Wednesday, July 08, 2009

Better Know A Crafter: Lizbeth Barnett

We first knew Lizbeth from her awesome crewel work, but lately she has been sewing like mad. She is a prolific crafter--the kind of lady who buys a new sewing pattern and comes into the store a few days later wearing a super cute new skirt. And, boy howdy, this is a cute one!

Lizbeth Barnett


1) Tell us a little about yourself.
I'm a music teacher by trade, crafter for fun and general bonvivant. I was told my hands should never be idle, so I sew and crewel and sew old t-shirts together.

2) Tell us about the your lovely skirt.
My skirt was made from the Anna Maria Horner Study Hall Skirt pattern using Jane Sasseman's Prairie Gothic and Sanae's Arcadia fabrics. Props to Jaime for helping me coordinate!

3) How did you learn to sew?
My mother taught me to sew, bless her heart. She's a very patient woman. After taking a two decade hiatus I started sewing again because of the darling fabrics and patterns here at the store. I came for the crewel and stayed for the sewing!

4) What is your favorite animal?
My favorite animal that I know is my cat, Little Kitty. I've always found giraffes pretty cool, too, though.

Thanks Lizbeth! Happy crafting!

Monday, July 06, 2009

New! The Outdoorsy Type!

After many requests and much anticipation, we are proud to bring this long awaited fabric into the shop. Let me introduce you to The Outdoorsy Type. When you need a fabric to keep you warm at night, The Outdoorsy Type knows how to start a campfire. (You might need to click on the picture below to see all the outdoorsy action.)

Perhaps you need some new bedroom curtains, a kitchen apron or a canteen cozy - whatever it is, The Outdoorsy Type just may be the fabric you've been looking for.


This fabric is selling quick! Come by and see us soon if you need some for your very own!

Friday, July 03, 2009

The Weekend of Craft Fairs!

There are two craft fairs happening in Denver this weekend. This is the weekend to support your local handcrafters!

Saturday, July 4th is the 1st Annual DIY Market on Colfax. This event is free and has over 40 local vendors selling their wares! It runs from at 3015 E. Colfax. More info and a vendor list can be found here.

Sunday, July 5th is the Denver Handmade craft fair at the City Park from 9am - 3pm. This craft fair is also free to attend and is in conjunction with the Farmers Market.

No excuses folks - you've got a lot of crafts to check out and its all free!!

Wednesday, July 01, 2009

Better Know A Crafter: Emily Kimberling & Lucy Kemmeries

Emily was one of our very first customers three years ago when Fancy Tiger was just a baby. She is super crafty and one of our original craft nighters. We were so excited to see Emily and her niece, Lucy, come by for a visit wearing their one-of-a-kind cute outfits. So adorable!

Emily Kimberling & Lucy Kemmeries


1) What types of crafty things do you like to do?
Sewing, coloring and making necklaces.

2) Tell us about the cute dresses you've made.
We didn't use a pattern, just tracing. All the fabric is from the Fanciest Tiger!

3) How did you learn to sew?
Some lady at the Sewing 101 - 2 years ago? The lesson was invaluable!

4) What is your favorite animal?
Birds, deer, chipmunks, squirrels, cats dogs, camels, unicorns
(unicorns aren't real) <--per Lucy

Thanks Emily and Lucy! Happy crafting to both of you cuties!

Monday, June 29, 2009

New! Echino and Nani Iro Japanese Fabrics!

Sometimes I feel like the luckiest girl in the world.

Like right now, because I just got to unpack three boxes of the most lovely new Japanese fabrics.

Etsuko Furuya's newest Echino fabrics are here! As always they are gorgeous--large and colorful prints peppered with birds, felines, forest creatures and botanical motifs. This new Echino collection is printed on soft, flowing cotton double gauze.





We also received fabrics from the newest line of Nani Iro by Noami Ito. These fabrics are so inspiring! Pretty florals in a bold scale, they are both modern and classic and oh, so lovely.




Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Better Know A Crafter: Jessica L. Bridge

Jessica is a lovely lady and our very own super spectacular quilting instructor. She's been working on some adorable quilts lately!

Jessica L. Bridge

1) Tell us a little about yourself.
I love color and textiles. I do color consultations for interiors. I love to sew--mainly quilting--but I also love embroidery and Japanese crafts.


2) Tell us about the quilts you've been working on.
These quilts were made for my friend Holly's baby, "Biscuit". He isn't born yet so they call him Biscuit. I used the templates from Quilts, Baby! by a collaboration of designers, but then modified the patterns to make a crib quilt. The "crazy" pattern quilt will be a "step 2" quilting class and project.

3) How did you learn to quilt?
The ladies in my family are quilters and stitchers. Also, my good friend Colleen Cliffard-Henden. She is a star to me!

4) What is your favorite animal?
Elephants! Please google Saba Douglas-Hamilton. She is an amazing person that lives in Africa saving the elephants.

Thanks Jessica! Happy quilting!

Monday, June 22, 2009

New! Tons of Sewing Patterns!!

We have tons of awesome new sewing patterns in the shop!

Grand Revival sewing patterns by Tanya Whelan, including the Practical Bag featured in July's Martha Stewart Living...



Valori Wells sewing patterns, quilting patterns and simple project sewing cards...


...and two new Amy Butler sewing patterns!


Omg, I can't wait to sew new things!