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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.

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January Thaw art quilt by Laura Stangel Schmidt

Spotlight: Laura Stangel Schmidt, Textle Artist

Laura Stangel Schmidt is a visual artist and poet. The drawn, painted, stitched, and written lines in her work are equivalent forms of expression—improvisational explorations of her own interior landscape.…
Beaded necklace with wolves by Heidi Kummili

Spotlight: Heidi Kummli, Bead Artist

Heidi Kummli creates detailed beadwork that expresses her feelings for Mother Earth. Finding inspiration from the world around her, Heidi walks with her dogs every day and encounters wildlife who…
Collection of quilt blocks

Popular Quilt Patterns and Blocks; Ideas for Quilts

There are an infinite number of quilt patterns. Some are more popular than others. Maybe it's because they are easy, maybe they have been around for hundreds of years, maybe…
Je Me Souviens by CLaire Renaut

Spotlight: CLaire Renaut, Textile Artist

CLaire Renaut studied fashion at Esmod Paris and became a fashion and textile designer. Looking for a more creative outlet, she went back to school and received a Master's in…
Solstice weaving by Krystyna Sadej

Spotlight: Krystyna Sadej, Tapestry and Mixed Media Artist

Krystyna Sadej learned to weave as a young adult and found her passion. She now creates a variety of work reusing materials to communicate and emphasize the urgency of our…
Aquatic Terrestrial fiber art by Shanna Robinson

Spotlight: Shanna Robinson, Fiber Sculptor

Meet Shanna Robinson who has been making things for as long as she can remember. She uses found objects from her environment to create complex fiber sculptures using a variety…
Reflections of Cape Town art quilt by Cynthia England

Spotlight: Cynthia England, Fiber Artist

Cynthia England creates fiber art that is inspired by pictures she takes while traveling and the world around her. She uses a picture piecing technique to build her life-like art…
Rose and butterfly made by Kathryn Bondy

Spotlight: Kathryn Bondy, Botanical Artist

Kathryn Bondy knew she was creative at a very young age. She now creates realistic botanical art with amazing attention to the details. From flowers to butterflies and ladybugs, these…
Pastel color shawl made with Tunisian crochet

Spotlight: Lori Harrison, Tunisian Crochet Designer

Lori Harrison discovered Tunisian Crochet and found her medium for creating. When she couldn't find enough patterns for her passion, she took to creating her own designs. She has now…
La Dolce Vita art quilt by Kimberly Rado

Spotlight: Kimberly Rado, Fiber Artist

Kimberly Rado of Starry Night Hollow is a fiber artist who gravitates to whimsy using the richness of color, texture and dimension in her work. She is inspired by all…
Verdant weaving by Susan Iverson

Spotlight: Susan Iverson, Textile Artist

Susan Iverson is inspired by architecture and landscape, creating intricate tapestries that capture a moment of time. She works on one piece at a time and in a series. She…
Tetrahedron Fun by Mary McCauley

Spotlight: Mary McCauley, Mixed Media Fiber Artist

Mary McCauley pushes the definition of "quilt" creating her 3D pieces and pop-up books with three layers just like a quilt. When she has an idea, she loves tapping into…
Searching Through Layers art quilt by Cheryl Rezendez

Spotlight: Cheryl Rezendes, Fiber Artist

Cheryl Rezendes primarily works in fiber but considers herself a painter. She works in a series and is influenced by the world around her. She uses mono printing methods, direct…
Orange peel quilt in progress

Spotlight: Mattie Rhoades, Fun and Easy Quilting

Mattie Rhoades has a passion for making the complex simple. With a background in Special Education and a love of quilts and garment construction she has developed patterns and instructions…
Another Chair at the Table, Detail

Spotlight: Janet Darcher, Fiber Artist

Follow along with us to learn about Janet Darcher and her journey from working with adolescent offenders to creating art quilts with her custom handmade fabrics. Janet is inspired by…
Skull with mushroom and flowers fiber art by Janis Ledwell-Hunt

Spotlight: Janis Ledwell-Hunt, Fiber Artist

Janis Ledwell-Hunt creates innovative sculptural pieces using macrame knots in her own unique way. She explores life and death through her pieces that are worked on custom welded scaffolding transcending…
Girl writing in notebook detail picture

Spotlight: Cristina Arcenegui Bono, Whimsical Quilter

Cristina Arcenegui Bono bought her first long arm and discovered that she is more than a patchwork piecer, she is a machine quilter. She makes whimsical whole cloth quilts inspired…
Traditional Korean Jumeoni, Pouches - Duru-Jumeoni, Yak-Jumeni, and Gui-Jumeoni(clockwise from top left) by Heehwa Jo

Spotlight: Heehwa Jo, Korean Embroidery Artist

Heehwa Jo creates detailed embroidery work inspired by ancient Korean designs. She'll think about a design for a while and when it is ready to come to life, she gathers…

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