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Sewing Machine Financing Specials: Get Your Dream Machine Today!

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Are you dreaming of upgrading your sewing machine or embroidery equipment but worried about the cost? At Rocky Mountain Sewing & Vacuum, we understand your passion for sewing and are excited to introduce exclusive financing options to make your dream a reality. Our Sewing & More credit card, in partnership with Synchrony Financial, offers flexible […]

July Sew Fun

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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 our Facebook Page). Time does fly when you are having “sew” much fun! Before you know it, it will be Christmas! Have you started making your Christmas gifts? We […]

Make 8 Half-square Triangles Using 2 Fabric Squares

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One of my UFOs is a quilt with different scenes from Alaska. Each block has a different quilting block as feature, along with an appliquĂ©. The block for the bear has sixteen 1ÂĽ” finished (1Âľ” unfinished) squares made from half-square triangles. Now, I am really new to piece quilting, so tricks and hacks that make […]

Don’t Get Your Tinsel in a Tangle: Embroidering With Metallic Thread

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Shiny, sparkly, reflective and eye-catching, metallic thread evokes elegance. It is especially beautiful in Christmas embroidery designs like these from the Anita Goodesign “Christmas Classics” collection. Metallic thread also makes a great addition to other designs, either as a feature of the design like the unicorn below or an accent of sparkly stars by a […]

Make It Personal By Creating a Monogram: Part 2, Monogramming Software & Machines

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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 to create monograms. At Rocky Mountain Sewing and Vacuum, we carry a […]

Make It Personal By Creating a Monogram: Part 1, Etiquette and Style

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What is proper monogram etiquette exactly? Which initial goes first? How do different size letters effect the order of the initials? What font should you use?   Where should a monogram be placed on the article? How should you modify the style of the monogram to suit the occasion? With this blog, I hope to […]