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: Brenda Bunten Schloesser, Fiber Artist
Brenda Bunten Schloesser’s work pulls you in with depth and movement, then surprises you when you realize it’s all fabric. Drawing from a deep family history of sewing and years…
Spotlight: Kimberly Bennefield, Shoemaker and Modern Quilter
Kimberly Bennefield brings a designer’s curiosity to every stitch, shaping garments, quilts, and even custom sneakers with the same thoughtful approach. Her background in UX fuels the way she solves…
Spotlight: Holly Wong, Feminist Woman Artist
Holly Wong builds immersive worlds from tulle, thread, fire, and myth. Her work invites you to move through light, memory, and repair, where fragile materials reveal surprising strength. She shares…
Spotlight: Lauren Weber, Artist, Quilter and Garden Girl
Lauren Weber’s work feels like a walk through a well-loved garden, full of soft color, thoughtful design, and gentle growth. In this interview, she shares how learning to quilt as…
Spotlight: Mita Giacomini, Fiber Artist
Fiber artist Mita Giacomini creates powerful, intimate bird portraits using a technique she calls surface weaving. In this interview, she talks about discovering fiber later in life, breaking all the…
Spotlight: Birgitta Jadenfelt, Modern Quilter
Birgitta Jadenfelt brings a sense of curiosity and play to everything she makes, from her earliest experiments with curved blocks to her bold, modern quilt designs. Her story shows what…
Spotlight: Ruth Tabancay, Fiber Artist
Ruth Tabancay’s creative journey is anything but ordinary—what began with sewing clothes in childhood eventually led her from a career in medicine to a life immersed in art. In this…
Spotlight: Renée Fleuranges-Valdes, Fiber Artist
Renee Fleuranges-Valdes brings her whole heart to her art, and her stories are stitched just as richly as her quilts. Renee’s journey is rooted in joy, resilience, and deep reflection.…
Spotlight: Eva Saunders, Modern Quilter, Designer and Educator
Eva Saunders of Gingerly Quilt Co brings her whole creative life full circle — from early days stitching beside her German grandmother to shaping bold, modern quilts that blend art,…
Spotlight: Carly Mul, Freestyle Color Collage Quilter
From growing up surrounded by fabric in her parents’ clothing shops in the Netherlands to creating bold, joyful textile collages, Carly Mul’s journey with color and cloth feels meant to…
Spotlight: Christina Lee, Quilt Pattern Designer
Christina Lee brings a thoughtful, quiet, determined energy to everything she makes, from music to quilting to running Sweet Potato Quilts. In this interview, she shares how early piano lessons…
Spotlight: Evette Allerdings, Silk Painter & Fiber Artist
Silk painter and textile artist Evette Allerdings shares the stories, memories, and bold creative leaps that shape her vibrant work. From childhood kimonos to cross-country fabric hunts to finding her…Trending Now
How to Make the Snowball Quilt Block: Free Tutorial
The snowball quilt block is super easy - you can make them any size! You start with a square of any size and add small squares of any size to…
How to Make A Ruana
A ruana is a heritage garment that is similar to ponchos worn in South American countries. It's easy to make and comfortable - no pattern needed!
