• Skip to main content
  • Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to footer
Create Whimsy

Create Whimsy

Inspring makers and sharing their stories

  • Quilting
    • Free Quilt Patterns
    • Art Quilts
    • Modern Quilting
    • English Paper Piecing (EPP)
    • Foundation Piecing
    • Crazy Quilting
    • Improv Quilting
    • Quilt Tutorials
    • Machine Quilting
    • Hand Quilting
  • Embroidery
    • Hand Embroidery
    • Machine Embroidery
    • Sashiko
    • Embroidery Tutorials
  • Beading
    • Bead Embroidery
    • Off-Loom Bead Weaving
  • Sewing
    • Making Clothes
      • Costumes
    • Bags
    • Babies
  • MORE
    • Surface Design
      • Eco Printing and Dyeing
    • Appliqué
      • Fusing
    • Jewelry Making
      • Wirework
      • Handmade Bracelets
      • Handmade Necklaces
    • Mixed Media
      • Collage Art
    • Kumihimo
    • Weaving
    • Crochet
    • Knitting
    • DIY Organization
      • Decorative Containers
    • DIY Home Décor
      • DIY Throw Pillows
    • Recycle DIY
    • Felting
    • DIY Gift Ideas
    • Crafts
    • Occasions
      • Easter
      • Mothers Day
      • Fathers Day
      • Fourth of July
      • Halloween
      • Thanksgiving
      • Christmas
      • DIY Valentine Ideas
    • Paper Crafting
    • Metalsmithing
    • Painting & Drawing
    • Pottery-Ceramics
    • Toys & Games
    • Sculpture
  • Newsletter Sign Up
Lynn Woll

Lynn Woll

Bend, OR and Tacoma, WA

Here is more about Lynn Woll, founder of Create Whimsy.

I grew up sewing, embroidery and making things with my mom and sisters, there was always some kind of creative project going on around the Hand house! Our mother was such a creative spirit. She went to fashion design school and could draft patterns.

We grew up in Iran and she made all of our clothes, even our Dad’s button down color work shirts! The house was decorated with homemade decorations for every holiday — yes, every one anyone could ever think about. I learned about building a stash from my mom – you never know when you might need that!

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Read more about our affiliate linking policy.

Here’s more about me:

I have a lot of UFOs and probably have at least 10 active projects going at once.

I don’t really plan out projects in advance, which is probably why I have so many UFOs! I will have an idea in my head, sometimes it is just an idea I act on, and sometimes the ideas will grow over years — especially some of my art quilts. I think about art quilt ideas for a long time, gather materials around the idea and then when I sit down to actually put it together, they go fairly quickly (except for all of the beading and handwork I like to do).

Thanks to some awesome mentors and friends, I now make almost all of my own clothes — they fit better than store bought, and I can get what I want. Some are pretty boring, because I like to show off great necklaces that I’ve bought or made.

I have surrounded myself with creative and amazing women who are willing to share their experiences and learnings. They encourage and support my creations.

My studio is generally a mess. I love to organize — that is when I rediscover my collections and get inspired again — and probably start another new project! Then the mess starts again.

I’m trying to upcycle more by adding to my collections via the local reuse store and estate sales. When I do buy new, I support local businesses – it is sad to see so many amazing shops close.

A flat lay image of ten pom poms

How to Make Pom Poms with Yarn – 8 Different Ways

No matter how you spell pom poms (pom-poms, or pompoms), they are all adorable fluffy balls of yarn that are used for embellishing clothing, accessories, and home dec projects. In…
Finished modern crazy quilt block embellished with machine embroidery

How to Crazy Quilt: Guide and Tutorial for Beginners

Crazy quilts have asymmetrical designs, vibrant colors, and intricate stitching patterns. Originating in the late 19th century as a rebellion against the rigid rules of traditional quilting, this unique art…
Lined stocking made with interfacing pattern finished 1

