Tag Archive: embroidery

Okay, so it’s been a while since I wrote a blog, and I did promise to write up how to quickly install a pillow zipper with a decorative flap covering the zipper. It’s been a while, but, I eventually got back to writing some blogs, so, here goes! Flap Method I specifically love the...

Revolutionary! That’s the word PFAFF uses to describe the new PFAFF Creative Icon™ 2. That’s a pretty good word to describe this marvelous machine as the creative icon™ 2 sewing and embroidery machine marks a revolutionary step for sewists. A world first in the home sewing industry,...

Welcome back! We’re sew excited to see you all for our March Sew Fun 2022 in the stores! So you don’t miss it, be sure to check it out at your store on: Tuesday, March 15th at Aurora from 10a-12p, 2p-4p, or 6p-8p Wednesday, March 16th at Littleton from 10a-12p, 2p-4p, or 6p-8p...

We were so excited to see you in the stores this month! For the month of February, we were so happy to see everyone’s smiling faces in the store for Sew Fun! Tracy had lots of fun projects to show us and it was great to see what projects you were working on! If you […]

The lineup of new 2022 from Brother addresses the growing demands of sewing, quilting and embroidery enthusiasts, crafters, and entrepreneurs. Seven best-in-class products that help sewists take their sewing/quilting/embroidery passions to the next level are here. 2023 Update: The Brother...

Oh, it is so good be be back in the stores for August 2021 events and sewing classes. We sure have missed everybody! To be sure, we are “over the moon” that we will have in-store Sew Fun this month, and we also have a full slate of in-store classes and events, and a special...

Kimberbell, founded by Kim Christopherson, delights in helping others Experience the Joy of Creativity™ through superior machine embroidery, quilting, and sewing projects. Their products and events inspire unique and successful programs such as Fill in the Blank, Dealer Exclusives, and Certified...

Wow! An in-person event! Thank goodness for vaccines! Are you ready to do some shopping at the 27th Annual Quilt, Craft and Sewing Festival? 27th Annual Denver Quilt, Craft and Sewing Festival It’s almost time to travel to Aurora for the  27th Annual Quilt, Craft and Sewing Festival, July...

The right thread choice is so important to the quality and enjoyment of your sewing, quilting, and embroidery! Yet, with so many types out there, which one is best for your current project? I have used 40wt thread, usually polyester for much of my sewing needs. However, with my latest project, a...

Combine OESD Glitz designs+Brother ScanNCut+rhinestones+t-shirt and get ready to sparkle! I love rhinestone-studded “just about anything.” Even more, I really love using the ScanNCut to make the process of adding rhinestones to a project so easy. I’ve published a couple of...

Sequels aren’t always successful, but in looking at all the new features of the PFAFF creative icon™ 2, I am pretty sure this sequel is going to be a blockbuster! Just take a look at some of this machine’s amazing features! A.I. Artificial Intelligence The PFAFF® creative icon™ 2 is...

We are so excited to announce that we’ll be reopening on Monday, May 11th. For now, our store hours will be M-F, 10am-5pm . Our stores have been closed for 7 weeks. March and April Sew Fun sessions were recorded but, not “before a live studio audience.” We put a ton of product...

I just love OESD designs. They create wonderful, creative designs, and I have stitched out several of their free standing lace designs and even blogged about a few: Let’s Build a Snowman: Freestanding Embroidered Snowman from OESD and Christmas Napkins with Lace Corners For Your Holiday Table...

I have been helping at the Event Center in May with all of the events we had. Whew! I’m tired! So it looks like I might get a little bit of a break in June as we don’t have any June events at the Event Center. Of course, that doesn’t mean we don’t have a...

April showers are supposed to bring May flowers. Not sure if that will happen, but April will bring some really wonderful April events coming your way at our new event center. In addition, as always, we’re offering some great in-store classes. Check them out below and see our full April...

March brings us wind, snow, St. Patrick’s day, and a change to Day Light Savings time. It also brings us a slew of March events, classes and the opening of our event center at Rocky Mountain Sewing and Vacuum. We’re going to be really busy this month! Special March Events Sewing...

Word collages are all the rage. I’ve been etching wine bottles with different word collages I’ve found online, and love the look. I like the way the artist uses different fonts and phrases to create a word collage. So, I was thinking it would be fun to create a Christmas word collage...

We just wrapped up the Anita Goodesign Anita’s University 301 last week. It was so much fun, and as always, Taylor was a great instructor. (Bless his heart!) I was very fortunate in having three of my sisters join me at the event. They each love sewing and embroidery, but two of them had...

It’s almost October and Halloween is coming! No tricks from us, though, just treats. Here’s a look at some of the fun October events happening this month at Rocky Mountain Sewing and Vacuum. Strut Your Stuff (#RMSVwhereisew) We’re looking for pictures of your sewing spaces! Do...

