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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!

Peace tapestry by Minna Rothman

Spotlight: Minna Rothman, Handwoven Tapestry Artist

Minna Rothman comes from a long tradition of weavers and makers. She was recognized in her early years for music and poetry, and now creates tapestries inspired by the emotions…
Beth Helfter 1969 temperature quilt

How to Make a Temperature Quilt: Tips and Ideas

Are you ready for a year-long project? Then you are ready to make a temperature quilt! There are so many ideas and ways to approach it. We asked a few…
Your Mother full quilt by Laura Shaw

Spotlight: Laura Shaw, Modern Quilter

Laura Shaw creates modern quilts with a story. Her quilt Your Mother. Your Daughter. Your Sister. Your Grandmother. You. was banned from a venue because in her artist statement she tells…
Dreamtime Mandala by Beth Ann Williams

Spotlight: Beth Ann Williams, Contemporary Quilter and Fiber Artist

Beth Ann Williams grew up in a creative environment and published her first quilting book in 2000. While she loves to design and create new, original work, she appreciates the…
Regeneration fiber art by Kay Leech

Spotlight: Kay Leech, Textile Artist

Kay Leech was reaching retirement and wanted to try something creative. She jumped right into courses and studied with City and Guilds. Now she enjoys creating her textile art with…
Iridescence fiber art by Julie Reuben

Spotlight: Julie Reuben, Fiber Artist

Julie Reuben came to quilting from bead embroidery and now creates QuiltCon award winning quilts. Look closely at the detailed hand stitching in her work. And she always has a…
Detail of a green fiber art piece by Felicia Murray

Spotlight: Felicia Murray, Fiber Artist

Felicia Murray creates fiber art environments inspired by her feelings, that come to life as she works on the pieces. She enjoys pushing the boundaries of a technique to create…
All That Follows quilt by Sara Brown

Spotlight: Sara Brown, Quilt Designer

Sara Brown is new to designing original quilts, and already has a QuiltCon award-winning quilt! She designs her quilts in Adobe Illustrator. Her preferred technique? Hand appliqué! How did you…
Close up of a yellow orange and red fiber art piece by Erik Speer

Spotlight: Erik Speer, Fiber Artist

Erik Speer started making macrame wall hangings to make a little extra money. Self-taught from YouTube and Pinterest, he explored and experimented with a variety of fiber art techniques. He…
Lorelai Kuecker in a quilt coat

Spotlight: Lorelai Kuecker, Fiber Artist

Lorelai Kuecker is a bundle of energy, always learning and trying new techniques. She started quilting when she found a box of her great-great-grandmother's fabric scraps and hasn't stopped. Now…
Butterfly Blooms quilt by Jennifer Worthen

Spotlight: Jennifer Worthen, Modern Quilt Designer

Jennifer Worthen uses her analytical skills as a mathematician to design modern traditional quilts, selling her patterns as Slightly Biased Quilts. Her signature? Bright and cheerful colors. How did you…
Mixed bouquets of ecinancea and daisy gerberas paper flowers by Paula Milner

Spotlight: Paula Milner, Passionate Crafter, Designer & Author

Try to keep up with Paula Milner! She is a fabric designer, quilter, wood block print designer, Brother Sewing ambassador, Cricut Ambassador, oh, and she is a dressmaker and makes…
Hunter's Star quilt by Carla Alexiuk

Spotlight: Carla Alexiuk, Quilt Designer and Teacher

For Carla Alexiuk, teaching and quilting are a match made in fabric heaven. She is a Studio 180 Certified Instructor and enjoys designing patterns for the specialty tools that help…
Sky Trippers art quilt by Dinah Sargeant

Spotlight: Dinah Sargeant, Fiber Artist

Dinah Sargeant studied painting in college and discovered quilting when her children were young. She now combines both passions to create detailed painted art quilts and art dolls. Working on…
Me Time mixed media by Emma Thorp

Spotlight: Emma Thorp, Contemporary Australian Artist

Emma Thorp is a contemporary artist who works with coloured pencil, digital drawing, and animation. Her work often takes the form of self-narrative, as she records her daily experiences. How…
By a Gust of Wind by Petra Kooij

Spotlight: Petra Kooij, Visual Artist

Rewilding spaces one organic footprint at a time Petra Kooij’s work begins with the observation of plants and flowers in her small urban garden or the vase on her table.…
Golden Hour fiber art by Helena Scheffer

Spotlight: Helena Scheffer, Colourist

Helena Scheffer creates fiber art with textiles. Colour is what inspires her work. She starts with an idea, pulls out her fabrics and lets them speak to her. How would…
Sunken Citadel Happy Village by Karen Eckmeier

Spotlight: Karen Eckmeier, Fiber Artist

Try to keep up with Karen Eckmeier! She has written five books, teaches classes, and creates award-winning quilts. She works on one piece at a time. Her favorite part? The…

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