Spotlight: Pam Weeks, Quilt Historian
The stories behind quilts fascinate historian Pam Weeks - their purpose, the materials, the makers. She pulls all of this together in volumes that she researches thoroughly and documents meticulously...
Spotlight
Spotlight
Our Spotlight artists are a talented bunch. At Create Whimsy we share the stories of makers, inspiring each of our creativity. We believe that creativity crosses mediums, and love to see what makes different people tick.
We love learning what inspires makers, seeing where their magic happens and their journey to where they are today. Some are organized and plan their projects out to every detail, and some let the project take them on an adventure, not quite sure what the final piece will be — but, they know when it is done.
Browse through our interviews, where we spotlight makers learning about their journeys to where they are today. Linger on their pages and visit their websites for inspiration!
Spotlight: Lorie McCown, Fiber and Mixed Media Artist
When Lorie McCown brings her fine art education to textiles and mixed media, the result is a visual celebration of the layers that make up human stories. The textures create...
Spotlight: Andrea Love, Wool Animator
Andrea Love takes you into a miniature fiber fantasy world with her art, brought to life with stop-motion animation. With the eye of a filmmaker, she brings tiny wooly beings...
Spotlight: Dara Tomasson, Longarm Quilter & Teacher
Dara Tomasson was so successful as a longarm quilter that she became a teacher and coach for others. Now she shares what she has learned through workshops, coaching and writing...
Spotlight: Sarah Gunn and Julie Starr, Sewists and Authors
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: PM Neist, Textile Artist and Embroiderer
From her early, pre-Kindergarten artworks to her textile work today, PM Neist rebels against conventional approaches. With focused intention, the Houston-based artist tells a story with every unique stitch, revealing...
Spotlight: Geraldine Warner, Fiber Artist
Fiber artist Geraldine Warner had never quilted, but knew she wanted to somehow paint with fabric. Working mostly with silk, she immerses herself in every part of the creative process,...
Spotlight: Minki Kim, Fabric and Pattern Designer
With her sweet designs and easy techniques, Minki Kim shows you how to draw with fabric and thread, both by hand and machine. She captures everyday moments, then keeps those...
Spotlight: Jess Finn, English Paper Piecing Designer
With makers on the move, it's no surprise that the portable technique of English Paper Piecing (EPP) is on the rise, and Jess Finn is at the center of the...
Spotlight: Barbara Brackman, Quilter, Quilt Historian and Author
Was it fate that Barbara Brackman would become a central figure in quiltmaking? An accidental find of a drawer full of vintage quilt blocks ignited Barbara's curiosity, and since then...
