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: Sian Brown, Knitting Designer
Sian Brown has been designing knitwear for decades, turning simple yarn and stitches into colorful patterns inspired by nature, gardens, and the coast. From her early days designing for high-street…
Spotlight: MaryAnne Lupinetti, Fiber Artist
MaryAnne Lupinetti brings fabric, thread, and simple stitches to life with rich texture and a love of nature. Her work grows slowly and intuitively, letting each piece tell its own…
Spotlight: Natalie Buxkemper, Patchwork Kicks
Natalie Buxkemper has always loved making things by hand, from childhood creations in her family’s workshop to today’s colorful quilted sneakers. With a problem-solving spirit and a love of bold…
Spotlight: Mihira Karra, Fabric Collage Artist
Mihira Karra brings together fabric, color, culture, and stories to create portraits filled with meaning. Inspired by the strong women in her family and the many places she has lived…
Spotlight: Vanina Bujalter, Textile Artist
Vanina Bujalter has been surrounded by textiles, looms and ideas since she was a child. Inspired by her mother and guided by a love of learning, she blends traditional weaving…
Spotlight: Sara Lamb, 50 Years of Making Scraps
Sara Lamb has spent 50 years turning thread, yarn, fabric scraps, and beads into beautiful things. From handwoven jackets and playful bags to colorful quilted coats inspired by birds, her…
Spotlight: Krystle Merchant, Artist and Designer
Krystle Merchant brings bright colors, bold prints, and a playful sense of surprise to her sewing. From zip pouches and quilts, her creative world is full of color, community, and…
Spotlight: Carrie Howard, Visual Artist
Carrie Howard brings a thoughtful eye and a love of storytelling to her art. From realistic graphite portraits to embroidery and other needlework, she finds beauty in people, everyday objects,…
Spotlight: Maracole Bijoux, Sculptural Jewelry Artist
From the Renaissance streets of Urbino, Italy, to colorful beaded sculptures, Maracole Bijoux has always loved trying new ways to make art. Her jewelry is playful, bold, and full of…
Spotlight: Mary Lou Alexander, Contemporary Quilt Artist
Mary Lou Alexander brings together two worlds that may seem far apart: science and fiber art. Her work explores repetition, pattern, color, and the natural world, turning hand-dyed fabric and…
Spotlight: Julie Woodard, Multi-Media Artist
Julie Woodard sees possibility in things others might throw away. With fabric, thread, found objects, and a healthy dose of imagination, she turns discarded materials into playful art that also…
Spotlight: Cassandra Dias, Embroidery Artist
Cassandra Dias started embroidering in 2020 after finding an old bag of floss her aunt had given her. She finds inspiration from photos she takes on travels and online. Her…
Spotlight: Zack Buchman, Designer and Entrepreneur
How do you turn foam, fabric, and a few simple details into a character that feels alive? Zack Buchman of Furry Puppet Studio creates puppets, creatures, and marionettes that bring…
Spotlight: Marie-Elise McNeeley, EPP Quilt Pattern Designer
Marie-Elise McNeeley brings together music, design, and technology in her beautiful English Paper Piecing patterns. Her designs begin with simple shapes and grow through color, balance, and a love of…
Spotlight: Niki Collier, Visual Artist
Niki Collier turns wool into bold, playful felt sculptures that invite us to look at difficult subjects in a new way. Her work grows from curiosity, life experiences, and a…Trending Now
How to Make a Crazy Quilted Pumpkin: Free Pattern & Tutorial
Want to make a crazy quilted pumpkin with fabric, embroidery and beads? This free pumpkin pattern shows you how to make an embellished fabric pumpkin from six decorated fabric wedges.…
DIY Trick or Treat Bag: Free Monster Sewing Pattern
Looking for a fun Halloween sewing project? Learn how to make a DIY trick or treat bag with a free monster pattern, easy raw-edge appliqué, and basic sewing skills. This…
Easy Pumpkin Quilt Block Pattern: FREE Tutorial
Have fun making these pumpkin quilt blocks using only four fabrics. Line four or five in a row to make a fall table runner, or make many to make a…
Candy Corn Bowl Fillers: Easy (and Quick) Sewing Project
What says fall more than finding the end aisle displays filled with candy corn? It doesn't matter if you are in team "Love Candy Corn" or "It's Disgusting", these little…
Free Witch Quilt Block Pattern – Easy Paper Piecing (No Sewing Through Paper!)
Make a little quilting magic this Halloween with this beginner-friendly witch quilt block pattern! Whether you’re brand new to paper piecing or just looking for a quick seasonal project, this…
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.
How to Make a Patchwork Tote Bag: Quilted Tote Tutorial
Have an unfinished quilt top, orphan quilt blocks or a favorite piece of patchwork tucked away in your sewing room? Turn it into a beautiful patchwork tote bag! This lined,…
DIY Quilted Golf Club Head Cover (Easy Sewing Tutorial)
Golf club head covers don’t have to be plain or store-bought. With a few pieces of quilted fabric and some basic sewing, you can create custom covers that protect your…
How to Make the Cathedral Window Quilt (2 Beginner Friendly Methods)
Cathedral Window quilts look intricate, elegant, and just a little bit magical — but they're built entirely from folding, pressing, and straight-line stitching. No curved piecing, no templates, no set-in…
How to Make a Ruana Wrap: Easy No-Pattern Sewing Tutorial
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!
