How to Make a Jelly Roll Rug
I had seen and admired the beautiful and colorful pictures of jelly roll rugs and wanted to try to make one for myself! Spoiler alert - it is a lot...
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 Tools: My Must-Have List
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 and Thread Storage Ideas: Organize Your Stash
Ready for your MSM (Master of Stash Management) degree? I love seeing the innovative ways creative people store and organize their fabric. But the solutions are not one-size-fits-all. What works...
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: Kirsten Fisher, Fiber Artist
Open to adventure, and willing to persevere through the details of her life journey from Copenhagen to Brooklyn, it is no surprise that Kirsten Fisher creates fiber art bowls that…
Where Makers Make: Quilt & Sewing Studios
Where do you create your magic? Do you have your own space? A dedicated table, desk or corner of a room? A separate studio space? I don't know about you,…
How to Make an I Spy Placemat: I Spy Quilt Ideas
Make meal time more fun with your toddler with an I Spy placemat! They are easy to make, and a great way to use up bits and pieces in your…
How to Make a Kraft-Tex Box with a Lid
Kraft-Tex is the perfect material to make a project box. I've been working on some crochet mandalas as a mindless TV project. My Kraft-Tex box with a lid now holds…
How to Make a Leafy Tablescape with Kraft-tex
I love a pretty table, but I hate to store lots of bulky seasonal stuff. I would rather use my storage space for fabric and beads! A friend suggested leaf…
How to Make a Pinafore Apron with Back Cross Straps
I'm cooking more meals at home, and enjoying more complex recipes. I don't know about you, but I am not a neat cook. :) Just ask my husband. I've always…
How to Make a Jewelry Roll-up Travel Case
To help me organize my baubles and keep them from tangling as they bounce around in bags, I needed a travel case that I could roll up for compact packing…
How to Make a Laptop Case
Laptop sleeves can be expensive - and not very durable. Make your own laptop case with 1/2-yard of fabric in less than an hour! You can use a piece of…