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: Christina Cameli, Quilter and Teacher
Try to keep up with quilter and teacher Christina Cameli. We dare you. Christina designs both improvisational and structured quilts, creates free motion quilting designs, writes books on quilting, teaches…
Spotlight: Leah Nikolaou, Textile Designer
A number of serendipitous a-ha moments inspired textile designer Leah Nikolaou to combine several techniques, creating her embroidered pressed flower art. She plans meticulously, including deciding which seeds to plant…
Spotlight: Suzanne Connors, Textile Artist
Exploring the versatility of Indigo dyeing, textile artist Suzanne Connors stitches, binds and clamps fabric, then dips it in natural Indigo to achieve an endless variety of textiles full of…
Spotlight: Charlotte Bell, Fiber Artist and Photographer
When fiber artist and photographer Charlotte Bell found a village of rug hookers in Mexico, she knew their folk art was something special. With a visit that began as a…
Spotlight: Mathew Boudreaux, aka Mister Domestic
Mathew Boudreaux, aka Mister Domestic, has an enthusiasm for creating that's hard to resist! He channels his love of color and making into building an inclusive creative community that shares…
Spotlight: Susan Braverman, Contemporary Quilt and Watercolor Artist
With passions for both watercolor painting and quilting, contemporary quilt and watercolor artist Susan Braverman is always working on something creative in her studio. The common thread that keeps Susan…
Spotlight: Bianca Springer; Fiber Artist
Fiber artist Bianca Springer has a vision: to create culturally relevant work that encourages others to make art a meaningful part of their own lives. She didn't see people who…
Spotlight: Jules Bianchi, Needle Felt Artist
Needle felt artist Jules Bianchi has taken three creative passions - photography, filmmaking and needle felting - and created stop-motion short films that feature her felted characters. With an eye…
Spotlight: Beth Hoyes, Embroidery Artist
Transitions in the natural world inspire embroidery designer Beth Hoyes as she draws parallels between creatures and humans who grow through many changes during their lives. Her work examines the…Trending Now
Best Pattern for Making a Baby Bandana Bib
Bandana bibs for babies are popular, and some fit better than others. I took two favorites to design this baby bandana bib pattern, that combines the popular bandana style with…
How to Sashiko Stitch: A Step-by-Step Guide
Sometimes I want to get a project done really fast, but lately I have picked up a hand stitching project when I want to unwind. The slow, meditative process of…
Make a Crazy Quilted Pumpkin
When asked to “decorate an art pumpkin” for a local arts alliance exhibit, what’s a fiber artist to do? Add the personal challenge of using materials already in my studio.…
7 Ways to Transfer your Embroidery Design to Fabric
There are a variety of techniques to transfer an embroidery or needlepoint design to fabric. Select the embroidery design transfer method that will work the best for the complexity of…
How to Make a Jelly Roll Rug
I had seen and admired the beautiful and colorful pictures and wanted to try to make a jelly roll rug for myself! A jelly roll rug is just that -…
Sugar Skull Embroidery
Handmade items are an important part of Day of the Dead festivities - sugar skulls are the most recognizable. Make decorations for your Dios de los Muertos.
Easy Bags to Sew
A bag has simple seams, can be made from just one or two fabrics, and is achievable in a relatively short period of time - if you select the right…
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!
Fabric Trick or Treat Bowl
This bowl was fun to make from clothesline and fabric strips with a simple zigzag stitch on my sewing machine. 1/2 yard each of three different cotton prints.Latest Stories on Create Whimsy
Pineapple Quilt Block
The Pineapple quilt block is a variation of the Log Cabin block, but with eight "logs" or strips around a center square instead of four. How to get eight strips… Spotlight: Christina Cameli, Quilter and Teacher
Try to keep up with quilter and teacher Christina Cameli. We dare you. Christina designs both improvisational and structured quilts, creates free motion quilting designs, writes books on quilting, teaches… Spotlight: Leah Nikolaou, Textile Designer
A number of serendipitous a-ha moments inspired textile designer Leah Nikolaou to combine several techniques, creating her embroidered pressed flower art. She plans meticulously, including deciding which seeds to plant…
How to Make a Trick or Treat Bag
There are SO many fun things to make for Halloween!!! Why not make a special Halloween bag that makes it clear whose treats are whose! The plastic pumpkins are cute…
Fusible Web: What It Is and How to Use It
In this article, you'll learn everything you wanted to know about working with fusible web. It seems as though there are the people who freely and frequently use fusible web…
How to Make Fabric Covered Buttons
Tired of boring (and expensive) buttons you find at your local shop? Learn how to make fabric covered buttons with this step-by-step tutorial. Did you know there are two different…
Zippered Pouch Tutorial with Flat Bottom
I can't seem to have enough zippered pouches for all of the little things I want to keep organized! From my cosmetics to embroidery projects and English paper piecing, zippered… Spotlight: Suzanne Connors, Textile Artist
Exploring the versatility of Indigo dyeing, textile artist Suzanne Connors stitches, binds and clamps fabric, then dips it in natural Indigo to achieve an endless variety of textiles full of… Spotlight: Charlotte Bell, Fiber Artist and Photographer
When fiber artist and photographer Charlotte Bell found a village of rug hookers in Mexico, she knew their folk art was something special. With a visit that began as a… Spotlight: Mathew Boudreaux, aka Mister Domestic
Mathew Boudreaux, aka Mister Domestic, has an enthusiasm for creating that's hard to resist! He channels his love of color and making into building an inclusive creative community that shares… Spotlight: Susan Braverman, Contemporary Quilt and Watercolor Artist
With passions for both watercolor painting and quilting, contemporary quilt and watercolor artist Susan Braverman is always working on something creative in her studio. The common thread that keeps Susan… Spotlight: Bianca Springer; Fiber Artist
Fiber artist Bianca Springer has a vision: to create culturally relevant work that encourages others to make art a meaningful part of their own lives. She didn't see people who…
How to Finish Seams
Do you envy the nice finished look to clothes you make, including the inside? Learn many methods on how to finish seams with this article. There are so many ways…
Welt Seam Tutorial
The welt seam is similar to the mock flat felled seam but generally has just one row of topstitching. This is less bulky than the flat felled seam. It works…
Flat Felled Seam Tutorial
You may know the flat felled seam by another name: the flat-fell seam or a felled seam. What is a flat felled seam? With double stitching, this seam is very…
How to Make the Cross Roads Quilt Block
Do you know how many different variations there are for the Cross Roads Quilt Block? Here I'm showing you how to make the block that was originally attributed to Nancy…
How to Dye Fabric with Sharpies
There are many ways to add color to fabric, and one of the easiest methods - Sharpie dyeing - uses everyday supplies. And you don't need a large space or…
Spotlight Cyndi McChesney, Quilt Artist and Long-arm Quilter
Quilt artist and long-arm quilter Cyndi McChesney designs a few steps ahead of herself, planning her next quilts while her current project is still on the design wall. That keeps…
Email Sequences: What They Are and How to Use Them
So, you have collected emails from people interested in your business. Some may have just signed up for newsletters, while others might have purchased something from your business. Now what?…