Passport to Sewing
Imagine a sewing machine compact enough to whisk away to a sewing class, or fit in your bookshelf. Now, imagine this same machine is chock-full of features designed to meet […]
February Sew Fun At Rocky Mountain Sewing and Vacuum
I’m back this week as the February Sew Fun presenter, and tried to whip up some interesting projects for you to see. I tried a new new techniques for me, […]
January Sew Fun
We are kicking off the new year with something we have never done before. For our January Sew Fun sessions, join us for a special spotlight on four different designers. […]
Don’t Throw in the Towel! Use It To Make A Tea Towel Apron
Make a tea towel apron with this quick and easy pattern and instructions from Missouri Star Quilt Company. With the adjustable neck strap this apron is ideal for people of […]
August Sew Fun at Rocky Mountain Sewing and Vacuum
Can you believe it’s that time again? Time sure flies when you’re having fun! It’s already been a month since our last Sew Fun, and it’s time for the August […]
Unicorns, Bernina and Tula Pink
Unicorns do exist! Meet the BERNINA 770 QE & 570 QE Tula Pink special editions sewing/embroidery machines. These beauties are one-of-a-kind delights. They are customized with features like rainbow, oil […]
June Sew Fun at RMSV
Ah, June! A time for weddings, graduations, and thankfully warmer weather for other fun events. And, of course, for June Sew Fun at Rocky Mountain Sewing and Vacuum. This month […]
Sewing Blogs of Interest
Hola from Costa Rico! I have been on a “birding” tour in Costa Rico, and, believe it or not, did not bring my sewing machine. I did, though, bring my […]
2019 UFO Challenge At RMSV
Ladies and Gentlemen, we’re once again challenging you! It’s time to start the 2019 UFO Challenge! We had so many requests to do the UFO challenge again, we are going […]
November Sew Fun
I am so inspired after being at the International Quilt Festival in Houston. However, I get even more inspired, and humbled, when I see all the wonderful projects our customers […]
October Sew Fun
Wow, you have to really admire and appreciate the good folks at the Aurora store. They are in the midst of the Anita Goodesign event this weekend, and will turn […]
Patch Attack! How to Make An Embroidered Iron-on Patch
A friend of mine wanted to put some embroidery on the back pocket of her granddaughter’s jeans. However, there is no way she could do that in a hoop unless […]
PFAFF Performance Icon is Here!
First it was the Creative Icon, and now PFAFF has introduced the Performance Icon for the sewing enthusiast. The PFAFF Performance Icon sewing machine represents everything you’ve come to value from […]
The Brother Rhinestone Kit Part 1: CanvasWorkspace
Recently, Brother introduced an add-on feature to their ScanNCut Canvas application (CanvasWorkspace) to design hot-fix rhinestone designs. With this application you can create your own designs that are either all […]
Oooo! La La! French Seams
I am making a set of draw curtains for my granddaughter’s bedroom. She picked out some sheer fabric and a taffeta lining. Since the outside fabric is sheer, and the […]
Sew Much Cosplay
My very first blog back last June was about the Cosplay Workshop at the Colorado Springs store. As an avid Halloween lover, I was intrigued by some of the techniques […]
Introducing: Janome Sewing Machines
Exciting news! We’re thrilled to continue offering top-notch sewing and embroidery machines with the latest additions to our collection – the newest Janome models! For years, we’ve proudly stocked Janome […]
2018 UFO Challenge
If you are like me, you probably have a stack of unfinished projects, “fondly” known as Unfinished Objects or UFOs. Whether you ran out of time, didn’t have the right […]
Rolled Hems: Time to Get Out the Serger!
I wanted to make my granddaughter a cotton Christmas skirt full of ruffles. I already know the many ways to make ruffles. Previous blogs, Don’t Get Ruffled, Get Ruffling: Gather Fabric […]
The Wait Is Finally Over: The PFAFF Creative Icon Is Here!
The top-of-the-line PFAFF Creative Icon sewing and embroidery machine is here! It is the most advanced machine PFAFF has ever designed and engineered, and is now available for sale at […]