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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!

Triangle Quilt

Spotlight: Judy Gauthier, Quilter

Judy Gauthier loves helping new quilters get started with a strong set of basic skills that they can use to build their creativity. With that, they can bring some joy…
Yarn Bombed pole

Spotlight: Susie Nicholson, Yarn Bomber

Susie Nicholson has found her superpower, and she summons it with a crochet hook. An avid yarnbomber, Susie brings color and whimsy to her Los Angeles neighborhood. Meanwhile, her alter-ego,…
Vertigo 1 detail

Spotlight: Natalya Khorover Aikens, Fiber Artist

Natalya Khorover Aikens creates art with a big city vibe. Her work is filled with architectural imagery and stitched on repurposed single-use plastic bags, turning trash to treasure. How did…
Boston Public Market

Creative Things To Do In and Around Boston

Boston is more than a great place to soak up history. You can also experience inspiring fine art, contemporary art, beautiful gardens and more. While in Boston, you need to…

Easy Weekend Sashiko Projects

Sashiko stitching is not only beautiful and steeped in tradition, its practice is meditative, so it's almost a form of self-care.
Cactus quilt at sunset

Spotlight: Susie Monday, Fiber Artist and Teacher

Raised in a creative home, at the age of 9 with the gift of a "real" artist box, Susie Monday became an Artist-with-a-Capital-A. She believed it, and so it was…
Yoda by Sarah Ann Smith

Spotlight: Sarah Ann Smith, Quilt Artist

To do what you love is a gift. To be good at it takes practice. And Sarah Ann Smith works hard at art quilting, resulting in a body of work…
The Arraiolos stitch, focus of the Évora and Lisbon retreat in August.

Spotlight: Sarah Pedlow, Embroidery Artist

Step into Sarah Pedlow world of ethnic embroidery and experience rich cultures and storytelling traditions, all accomplished with the simple tools of needle and thread. This Amsterdam-based American artist leads…
All the Bzzzzz

Spotlight: Kelly Ashton, Quilt Designer

Inspired by a Grandmother's Flower Garden quilt that her grandmother made for her before she was a twinkle in anyone's eye and her love of all things math-related, Kelly Ashton…
Flower Kirigami

Spotlight: Ghylenn Descamps, Paper Artist

Passionate about Japanese culture and creativity, French artist Ghylenn Descamps writes, illustrates, makes (especially with paper) and coaches creative people. Constantly exploring the potential of her own creativity, Ghylenn's energy…
Sound Waves by Tammy Silvers

Spotlight: Tammy Silvers, Quilter and Pattern Designer

When Tammy Silvers jumped into quilting, she stuck the landing and took off running! She has designed dozens of quilts, markets her patterns and teaches so that other makers can…
Autumn Splendor series, scarves

Spotlight: Anne Niles Davenport, Fiber Artist

Anne Niles Davenport took up weaving on a dare and immediately felt a connection. She has never repeated a piece, so every time you look at her work you will…
Black and white felted bowls

Spotlight: Micaela Losada, Felt Artist

Largely self-taught, Argentinian artist Micaela Losada finds her most fulfilling expressive outlet in creating with wool felt. She is fueled by the challenge of finding ways to make fibers react…
Stone rings

Spotlight: Adia Mei Jun Bobo, Jewelry Metalsmith

Adia Bobo's distinctive hand-forged jewelry echoes the shapes and textures of nature with clean, modern lines. Her work is a triple threat: bringing beautiful wearable art to her customers, a…
Fashion shot of some of Jenny's designs

Spotlight: Jenny Hill, Hand Felted Wearable Artist

After a southern California life in PR, Jenny Hill wanted to feed her creative side. She discovered felting and never looked back. Jenny immersed herself in organic farming and learned…
Happy Dance Quilt

Spotlight: Geraldine Wilkins, Modern and Art Quilter

Geraldine Wilkins has tried many styles of quiltmaking, and creates with most of them! An accomplished quilter and certified quilting ruler instructor with numerous published designs in her portfolio, most…
Austin

Creative Things To Do In and Around Austin

Visiting Austin and wondering what creative things to do in and around the city? We've rounded up some of our favorite suggestions -- from museums to parks, and, of course,…
Circular Fascination

Spotlight: Cheryl Malkowski, Quilt Designer

Hooked on quilting from the moment she tried it, Cheryl Malkowski has crafted a career from her passion. In addition to designing for fabric companies, Cheryl shares her enthusiasm for…

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