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September Sew Fun at Rocky Mountain Sewing and Vacuum

Cathy Ellsaesser September 16, 2019 Crafts, embroidery, Home decor', pattern, Sew Fun, sewing Tags: autumn, Christmas decor, Christmas gifts, modern, pendants, purses, quilts, tote bags

Holy Cow, it’s September Sew Fun already! I really wish time would slow down a little! I am sewing like crazy to get ready for October Sew Fun. In the meantime, our September Sew Fun presenter has completed her projects and has a lot to show you! Half Yard Bags and Purses This fantastic new […]

Turned Edge Appliqué

Cathy Ellsaesser September 10, 2019 Applique, Crafts, How to, pattern, sewing Tags: applique, Best Press, Christmas Tree, freezer paper, wall hanging

I am working on my Sew Fun projects for October including one from Annie’s Quilting called Oh Christmas Tree. This beautiful pattern calls for turned edge appliqué to make the tree. Well, I’ve never done appliqué that way, so I thought I would share my experience with you. Of course, I know that many of […]

Don’t Throw in the Towel! Use It To Make A Tea Towel Apron

Cathy Ellsaesser August 28, 2019 Crafts, embroidery, Fashion, How to, Kimberbell, pattern, sewing Tags: apron, chenille, embellish, tea towel

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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 all sizes. Read on to see how cute you can make this simple apron by adding embroidery and a contrasting pocket. Tea Towel Apron Tea […]

What’s the Buzz: August Events at Rocky Mountain Sewing and Vacuum

Cathy Ellsaesser August 1, 2019 embroidery, Monthly Events, OESD, Sew Fun, sewing, sewing classes, Tech Party Tags: anniversary sale, trunk show, what's new

“Summertime, and the living is easy”. Not sure if the “fish are jumping” but there’s lots “jumping” at Rocky Mountain Sewing and Vacuum August events. Anniversary Sale we’re kicking off August events with an Anniversary Sale! All of us at Rocky Mountain Sewing and Vacuum want to thank you for a stellar 11th year in […]

Get It Together With a Folded Accessory Holder

Cathy Ellsaesser July 28, 2019 Crafts, How to, pattern, Pfaff Sewing Machines, sewing Tags: accessories; sewing; notions; Karen Charles; PFAFF; organizer; pockets; decorative stitches;

When we had the PFAFF event with Karen Charles back in May, she directed us in the making of three wonderful projects, one of which was a folded accessory holder. This holder is perfect for keeping your sewing area neat and tidy. It will help keep the important stuff at your finger tips while offering […]

Unicorns, Bernina and Tula Pink

Cathy Ellsaesser June 22, 2019 Bernina Sewing Machines, embroidery, Fashion, New, quilting, sewing Tags: Tula Pink, unicorn; sewing; quilting; embroidery

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 slick finishes and the exclusive Tula Pink designed faceplate. Of course, they come with all the latest Bernina innovations, and are loaded with lots of […]

Sewing Tote Courtesy of Angela Wolf

Cathy Ellsaesser June 5, 2019 embroidery, How to, pattern, sewing Tags: Angela Wolf

A couple of months ago at the Brother All Star event, we had the great pleasure of a class and trunk show by Angela Wolf. What a delight! In the class, we made a cute sewing tote, and Angela has graciously allowed me to share the directions for the tote on this blog. In the […]

May Sew Fun at RMSV

Cathy Ellsaesser May 13, 2019 embroidery, How to, pattern, quilting, Sew Fun, sewing Tags: String Quilts

I’m waiting on the May flowers that the April showers are supposed to bring. But first, it has to quit snowing! Despite the recent snows, a sure sign spring is in the air, is the beautiful spring colors our Sew Fun presenter has incorporated into some of her projects for May Sew Fun. Whether you […]

What’s the Buzz: May Events at Rocky Mountain Sewing and Vacuum

Cathy Ellsaesser May 1, 2019 Brother Sewing Machines, embroidery, Handi Quilter, Monthly Events, Pfaff Sewing Machines, quilting, ScanNCut, sewing, sewing classes, software, Special Events Tags: classes, Event center, events, hand-on, trunk show

Golly, our event center was really hopping in April! Check out a couple short video montages from the All Stars with Angela Wolf and the OESD Spree Party. I just love the event center, and I think the folks who have attended one or more of our events there will agree. The layout and facilities […]

Sewing Blogs of Interest

Cathy Ellsaesser April 6, 2019 embroidery, Fashion, pattern, quilting, sewing, Sewing blog Tags: blogs

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 computer — there’s only so much “off the grid” I can take. So I thought I’d provide some links to a few other sewing blogs. […]