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At Create Whimsy, we’re artists, makers, crafters and creators – just like you. We share the stories of makers and what they make, inspiring creativity in our everyday lives.

If you enjoy inspiring artist Spotlight interviews as well as helpful how-to tutorials and project ideas for quilting, embroidery, beadwork, sewing and fiber art, then settle in with a cuppa or a glassa.

We think that after you visit you’ll want to come back!

Mother and Daughter fiber art by Antje Rook

Spotlight: Antje Rook, Textile Artist

Some artists carve stories from stone. Antje Rook stitches them with fabric, thread, and heart. Her colorful textile art celebrates women, hope, humor, and the moments that shape our lives,…
Multi-color crochet shawl showing a variety of stitches by Kate Veselunka

Spotlight: Kate Veselunka, Crochet Designer

Some people crochet to relax. Kate Veselunka crochets to explore. Her colorful designs are filled with texture, new stitches, and creative surprises that keep both her and other makers excited…
Annye Driscoll in a cosplay outfit

Spotlight: Annye Driscoll, Foamsmith, Sewist, and Propmaker

Cosplay artist, prop maker, and author Annye Driscoll loves turning big ideas into amazing costumes using everything from fabric and foam to some very unexpected materials. In this interview, they…
8 of Diamonds quilt by Kaitlin Rim

Spotlight: Kaitlin Rim, Fiber Artist

Color, curiosity, and intuition come together in the work of fiber artist Kaitlin Rim. Through scraps, secondhand fabrics, and bold color combinations, she creates quilted pieces that feel both playful…
Black man with sunglasses crocheted in tones of blues by Will Chatlosh

Spotlight: Will Chatlosh, Crochet Artist

Will Chatlosh proves that a crochet hook can do much more than make blankets and stuffed animals. His colorful freeform crochet portraits are full of personality, showing just how expressive…
Silver and feather bangle by Emma Jane Champley

Spotlight: Emma Jane Champley, Contemporary Jewelry Designer

Emma Jane Champley creates thoughtful pieces that are both beautiful and made to last. In this interview, she shares how a love of working with metal grew into a lifelong…
Candace Ohm crocheted coasters

Spotlight: Candace Ohm, Crochet Pattern Designer

Candace Ohm blends crochet, creativity, and technology in a fresh and thoughtful way. She sees patterns not just as instructions, but as ideas that can grow and change. In this…
Quatro y Nueve quilt with signatures by Tina Davis

Spotlight: Tina Davis, Quilt Artist

Tina Davis stitches together history, memory, and community in her unique quilt work. Inspired by her grandmother and a deep love of fabric, she rescues vintage signature blocks and gives…
Foxglove, lily of the valley and other flowers in a paper sculpture by Kim Breit

Spotlight: Kim Breit, Paper Sculpture Artist

Kim Breit turns simple paper into lush, layered gardens that feel like a quiet walk in the woods. After years of exploring different art forms, she found her voice in…
Object Impermanence fiber art by Michael Stevenson

Spotlight: Michael Stevenson, Fiber Artist

Michael Stevenson makes art from memory, travel, and treasured textiles. From cutting shapes as a child beside his mother’s bed to creating thoughtful fiber pieces today, his work is both…
Washington DC Taxi fiber art by Jayne Bentley Gaskins

Spotlight: Jayne Bentley Gaskins, Fiber Artist

Jayne Bentley Gaskins turns everyday moments into powerful art using fabric and photographs. Her work is thoughtful, bold, and full of feeling. In this interview, she shares how curiosity, research,…
Quilt collection 1 by Carie Seim

Spotlight: Carie Seim, Modern Quilt Designer

Carie Seim of Full Quilt Boogie designs quilts full of color, joy, and heart. Inspired by childhood days with her grandmother and a lifelong love of making, she creates with…
Kaleidoscope of Colors fiber art by Grace Cormier

Spotlight: Grace Cormier, Multi-Medium Artist

Grace Cormier is a mixed media artist who loves to explore, moving easily between painting, fiber art, jewelry, and more. She gathers ideas from everyday objects, old materials, and new…
Teal infinity scarf felted by Leiko Uchiyama

Spotlight: Leiko Uchiyama, Felt Making Artist

At the foot of the Blackstairs Mountains in Ireland, Leiko Uchiyama turns wool into quiet, beautiful forms that feel alive. Her journey began with a love of sheep in Japan…
Teal weaving on a copper pipe by Adriene Busch

Spotlight: Adriene Busch, Contemporary Weaver

Adriene Busch turns memories of land and water into beautiful woven pieces. Inspired by foggy marshes, shifting light, and quiet moments in nature, her work blends texture, color, and feeling.…
Greenshouse, camping and tent embroideries by Debbie Hodge

Spotlight: Debbie Hodge, Embroidery Designer

Debbie Hodge has been making things with her hands for as long as she can remember. From sewing and crochet as a child to writing, photography, and design as an…
PINS S21 art by Davis Choun

Spotlight: Davis Choun, Process-Oriented Artist

Davis Choun sees art where others might not even look twice. A simple clothespin becomes color, pattern, and rhythm in his hands. Using thousands of small pieces, he builds bold…
Drunkard's path quilt stitched by Karlee Porter

Spotlight: Karlee Porter, Author, Teacher and Designer

Meet Karlee Porter, an artist who traded paper and pens (or pencils or paints) for fabric and thread to bring her ideas to life. She quilts the way she draws:…

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