It’s Coming! New For 2019 Brother Sewing and Embroidery
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 […]
BES to ScanNCut (Part 2): Resize the Placement Stitch for the Appliqué
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 […]
BES4 to ScanNCut: Appliqué Cut File from Placement Stitches
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 […]
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 […]
Pfaff Creative Icon: Last Chance for 72 Month Financing
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 […]
Halloween Napkins: Perfect and Reproducible Embroidery Placement
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 […]
The Fun Continues: October Sew Fun
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 […]
Shiny and Bright: A Mylar Embroidery Christmas Moose
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 […]
Coming Soon: Anita’s University, October 14 – 15
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 […]
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 […]
September Sew Fun
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 […]
A Green Mickey Mouse? Only in Rob Land!
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 […]
Spit Happens! Protect Yourself with a Flannel Burp Cloth
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 […]
Thanksgiving Cutwork Tea Towel With Hemstitching
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 […]
It’s Party Time! Tech Party and Sew Fun This Month
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 […]
Simply MARVELous! Marvel Designs for Brother Embroidery Machines
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 […]
PFAFF® Unveils the New Creative Icon Sewing and Embroidery Machine!
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 […]
“Christmas in July” Sew Fun at Rocky Mountain Sewing and Vacuum
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 […]
Make It Personal By Creating a Monogram: Part 2, Monogramming Software & Machines
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 […]
How to Start an Embroidery Business: Classes at All Locations
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 […]