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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!

Red and turquoise painting by Junko Yamamato

Spotlight: Junko Yamamoto, Multimedia Artist

Junko Yamamoto is a multimedia artist who creates modern layered oil paintings. She also enjoys printmaking and creating 3-dimensional installation art, finding inspiration for her designs everywhere. When was the…
Two birds mixed media piece by Gabriela Domville

Spotlight: Gabriela Domville, Mixed Media Artist

Gabriela Domville creates mixed media art inspired by nature and its inhabitants. She works in diverse mediums—paint, paper, fabric, and thread—often incorporating elements symbolic of nature, time, life, and death.…
Family Hot Dog Day by Akemi Ki

Spotlight: Akemi Ki, Illustrator and Textile Designer

Akemi Ki spent her childhood drawing pictures. Now, she creates textile designs for Spoonflower, and creates highly detailed illustrations on 3D cards, concertinas, and gate fold card. For Akemi, imagination…
Holding a piece of art by Kirsten Bollen up in front of the lake and mountains

Spotlight: Kirsten Bollen, Modern Landscape Artist

Like many others, Kirsten Bollen turned the pandemic into finding her artistic voice. Inspired by the Rocky Mountains, she creates modern landscape art with her colorful limited palette. Oh, and…
Potholder using Andrea pattern by Deborah Jean Cohen

Spotlight: Deborah Jean Cohen, Weaver

During the pandemic, Deborah Jean Cohen joined two groups on Facebook, a Nyingma dharma group who practiced the Longchen Nyingtik Guru Yoga together, and a potholder weaving group on Facebook. The…
Quilt Label Eye of the Storm cropped

Quilt Label Ideas: What to Include and Getting Creative

Yes, you should put a label on each quilt you make. Some can be basic, others can be creative. Suit your style! In this article we'll cover the basics that…
A Blessing for the Bees by Noreen Crone-Findlay

Spotlight: Noreen Crone-Findlay, Fiber Artist

Noreen Crone-Findlay has been a fiber artist since a young age. She knits, crochets, weaves, sews, and more. She creates one-of-a-kind dolls and is now teaming with her family to…
Spires fiber art by Judith Content

Spotlight: Judith Content, Fiber Artist

Judith Content creates colorful fiber art with her hand-dyed silk fabrics that she over-dyes and discharges to create visual interest. Her work has evolved over the years and now she…
Sale embroidery by Laney Boyd

Spotlight: Laney Boyd, Hand Embroidery Artist

Laney Boyd has degrees in music and experimented with many visual arts and crafts. She discovered embroidery and now creates detailed hand embroidery art. Her favorite stitch? The satin stitch!…
Orange Crush by Zak Foster

Spotlight: Zak Foster, Fiber Artist

Zak Foster learned about quilting from YouTube and Instagram. His works tell stories that are important in his life. Used textiles he finds along his journeys, guides Zak to work…
Healing Series by Beverly Ayling-Smith

Spotlight: Beverly Ayling-Smith, Textile Artist

Beverly Ayling-Smith uses textiles from our everyday lives to create her work that focuses on the emotional dimensions of loss, absence, and grief. Her experience in research into emotional barriers…
Opus-One collage quilt by Joan Schulze

Spotlight: Joan Schulze, Fiber Artist

Joan Schulze grew up in a creative home. Creating fiber art and writing poetry, reflecting her feelings and thoughts have been a part of Joan's life. How did you find…
Yellow, Pink and Orange abstract embroidery by Caroline Champion

Spotlight: Caroline Champion, Abstract Embroidery Artist

Caroline Champion creates abstract hand embroidered art with acrylic paints and thread. Ideas come to her from nature, overheard conversations, lines of buildings, clouds and more. Her pieces reflect her…
Quaker Marsh Sunset art quilt by Sue Colozzi

Spotlight: Sue Colozzi, Fiber Artist

Sue Colozzi has always had an interest in fiber arts.  She studied weaving in school but later found she preferred fabric as her medium.  After making her first scene out…
Kinga Foldi fiber art 1

Spotlight: Kinga Foldi, Textile Sculptor

Kinga Foldi has been creative since a young age. She studied traditional craft techniques but is drawn to textiles for their endless possibilities. Using pintucks and folds, she creates her…
Anxiety No. 11 by Judy Kirpich

Spotlight: Judy Kirpich, Fiber Artist

Judy Kirpich started her journey as a fiber artist by making her own clothes. A class with Nancy Crow was her first step into the world of fiber art. Her…
Mask 3 quilt by Scott Culley

Spotlight: Scott Culley, Textile Designer

Scott Culley began sewing as a child. He started quilting after the birth of their son. Inspired by the modern quilt movement, he uses his architecture background to design complex…
Small blue, pink and orange quilt by Rebeka Lambert

Spotlight: Rebeka Lambert, Art Quilter

Rebeka Lambert discovered modern improv quilting and a new world opened for her. She uses repurposed fabrics in her art and enjoys adding texture with hand stitching. How did you…

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