How to Make a Quilt Coat: Sew a Patchwork Jacket
We've seen beautiful fashions made from thrift finds, including quilt coats and patchwork jackets. In this article, I'll explain the basics of how to make a quilted coat, including tips…
How to Make a Bowl Cozy: Free Pattern Tutorial
Bowls come in a variety of sizes. Many of the bowl cozy patterns and tutorials only give you directions for one or two sizes. In this article, I'm going to…
How to Make a Jelly Roll Rug
I had seen and admired the beautiful and colorful pictures of jelly roll rugs and wanted to try to make one for myself! Spoiler alert - it is a lot…
How to Sew a Potholder: Easy and Quick DIY Tutorial
Make your own cute potholders with our easy and quick tutorial. First, we'll show you how to sew a simple quilted potholder from leftover and orphan quilt blocks. Then, we'll…Latest Stories on Create Whimsy
Spotlight: Kathy Knapp, Wearable and Textile Art
Kathy Knapp’s textile work is a maximalist feast, layered with hand beading, vintage jewelry, and stories stitched straight from the heart. Self-taught and fiercely intuitive, she lets fabric and embellishment…
How to Crochet a Balaclava with Granny Squares
Granny squares aren’t just for blankets anymore. In this project, they come together to create a cozy crochet granny square balaclava that’s practical, playful, and endlessly customizable. Whether you love… Spotlight: Brenda Bunten Schloesser, Fiber Artist
Brenda Bunten Schloesser’s work pulls you in with depth and movement, then surprises you when you realize it’s all fabric. Drawing from a deep family history of sewing and years… Spotlight: Holly Wong, Feminist Woman Artist
Holly Wong builds immersive worlds from tulle, thread, fire, and myth. Her work invites you to move through light, memory, and repair, where fragile materials reveal surprising strength. She shares… Spotlight: Kimberly Bennefield, Shoemaker and Modern Quilter
Kimberly Bennefield brings a designer’s curiosity to every stitch, shaping garments, quilts, and even custom sneakers with the same thoughtful approach. Her background in UX fuels the way she solves… Spotlight: Lauren Weber, Artist, Quilter and Garden Girl
Lauren Weber’s work feels like a walk through a well-loved garden, full of soft color, thoughtful design, and gentle growth. In this interview, she shares how learning to quilt as… Spotlight: Mita Giacomini, Fiber Artist
Fiber artist Mita Giacomini creates powerful, intimate bird portraits using a technique she calls surface weaving. In this interview, she talks about discovering fiber later in life, breaking all the… Spotlight: Birgitta Jadenfelt, Modern Quilter
Birgitta Jadenfelt brings a sense of curiosity and play to everything she makes, from her earliest experiments with curved blocks to her bold, modern quilt designs. Her story shows what… Spotlight: Ruth Tabancay, Fiber Artist
Ruth Tabancay’s creative journey is anything but ordinary—what began with sewing clothes in childhood eventually led her from a career in medicine to a life immersed in art. In this… Spotlight: Eva Saunders, Modern Quilter, Designer and Educator
Eva Saunders of Gingerly Quilt Co brings her whole creative life full circle — from early days stitching beside her German grandmother to shaping bold, modern quilts that blend art,… Spotlight: Evette Allerdings, Silk Painter & Fiber Artist
Silk painter and textile artist Evette Allerdings shares the stories, memories, and bold creative leaps that shape her vibrant work. From childhood kimonos to cross-country fabric hunts to finding her… Spotlight: Christina Lee, Quilt Pattern Designer
Christina Lee brings a thoughtful, quiet, determined energy to everything she makes, from music to quilting to running Sweet Potato Quilts. In this interview, she shares how early piano lessons…
Spotlight, Simone Steuxner, Award Winning Quilter
Simone Steuxner’s creative life is shaped by wild landscapes, soft northern light, and a deep love for both quilting and photography. In this interview, she shares how growing up in…
Spotlight: Shelley Koss, Fiber Artist
Shelley Koss has been making art for as long as she can remember, exploring everything from fiber and thread to watercolor. Her work is rich with texture, color, and storytelling,…
Spotlight: Ethylene Ziegler, Improv Quilter
When Ethylene Ziegler first picked up sewing, it was simply to make pajamas for her kids. Those leftover fabric scraps sparked something much bigger. Now an award-winning modern quilter, Ethylene…
Spotlight: Victoria Carley, Textile Artist
Victoria Carley’s path to textile art isn’t a straight line—more like a series of quiet turns that eventually clicked into place. With roots in watercolor, paper sculpture, and landscape architecture,…
Spotlight: Mattea Jurin, Fiber Artist
Mattea Jurin lets her fabrics do the talking—sometimes quite literally. In this conversation, she shares how a lifetime of cross-continental living, an overflowing stash, and a fearless creative spirit shaped… Spotlight: Renée Fleuranges-Valdes, Fiber Artist
Renee Fleuranges-Valdes brings her whole heart to her art, and her stories are stitched just as richly as her quilts. Renee’s journey is rooted in joy, resilience, and deep reflection.…
Spotlight: Susana Vizcarra, Textile Artist
From her early days learning crochet and embroidery to her deeply personal quilts made from repurposed fabrics, textile artist Susana Vizcarra stitches emotion and memory into every piece. Rooted in…