Spotlight: Caitlin Dundon, Mixed Media Artist and Calligrapher
A lover of color, pattern, depth, layers and words, Caitlin Dundon creates mixed media art that is a...
At Create Whimsy, we share the stories of makers. Learn about their creative journeys, inspirations and more! Browse all of our Spotlight Stories.
Spotlight: Flóra Carlile-Kovács, Felt Artist & Designer
Flóra Carlile-Kovács has found her creative calling and loves every part of the felt making proces...
Spotlight: Cathy Wiggins, Leather Artist
When quilting on fabric wasn’t quite enough to achieve her artistic vision, Cathy Wiggins deci...
Spotlight: Marie Bergstedt, Sculptural Mixed Media Artist
Marie Bergstedt is a fiber artist whose work defies traditional categories. Always telling a story w...
Spotlight: Sheila Christensen, Quilter and Designer
Sheila Christensen got so hooked on quilting that she bought a quilt shop! She started designing qui...
Spotlight: Sara Rickards, Embroidery Artist and Designer
You can catch a glimpse of Sara Rickards’ work anywhere from video tutorials to kits to design...
Trending Now
Spotlight: Laura Wasilowski, Textile Artist
When you see one of Laura Wasilowski’s quilts, you can’t help but smile. Her whimsical p...
How to Make a Jelly Roll Rug
I’ve seen the beautiful and colorful pictures of jelly roll rugs, and wanted to try one for my...
Spotlight: Sandy Peterson, Quilter with Compassion
Sandy Peterson’s sewing and quilting journey has led her along a creative fiber path. From sew...
Sock It to Me! Make Plush Animals!
Everybody knows the classic sock monkey, but why not make a whole menagerie? Turn your lonely spare ...
10 Links for Free Hand Embroidery Patterns!
I've found some blogs and websites that offer free embroidery patterns! Patterns for whatever mood s...
Fabric Coil Baskets and Bowls
I've made and given many washable baskets and bowls as gifts. Choose fabric to match the recipient's...
Latest Stories on Create Whimsy
Spotlight: Caitlin Dundon, Mixed Media Artist and Calligrapher
A lover of color, pattern, depth, layers and words, Caitlin Dundon creates mixed media art that is a...
Spotlight: Flóra Carlile-Kovács, Felt Artist & Designer
Flóra Carlile-Kovács has found her creative calling and loves every part of the felt making proces...
Spotlight: Cathy Wiggins, Leather Artist
When quilting on fabric wasn’t quite enough to achieve her artistic vision, Cathy Wiggins deci...
Spotlight: Marie Bergstedt, Sculptural Mixed Media Artist
Marie Bergstedt is a fiber artist whose work defies traditional categories. Always telling a story w...
Spotlight: Sheila Christensen, Quilter and Designer
Sheila Christensen got so hooked on quilting that she bought a quilt shop! She started designing qui...
Spotlight: Sara Rickards, Embroidery Artist and Designer
You can catch a glimpse of Sara Rickards’ work anywhere from video tutorials to kits to design...
Spotlight: Georgia Bonesteel, Quilter and Inventor of Lap Quilting
Georgia Bonesteel has been at the center of the quilting world since the quilting revival of the 197...
Spotlight: Cameron Anne Mason, Fiber Artist
Creating has always been central to Cameron Mason’s story, from artful childhood time with pap...
Spotlight: Judy Gula, Creator and President of Artistic Artifacts
Judy Gula invites you to join her on a journey of creativity, color and collaboration. She specializ...
Spotlight: Judy Coates Perez, Mixed Media Textile Artist
The color and texture that Judy Coates Perez achieves in her mixed media textile art begins with a b...
Spotlight: Deborah Tirico, Needle Artist, Designer, Instructor and Author
Deborah Tirico layers fabric with stitches, creating vibrant, detailed designs that she stitches wit...
Spotlight: Jenny Fillius, Metal Collage Artist
Growing up in a family of artists, Jenny Fillius took the creative path as well. Using what others t...
Spotlight: Sylvia Schaefer, Modern Quilter and Pattern Designer
Can art and science get along? Of course they can! With a Ph.D. in marine science, Sylvia Schaefer a...
Spotlight: Leslie Tucker Jenison, Artist, Contemporary Quilt Maker and Fabric Designer
Leslie Tucker Jenison makes contemporary quilts – works of art in fabric. Anything can spark a...
Spotlight: Hollis Chatelain, Textile Painter and Humanitarian
Inspired by her humanitarian work in Africa, Hollis Chatelain creates art quilts that raise awarenes...
Spotlight: Betsy La Honta, Product Developer in the Maker World
Betsy La Honta grew up in a home filled with creativity and the supplies to take time to play. She i...
Spotlight: Carole Lyles Shaw, Modern Quilter, Teacher, Designer and Author
As a modern quilter, Carole Lyles Shaw focuses on a set of tried and true design principles, resulti...
Spotlight: Susan Brubaker Knapp, Fiber Artist, Author and Teacher
Susan Brubaker Knapp is one busy artist! She is known to fiber artists as the host of televisionR...
Spotlight: Valerie Goodwin, Mixed Media Fiber Artist and Architect.
As an architect, Valerie Goodwin is well-versed in key design principles. Bringing this formal train...
Spotlight: Marilyn Lone, Textile Artist
Marilyn Lone translates the world around her in her art quilts. Her work is brave and bold, making e...