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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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Bead and embroidered fabrics by Nichole Vogelsinger

Spotlight: Nichole Vogelsinger, Boho Embroidery Artist

Nichole Vogelsinger has never met a fabric she didn’t want to stitch, bead, or layer with color and texture. What started as a few cross stitches with her mom has…
Cow hide bag made by Jessica Barrera

Spotlight: Jessica Barrera of Sallie Tomato

Jessica Barrera turned her love of sewing into Sallie Tomato, a thriving hub for bag makers around the world. From her first crazy patch pillowcase to designing professional patterns and…
Snakes in the Garden by Maggy Rozycki Hiltner

Spotlight: Maggy Rozycki Hiltner, Embroidery Artist

Surrounded by creativity from an early age, Maggy Hiltner grew up in a family where making things was just a way of life. Today, she transforms vintage textiles and discarded…
That Than Which fiber art by Sonja Lee-Austin

Spotlight: Sonja Lee-Austin, Creative Experimenter

For Sonja Lee-Austin, making art has never been optional—it’s simply who she is. Her layered textile pieces weave together memory, symbolism, and curiosity. Photo credit: Elizabeth Collado Photography Can you…
The WEF Extras #115 fiber art by Regula Affolter

Spotlight: Regula Affolter, Art Quilter

Swiss textile artist Regula Affolter has spent decades turning fabric into layered stories, blending printing, stitching, and dyeing into her unique visual language. From reusing family heirloom linens to founding…
Primordial beaded fiber art by Julie Booth

Spotlight: Julie B. Booth, Textile Artist

Julie B. Booth layers stitches, textures, and found objects into art that reflects both nature and healing. She creates playful textures and river-inspired designs using beads and a variety of…
Clapper and seam rippers by Jessica Bobrowski and Michael Jacques

Jessica Bobrowski and Michael Jacques of Uke Village

Jessica Bobrowski and Michael Jacques are the creative duo behind Uke Village, where quilting meets woodworking with a touch of music and play. They inspire each other, making handmade tools…
Summer Reading art quilt by Kathy Ford

Spotlight: Kathy Ford, Quilt Artist

Kathy Ford creates quilts that are layered with story, structure, and heart. With roots in architecture and a deep commitment to reuse and care, she creates textile art that holds…
Fluid Dynamics #1 by Mindy Brown

Spotlight: Mindy Brown, Contemporary Quilter

From growing up in the bold colors of the ’80s to creating quilts that tell deeply personal stories, Mindy Brown has always embraced art as a way to explore, play,…
Detail on Barbie Mitchell HLV quilt

Spotlight: Barbie Mitchell, Quilt Pattern Designer

Barbie Mitchell has been sewing since childhood, with creativity woven into every stage of her life. Today, quilting is her primary medium—where color, storytelling, and nature come together in vibrant,…
Color Play by Maryte Collard

Spotlight: Maryte Collard, Quilt Artist

Maryte Collard’s creative journey began in a small Lithuanian town where sewing, knitting, and embroidery were part of everyday life. Now an accomplished quilter, she blends tradition, bold colors, and…
Flower mended socks by Minttu Wikberg

Spotlight: Minttu Wikberg, Knitwear Designer

Minttu Wikberg has creativity woven into every part of her life—whether she’s designing textiles, illustrating, photographing, or giving new life to worn knits. Her work blends artistry with sustainability, proving…
Fabric collage by Drew Steinbrecher

Spotlight: Drew Steinbrecher, Collage, Printmaking and Fiber Artist

For Drew Steinbrecher, becoming an artist wasn’t one big “aha” moment—it was a series of small steps, experiments, and discoveries. Inspired by the beauty and chaos of urban life, Drew…
Zip bag made from naturally dyed fabrics with pen and notebooks by Mildred & Sama of Suula

Spotlight: Mildred and Sama of Suula

Suula started more than twelve years ago as a personal activity of creative expression. Today, it is a collaborative project in constant search for alternatives and processes with low environmental…
Misty #1 by Katriina Flensburg

Spotlight: Katriina Flensburg, Fiber Artist

Guided by her Finnish roots and a love for Nordic simplicity, Katriina Flensburg finds inspiration in nature, color, and form. Her work blends tradition with modern expression, always chasing the…
Secretary Bird embroidery by Laura McGarrity

Spotlight: Laura McGarrity, Embroiderer and Fiber Artist

Laura McGarrity found her creative voice through embroidery, where she could finally "draw" with needle and thread. From detailed animals to everyday inspirations, her work celebrates nature, curiosity, and the…
Eruption fiber art by Lee McLean

Spotlight: Lee McLean, Textile Artist

From her first stitches with a neighborhood quilting group to studying visual art full-time, Lee McLean has built a vibrant practice as a textile artist. She combines improv piecing, hand-dyed…
Variety of crochet motifs by Cassie Ward

Spotlight: Cassie Ward, Crochet Designer

Cassie Ward, the creative force behind The Missing Yarn, brings bold color, playful motifs, and modern style to the world of crochet. From discovering the calming rhythm of stitches during…

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