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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.

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Pastel color shawl made with Tunisian crochet

Spotlight: Lori Harrison, Tunisian Crochet Designer

Lori Harrison discovered Tunisian Crochet and found her medium for creating. When she couldn't find enough patterns for her passion, she took to creating her own designs. She has now…
La Dolce Vita art quilt by Kimberly Rado

Spotlight: Kimberly Rado, Fiber Artist

Kimberly Rado of Starry Night Hollow is a fiber artist who gravitates to whimsy using the richness of color, texture and dimension in her work. She is inspired by all…
Verdant weaving by Susan Iverson

Spotlight: Susan Iverson, Textile Artist

Susan Iverson is inspired by architecture and landscape, creating intricate tapestries that capture a moment of time. She works on one piece at a time and in a series. She…
Tetrahedron Fun by Mary McCauley

Spotlight: Mary McCauley, Mixed Media Fiber Artist

Mary McCauley pushes the definition of "quilt" creating her 3D pieces and pop-up books with three layers just like a quilt. When she has an idea, she loves tapping into…
Searching Through Layers art quilt by Cheryl Rezendez

Spotlight: Cheryl Rezendes, Fiber Artist

Cheryl Rezendes primarily works in fiber but considers herself a painter. She works in a series and is influenced by the world around her. She uses mono printing methods, direct…
Orange peel quilt in progress

Spotlight: Mattie Rhoades, Fun and Easy Quilting

Mattie Rhoades has a passion for making the complex simple. With a background in Special Education and a love of quilts and garment construction she has developed patterns and instructions…
Another Chair at the Table, Detail

Spotlight: Janet Darcher, Fiber Artist

Follow along with us to learn about Janet Darcher and her journey from working with adolescent offenders to creating art quilts with her custom handmade fabrics. Janet is inspired by…
Skull with mushroom and flowers fiber art by Janis Ledwell-Hunt

Spotlight: Janis Ledwell-Hunt, Fiber Artist

Janis Ledwell-Hunt creates innovative sculptural pieces using macrame knots in her own unique way. She explores life and death through her pieces that are worked on custom welded scaffolding transcending…
Girl writing in notebook detail picture

Spotlight: Cristina Arcenegui Bono, Whimsical Quilter

Cristina Arcenegui Bono bought her first long arm and discovered that she is more than a patchwork piecer, she is a machine quilter. She makes whimsical whole cloth quilts inspired…
Traditional Korean Jumeoni, Pouches - Duru-Jumeoni, Yak-Jumeni, and Gui-Jumeoni(clockwise from top left) by Heehwa Jo

Spotlight: Heehwa Jo, Korean Embroidery Artist

Heehwa Jo creates detailed embroidery work inspired by ancient Korean designs. She'll think about a design for a while and when it is ready to come to life, she gathers…
Close up of green and orange bojagi by Maryse Allard

Spotlight: Maryse Allard, Bojagi Artist

Maryse Allard discovered transparency in an artists group; this was the beginning of her journey as a bojagi artist. Maryse respects the traditional Korean art form while creating her own…
Gardening Gloves on a wall by Sharon Peoples

Spotlight: Sharon Peoples, Fiber Artist

Sharon Peoples is inspired by nature and her daily walks; she creates intricately detailed embroidered fiber art. She plans all of her work out before starting a piece, beginning with…
Anticipating the Day art quilt by Linda Beach

Spotlight: Linda Beach, Fiber Artist

Linda Beach has been attracted to fiber since a young age. When she discovered art quilts it opened a whole new world of creating. Inspired by nature, she enjoys exploring…
pieced knitted items

Spotlight: Sophie Benson, Sustainability Journalist

Sophie Benson pivoted from being a fashion stylist to writing about the social and environmental issues she noticed while sourcing and creating clothes suit her personal style. With a degree…
A triangle throw crocheted with Yarn Citizen yarns

Spotlight: Laura Zander of Jimmy Beans Wool

Laura Zander and her husband opened a yarn and coffee shop when the dot-com bubble burst. Over 20 years later, they've moved the business several times (sans coffee) and bought…
Color of Summer painting by Jane Cowley

Spotlight: Jane Cowley, Fine Artist

Jane Cowley recalls having a need to create from a very young age. She has a bright studio in an old elementary school. When she gets an idea for a…
Felted raccoon making smores by Erin Carlson

Spotlight: Erin Carlson, Weaver, Felter and Gardener

Try to keep up with Erin Carlson. She has a lovely garden, weaves, felts and, well, hasn't met a craft she hasn't wanted to try! All while keeping up with…
Nourishment by Dorothy Graden

Spotlight: Dorothy Graden, Contemporary Artist

Dorothy Graden creates contemporary art inspired by petroglyphs and pictographs found on rocks by the early artists of North America. With gratefulness and respect she interprets this ancient art form,…

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