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Create Whimsy

Create Whimsy

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!

Orange Crush by Zak Foster

Spotlight: Zak Foster, Fiber Artist

Zak Foster learned about quilting from YouTube and Instagram. His works tell stories that are important in his life. Used textiles he finds along his journeys, guides Zak to work…
Healing Series by Beverly Ayling-Smith

Spotlight: Beverly Ayling-Smith, Textile Artist

Beverly Ayling-Smith uses textiles from our everyday lives to create her work that focuses on the emotional dimensions of loss, absence, and grief. Her experience in research into emotional barriers…
Opus-One collage quilt by Joan Schulze

Spotlight: Joan Schulze, Fiber Artist

Joan Schulze grew up in a creative home. Creating fiber art and writing poetry, reflecting her feelings and thoughts have been a part of Joan's life. How did you find…
Yellow, Pink and Orange abstract embroidery by Caroline Champion

Spotlight: Caroline Champion, Abstract Embroidery Artist

Caroline Champion creates abstract hand embroidered art with acrylic paints and thread. Ideas come to her from nature, overheard conversations, lines of buildings, clouds and more. Her pieces reflect her…
Quaker Marsh Sunset art quilt by Sue Colozzi

Spotlight: Sue Colozzi, Fiber Artist

Sue Colozzi has always had an interest in fiber arts.  She studied weaving in school but later found she preferred fabric as her medium.  After making her first scene out…
Kinga Foldi fiber art 1

Spotlight: Kinga Foldi, Textile Sculptor

Kinga Foldi has been creative since a young age. She studied traditional craft techniques but is drawn to textiles for their endless possibilities. Using pintucks and folds, she creates her…
Anxiety No. 11 by Judy Kirpich

Spotlight: Judy Kirpich, Fiber Artist

Judy Kirpich started her journey as a fiber artist by making her own clothes. A class with Nancy Crow was her first step into the world of fiber art. Her…
Mask 3 quilt by Scott Culley

Spotlight: Scott Culley, Textile Designer

Scott Culley began sewing as a child. He started quilting after the birth of their son. Inspired by the modern quilt movement, he uses his architecture background to design complex…
Small blue, pink and orange quilt by Rebeka Lambert

Spotlight: Rebeka Lambert, Art Quilter

Rebeka Lambert discovered modern improv quilting and a new world opened for her. She uses repurposed fabrics in her art and enjoys adding texture with hand stitching. How did you…
Moss Study fiber art by Rachael Dorr

Spotlight: Rachael Dorr, Textile Artist

Rachael Dorr has been creating with textiles her entire life. She now creates detailed fiber art, as well as heirloom quilts for families with Quilting a Memory, using recycled fabrics.…
Eves Journey Insignia by Naida Koraly

Spotlight: Naida Koraly, Fiber Artist

Naida Koraly has been sewing all of her life. After a career of graphic design, architectural drafting and interior decorating, she discovered fiber art. She traded her rubber cement for…
All Hail the Queen fiber art by Sarah Spencer

Spotlight: Sarah Spencer, Textile Artist

Sarah Spencer, who works under the alias Io the Alien, took an introductory quilting class, learned about improv quilting and became obsessed. She uses bold and saturated colors to create…
Garneau theater embroidery by Murriel Mapa

Spotlight: Murriel Mapa, Embroidery Artist

Murriel Mapa picked up an embroidery kit and fell in love with stitching. After doing a few kits, she tried making her own designs. She now sells her designs as…
Forever Ballon Installation by Mary Anne Carter

Spotlight: Mary Anne Carter, Soft Sculpture and Installation Art

Mary Anne Carter has been an artist since a young child. Art is the way she communicates. It is her gift. Using many media and techniques, she creates detailed art…
Four plant macrame holders on a rod by Casey Alberti

Spotlight: Casey Alberti, Macramé Artist

Casey Alberti was looking for a fun girl's night craft and discovered macramé. She creates unique projects inspired by her customers and enjoys choosing the colors for each project. With…
She Knows quilt by Shannon Roudhán and Jason Bowlsby

Spotlight: Shannon Roudhán and Jason Bowlsby, Dynamic DIY Duo

Shannon Roudhán and Jason Bowlsby are the dynamic DIY duo from Seattle, Washington. They have mastered a wide variety of techniques from Boro and Sashiko, crochet and knitting, sewing, quilting,…
Butterfly embroidery by Jenny Bolhofner

Spotlight: Jenny Bolhofner, Felt Artist

Jenny Bolhofner found herself looking for a creative outlet and discovered felt food tutorials. Creating art with layers of felt and hand stitching, she manipulates the fibers and layers textures,…
Ni Una Mas (Not One More) by Ana Buzzalino

Spotlight: Ana Buzzalino, Mixed Media Artist

Ana Buzzalino has been creating her entire life. She discovered quilting and her passion. Now she creates complex mixed media art with a variety of techniques, Ana loves layers and…

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