Spotlight: Kathy McNeil, Appliqué Quilt Artist
Meet award-winning appliqué quilt artist Kathy McNeil! She ...
Spotlight: Christina Fairley Erickson, Fiber Artist
Meet Christina Fairley Erickson. Inspired by nature and trav...
Spotlight: Susanne Jones, Art Quilter, Curator and Author
What a pleasure to interview Susanne Jones, quilt artist who...
Spotlight: Caryl Breyer Fallert-Gentry, Quilt Artist
I had the pleasure of first meeting Caryl Breyer Fallert-Gen...
Spotlight: Sandy Peterson, Quilter with Compassion
We have the pleasure to share Sandy Peterson’s sewing ...
Making Quilts for the 70,273 Project at Marbridge
The project acknowledges the 70,273 people with disabilities...
Celtic Appliqué Throw Pillow
Begun in a class with Nancy Lee Chong, this appliqué lesson...
Fabric and Quilt Shops In and Around Atlanta
The greater Atlanta area has a wonderful group of quilters a...
Spotlight: Jeanne Hewell-Chambers and The 70,273 Project
When I first saw The 70,273 Project quilts on display at the...
The 70,273 Project
I was lucky to be able to attend the International Quilt Sho...
In The Spotlight!
Spotlight: Kathy McNeil, Appliqué Quilt Artist
Meet award-winning appliqué quilt artist Kathy McNeil! She began her creative journey as a young child; she later discovered the possibilities of making pictures from fabric. Her most challenging piece includes bits of laces and specialty bridal fabrics. We hope that Kathy inspires you to......
Spotlight: Christina Fairley Erickson, Fiber Artist
Meet Christina Fairley Erickson. Inspired by nature and travel, her art quilts and embroidery reflect her journeys, in person and as creative adventures. Her works are intricate and complex, giving the viewer so much to enjoy. We are very excited to share this interview with......
Spotlight: April Jouse, Fiber Artist & EVFAC Director of Operations
What a pleasure to interview April Jouse! April is a fiber artist and Director of Operations for the Espanola Valley Fiber Arts Center in New Mexico. Want a reason to visit New Mexico? Then come for their annual Fiber Art Crawl! A three day event......
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Spotlight: Kathy McNeil, Appliqué Quilt Artist
Meet award-winning appliqué quilt artist Kathy McNeil! She began her creative journey as a young ch...
Hammered Wire Earrings with a Drop
I haven’t played around with wire and hammering for several years, and had an itch to get out ...
Demystifying Digital: How to Get Started with Social Media
Social media is a very effective way to communicate your brand to a larger audience, whether you hav...
Brighten Up a Plain Chair: How to Make A Chair Slip Cover
Brighten up a plain chair in an afternoon! I have a boring, but useful chair. It goes in bedrooms, t...
Demystifying Digital: How to Start a Website
You know you need a website but really don’t know where to start. We’re here to help y...
Spotlight: Christina Fairley Erickson, Fiber Artist
Meet Christina Fairley Erickson. Inspired by nature and travel, her art quilts and embroidery reflec...
Spotlight: April Jouse, Fiber Artist & EVFAC Director of Operations
What a pleasure to interview April Jouse! April is a fiber artist and Director of Operations for the...
Spotlight: Saskja Cook, Drawing Artist and Coloring Book Author
Living in Cork, Ireland, Saskja Cook (aka Sassy) has always loved to draw. When a devastating accide...
Spotlight: Kim Flodin, The Coloring Book Coach
Meet Kim, The Coloring Book Coach. She helps you work out that stress, through meditative strokes of...
Spotlight: Susanne Jones, Art Quilter, Curator and Author
What a pleasure to interview Susanne Jones, quilt artist who has championed several special quilt co...
Fun Ideas for Makers In and Around Washington, DC
Looking for fun ideas for makers in and around Washington, DC? Capital idea!! As home to the Smithso...
Spotlight: Make with Miles
Meet Miles, a life long maker at only age 14 and has his own YouTube channel, Make with Miles. He is...
Spotlight: Heidi Berthiaume, Curator and Publisher of Vintage Coloring Books
We had the pleasure of interviewing Heidi Berthiaume, curator and publisher of vintage coloring book...
5 Reasons Why Crafting with Your Children is Bonding
Create Whimsy believes in everyday creativity, for you and for your families. We are pleased to shar...
Spotlight: Caryl Breyer Fallert-Gentry, Quilt Artist
I had the pleasure of first meeting Caryl Breyer Fallert-Gentry in her studio at Paducah several yea...
Spotlight: Samantha Hartman, Woodworker, Author and Lifelong Creator
Do think you should do something with wood pallets you see along the side of the road? We interviewe...
Fabric and Quilt Shops In and Around Philadelphia
The Philadelphia area has some great quilters and sewers. Traditional quilters, modern quilters, qui...
Spotlight: Karen Meador, Jewelry Artist
I had the great opportunity to first see Karen’s work at a Christmas bazaar two years ago. Wal...
Spotlight: Sandy Peterson, Quilter with Compassion
We have the pleasure to share Sandy Peterson’s sewing and quilting journey. She has a studio t...
Bead Shops In and Around Houston
Never enough beads! We’ve got our top picks for where you can buy beads and other jewelry making s...
Fabric and Quilt Shops In and Around San Francisco
San Francisco has some great sewists and quilters — garment makers, traditional quilters, modern q...
DIY Valentine Fabric Postcards
Show your love by making your own Valentine Fabric Postcards! Fabric postcards are little pieces of ...
5 Great Ideas to Decorate with Books
Got Books…Use ’em! Decorate using books, organize books for projects you may be working on a...
Spotlight: Sarah Renae Clark, Illustrator, Producer of Coloring Books, and Mentor to Makers
I met Sarah Renae Clark by joining the Facebook Group Marketing For Creatives | Artists, writers, b...
Spotlight: Melissa Evans, Seamstress and Garment Maker
We’re happy to interview Melissa Evans, seamstress and garment maker. I met her participating ...
DIY Reversible Snap On Dog Scarf
Lucy is decked out for Valentine’s Day in her reversible snap on dog scarf! To make one, measu...
Make A Snap Closure Case
This snap closure case can be used for your jewelry when you are traveling, or keeping any little th...
Demystifying Digital: Digital Marketing 101 for Makers
Digital Marketing. You know you need to do it, but it is all so overwhelming. So many articles, tips...
Spotlight: Maggie Oman Shannon, Author and Lifelong Crafter
So happy to interview Reverend Maggie Oman Shannon, an ordained interfaith and Unity minister, spir...
Spotlight: Kathy Roehrer, Card Maker and Creator
We are pleased to learn more about our Spotlight: Kathy Roehrer, Card Maker and Creator. Let’s see...