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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!

Couching, finished

Couching Stitch Tutorial: Tips and Video

This is the perfect embroidery stitch to showcase a thread as the decorative thread stays entirely on top of your work, held in place with a working thread.
Split stitch another angle of bringing your needle through the thread

How to do the Split Stitch Embroidery: Hand Embroidery Tutorial

With Split Stitch, you split your thread with the point of the needle in the middle of each stitch. The overlap adds texture to the hand embroidered line.
Finished stem stitch in solid green

How to Stem Stitch Embroidery; Tutorial with Video

If you follow your line and take small, consistent stitches, tight curves appear smooth with Stem Stitch. You can achieve sharp corners, too.
Fly stitch sample

Fly Stitch Embroidery

The Fly Stitch can be birds in the air, a long curly vine or a decorative fill stitch - and it's easy! You'll want to know this hand embroidery stitch.
Chain Stitch Embroidery

Chain Stitch Embroidery; How to Tutorial and Video

I love working my hand embroidery in chain stitch! But one of the lovelies of the chain stitch is its versatility. Can be dense or open and airy.
10 embroidery stitches finished 4

10 Easy Embroidery Stitches to Embellish Your Projects

Hand embroidery is so relaxing, and small projects can go anywhere with you. There are a gazillion stitches out there. Learn some of the often used stitches.
Finished draped ruana

How to Make A Ruana

A ruana is a heritage garment that is similar to ponchos worn in South American countries. It's easy to make and comfortable - no pattern needed!
A finished button sewn on a garment!

How to Sew a Button

"I just need to sew on a button." That's easy for you to say. And easy for you to do by following a few simple steps. Sew 2 or 4-hole…
Kathy Engholm Glassworks art

Spotlight: Kathy Engholm, Glass Artist

Kathy works in fused glass using her own glass-on-glass screenprinting method. Each piece begins with her original photograph to produce each screen.
Ceramic bowl with bird

Spotlight: Carmen Aberasturi of Lemon Glaze Ceramics

My ceramic designs focus on a simple, natural beauty and a narrow color palette. I do throw small pots, the real joy is hand-building more organic pieces.
Creativity takes courage

Spotlight: Rebecca Vick, Mixed Media Artist

My whimsical artwork is created using paper, ink, paint, gelatos, water colors, pencils, glue, markers, material - a mixture of mediums..
Double finger ring from Knuckle Kiss jewelry

Spotlight: Angela Delarmente & Knuckle Kiss Jewelry

Angela Delarmente of Knuckle Kiss Jewelry is a Seattle-based designer making handcrafted, modern jewelry using traditional metalsmithing techniques.
Lorraine Torrence Shifting Perspectives

Spotlight: Lorraine Torrence, Textile Artist

I am a quilter and wearable art maker and have been doing both since 1971. I now design and make patterns so people can make their own wearable art.
Quilt made with Japanese fabrics

Spotlight: Patricia Belyea and Okan Arts

I’m an artisan quilter who imports vintage Japanese textiles for making unique quilts. I sell these remarkable hand-dyed fabrics through Okan Arts in Seattle.
Needle and thread etched glass

Spotlight: Amy Davis of Monster Dance Designs‏

As Monster Dance Designs, I create etched glassware and kitchen accessories for those folks who are marching to their own beat. In development: wedding options.
Apocalypse Bear

Spotlight: Terry and Sarah Snow of Chaos Woods

We're a husband and wife team, Terry and Sarah Snow, who started making wooden toys and crafts at the beginning of 2014.
Painting by Demi + Olive Handmae

Spotlight: Anna Swan of Demi + Olive Handmade

Demi + Olive highlights my passion for making kids' rooms extra special. I make personalized collages, hand-crafted décor and crafts.
Bandana's made by Paule

Spotlight: Paule and Michael of Beyond Her

Everyday objects can and should be beautiful. All my products are high quality and built for easy care. That’s how I found my tag line, Art for Every Day.

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