In The Spotlight!
At Create Whimsy, we share the stories of makers. Learn about their creative journeys, inspirations and more! Browse all of our Spotlight Stories.
Spotlight: Laura Shaw, Modern Quilter
Laura Shaw creates modern quilts with a story. Her quilt Your Mother. Your Daughter. Your Sister. Your Grandmother. You. was banned from a venue because in her artist statement she tells…
Spotlight: Beth Ann Williams, Contemporary Quilter and Fiber Artist
Beth Ann Williams grew up in a creative environment and published her first quilting book in 2000. While she loves to design and create new, original work, she appreciates the…
Spotlight: Kay Leech, Textile Artist
Kay Leech was reaching retirement and wanted to try something creative. She jumped right into courses and studied with City and Guilds. Now she enjoys creating her textile art with…
Spotlight: Felicia Murray, Fiber Artist
Felicia Murray creates fiber art environments inspired by her feelings, that come to life as she works on the pieces. She enjoys pushing the boundaries of a technique to create…
Spotlight: Julie Reuben, Fiber Artist
Julie Reuben came to quilting from bead embroidery and now creates QuiltCon award winning quilts. Look closely at the detailed hand stitching in her work. And she always has a…
Spotlight: Erik Speer, Fiber Artist
Erik Speer started making macrame wall hangings to make a little extra money. Self-taught from YouTube and Pinterest, he explored and experimented with a variety of fiber art techniques. He…
Spotlight: Sara Brown, Quilt Designer
Sara Brown is new to designing original quilts, and already has a QuiltCon award-winning quilt! She designs her quilts in Adobe Illustrator. Her preferred technique? Hand appliqué! How did you…
Spotlight: Carla Alexiuk, Quilt Designer and Teacher
For Carla Alexiuk, teaching and quilting are a match made in fabric heaven. She is a Studio 180 Certified Instructor and enjoys designing patterns for the specialty tools that…
Spotlight: Paula Milner, Passionate Crafter, Designer & Author
Try to keep up with Paula Milner! She is a fabric designer, quilter, wood block print designer, Brother Sewing ambassador, Cricut Ambassador, oh, and she is a dressmaker and makes…
Spotlight: Lorelai Kuecker, Fiber Artist
Lorelai Kuecker is a bundle of energy, always learning and trying new techniques. She started quilting when she found a box of her great-great-grandmother's fabric scraps and hasn't stopped. Now…
Spotlight: Jennifer Worthen, Modern Quilt Designer
Jennifer Worthen uses her analytical skills as a mathematician to design modern traditional quilts, selling her patterns as Slightly Biased Quilts. Her signature? Bright and cheerful colors. How did you…
Spotlight: Emma Thorp, Contemporary Australian Artist
Emma Thorp is a contemporary artist who works with coloured pencil, digital drawing, and animation. Her work often takes the form of self-narrative, as she records her daily experiences. How…Trending Now
How to Make Fabric Carrots: DIY Sewing Tutorial
Learn how to make fabric carrots with our step-by-step tutorial! This is a quick and easy project, perfect for beginners. And, for those of us with a lot of leftover…
DIY Easter Pillow Cover
Pillow covers are a great way to switch up your home decor for holidays. In this tutorial, I'll show you how to make this adorable DIY Easter pillow cover for…
Easy to Make String Easter Eggs: DIY Tutorial
I wanted to make thread Easter Eggs for my 'Easter Tree'! No tools or sewing skills required - just balloons, glue and embroidery floss. Super easy!
