Tag Archive: Sewing

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...

We’ve got some new and exciting events that have happened and to look forward to this month. Our April Events for 2022 are going to be so much fun! The Bernina L890 Event! It’s not an April Fool’s joke – The Colorado Springs store now is carrying Bernina! To kick things...

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...

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...

Did you know that for a limited time PFAFF is doing a single run and bringing back one of its most popular sewing machines, the Pfaff ambition 1.0 Limited Edition? It’s like deja vu all over again! Fashion, accessories and decoration for your home – PFAFF the ambition™ 1.0 sewing machine...

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...

Update: The Janome Continental M7 Quilter’s Collector Series is for sale online for just $5999 – a $3000 savings and includes an extra $600 bonus package! Janome knows that today’s sewists have changed the landscape of the sewing world. You have high expectations and want a...

Although cotton face masks do not stop the SARS-COVID-19 virus as the N95 masks do, they do offer some protection, particularly in helping people not touch their face, a major source of transmission. In addition, with the current shortage of face masks, they can be used in other areas of the...

Does this look familiar? Can’t use your cutting table because of all the clutter on it? If so, the “Get Sew Organized” March challenge is for you. Let’s do some workspace organization! The dictionary defines “workspace” as “space used or required for...

Ready to have your own sewing “she cave”? Want quality, solid wood cabinetry in it? Want cabinets and tables built to fit perfectly in your sewing space? If so, you really need to check out Unique Sewing Furniture. Unique Sewing Furniture is designed and built with three goals in...

It’s December! What December events are coming your way from Rocky Mountain Sewing and Vacuum? First of all, we’re busy helping our customers fill their stocking and complete their Christmas lists with some great deals on sewing machines, embroidery machines, vacuums and all kinds of...

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...

We all love sewing for ourselves and our families and friends. Making something “with love” is a great way to show people you care. If you have never sewn for charity, you’ll quickly find it’s a wonderful way to share your love of sewing, and help someone in need at the same time. Besides, who...

Oh, my! Talk about humbling! Sewing is my passion, and I am pretty good at some things, but, man, I have seen some quilts the past couple of days that have really put any of my efforts to shame. I am at the International Quilt Festival in Houston, Texas and have spent the past couple...

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”...

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 PFAFF. This machine provides a comprehensive and innovative sewing experience that truly...

With the Sewing and Quilting Expo March 22 to March 24, we’ve moved up our Sew Fun sessions to March 13 – 16. We hope you can join us for March Sew Fun, and that you’re bringing an OFU (Object Finished Up) for Show and Tell. Here’s a preview of a couple of projects our […]

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 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 materials, or just got sick of the thing, unfinished projects pile up easily. They also take up a lot of...

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...

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...

In my previous blog, In a Bind About Binding: Three Ways to Cut Fabric Binding Strips, I described three ways to cut fabric to create binding. Bias binding came out as the “binding champion” in terms of functionality (can be sewn on a curve) and durability (more threads on the fold...

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,...

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...