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 -...
Sewing
Whether you have been sewing for a long time or just got your first sewing kit to learn how to sew buttons, you’re in good company! Experts and beginners alike share a love for creating with needle and thread. They also love to trade tips on the best sewing supplies. So thread that sewing machine or cozy up with a meditative hand sewing project. Our amazing fiber artists and easy-to-challenging sewing projects, both traditional and innovative, are sure to inspire your next creative adventure.
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Best Sewing Supplies and Quilting Notions
Whether you are sewing a garment, home dec, or making a traditional, modern or art quilt; there are some notions that you need to have in your sewing room /...
Best Fabric Storage Ideas
Ready for your MSM (Master of Stash Management) degree? I love seeing all the innovative ways that creative people have for storing and organizing their fabric. But the solutions are...
Sewing Clothes
Spotlight: Sonya Philip, Garment Designer
Born in the Philippines to creative parents, Sonya Philip has explored the world of art with a multicultural perspective. In addition to the Philippines, her family has lived in San...
Spotlight: Sarah Gunn and Julie Starr, Sewists
Online sewing friends Sarah Gunn and Julie Starr met one day for lunch and the creative sparks flew! The result was their first successful book proposal, and they have collaborated,...
Spotlight: Christine Mayer, Fashion Designer
Fashion upcycling pioneer Christine Mayer takes garments and textiles that have a history of use and transforms them into sought-after clothing designs. The new life she gives these textiles comes...
Sewing Face Masks
How to Make a Fitted Face Mask
Who would have thought that we'd be in this situation where we need patterns and instructions on how to make our own face masks? We've tested some patterns, read a...
How to Make a Pleated Face Mask
I never thought that I would be writing a post about how to make a pleated face mask on Create Whimsy. This is a place to share inspiration and projects...
How to Make a Face Mask from a Template
As long as we need to wear face masks, I like to have a deep inventory. I need fresh ones - doing laundry is not my favorite quarantine activity when...
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Spotlight: Lorraine Torrence, Textile Artist
I am a quilter and wearable art maker and have been doing both since 1971. I now design and make patterns so people can make their own wearable art.
Spotlight: Patricia Belyea and Okan Arts
I’m an artisan quilter who imports vintage Japanese textiles for making unique quilts. I sell these remarkable hand-dyed fabrics through Okan Arts in Seattle.
Spotlight: Anna Swan of Demi + Olive Handmade
Demi + Olive highlights my passion for making kids' rooms extra special. I make personalized collages, hand-crafted décor and crafts.
Spotlight: Paige Davidson of Cahoots Handbags
Unique handbags from vintage fabrics made with my mom and sister. Paige is also a painter with a BFA in Studio Art..
Fake Scythe
This fake (and safe) scythe is ready to enhance a Halloween costume or add a frightful touch to your Halloween decorations.
Adding Side Pockets to an Existing Garment
It's easy to add an on-seam pocket to an already-finished dress or skirt with a simple pattern. One of those times when you are supposed to use a seam ripper!
Freezer Paper Stenciling on Fabric
Let your dog be part of the Fourth of July festivities with a flag-inspired kerchief. Bones were stenciled with paintsticks. Red and white stripes were pieced.
Grab and Go Infant Blanket
Customize a beginner-friendly baby blanket with fabric selection. All-cotton materials keep it soft with sturdy machine construction to survive the laundry.