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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!

Rise Up by Sarah Gee Miller

Spotlight, Sarah Gee Miller, Collagist and Painter

Sarah Gee Miller is a self taught artist who shifted from collage work to painting her bright and colorful art. Her fascination with minimal clean lines and abstraction shines through…
Quilt blouse by Ama F

Spotlight: Ama F, Creator & Maker

Ama F stays busy making. She knits, sews, quilts, embroiders and recently taken up needlepoint. Always with a project nearby, both at home and on her commute. You knit, sew…
A Lesson from the Birds by Blair Treuer

Spotlight: Blair Treuer, Textile Artist

Self taught textile artist Blair Treuer listens to her heart as she creates her portraits intuitively. Inspired by her family, she uses bits of fabric to communicate the images that…
Dinner Plate Dahlia quilt by Jeanette Walton

Spotlight: Jeanette Walton, Quilter and Teacher

Jeanette Walton is definitely on Team Foundation Paper Piecing, creating complex designs with sharp points and angles. Quilting is in her DNA, both her mother and grandmother were quilters. Her…
Sheer Joy on Two Wheels quilt by Kathie Kerler

Spotlight: Kathie Kerler, Fiber Artist

Look closely at the fiber art created by Kathie Kerler. You'll find small touches like hand stitching, beads and hand-twisted cords adding intricate interest to her work. As a NACQJ…
Maria's Tree art quilt by Linda Anderson

Spotlight: Linda Anderson, Fine Art Quilter

Linda Anderson has always had a passion to create. She saw her first art quilt and realized she had discovered her perfect medium to explore her visions. Each piece of…
Jackson's House quilt by Laurie Russman

Spotlight: Laurie Russman, Fiber Artist

Laurie Russman takes time to play, creating bright and colorful art quilts. She seeks to inspire joy in the viewer, with her whimsical designs often featuring her cats. Using color…
Parrot bead embroidery necklace

Spotlight: Jann Spillane, Bead Artist

Once Jann Spillane explored bead embroidery as a craft, she hasn't stopped. Creating intricate necklaces inspired by cultural and celestial themes, Jann works on her art every day. Whether displayed…
Wildfire wearable art by Patti Barker

Spotlight: Patti Barker, Wearable Artist

Patti Barker creates wearable works of art that communicate strong messages with fiber. She embellishes her creations with beads and other fibers, using bases of nuno felting,. How did you…
Work in progress

Spotlight: Sophie MacNeill, Fiber Artist

Inspired by nature and the world around her, Sophie MacNeill creates amazingly detailed fiber art pieces with hand dyed fabrics. Stitching forces Sophie to slow down and look closely. Her…
Indigo dyed fabrics on a clothes line

Spotlight: Debbie Maddy, Indigo and Shibori Artist

Debbie Maddy discovered her passion for quilting and later discovered her love for indigo dying. She has now designed her 10th line of fabrics based on her indigo dyed fabrics…
Close up of quilting on a pinwheel quilt

Spotlight: Christa Watson, Quilt and Fabric Designer

Christa Watson takes the fear out of machine quilting on a domestic sewing machine. She also designs quilt patterns and has her own fabric line with Benartex! She practices everyday,…
Seed Coat fiber art by Paula Gron

Spotlight: Paula Gron, Fiber Artist

Always an artist, Paula Gron has evolved from creating sculptural baskets to designing and constructing 3D fiber art. Inspired by nature, she explores life-giving seeds and pods. Her experience in…
Nosegay quilt by Lamb Farm Designs

Spotlight: Jennie Jo Lamb, Quilt Designer

Inspired by nature and everyday life, Jennie Jo Lamb designs fool-proof quilt designs perfect for confident beginners. She writes her patterns with what she calls "square-up room" so if your…
American Folk Hero's Series: Sitting Bull art quilt by Leotie Richards

Spotlight: Leotie Richards, Textile Artist

Leotie Richards designed textiles as an art director for retail sales. With retirement, she transferred those skills to art quilting, taking a variety of workshops to learn new techniques. Now…
Solar Flare quilt by Amber Elliot

Spotlight: Amber Elliot, Modern Quilt Designer

Amber Elliot leverages her background and knowledge as a software engineer to design modern quilt patterns and manage her digital membership and subscription box service. Inspired by nature Amber's designs…
Lady riding horse illustration by Kristen Balouch

Spotlight: Kristen Balouch, Designer & Author

Inspired by folk art, poetry, and kindness, Kristen Balouch grew from illustrating children's books, to writing her own children's books. She now designs fabrics with the creations, patterns and characters from…
Kudonta 8 by Jessica Lynn Foster

Spotlight: Jessica Lynn Foster, Abstract Artist

Jessica Lynn Foster is a visual artist and educator who teaches in various settings, including public school, workshops, and online classes. Inspired by nature, her abstract and botanical works reflect…

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