Spotlight: Valerie Bothell, Crazy Quilter
Valerie Bothell found crazy quilting over 20 years ago and has never looked back. Intrigued by the infinite combinations of fabrics, colors and stitches, every new project is a fresh...
Create Whimsy
We love to be inspired by makers and reading their stories. We’ve written these interviews and articles to share some of our favorite artists and inspirations.
Spotlight: Hale Ekinci, Artist, Designer and Educator
Combining old textiles with computer technology, Hale Ekinci creates thought-provoking fiber art. Beginning with an old family photograph, Hale manipulates the image and transfers it to a repurposed household textile....
Spotlight: Carson Converse, Artist and Designer
Beginning with arranging shapes on a felt board in preschool, Carson Converse developed a love of quilts that became her artistic passion. Add an element of risk-taking and the result...
Spotlight: Claire B. Jones, Fiber Artist
At first glance, Claire B. Jones' sculptural embroidery looks like it must be built on some kind of armature. But Claire engineers her pieces so that they are built entirely...
Spotlight: Dietrich Hoecht, Metalsmith
Educated as an engineer, Dietrich Hoecht was drawn to creative problem solving. That proved to be a firm foundation for his current work as a blacksmith and jewelry artist, creating...
Spotlight: Wendy Conklin, Artist and Chair Designer
When Wendy Conklin wanted custom chairs on a limited budget for her home, she learned upholstery skills and made exactly what she wanted. Now she designs and manufactures custom chairs...
Spotlight: Allie Aller, Fiber Artist
With an ongoing love for learning new techniques and a passion for the work of unsung textile artists of the past, Allie Aller creates fiber art that blends those two...
Spotlight: Sarah Lovett, Artist and Psychic
If you happen to find yourself anywhere near Sarah Lovett's art, you can't miss it! Her giant puppets are large, colorful, glowing and powered by humans collaborating their movements in...
Spotlight: Donna Lee Dowdney, Fabric Artist
Bringing as much meticulous attention to her work as an artist as she brought to her technical career, Donna Lee Dowdney creates nature-inspired visual art with fabric and mixed media....