Magix pins quilting is a popular technique used in the art of quilting. It involves the use of specialized pins called Magix pins, which are designed to make the quilting process easier and more precise. These pins have a unique design that allows them to hold the layers of fabric firmly in place, preventing any shifting or movement during the quilting process. One of the main advantages of using Magix pins for quilting is that they have a flat head, which prevents them from catching on the presser foot of the sewing machine. This allows for smooth and uninterrupted quilting, without any interruptions or snagging. The flat head also reduces the risk of accidentally pricking oneself while quilting, making it a safe option for both beginners and experienced quilters.
The flat head also reduces the risk of accidentally pricking oneself while quilting, making it a safe option for both beginners and experienced quilters. Magix pins are available in various lengths, allowing quilters to choose the size that best suits their needs. Longer pins are ideal for holding thicker and heavier fabrics in place, while shorter pins work well for lighter and more delicate fabrics.
7 Witchy Shops In Denver
When it comes to witches and witchcraft, many of us think of the Salem witch trials, the movie Hocus Pocus and the evil queen in Snow White. Witches are associated with Halloween and the dark side, but in reality, most witches use their practices and spirituality for good, not bad.
In our modern culture, practicing witchcraft can mean many things: tarot, palmistry, meditation, art, astrology, holistic medicine, making potions, crystal healing, and more. The ultimate meaning is about employing plants, herbs, rocks, and other elements to shift energy to manifest change.
I’ve rounded up seven beautiful shops in the Denver area that celebrate witchcraft, whether wholly or partially. There are a few other shops in the city that I’m not listing; this list speaks to me authentically. If you’re interested in the occult or just pretty things, you should check out these shops:
Arcana Herbal (CLOSED)
Photo by Arcana Herbal2836 W. 44th Ave., Denver
A cute little space in the Sunnyside neighborhood houses an occult apothecary run by three women. Open four days a week, making it an even more sought out place to check it out, it is full of handmade goods produced by the shop owners. Here you can find beautiful candles made with essential oils, herbs, and flowers — and bath salts like the Black Moon Lilith made with charcoal, rose, and cypress. In addition, it has soaps, smelling salts, herbal teas, and more. Often the shop holds events like its ‘Tarot and Tinsel,‘ which is a day of tarot readings and getting tinsel put in your hair. Check out their Instagram to stay updated on events and new products.
Alchemy Ritual Goods
Photo by Alchemy Ritual Goods2536 Champa St., Denver
In an unassuming residential spot on Champa, a few blocks from the RiNo district, Alchemy Ritual Goods is the cozy little magic shop of dreams. Alchemy means transforming essential metals like lead into gold, so essentially it’s magic. The goods and services offered here are meant to make you a more enchanted, whole being. Here, you can find tarot decks, crystals, incense, candles, books, homemade herbal kits, and more. On top of that, it has a weekly schedule of readings (walk-in or call) ranging from tarot to ancestral medicine to spiritual readings — and even hand poke tattoos on Fridays.
The Terrorium Shop
Photo by Bridget Douglas4416 Yates St. (formerly 3611 W. 49th Ave.), Denver
Denver is home to many plant shops, some more unique than others. A few blocks the Regis University and around the bin from the popular Noshery bakery and cafe — is The Terrorium Shop. The owners are a husband and wife duo who have blended their gardening and taxidermy hobbies into a business. Terroriums are glass bowls filled with sand or soil, succulents, plants, and other objects. Here, the majority of them have a tiny skull inside them from animals like foxes, raccoons, and more. You can also find floral arrangements, individual plants — and ‘preserved mini worlds’ with things like bones and preserved beetles and butterflies. If you’re into this stuff, it also offers several terrorium and taxidermy classes.
Ritualcravt
Photo by Ritualcravt7700 W. 44th Ave., Wheat Ridge
Ritualcravt is THE witch shop in Denver. All the shops I’m listing have some elements relating to the occult — but this place is ALL about witchcraft. Once in a small space in Denver, it has now moved to a bigger space full of all the metaphysical goods you could ever need. It has books, tarot cards, incense, crystals, candles, oils, soaps, and all kinds of oddities. Everything is very well curated, meaning it is majority handmade and ethically sourced. In addition, it hosts events several times a week relating to different aspects of witchcraft, such as moon rituals, ancestral healing, working with herbs, and more.