How to Make Fabric Easter Bunny Treat Bags: Quick and Easy
Learn how to make a fabric Easter bunny treat bag with our quick and easy tutorial. No pattern is needed! I'll show you how to make these adorable treat bags…
How to Make a Bunny Rabbit Quilt Block: Free Tutorial
This adorable bunny rabbit quilt block is super easy to make. Add personality when you add the eyes and nose with either appliqué, embroidery, or both! All you need are…
DIY Fabric Easter Basket, Free How-To Tutorial
Learn how to make a fabric Easter basket using the fabric rope method. This is a perfect stash-buster project using strips of cotton and quilting fabrics. Pick out the ugly…
Chicken Scratch Hand Embroidery: Free Tutorial
Chicken scratch embroidery is also referred to as gingham embroidery, Broiderie Suisse, Australian cross stitch and depression lace. It is a traditional type of embroidery stitched on gingham fabric, a…Latest Stories on Create Whimsy
How to Whipstitch, Beginners Hand Sewing Tutorial
The whipstitch is a hand-sewing stitch that is used for English Paper piecing and to join fabrics for appliqué and closing openings, like sewing the opening to a stuffed animal.…
Spotlight: Salena Baca, Crochet Educator and Author
Salena Baca turned her hobby and passion into a business. She founded the American Crochet Association to teach people the basics of crochet. And she inspires crocheters with the crochet…
Spotlight: Dani Stanfill, Modern Textile Artist
Dani Stanfill has always been creative. Her Dad signed her up for a quilting class and she fell in love with sewing, fabrics, and quilting. Traditional quilting methods and techniques…
Spotlight: Minna Rothman, Handwoven Tapestry Artist
Minna Rothman comes from a long tradition of weavers and makers. She was recognized in her early years for music and poetry, and now creates tapestries inspired by the emotions…
How to Make a Temperature Quilt: Tips and Ideas
Are you ready for a year-long project? Then you are ready to make a temperature quilt! There are so many ideas and ways to approach it. We asked a few…Spotlight: Laura Shaw, Modern Quilter
Laura Shaw creates modern quilts with a story. Her quilt Your Mother. Your Daughter. Your Sister. Your Grandmother. You. was banned from a venue because in her artist statement she tells…Spotlight: Beth Ann Williams, Contemporary Quilter and Fiber Artist
Beth Ann Williams grew up in a creative environment and published her first quilting book in 2000. While she loves to design and create new, original work, she appreciates the…Spotlight: Kay Leech, Textile Artist
Kay Leech was reaching retirement and wanted to try something creative. She jumped right into courses and studied with City and Guilds. Now she enjoys creating her textile art with…
DIY Cloth Napkins – Easy to Make Sewing Tutorial
I love using cloth napkins. Cloth napkins are better for the environment than paper napkins, and they make the table look pretty, too. It's easy to make fabric napkins, and…Spotlight: Julie Reuben, Fiber Artist
Julie Reuben came to quilting from bead embroidery and now creates QuiltCon award winning quilts. Look closely at the detailed hand stitching in her work. And she always has a…Spotlight: Felicia Murray, Fiber Artist
Felicia Murray creates fiber art environments inspired by her feelings, that come to life as she works on the pieces. She enjoys pushing the boundaries of a technique to create…Spotlight: Sara Brown, Quilt Designer
Sara Brown is new to designing original quilts, and already has a QuiltCon award-winning quilt! She designs her quilts in Adobe Illustrator. Her preferred technique? Hand appliqué! How did you…Spotlight: Erik Speer, Fiber Artist
Erik Speer started making macrame wall hangings to make a little extra money. Self-taught from YouTube and Pinterest, he explored and experimented with a variety of fiber art techniques. He…
Finish the Edge of Fabric Quilted Postcards
You've got some ideas to be creative and make some fabric quilted postcards. Now what? How can you finish the edges? Here are some great ideas to finish the edge…Spotlight: Lorelai Kuecker, Fiber Artist
Lorelai Kuecker is a bundle of energy, always learning and trying new techniques. She started quilting when she found a box of her great-great-grandmother's fabric scraps and hasn't stopped. Now…Spotlight: Jennifer Worthen, Modern Quilt Designer
Jennifer Worthen uses her analytical skills as a mathematician to design modern traditional quilts, selling her patterns as Slightly Biased Quilts. Her signature? Bright and cheerful colors. How did you…
Understanding Your Decorative Sewing Machine Stitches
You get a new sewing machine. You see there are so many built-in decorative stitches! Have you ever taken the time to explore the variety of decorative stitches? I wanted…Spotlight: Paula Milner, Passionate Crafter, Designer & Author
Try to keep up with Paula Milner! She is a fabric designer, quilter, wood block print designer, Brother Sewing ambassador, Cricut Ambassador, oh, and she is a dressmaker and makes…Spotlight: Carla Alexiuk, Quilt Designer and Teacher
For Carla Alexiuk, teaching and quilting are a match made in fabric heaven. She is a Studio 180 Certified Instructor and enjoys designing patterns for the specialty tools that…