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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.

Seed Coat fiber art by Paula Gron

Spotlight: Paula Gron, Fiber Artist

Always an artist, Paula Gron has evolved from creating sculptural baskets to designing and constructing 3D fiber art. Inspired by nature, she explores life-giving seeds and pods. Her experience in…
Nosegay quilt by Lamb Farm Designs

Spotlight: Jennie Jo Lamb, Quilt Designer

Inspired by nature and everyday life, Jennie Jo Lamb designs fool-proof quilt designs perfect for confident beginners. She writes her patterns with what she calls "square-up room" so if your…
American Folk Hero's Series: Sitting Bull art quilt by Leotie Richards

Spotlight: Leotie Richards, Textile Artist

Leotie Richards designed textiles as an art director for retail sales. With retirement, she transferred those skills to art quilting, taking a variety of workshops to learn new techniques. Now…
Solar Flare quilt by Amber Elliot

Spotlight: Amber Elliot, Modern Quilt Designer

Amber Elliot leverages her background and knowledge as a software engineer to design modern quilt patterns and manage her digital membership and subscription box service. Inspired by nature Amber's designs…
Lady riding horse illustration by Kristen Balouch

Spotlight: Kristen Balouch, Designer & Author

Inspired by folk art, poetry, and kindness, Kristen Balouch grew from illustrating children's books, to writing her own children's books. She now designs fabrics with the creations, patterns and characters from…
Kudonta 8 by Jessica Lynn Foster

Spotlight: Jessica Lynn Foster, Abstract Artist

Jessica Lynn Foster is a visual artist and educator who teaches in various settings, including public school, workshops, and online classes. Inspired by nature, her abstract and botanical works reflect…
Story Hour Plot Twist quilt by Donna Mcleod

Spotlight: Donna McLeod, Modern Quilt Designer

Donna McLeod designs modern quilts that she can put together in a single day. Her designs are approachable and versatile. Donna is a finisher! You won't find a stack of…
Turquoise and green quilt

Spotlight: Marie Bostwick, Quilter and Author

Marie Bostwick believes everyone is born with an innate gift of creativity and she lives it daily between writing best selling novels and creating carefully crafted colorful quilts. Having lived…
Bob Ross Happy Little Tree cross stitch

Spotlight: Haley Pierson-Cox, Knitter, Sewer & Cross-Stitcher

Haley Pierson-Cox designs cross-stitch patterns that make people look twice and smile. A life-long creator and crafter, Haley shares her love of fiber arts by writing her blog. She balances…

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Seed Beads in Labeled Photo Cases

Bead Organization and Storage Ideas

As Bead Love grows, so grows the beading stash - and the need for bead organization and storage ideas. Especially if, like me, you get excited to start a new…
Sashiko Stitching Complete

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…
Embroidery Transfer with a Frixiron pen

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…
Finished jelly roll rug

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 -…
Fabric folded and fabric wrapped on comic book boards

Best Fabric Storage Ideas

Ready for your MSM (Master of Stash Management) degree? Check out this collection of fabric storage ideas to make the best use of your studio space.
Finished draped ruana

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!

Latest Stories on Create Whimsy

Seed Coat fiber art by Paula Gron

Spotlight: Paula Gron, Fiber Artist

Always an artist, Paula Gron has evolved from creating sculptural baskets to designing and constructing 3D fiber art. Inspired by nature, she explores life-giving seeds and pods. Her experience in…
Final crumb quilt block

Crumb Quilting

Are you a saver of your fabric scraps? Then crumb quilting is for you! And, if you love to have a quilting project that isn't all about precision - this…
Nosegay quilt by Lamb Farm Designs

Spotlight: Jennie Jo Lamb, Quilt Designer

Inspired by nature and everyday life, Jennie Jo Lamb designs fool-proof quilt designs perfect for confident beginners. She writes her patterns with what she calls "square-up room" so if your…
American Folk Hero's Series: Sitting Bull art quilt by Leotie Richards

Spotlight: Leotie Richards, Textile Artist

Leotie Richards designed textiles as an art director for retail sales. With retirement, she transferred those skills to art quilting, taking a variety of workshops to learn new techniques. Now…
Solar Flare quilt by Amber Elliot

