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Create Whimsy

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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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Several Points Were Made art quilt by Laurel Izard

Spotlight: Laurel Izard, Fiber Artist

Laurel Izard grew up in a family of artists and has created since an early age. However, she didn't define herself as a fiber artist until she had an idea…
Rug in progress of a lady with pink cheeks

Spotlight: Deana David, Rug Maker

Deana David started rug hooking to stay connected with home when she was living abroad. Fast forward to now, she is busy managing Ribbon Candy Rug Hooking, an active Facebook…
Well Being series by Line Dufour

Spotlight: Line Dufour, Textile Artist and Tapestry Weaver

Line Dufour saw a weaving loom in a display at a craft store and somehow knew that the universe would align to make it an important part in her life.…
Rising/Falling tapestry by Mary Lane

Spotlight: Mary Lane, Tapestry Weaver

Mary Lane saw an exhibit of contemporary tapestries almost fifty years ago and knew she wanted to learn to weave. She studied French tapestry weaving techniques, developed a practice as…
Feather art quilt by Robert Hartley II

Spotlight: Linda LaPinta, Author

Linda LaPinta is an experienced and highly regarded academic, researcher and author who has published several books and numerous book reviews and magazine articles. Her work often highlights subjects that…
Flower bud quilt

Spotlight: Karen Lewis, Textile Artist

Karen Lewis found her way into the artists path after a career break and has never looked back. She screen prints textiles, designs fabric lines, creates quilt patterns and teaches…
Phoenix Rising by Roxane Lessa

Spotlight: Roxane Lessa, Fiber Artist

Roxane Lessa creates colorful quilts with movement inspired by her years as a dancer. She likes to show the beauty found in the world through her work, uplifting and bringing…
Group of women in clothing designed by Maddie Kulig

Spotlight: Maddie Kulig, Founder of Madalynne Intimates

Maddie Kulig has an overarching vision to provide women with feminine lingerie that is as equally beautiful as it is functional, whether that be through sewing their own or buying from the market.…
Bright colors tumbler quilt by Valerie Prideaux

Spotlight: Valerie Prideaux, Fiber Artist

Try to keep up with Valerie Prideaux! When she was introduced to quilting, it was love at first sight! Inspired to show quilts and gather quilters, Valerie initiated and managed…
Robot drawings 2 by Liz Melchor

Spotlight: Liz Melchor, Pen Plotter and Artist

Liz Melchor was bored and took a drawing class that changed her life. She also leans on her interest in mathematics to code algorithmic art and uses robots, some of…
Murphy, a commissioned piece by Barbara Yates Beasley

Spotlight: Barbara Yates Beasley, Collage Artist

Barbara Yates Beasley went to a class for animal portraits and found her niche. She now does commission work for clients creating brightly colored animal fiber art pieces. Her favorite…
Terre Mere / Mother Earth textile art by Galla Grotto

Spotlight: Galla Grotto, Textile Artist

Galla Grotto discovered her innate ability to create art as an early teenager. She discovered textiles as an Interior designer and started making textile art pieces. Working in a series,…
Jungle Scape art quilt by Pamela Loewen

Spotlight: Pamela Loewen, Contemporary Artist

Pamela Loewen discovered quilt making as an art form and now creates colorful, joyful and intricately made art quilts with a high level of craftsmanship. She enjoys working in a…
Yellow and bright pinecone quilt by Betty Ford-Smith

Spotlight: Betty Ford-Smith, Pinecone Quilter

Betty Ford-Smith fell in love with pinecone quilting and learned the heirloom hand quilting technique from an African American master quilter, Miss Sue. She has captured the stories and process…
Magnolia After the Storm by Barbara Bushey

Spotlight: Barbara Bushey, Artist

Barbara Bushey took a textile class and knew she found her home. She is inspired by nature and the world around her, especially her time spent at Lake Superior, Barbara…
Floral circles quilt by Janet Goddard

Spotlight: Janet Goddard, Quilter and Designer

Janet Goddard took a patchwork class to learn a new hobby. The one term class turned into a one year class, more workshops, joining a guild and now writing books,…
Blue Bird rug hooked by Crystal Ross

Spotlight: Crystal Ross, Textile Artist

Crystal Ross dabbled in several art disciplines and discovered textiles. Her grandparents were incredible rug hookers and she always had great respect for their work. When it seemed to become…
The Company You Keep art by Mabela

Spotlight: Mabelin Castellanos, Textile Artist

"Mabelin Castellanos is a Cuban fiber artist based in Miami. She interprets life as seen from her window, often made from scrap fabrics. Her practice is marked by self-reflection, pleasant…

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