A galvanizing figure of the new craft movement, Ohio fabric and pattern designer Amy Butler is in Colorado for a Makerie Sewing Retreat at Chautauqua in Boulder. But she's kicking off her visit with a meet-and-greet tonight at Fancy Tiger Crafts, the craft palace on Broadway run by Jaime Jennings and Amber Corcoran, which carries Butler's beautiful, modern fabrics, patterns and books.

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Here's a sample of Butler's easy ingenuity with a needle and thread:

A true believer in sustainable practices and giving back to the community she serves, Butler will be at Fancy Tiger from 6 to 8 p.m., and admission is free. Visit the Facebook event page for details.

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