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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!

Flower bud quilt

Spotlight: Karen Lewis, Textile Artist

Karen Lewis found her way into the artists path after a career break and has never looked back. She screen prints textiles, designs fabric lines, creates quilt patterns and teaches…
Phoenix Rising by Roxane Lessa

Spotlight: Roxane Lessa, Fiber Artist

Roxane Lessa creates colorful quilts with movement inspired by her years as a dancer. She likes to show the beauty found in the world through her work, uplifting and bringing…
Group of women in clothing designed by Maddie Kulig

Spotlight: Maddie Kulig, Founder of Madalynne Intimates

Maddie Kulig has an overarching vision to provide women with feminine lingerie that is as equally beautiful as it is functional, whether that be through sewing their own or buying from the market.…
Bright colors tumbler quilt by Valerie Prideaux

Spotlight: Valerie Prideaux, Fiber Artist

Try to keep up with Valerie Prideaux! When she was introduced to quilting, it was love at first sight! Inspired to show quilts and gather quilters, Valerie initiated and managed…
Robot drawings 2 by Liz Melchor

Spotlight: Liz Melchor, Pen Plotter and Artist

Liz Melchor was bored and took a drawing class that changed her life. She also leans on her interest in mathematics to code algorithmic art and uses robots, some of…
Murphy, a commissioned piece by Barbara Yates Beasley

Spotlight: Barbara Yates Beasley, Collage Artist

Barbara Yates Beasley went to a class for animal portraits and found her niche. She now does commission work for clients creating brightly colored animal fiber art pieces. Her favorite…
Terre Mere / Mother Earth textile art by Galla Grotto

Spotlight: Galla Grotto, Textile Artist

Galla Grotto discovered her innate ability to create art as an early teenager. She discovered textiles as an Interior designer and started making textile art pieces. Working in a series,…
Jungle Scape art quilt by Pamela Loewen

Spotlight: Pamela Loewen, Contemporary Artist

Pamela Loewen discovered quilt making as an art form and now creates colorful, joyful and intricately made art quilts with a high level of craftsmanship. She enjoys working in a…
Yellow and bright pinecone quilt by Betty Ford-Smith

Spotlight: Betty Ford-Smith, Pinecone Quilter

Betty Ford-Smith fell in love with pinecone quilting and learned the heirloom hand quilting technique from an African American master quilter, Miss Sue. She has captured the stories and process…
Magnolia After the Storm by Barbara Bushey

Spotlight: Barbara Bushey, Artist

Barbara Bushey took a textile class and knew she found her home. She is inspired by nature and the world around her, especially her time spent at Lake Superior, Barbara…
Floral circles quilt by Janet Goddard

Spotlight: Janet Goddard, Quilter and Designer

Janet Goddard took a patchwork class to learn a new hobby. The one term class turned into a one year class, more workshops, joining a guild and now writing books,…
Blue Bird rug hooked by Crystal Ross

Spotlight: Crystal Ross, Textile Artist

Crystal Ross dabbled in several art disciplines and discovered textiles. Her grandparents were incredible rug hookers and she always had great respect for their work. When it seemed to become…
The Company You Keep art by Mabela

Spotlight: Mabelin Castellanos, Textile Artist

"Mabelin Castellanos is a Cuban fiber artist based in Miami. She interprets life as seen from her window, often made from scrap fabrics. Her practice is marked by self-reflection, pleasant…
Man walking on air above seagulls huichol yarn painting by Bridget Daly

Spotlight: Bridget Daly, Fiber Artist

Bridget Daly discovered Huichol yarn painting and the rest is history. Her work challenges the viewer to reconsider what is true. Look closely at the detail in her work. She…
Octopus and under the sea quilled art by Sena Runa

Spotlight Sena Runa, Paper Art Designer

Sena Runa is a paper art designer who uses the traditional medium of quilling to create intricate designs. She uses wider strips of paper to create larger shadows in her…
Felted shawl by Liz Riley

Spotlight: Liz Riley, Feltmaker & Textile Artist

Liz Riley is a feltmaker and textile artist who founded her small creative business in 2017. Her designs are inspired by experimenting with colour and texture, focusing on traditional feltmaking…
Bloomerang quilt by Daisy Aschehoug; photo by Ostein Thorvaldsen

Spotlight: Daisy Aschehoug, Modern Quilt Designer

Meet Daisy Aschehoug. She is a modern quilter who has embraced curves in her quilts. Inspired by the artistic and functional aspects of quilts, she shares her insights into perfect…
Field of Poppies art quilt by Sandy Moore

Spotlight: Sandy Moore, Mixed Media Collage Artist

Sandy Moore is a mixed media collage artist who creates portraits, landscapes and beautiful flowers with fabrics. When she works with fabric, she feels connected to all of the women…

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