right: A zodiac quilt from Amber and
Jaime’s book, Constellations: 12 Pieced
Astrological Blocks, 8 Personalized
Sewing Projects, hangs above a
reclaimed church pew in their community
space. below right: Macramé and punch
needle kits are available for customers
wanting to try a new technique.
SWEET ACTION
ICE CREAM
Grab a refreshing
treat—ice cream
made by hand with
locally sourced
ingredients—
directly across
the street from
Fancy Tiger Crafts.
303/282-4645;
sweetactionice
cream.comSA FTA
Enjoy Israeli
cuisine served in
an atmosphere
focused on comfort
and community.
Safta is Hebrew
for grandmother,
and the restaurant
pays respect to
the recipes and
traditions of the
owner’s safta.
720/408-2444;
eatwithsafta.comMOUNT EVANS
Drive on the highest
paved road in the
United States
during the summer
months and take
in views at over
14,000 feet. There
is a high likelihood
of seeing mountain
goats or bighorn
sheep.
denver.org/things-
to-do/day-trips-
around-colorado/
mount-evans/patterns is paramount to both Jaime
and Amber. They love bringing
curious crafters into the fold, and
their class calendar is filled with
offerings for newbies and the more
experienced. Classes include machine
quilting, garment making, sewing
and serging 101, creating a pattern
from a garment you own, and
stitching up a pair of espadrilles.
No matter how busy they are
with behind-the-scenes work, Jaime
and Amber make a point to join
customers who bring their English
paper piecing, embroidery, knitting,
and other “lap crafts” to weekly Craft
Nights. “I love the community aspect
of it,” Jaime says, “and it’s a great way
for people new to Denver to make
friends.” The shop, which often has
male employees, has hosted Man
Made, a night of camaraderie and
crafts among men, for eight years.
In addition to creating an
inclusive, welcoming community,
Jaime and Amber strive to make
Fancy Tiger Crafts an earth-friendly
business by stocking natural fibers
and donating a percentage of their
sales to environmentally focused
causes. “We think deeply about
the impact we’re making,” Jamie
says, “and are really excited about
trying to make our business better
for the world, our employees, and
our customers.”
Visit Fancy Tiger Crafts at 59 N.
Broadway, Denver, CO 80203;
303/733-3855; fancytigercrafts.com.
Please call for current shop hours.
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