Maple Leaf Quilt Block: Free Pattern in 5 Sizes
Looking for an easy maple leaf quilt block for a fall project? This classic quilt block is beginner-friendly in a basic nine-patch quilt block format and uses simple squares, half-square…
9 Ways to Transfer Embroidery Pattern to Fabric
There are a variety of techniques how to transfer embroidery pattern to fabric. Select the embroidery design transfer method that will work the best for the complexity of your design…Latest Stories on Create Whimsy
Spotlight: Gary Tyler, Fiber Artist
Gary Tyler’s quilts tell powerful stories of family, freedom, and life behind prison walls. His art grew from a love of making things by hand into a way to remember…
Spotlight: Karen Kuranda, Where Science, Textiles, and the Human Spirit Meet
What happens when a geneticist with a lifelong connection to textiles brings together generations of family textile innovation, a love of mathematics, and an imagination nurtured by science fiction? For… Spotlight: Sian Brown, Knitting Designer
Sian Brown has been designing knitwear for decades, turning simple yarn and stitches into colorful patterns inspired by nature, gardens, and the coast. From her early days designing for high-street… Spotlight: MaryAnne Lupinetti, Fiber Artist
MaryAnne Lupinetti brings fabric, thread, and simple stitches to life with rich texture and a love of nature. Her work grows slowly and intuitively, letting each piece tell its own… Spotlight: Natalie Buxkemper, Patchwork Kicks
Natalie Buxkemper has always loved making things by hand, from childhood creations in her family’s workshop to today’s colorful quilted sneakers. With a problem-solving spirit and a love of bold… Spotlight: Vanina Bujalter, Textile Artist
Vanina Bujalter has been surrounded by textiles, looms and ideas since she was a child. Inspired by her mother and guided by a love of learning, she blends traditional weaving… Spotlight: Sara Lamb, 50 Years of Making Scraps
Sara Lamb has spent 50 years turning thread, yarn, fabric scraps, and beads into beautiful things. From handwoven jackets and playful bags to colorful quilted coats inspired by birds, her… Spotlight: Krystle Merchant, Artist and Designer
Krystle Merchant brings bright colors, bold prints, and a playful sense of surprise to her sewing. From zip pouches and quilts, her creative world is full of color, community, and… Spotlight: Mihira Karra, Fabric Collage Artist
Mihira Karra brings together fabric, color, culture, and stories to create portraits filled with meaning. Inspired by the strong women in her family and the many places she has lived… Spotlight: Julie Woodard, Multi-Media Artist
Julie Woodard sees possibility in things others might throw away. With fabric, thread, found objects, and a healthy dose of imagination, she turns discarded materials into playful art that also… Spotlight: Maracole Bijoux, Sculptural Jewelry Artist
From the Renaissance streets of Urbino, Italy, to colorful beaded sculptures, Maracole Bijoux has always loved trying new ways to make art. Her jewelry is playful, bold, and full of… Spotlight: Mary Lou Alexander, Contemporary Quilt Artist
Mary Lou Alexander brings together two worlds that may seem far apart: science and fiber art. Her work explores repetition, pattern, color, and the natural world, turning hand-dyed fabric and… Spotlight: Carrie Howard, Visual Artist
Carrie Howard brings a thoughtful eye and a love of storytelling to her art. From realistic graphite portraits to embroidery and other needlework, she finds beauty in people, everyday objects,… Spotlight: Zack Buchman, Designer and Entrepreneur
How do you turn foam, fabric, and a few simple details into a character that feels alive? Zack Buchman of Furry Puppet Studio creates puppets, creatures, and marionettes that bring… Spotlight: Marie-Elise McNeeley, EPP Quilt Pattern Designer
Marie-Elise McNeeley brings together music, design, and technology in her beautiful English Paper Piecing patterns. Her designs begin with simple shapes and grow through color, balance, and a love of…
Spotlight: Karla Courtney, Writer, Knitter, and Crustacean Aficionado
Karla Courtney knits sea creatures with big personalities, tiny sweaters, and plenty of humor. From lobsters and puffins to a lobster onesie tested on a real lobster boat, Karla’s work…
Spotlight: Bonnie (Bebe) Kuhr, Fiber & Mixed Media Artist
Bonnie Kuhr finds inspiration in nature, found objects, and materials with a past life. Her art moves across fiber, paper, sculpture, photography, and mixed media, often combining beauty with a…
Spotlight: Cynthia Minoli, Textile Artist
Cynthia Minoli turns photographs into beautiful art quilts filled with light, motion, and emotion. Her work shows how fabric and thread can capture the feeling of a place while also… Spotlight: Niki Collier, Visual Artist
Niki Collier turns wool into bold, playful felt sculptures that invite us to look at difficult subjects in a new way. Her work grows from curiosity, life experiences, and a…