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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.

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Adeline Biker Jacket in vintage quilt by Kathleen McVeigh

Spotlight: Kathleen McVeigh, Wearable Artist

Kathleen McVeigh studied fiber arts in college and collected quilts in varying conditions. She now creates sustainable pieces from vintage textiles. Taking inspiration from each textile piece, she makes one-of-a-kind…
Life in the Anthropocene by Sue Sherman

Spotlight: Sue Sherman, Quilt Artist

Sue Sherman is enjoying her second career as an art quilter, creating realistic art quilts mostly of animals she has photographed on her travels. She uses thickened dyes and thread…
Tree embroidery in fall colors by Theresa Lawson

Spotlight: Theresa Lawson, Textile Artist

Theresa Lawson is a fiber artist who creates her work with fabrics and threads starting with a plan and improvising along the way. She discovered artists making art that seemed…
Bee stumpwork embroidery by Megan Zaniewski

Spotlight: Megan Zaniewski, Stumpwork Embroidery Artist

Megan Zaniewski was exposed to embroidery and other fiber arts at a young age. She finds time most days for some stitching. Inspired by the outdoors, she creates three dimensional…
Komorebi textile art by Shin-hee Chin

Spotlight: Shin-hee Chin, Fiber and Mixed Media Artist

Shin-hee Chin creates her detailed fiber art pieces from old and recycled clothes and textiles. She works in a series, exploring humanity and dignity in human beings, highlighting the interconnectedness.…
Several plants in the dye kit by Casey Newman

Spotlight: Casey Newman, Naturalist and Artist

Casey Newman has a Master's degree in forest ecology where she learned about native plants and natural dyes. She now uses plants as dyes in her work, and teaches others…
A Meditation quilt by by Rahda Weaver

Spotlight: Radha Weaver, Textile Upcycler and Quilter

Radha Weaver grew up around textiles, studied costume design in college, and worked in the textile industry for 15 years. She left the apparel industry and started her first quilt…
Floral heart embroidery by Jessica Anderson

Spotlight: Jessica Anderson, Embroidery Artist and Crafter

Jessica Anderson has been a maker her entire life. She always has a project in the works. Her favorite part of the process? Designing and trying new techniques. Why textiles?…
Morning Comes Early textile art by Marianne Williamson

Spotlight: Marianne Williamson, Contemporary Fiber Artist

Marianne Williamson started her art career as a painter. She now works with a variety of textiles creating contemporary art with texture, painting with silks and cotton. Inspired by her…
Criminal Quilts textile art by Ruth Singer

Spotlight: Ruth Singer, Textile Artist

Ruth Singer started her career in museums telling stories through objects and history. She worked with many artists and craft makers who inspired her to tell stories through her own…
Pink a Boo quilt by Kelly Spell

Spotlight: Kelly Spell, Modern Quilter

Kelly Spell has been a creator her entire life. She acquired a sewing machine in 2014, made her first baby quilt and now makes award winning quilts. How did you…
Triple Vases by Hassan Ghanati

Spotlight: Hassan Ghanati, Woodworking Artist

Hassan Ghanati has followed his passion. He works with wood to create both decorative and utilitarian pieces. Using only wood that is reclaimed, he leaves a piece in his sight…
Valentine garland by Sarah Gardner

Spotlight: Sarah Gardner, Mixed Media Artist

Sarah Gardner has been a maker for her entire life. She now embraces play in her practice creating bright and colorful mixed-media art. With no set schedule, she makes time…
Flapper hat

Spotlight: Adrienne Priess, Recycled Apparel Designer

Adrienne Priess grew up in a home filled with creativity. She saw a hat she liked and her mother made it from an old sweater. That was the beginning of…
Out of My Comfort zone by Anne Bowers

Spotlight: Anne Bowers, Basket Artist

Anne Bowers went to a one-day basket making class and was hooked! Her signature is ribbed baskets. She adapts the basic structures to create modern baskets with the use of…
Family Feud quilt by Linda Steele

Spotlight: Linda Steele, Textile Artist

Linda Steele started quilting as an adult when a friend encouraged her to take a patchwork class. Over time, she started designing her own improvised quilts, finding inspiration in fabrics,…
Leap of Faith quilt by Kestrel Michaud

Spotlight: Kestrel Michaud, Fine Artist and Art Quilter

Kestrel Michaud grew up in a creative home, encouraged to follow her passion. In high school, she discovered fabric as a medium and then studied fine arts in college. It…
Wired weaving by Ellen Ramsey

Spotlight: Ellen Ramsey, Contemporary Tapestry Artist

Ellen Ramsey finds inspiration for her work in technology. She studied art history and worked in museums before becoming a contemporary tapestry artist. Photo credit: Jean Kercheval, Kercheval Photography How…

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