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: 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…Trending Now
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…
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…
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…
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 -…
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.
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
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…
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… 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… 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… 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… 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 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… 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 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… 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… 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… 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…
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 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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…