New for 2019 We don’t know it’s name or what it looks like. We’ll have to wait, but we know it’s going to be spectacular! On August 6, Brother will introduce it’s “New for 2019” lineup of embroidery and sewing machines. The “New for 2019”...

In my last blog, BES4 to ScanNCut: Appliqué Cut File from Placement Stitches, I showed you how to use BES4 Dream Edition to create ScanNCut cut files from the placement stitch sequence of the embroidery design. However, there are times when you want the actual cut fabric to be just slightly...

I do a lot of embroidery with appliqués.  All appliqué designs, as far as I know, provide a “placement stitch” so you know where to put your fabric for the appliqué.  Many people will place a piece of fabric larger than the placement stitch, and tack it down with the “tack down...

We are proud to announce that we have added another brand of sewing and embroidery machines to our line-up. Introducing, Janome sewing machines! These machines are available at our Aurora and Colorado Springs stores. Janome’s origins started in the United States as “New Home”...

If you think you missed your chance at great financing for the Pfaff Creative Icon, think again! This is no trick, just a treat! Now until October 31, 2017, you can still get 72 month interest-free financing with your purchase of the Creative Icon.™  Use your Sewing and More credit...

I love to dress my table for Halloween (well, all of the holidays, actually). I like placemats and matching Halloween napkins that reflect the holiday spirit. To coordinate with some placemats I was making, I purchased some black napkins to embroider a Halloween design in the corner. Then, I got...

Whew! We just are getting done with the Anita’s University event and it’s time to host October Sew Fun! Rob sure does keep us hopping! As usual, our Sew Fun presenter is ready with a variety of interesting projects this month. I’ve included descriptions of a couple of the projects on...

I was in the Rocky Mountain Sewing and Vacuum Littleton store the other day and saw that Lynn, the manager, had stocked some Mylar. Yippee! Mylar is durable, doesn’t shrink or stretch, and is food safe, it has many uses. When used in specially-created Mylar embroidery designs, Mylar adds a...

Knock, Knock. Who’s there? Anita. Anita who? Anita Goodesign!   We all need good embroidery designs and designs from Anita Goodesign are simply fabulous. What better way to sample their designs than to attend Anita’s University?  We hope you will attend this two-day event at the...

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 Rocky Mountain Sewing and Vacuum. Following the most-successful presale in PFAFF’s more than 150-year...

September Sew Fun We had some really great Sew Fun projects demonstrated last month. To see the projects made and shown by Tracey, and the beautiful creations shown by our customers in “show and tell”, check out our Facebook photos. Now, another month has come and gone, Fall is in...

If you have ever been to a “What’s New Party” (formerly known as “Tech Party”), you know that Rob always tells the story of sewing out a green Mickey Mouse (with string!) For the more traditionalists among us, might I suggest investing in some Brother thread that is...

You are dressed to go out. You are handing off the baby to the sitter, but want one last snuggle. Then, burp! Spit up all over your blouse! (The baby’s spit up, not yours!) Make a flannel burp cloth to keep handy, place it on your shoulder, and protect your clothes from baby’s little...

In my last blog, Pillow Talk: Cording and Invisible Zippers, I used a piece of linen that had been embroidered with reverse cutwork. I usually use cutwork to make linen tea towels, so I thought I’d show you how I make those. With the holidays coming up, you can decorate your kitchen or...

The August calendar at Rocky Mountain Sewing and Vacuum is jammed-packed with events. The store managers and their staffs are busy planning both  the 10th annual Tech Party and the monthly Sew Fun. Tech Party What is a Tech Party? Well, get ready for some fun, as Rob shows us new designs,...

Look  at that bunch of characters! Rob and his staff have dressed up as super heroes to let you know that you can now purchase Marvel designs for Brother embroidery machines. Marvel Designs for Brother Embroidery Machines Marvel designs, available from iBroidery, feature the Avengers,  Guardians...

The PFAFF® Creative Icon is  the most high-precision, high-performance sewing and embroidery machine the German-born brand has ever designed and engineered. It was unveiled on July 7, 2017 and will be released for sale October 2, 2017. The newest, most advanced, PFAFF Creative Icon combines the...

I don’t know about you, but it seems like we JUST had our June Sew Fun sessions!  (Check out some of the great pictures posted on June 30 from the sessions on our Facebook Page). Time does fly when you are having “sew” much fun! Our Christmas in July Sew Fun events kick off...

In Creating a Monogram Part I, I provided some style guidelines for creating a monogram. With this blog, I will discuss using software and embroidery machines to create monograms. You’ll see how easy it is to “make it personal” with software and embroidery machines you can use...

Update: This event has ended, but rest assured Melanie will be back. In the meantime,  you can get valuable advice on the machine(s) you need to start your own business by visiting any of our stores and consulting with our staff. Also,  please check out all our upcoming embroidery classes. If...