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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.

We think that after you visit you’ll want to come back!

Red and Offwhite quilt sample for Empty Spools Seminar on How to Make a Handmade Quilt by Pattie Klimek

Spotlight: Pattie Klimek, Hand Quilter and Slow Stitcher

Pattie Klimek has been inspired by handwork since she was a little girl with an embroidery hoop and a love for stories like Anne of Green Gables. Today, she carries…
Brillance quilt by Rashida Coleman-Hale

Spotlight: Rashida Coleman-Hale, Visual Artist

Rashida Coleman-Hale has been surrounded by fabric, thread, and creativity her whole life, and it shows in everything she makes. She has built a career filled with color, storytelling, and…
Zebra embroidery by Jessica Devin

Spotlight: Jessica Devin, Embroidery Artist

Jessica Devin’s embroidery journey began with a Christmas stocking and quickly grew into a lifelong passion for needle painting and silk shading. Inspired by nature and traditions from both East…
Blue, black and peach quilt by Ashelyn Downs

Spotlight: Ashelyn Downs, Artist and Quilt Pattern Designer

From running a small handmade business to designing modern quilt patterns, Ashelyn Downs has carved out a creative path that blends tradition with fresh, contemporary style. How long have you…
ModBox quilt by Linda Sullivan

Spotlight: Linda Sullivan, Quilt Maker, Pattern Designer and More

Linda Sullivan’s quilting journey is full of color, joy, and a little bit of serendipity. From her early days of crafting to discovering bold, happy fabrics that reignited her passion,…
Bowls knitted by Vickie Howell

Spotlight: Vickie Howell, Knitting and Crochet Designer

From crochet granny squares as a kid to hosting TV shows and writing books, Vickie Howell has always had yarn in her hands. She recently published her latest book, No…
Gizmo quilt by Erin Grogan

Spotlight: Erin Grogan, Quilt Pattern Designer

Erin Grogan of Love Sew Modern turned her lifelong love of sewing into a full-time career as a quilt pattern designer and educator. With a style inspired by retro finds…
Ann in the Yellow Hat fiber art by Tasha Owen

Spotlight: Tasha Owen, Photographer and Quilt Artist

Tasha Owen transforms her photographic eye into striking textile art, blending light, fabric, and story. Her quilts invite us into a world where images come alive through texture and thread.…
Sailboat painting by Sarah Jane Tart

Spotlight: Sarah Jane Tart, Impressionistic Painter

Step inside the colorful world of painter Sarah Jane Tart as she shares her inspirations, studio life, and journey as a full-time artist. Can you tell us a little about…
Sunface lady embroidery by Anne Oliver

Spotlight: Anne Oliver, Fine Embroidery Artist

Anne Oliver has been crafting for as long as she can remember—starting with a crackle-painted preschool jar and evolving through needlepoint, cross stitch, doll-making, and finally finding her happy place…
Close up of gold, blue, lavendar, pink and red quilt by Jen Wagner

Spotlight: Jen Wagner, Quilt Pattern Designer and Instructor

Jen Wagner’s quilting journey started with a little determination and a whole lot of curiosity—sneaking onto her mom’s sewing machine at age 7 and never looking back. Today, she’s the…
Fish cross stitch by Maddie Jones

Spotlight: Maddie Jones, Embroidery Artist

Maddie Jones is a cross stitch artist who mixes old-school embroidery with fresh, creative flair. She shares how a childhood hobby stuck, why designing her own patterns changed everything, and…
The Here & Elsewhere Bee quilt by Andrea Tsang Jackson, photo by Deborah Wong

Spotlight: Andrea Tsang Jackson, Artist and Designer

Andrea Tsang Jackson has always loved making things—whether it was crafting as a kid or designing quilts that tell powerful, personal stories. With a background in architecture and a passion…
Set of four painted circles by e bond

Spotlight: e bond, Visual Artist

Step into the vibrant, idea-filled world of e bond, a multidisciplinary artist who blurs the lines between life, art, and creativity. Her work is driven by curiosity, process, and the…
Faces 2 fiber arty by Anne Smith

Spotlight: Anne Smith, Fiber Artist

Anne Smith transforms recycled garments into painterly quilts, layering texture, history, and humanity into every stitch. Her work is as much about honoring the stories in old fabrics as it…
La Pesca del Dia beaded fiber art by Isa Guadalupe Medina

Spotlight: Isa Guadalupe Medina, Fiber Artist

Isa Guadalupe Medina is a multidisciplinary fiber artist whose work blurs the line between fashion, fine art, and storytelling. Rooted in her upbringing between Tijuana and San Diego, Isa draws…
Let This Stay embroidery by Cassandra Dias

Spotlight: Cassandra Dias, Embroidery Artist

Cassandra Dias started embroidering in 2020 after finding an old bag of floss her aunt had given her. She finds inspiration from photos she takes on travels and online. Her…
Face painting by Shira Coward Kelly

Spotlight: Shira Coward Kelly, Artist

Shira Coward Kelly didn’t set out to be an artist; art found her when she needed it most. What started as a creative outlet turned into a bold, joy-filled journey…

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