

a tote bag with a fold over flap. We’ll have different

projects in July. Watch your email for more

information. All projects will be cut out and ready to

begin sewing! We will also supply the pattern and

thread. Youth sewers just need to bring a sewing

machine. We will have a limited number of classroom

use machines available to use during class.

$45 per session.

June 16 & 17: 1-4 pm

July 21 & 22: 1-4 pm

Saturday Youth

Sewing will

be back on

August 16

from 1-4 pm.

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STASHBUSTER SEWING!

You know all that fabric that you have and you keep saying you need to sew it up? We have a fun

day planned and will give you some great ideas of what you can do with that fabric. Join Claudia for

SEWING and blast that stash!

Wednesday, June 25th

11 am– 5pm

$5.00 class fee will include coffee and a light lunch

To get the most out of the day you’ll need a few supplies:

A TUB of fabric, bring your SCRAPS…no pieces are too small; I have ideas for the littlest of

pieces. You can mix ugly fabric, left over fabric, whatever you choose. Bring a variety because I

will show you several different ideas and you might want to sew a sample of each one.

If you have any of the Missouri Star template, the Binding Tool, the Easy Angle, not mandatory,

but if you have them bring them along

Sewing Machine

Thread

Small cutting mat to set beside your machine and a rotary cutter so you can cut as you go

You will feel GREAT using up those scraps

and leftover fabric you have.

So let’s get STASHBUSTING!!

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Watch your Email

for More

Information

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Learn 50 embroidery techniques at this 2 day hands on event.

Sign Up Now Stitching Sisters

are coming to Fargo

October 17 & 18, 2014

Only $99* for 2 day workshop

Sign Up Early to Take Advantage

of this Special Early Bird Price After June 31 price increases to $120

*Non refundable payment required to reserve your seat

The Stitching Sisters teach techniques on common items that embroiderers tackle every day – aprons, t-shirts, towels and much

more. You’ll monogram, applique, stitch continuous embroidery and quilt in a stress-free learning environment. You’ll learn how to

set up your sewing room for efficiency; hoop everything from a onesie to a terry cloth towel and make perfect matching sets of

embroidered items. In addition, The Stitching Sisters will share their tips for fixing embroidery snafus and producing professional

embroidery. You’ll use the latest products from Designs in Machine Embroidery and learn the Sisters’ favorite household tools for

the sewing room.

This is a 2-Day Hands-on Interactive Workshop from the creator of the popular Designs in Machine Embroidery magazine, Eileen

Roche and her Stitching Sister Marie Zinno.

Don't miss this exciting opportunity to spend two days of embroidery education and fun with experts Eileen Roche and Marie Zinno.

Gain valuable knowledge and experience and leave inspired--with new techniques, projects, friends and memories. You'll learn the

secrets to stitching like a pro, using embroidery to transform everyday items, making money with your hobby and more. You will be

inspired with embroidery techniques and projects that are easy and elegant, cute and contemporary, fabulous and fashion forward.

Eileen and Marie will cover everything from baby ones-ies to ladies' handbags!

Included with this Special Event:

• Experts Eileen & Marie teach two days of hands-on interactive workshops.

• Each guest receives an Exclusive CD with Embroidery Designs and project instructions used during the event

• Book signing & photo opportunities with Eileen and Marie.