How to Make a Homemade Lined Christmas Stocking

Learn how to make a homemade lined Christmas stocking with our step-by-step tutorial for this holiday season! In this article, I'll show you how to make one by drafting your…
Easy stocking finished 3

Easy Christmas Stocking Pattern Sewing Tutorial

Looking for an easy Christmas stocking pattern? You can make this in less than an hour! Starting with fleece makes this a sewing project that is perfect for beginners. This…
Beginners guide to quilting lead image

How to Quilt for Beginners, Complete Guide to Patchwork

Ready to sew your first quilt but not sure where to start? We've put together our beginners guide to quilting to help you get started making beautiful quilts! Let's start…
Rotary cutter, quilters ruler and cutting mat

How to Use a Rotary Cutter – Tips for Beginners

Need to cut straight cuts in your fabric for sewing projects and quilt blocks? The rotary cutter will be your best friend! With a ruler and rotary mat, they make…
Table runner pinterest image 9

How to Make a Table Runner

Table runners are a fun home dec project to make. Think small quilts just for your table! There are so many options to make a custom table runner for you…
Three honeycomb ornaments finished and on the tree

Fabric Honeycomb Ornament

Looking to add a touch of whimsy and charm to your holiday decorations this year? Why not try making a fabric honeycomb ornament! This unique craft project allows you to…
Finished improve quarter circle quilt block

Improvisational Curved Piecing

Break away from the traditional quilting rules with improvisational curved piecing! Embrace spontaneity and explore free-form curves and circles. What is improvisational curved piecing? Also referred as improv curves, this…
Beginning to sew the binding to the quilt top

How to Bind a Quilt, Step-by-Step Tutorial

You've make the quilt top, made the quilt sandwich it with batting and backing, quilted it, and now what? It is time to choose whether you want to bind the…
Binding lays flat with this method of joining the ends

How to Join Bindings on a Quilt

You've finished your quilt top, quilted it and now ready to bind it. Learn how to join bindings on a quilt with a diagonal seam that isn't bulky with our…
Fold the binding up forming a forty five degree angle

How to Miter Corners on a Quilt

Once you learn how to miter corners on quilt you'll wonder why it took you so long! They are super easy - it's all about folding the fabric and stitching…
Finished round fabric bowl 3

How to Make a Fabric Bowl

Take a look at the fabric bowls by Kirsten Fisher - they are amazing. Her newest book Round Fabric Art Bowls has step-by-step directions and templates for six (6) variations…
Finished sampler with prairie points inserted into a seam and used as a edging

Make Prairie Points for Quilting

Learn how to make prairie points and get some ideas for using them in your quilting projects. Prairie points start with squares of fabric that are then folded into triangles.…
Pine Cone Quilt finished

Pine Cone Quilts

Betty Ford Smith keeps the legacy of Pine Cone quilts alive. After interviewing her for Create Whimsy I became fascinated with Pine Cone Quilts, also referred to as a Pine…
Prairie point pinwheel quilt pattern finished

Prairie Point Pinwheel Quilt Pattern

Combine two popular traditional quilting techniques with this pattern, prairie points with a basic four patch quilt block, to create a prairie point pinwheel quilt pattern. The prairie points add…
Finished 3d pinwheel quilt block

3D Pinwheel Quilt Pattern

Are you looking to add a touch of whimsy, texture and visual interest to your quilting projects? Look no further than the fascinating 3D pinwheel quilt pattern. This eye-catching design…
Drunkards Path green and turquoise finished

Drunkards Path Quilt Pattern

The Drunkards Path quilt pattern is a traditional quilt pattern that can create movement across the quilt top using quarter circle blocks. It's a classic design that features curved quilt…

Navigation

1 2 3 … 13 Next

Footer

Learn More

  • About
  • Work with Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions

Browse

  • Occasions
  • Destinations

Makers

Spotlight Stories

Marketing for Makers / Biz Tips

Participate

Copyright © 2023 · Create Whimsy®