Spotlight: Amber Elliot, Modern Quilt Designer

Amber Elliot leverages her background and knowledge as a software engineer to design modern quilt patterns and manage her digital membership and subscription box service. Inspired by nature Amber's designs…
Lady riding horse illustration by Kristen Balouch

Spotlight: Kristen Balouch, Designer & Author

Inspired by folk art, poetry, and kindness, Kristen Balouch grew from illustrating children's books, to writing her own children's books. She now designs fabrics with the creations, patterns and characters from…
quarter log cabin layout option 2

Quarter Log Cabin Quilt Pattern

Start with a square and then add strips to two sides to make the quarter log cabin quilt pattern. A variation of the traditional log cabin quilt pattern, his makes…
Kudonta 8 by Jessica Lynn Foster

Spotlight: Jessica Lynn Foster, Abstract Artist

Jessica Lynn Foster is a visual artist and educator who teaches in various settings, including public school, workshops, and online classes. Inspired by nature, her abstract and botanical works reflect…
wonky log cabin layout option 3

Wonky Log Cabin Quilt Pattern

The wonky log cabin quilt pattern is a version of the traditional log cabin quilt block. A perfect pattern to use up your fabric scraps. All you need is a…
Story Hour Plot Twist quilt by Donna Mcleod

Spotlight: Donna McLeod, Modern Quilt Designer

Donna McLeod designs modern quilts that she can put together in a single day. Her designs are approachable and versatile. Donna is a finisher! You won't find a stack of…
Turquoise and green quilt

Spotlight: Marie Bostwick, Quilter and Author

Marie Bostwick believes everyone is born with an innate gift of creativity and she lives it daily between writing best selling novels and creating carefully crafted colorful quilts. Having lived…
Bob Ross Happy Little Tree cross stitch

Spotlight: Haley Pierson-Cox, Knitter, Sewer & Cross-Stitcher

Haley Pierson-Cox designs cross-stitch patterns that make people look twice and smile. A life-long creator and crafter, Haley shares her love of fiber arts by writing her blog. She balances…
Finished four squares for the underground log cabin quilt block

Log Cabin Quilt Pattern

Log cabin quilt pattern is a well-known and popular traditional quilt block, with strips sewn around a center square. Some sources claim that the log cabin quilt pattern is the…
Center a Machine Embroidery Design with Adhesive Spray - Center fabric on stabilizer

Center Machine Embroidery with Temporary Adhesive

I was nervous about trying machine embroidery, but I have been lucky to have Pam Olney, good friend and machine embroidery expert, on speed dial. Pam's expertise was invaluable in…
Place Embroidery on a T Shirt - Mount hoop on embroidery unit and stitch

Placing Machine Embroidery on a T-Shirt

I was nervous about trying machine embroidery, but I have been lucky to have Pam Olney, good friend and machine embroidery expert, on speed dial. Pam's expertise was invaluable in…
Center a Machine Embroidery Design with Hoop Templates - Line up template and fabric in hoop

Center Machine Embroidery with Hoop Templates

I was nervous about trying machine embroidery, but I have been lucky to have Pam Olney, good friend and machine embroidery expert, on speed dial. Pam's expertise was invaluable in…
Center a Machine Embroidery Design with Adhesive Spray - Design stitching out

Machine Embroidery Basics

I was nervous about trying machine embroidery, but I have been lucky to have Pam Olney, good friend and machine embroidery expert, on speed dial. Pam's expertise was invaluable in…
Embroidery samples of constellations

Spotlight: Samantha Van Noy, Hand Dyed Yarns

What does a fiber artist do when she finds herself allergic to her favorite materials? If you are Samantha Van Noy, you find ways to create hand dyed yarns from…
Devi Chand sunflower upcycled paper necklace

Spotlight: Devi Chand, Upcycled Paper Artist

Transforming ordinary materials into extraordinary jewelry, upcycled paper artist Devi Chand takes scraps of paper and creates handmade beads which she then fashions into unique necklaces, earrings and bracelets. Things…
Cross stitch hoop art with baby name and dinosaur

Spotlight: Mollie Johanson, Embroidery Artist

Embroidery artist Mollie Johanson's work is all about the smiles - the ones she makes when she creates her designs as well as the happy faces on people who see…

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