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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!

Sanctuary fiber art by Sidnee Snell

Spotlight: Sidnee Snell, Contemporary Textile Artist

Sidnee Snell has always enjoyed making stuff, but it took others' input before she embraced the title of an artist. Her unique approach to quilting challenges traditional norms, inviting and…
Listening to the Moon by Kei Constantinov

Spotlight: Kei Constantinov, Painter and Novelist

Come along with us as we explore the fascinating journey of Kei Constantinov whose art is deeply rooted in anachronistic imagery and neo-medieval techniques. Her artistic influences, instilled by her…
Skies Flatlay by Jilly Frances

Spotlight: Jilly Frances, Artist

Meet Jilly Frances, an artist with a keen eye for life's subtle wonders. She shares her deep connection to the skies, words, and lines that inspire her artwork. Learn more…
Thom Brow art quilt by Fuzzy Mall

Spotlight: Fuzzy Mall, Textile Artist

A cold winter was all it took for Fuzzy Mall to become a self-taught quilter - fibers don't freeze. Using one-off fabrics sourced from thrift stores, Fuzzy works in a…
Veteran Old Lion by Holly Cole

Spotlight: Holly Cole, Fiber Artist

Follow along with Holly Cole as she creates hand drawn and painted whole cloth quilts that often focus on the intersection of animal-human relationships and issues. She applies her breadth of…
Spiral Towers in a group by Annetta Kraayeveld

Spotlight: Annetta Kraayeveld, Contemporary Basketmaker

Annetta Kraayeveld made her first basket and found her passion. She is a self-taught contemporary basketmaker who creates vessels from painted watercolor paper. Drawn to ancient pottery and complex twill patterns, she loves…
Cover image for quilt terms article

Complete List of Common Quilt Terms; a Guide for Beginners

Yes, quilters do have their own language. Do you ever think "What are quilters talking about?". We've rounded up some of the quilt terms and phrases that you hear frequently…
Dog Walk 11 collage by Lisa Lackey

Spotlight: Lisa Lackey, Fabric and Paper Collage Artist

Lisa Lackey memorializes simple moments in our lives creating collage art with fabric, paper and thread. What do you do differently? What is your signature that makes your work stand…
Limeberry Tart quilt by Lyn Crump

Spotlight: Lyn Crump, Quilter

Lyn Crump started quilting when she bought a King size bed and couldn't find anything she liked as a cover. She is now an award winning quilter who creates unique…
3D art with sphere and spikes by Edwin Shelton

Spotlight: Edwin P Shelton, Mixed Media Artist

Edwin P Shelton has been creative since he was a young child. He has explored many media and now creates abstract mixed media items with fabric, wire and paint. Viewers…
January Thaw art quilt by Laura Stangel Schmidt

Spotlight: Laura Stangel Schmidt, Textle Artist

Laura Stangel Schmidt is a visual artist and poet. The drawn, painted, stitched, and written lines in her work are equivalent forms of expression—improvisational explorations of her own interior landscape.…
Beaded necklace with wolves by Heidi Kummili

Spotlight: Heidi Kummli, Bead Artist

Heidi Kummli creates detailed beadwork that expresses her feelings for Mother Earth. Finding inspiration from the world around her, Heidi walks with her dogs every day and encounters wildlife who…
Collection of quilt blocks

Popular Quilt Patterns and Blocks; Ideas for Quilts

There are an infinite number of quilt patterns. Some are more popular than others. Maybe it's because they are easy, maybe they have been around for hundreds of years, maybe…
Je Me Souviens by CLaire Renaut

Spotlight: CLaire Renaut, Textile Artist

CLaire Renaut studied fashion at Esmod Paris and became a fashion and textile designer. Looking for a more creative outlet, she went back to school and received a Master's in…
Solstice weaving by Krystyna Sadej

Spotlight: Krystyna Sadej, Tapestry and Mixed Media Artist

Krystyna Sadej learned to weave as a young adult and found her passion. She now creates a variety of work reusing materials to communicate and emphasize the urgency of our…
Aquatic Terrestrial fiber art by Shanna Robinson

Spotlight: Shanna Robinson, Fiber Sculptor

Meet Shanna Robinson who has been making things for as long as she can remember. She uses found objects from her environment to create complex fiber sculptures using a variety…
Reflections of Cape Town art quilt by Cynthia England

Spotlight: Cynthia England, Fiber Artist

Cynthia England creates fiber art that is inspired by pictures she takes while traveling and the world around her. She uses a picture piecing technique to build her life-like art…
Rose and butterfly made by Kathryn Bondy

Spotlight: Kathryn Bondy, Botanical Artist

Kathryn Bondy knew she was creative at a very young age. She now creates realistic botanical art with amazing attention to the details. From flowers to butterflies and ladybugs, these…

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