Spirit Ways
Photo by SpiritWays Metaphysical Shop3301 E. Colfax Ave., Denver
In the heart of East Colfax, near the Bluebird Theater and several bars and restaurants, is a charming, bright, mystical shop — Spirit Ways. You can’t miss this spot with its colorful decorations in the windows. It’s chock full of stones and crystals, incense, candles, oils, books, and tarot cards. In addition, it has jewelry, clothing, accessories, journals, cards, pottery, archangel, and goddess figurines. It’s a fun place to walk around and gawk at all the pretty stuff. Tarot readings are offered almost daily as well as other services such as reiki and guided shamanic meditation.
Apothecary Tinctura
Photo by Apothecary Tinctura2900 E. 6th Ave., Denver
If you’re an aspiring herbalist, whether for health or witchy potion-making — Apothecary Tinctura is the place. This herbal shop has been around for over 20 years as both a shop and clinic, helping clients heal their ailments through a holistic approach. Here, you can find bulk herbs from A to Z as well as tons of herbal tinctures. In addition, handmade essential oils, herbal extracts — and a section full of healthy chocolate bars and tarot cards. It holds workshops weekly about different topics around health and spirituality. Be a healthy witch, folks.
Rosehouse Botanicals (CLOSED)
Photo by Rosehouse14 S. Broadway, Denver
One of the first shops I ever stepped foot in in Denver is Rosehouse Botanicals, and it’s still one of my favorites. In the heart of South Broadway/Baker, surrounded by thrift stores and bars, is this gorgeous little shop. The colorful exterior and the plants in the window draw you in, and inside, it’s full of beautiful plants and a magical witchy vibe. It is an apothecary and botanical shop with a large selection of home and garden plants ranging from succulents to orchids to medicinal plants. In addition, it offers handmade teas, green beauty products, terrariums, and other goods. It hosts many events, and the owners even have a plant podcast called Up the Plants. It has a resident black cat as well.
Ritualcravt is THE witch shop in Denver. All the shops I’m listing have some elements relating to the occult — but this place is ALL about witchcraft. Once in a small space in Denver, it has now moved to a bigger space full of all the metaphysical goods you could ever need. It has books, tarot cards, incense, crystals, candles, oils, soaps, and all kinds of oddities. Everything is very well curated, meaning it is majority handmade and ethically sourced. In addition, it hosts events several times a week relating to different aspects of witchcraft, such as moon rituals, ancestral healing, working with herbs, and more.
This versatility makes Magix pins suitable for a wide range of quilting projects, from small and intricate designs to large and complex quilts. In addition to their functional benefits, Magix pins also come in a variety of colors, adding a decorative element to the quilting process. Quilters can choose pins in colors that complement or contrast with their fabric choices, allowing them to personalize their projects and add visual interest to their quilts. Overall, Magix pins quilting is a technique that offers numerous advantages to quilters. From their unique design that prevents snagging to their versatility in holding different types of fabrics, these pins are a valuable tool for any quilting project. Whether you're a seasoned quilter or just starting out, Magix pins can help you achieve precise and beautiful results in your quilting endeavors..
Reviews for "Quilting Perfection: Achieving Flawless Results with Magix Pins"
1. Sarah - 2 stars - I was really disappointed with the Magix pins quilting set. The pins were not very sharp, so they kept bending when I tried to use them. Also, the quilting thread that came with the set was very flimsy and kept breaking. Overall, I found the quality of the materials to be very poor and not worth the price.
2. Mark - 1 star - I cannot recommend the Magix pins quilting set. The pins themselves were not sturdy enough and they kept slipping out of the fabric while I was quilting. Additionally, the instructions that came with the set were very unclear and hard to follow. I ended up wasting a lot of time and energy trying to figure out how to use the set properly. Save yourself the frustration and look for a different quilting set.
3. Laura - 2 stars - I was not impressed with the Magix pins quilting set. The pins were too short in my opinion, making it difficult to hold together multiple layers of fabric while quilting. The thread that came with the set also kept getting tangled and knotted, which was very frustrating. I would recommend investing in a better quilting set if you're serious about this craft.