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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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Fluid Dynamics #1 by Mindy Brown

Spotlight: Mindy Brown, Contemporary Quilter

From growing up in the bold colors of the ’80s to creating quilts that tell deeply personal stories, Mindy Brown has always embraced art as a way to explore, play,…
Detail on Barbie Mitchell HLV quilt

Spotlight: Barbie Mitchell, Quilt Pattern Designer

Barbie Mitchell has been sewing since childhood, with creativity woven into every stage of her life. Today, quilting is her primary medium—where color, storytelling, and nature come together in vibrant,…
Color Play by Maryte Collard

Spotlight: Maryte Collard, Quilt Artist

Maryte Collard’s creative journey began in a small Lithuanian town where sewing, knitting, and embroidery were part of everyday life. Now an accomplished quilter, she blends tradition, bold colors, and…
Flower mended socks by Minttu Wikberg

Spotlight: Minttu Wikberg, Knitwear Designer

Minttu Wikberg has creativity woven into every part of her life—whether she’s designing textiles, illustrating, photographing, or giving new life to worn knits. Her work blends artistry with sustainability, proving…
Fabric collage by Drew Steinbrecher

Spotlight: Drew Steinbrecher, Collage, Printmaking and Fiber Artist

For Drew Steinbrecher, becoming an artist wasn’t one big “aha” moment—it was a series of small steps, experiments, and discoveries. Inspired by the beauty and chaos of urban life, Drew…
Zip bag made from naturally dyed fabrics with pen and notebooks by Mildred & Sama of Suula

Spotlight: Mildred and Sama of Suula

Suula started more than twelve years ago as a personal activity of creative expression. Today, it is a collaborative project in constant search for alternatives and processes with low environmental…
Misty #1 by Katriina Flensburg

Spotlight: Katriina Flensburg, Fiber Artist

Guided by her Finnish roots and a love for Nordic simplicity, Katriina Flensburg finds inspiration in nature, color, and form. Her work blends tradition with modern expression, always chasing the…
Secretary Bird embroidery by Laura McGarrity

Spotlight: Laura McGarrity, Embroiderer and Fiber Artist

Laura McGarrity found her creative voice through embroidery, where she could finally "draw" with needle and thread. From detailed animals to everyday inspirations, her work celebrates nature, curiosity, and the…
Eruption fiber art by Lee McLean

Spotlight: Lee McLean, Textile Artist

From her first stitches with a neighborhood quilting group to studying visual art full-time, Lee McLean has built a vibrant practice as a textile artist. She combines improv piecing, hand-dyed…
Variety of crochet motifs by Cassie Ward

Spotlight: Cassie Ward, Crochet Designer

Cassie Ward, the creative force behind The Missing Yarn, brings bold color, playful motifs, and modern style to the world of crochet. From discovering the calming rhythm of stitches during…
Red and Offwhite quilt sample for Empty Spools Seminar on How to Make a Handmade Quilt by Pattie Klimek

Spotlight: Pattie Klimek, Hand Quilter and Slow Stitcher

Pattie Klimek has been inspired by handwork since she was a little girl with an embroidery hoop and a love for stories like Anne of Green Gables. Today, she carries…
Brillance quilt by Rashida Coleman-Hale

Spotlight: Rashida Coleman-Hale, Visual Artist

Rashida Coleman-Hale has been surrounded by fabric, thread, and creativity her whole life, and it shows in everything she makes. She has built a career filled with color, storytelling, and…
Zebra embroidery by Jessica Devin

Spotlight: Jessica Devin, Embroidery Artist

Jessica Devin’s embroidery journey began with a Christmas stocking and quickly grew into a lifelong passion for needle painting and silk shading. Inspired by nature and traditions from both East…
Blue, black and peach quilt by Ashelyn Downs

Spotlight: Ashelyn Downs, Artist and Quilt Pattern Designer

From running a small handmade business to designing modern quilt patterns, Ashelyn Downs has carved out a creative path that blends tradition with fresh, contemporary style. How long have you…
ModBox quilt by Linda Sullivan

Spotlight: Linda Sullivan, Quilt Maker, Pattern Designer and More

Linda Sullivan’s quilting journey is full of color, joy, and a little bit of serendipity. From her early days of crafting to discovering bold, happy fabrics that reignited her passion,…
Bowls knitted by Vickie Howell

Spotlight: Vickie Howell, Knitting and Crochet Designer

From crochet granny squares as a kid to hosting TV shows and writing books, Vickie Howell has always had yarn in her hands. She recently published her latest book, No…
Gizmo quilt by Erin Grogan

Spotlight: Erin Grogan, Quilt Pattern Designer

Erin Grogan of Love Sew Modern turned her lifelong love of sewing into a full-time career as a quilt pattern designer and educator. With a style inspired by retro finds…
Ann in the Yellow Hat fiber art by Tasha Owen

Spotlight: Tasha Owen, Photographer and Quilt Artist

Tasha Owen transforms her photographic eye into striking textile art, blending light, fabric, and story. Her quilts invite us into a world where images come alive through texture and thread.…

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