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: 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…
Spotlight: Dinah Sargeant, Fiber Artist
Dinah Sargeant studied painting in college and discovered quilting when her children were young. She now combines both passions to create detailed painted art quilts and art dolls. Working on…
Spotlight: Helena Scheffer, Colourist
Helena Scheffer creates fiber art with textiles. Colour is what inspires her work. She starts with an idea, pulls out her fabrics and lets them speak to her. How would…
Spotlight: Petra Kooij, Visual Artist
Rewilding spaces one organic footprint at a time Petra Kooij’s work begins with the observation of plants and flowers in her small urban garden or the vase on her table.…
Spotlight: Leilani Purvis, Fiber Artist
Leilani Purvis is an award-winning fiber artist and teacher who creates detailed textile art inspired by nature. Look closely at her work; see the animals' inner mood through their eyes.…
Spotlight: Karen Eckmeier, Fiber Artist
Try to keep up with Karen Eckmeier! She has written five books, teaches classes, and creates award-winning quilts. She works on one piece at a time. Her favorite part?…
Spotlight: Kieren Dutcher, Teaching Artist and Illustrator
Kieren Dutcher grew up in a creative home and was encouraged to be a maker. From an early age, she learned how to sew, knit, and embroider from her mom…
Spotlight: Christa Wissler, Multi-disciplinary Artist
You'll find Christa Wissler working on a variety of projects all at the same time. She works intuitively to create her works of art, using a variety of media. When…
Spotlight: Jacki Donhou, Amigurumi Pattern Designer & Author
Jacki Donhou creates whimsical and unique amigurumi crocheted creatures. Her advice? Keep practicing and you'll get better. When did you first start crocheting? How did you start designing your own…Trending Now
Shamrock Quilt Block: St. Patrick’s Day Free Pattern
Add a little luck to your life with our shamrock quilt pattern. Combine three blocks with corner half triangles with a stem block and you've got a shamrock quilt block!…
How to Make an Irish Chain Quilt: Free Tutorial
The Irish chain quilt is a classic traditional quilt made with nine patch blocks and squares of fabric for the background. Using only two fabrics, this quilt pattern comes together…
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…Latest Stories on Create Whimsy
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…Spotlight: Dinah Sargeant, Fiber Artist
Dinah Sargeant studied painting in college and discovered quilting when her children were young. She now combines both passions to create detailed painted art quilts and art dolls. Working on…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…Spotlight: Petra Kooij, Visual Artist
Rewilding spaces one organic footprint at a time Petra Kooij’s work begins with the observation of plants and flowers in her small urban garden or the vase on her table.…Spotlight: Helena Scheffer, Colourist
Helena Scheffer creates fiber art with textiles. Colour is what inspires her work. She starts with an idea, pulls out her fabrics and lets them speak to her. How would…Spotlight: Karen Eckmeier, Fiber Artist
Try to keep up with Karen Eckmeier! She has written five books, teaches classes, and creates award-winning quilts. She works on one piece at a time. Her favorite part?…Spotlight: Kieren Dutcher, Teaching Artist and Illustrator
Kieren Dutcher grew up in a creative home and was encouraged to be a maker. From an early age, she learned how to sew, knit, and embroider from her mom…Spotlight: Christa Wissler, Multi-disciplinary Artist
You'll find Christa Wissler working on a variety of projects all at the same time. She works intuitively to create her works of art, using a variety of media. When…
How to Price Your Handmade Quilts and Fiber Art
So, you are ready to sell your quilts or fiber art. How do you price your handmade quilts? What should you consider? We asked some of our friends how they…How to Make an Irish Chain Quilt: Free Tutorial
The Irish chain quilt is a classic traditional quilt made with nine patch blocks and squares of fabric for the background. Using only two fabrics, this quilt pattern comes together…