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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!

Felt hand held Asian food made by Samantha Wong

Spotlight: Samantha Wong, Asian Felt Food Designer

For Samantha Wong, sewing was a creative outlet for her while working in a demanding full-time job. She quit her job and started to find herself as she explored designing…
Mokihana Wall hanging by Anne Fujiwara

Spotlight: Anne Fujiwara, Hawaiian Quilter, Instructor and Designer

Anne Fujiwara was captivated by traditional Hawaiian quilts and had a strong desire to make one herself. She now designs traditional Hawaiian quilts and teaches others the techniques and how…
Blue focus quilt with yellow and orange by Shashari Kiburi

Spotlight: Shashari Kiburi, Visual Artist

Shashari Kiburi is a visual artist who now works in textiles. She says if she weren't an artist, she'd be a historian. Each piece of work starts with researching history…
Threads that Bind quilt by Cait Lisle

Spotlight: Cait Lisle, Modern Quilt Designer

Cait Lisle designs modern quilt patterns. She finds inspiration almost everywhere - from patterns of shadows to layers in baskets and scenes in nature. Her favorite part? Selecting the fabrics…
Crocheted cats by by Lee Sartori

Spotlight: Lee Sartori, Crochet Designer and Author

You can find Lee Sartori researching pop music stars to create original amigurumi crochet patterns or gathering yarns to design a new crochet sweater. All with instructions detailed enough for…
Pansy embroidery by Susie Johns

Spotlight: Susie Johns, Artist, Writer and Editor

Susie Johns started her career in publishing. She writes about two books a year, with projects and instructions for a variety of art and craft techniques. How did you find…
Purple and white Hawaiian quilt by Pat Gorelangton

Spotlight: Pat Gorelangton, Hawaiian Quilter

Pat Gorelangton creates authentic Hawaiian quilts with hand appliqué using designs created both by others and with her own unique designs. Her quilts are inspired by the flowers, plants and…
Details of winning quilt by Jackie Pang

Spotlight: Jackie Pang, Modern Quilter and Graphic Designer

Jackie Pang came upon a quilt shop and was captivated by the colors and textures. She took some classes to learn the basics of quilting and now creates award-winning modern…
Whatever quilt by Katie Larson

Spotlight: Katie Larson, Modern Quilter and Designer

Katie Larson learned how to sew and quilt as a child. She started quilting simple designs, joined the Kansas City Modern Quilt Guild, and began creating unique designs. During the…
Annabell and Xavier fiber art by Jo-Ann Morgan

Spotlight: Jo-Ann Morgan, Visual Artist

Jo-Ann Morgan bought a sewing machine at the beginning of the Coronavirus lockdown with the thoughts of drawing on fabric with stitching. She began thinking about quilts and now creates…
Forest Light Accordion book by Radha Pandey

Spotlight: Radha Pandey, Book Artist

Radha Pandey is a book artist who creates handmade paper from a variety of raw materials. Sometimes you'll find her using a letterpress to print on her works of art.…
Reverb fiber art by Michaela Romesburg

Spotlight: Michaela Romesburg, Textile Artist

Michaela Romesburg found her love of fabric and sewing early on. While studying costume and textile design, she discovered a textile artist. That was the moment she was inspired to…
Wedding flower bouquet embroidery by Hilary Leslie

Spotlight: Hilary Leslie, Embroidery Artist

Hilary Leslie has spent most of her life drawing and illustrating. She picked up some embroidery supplies at a yard sale thinking it might be interesting to learn how to…
Granny Square Scrap Bag by Salena Baca

Spotlight: Salena Baca, Crochet Educator and Author

Salena Baca turned her hobby and passion into a business. She founded the American Crochet Association to teach people the basics of crochet. And she inspires crocheters with the crochet…
Isomeric fiber art by Dani Stanfill

Spotlight: Dani Stanfill, Modern Textile Artist

Dani Stanfill has always been creative. Her Dad signed her up for a quilting class and she fell in love with sewing, fabrics, and quilting. Traditional quilting methods and techniques…
Peace tapestry by Minna Rothman

Spotlight: Minna Rothman, Handwoven Tapestry Artist

Minna Rothman comes from a long tradition of weavers and makers. She was recognized in her early years for music and poetry, and now creates tapestries inspired by the emotions…
Beth Helfter 1969 temperature quilt

How to Make a Temperature Quilt: Tips and Ideas

Are you ready for a year-long project? Then you are ready to make a temperature quilt! There are so many ideas and ways to approach it. We asked a few…
Your Mother full quilt by Laura Shaw

Spotlight: Laura Shaw, Modern Quilter

Laura Shaw creates modern quilts with a story. Her quilt Your Mother. Your Daughter. Your Sister. Your Grandmother. You. was banned from a venue because in her artist statement she tells…

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