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Spotlight: Julie Paschkis, Artist
Inspired by nature, folk art and patterns, Julie Paschkis is happiest when she is making things. While her work has a distinctive style, she is not afraid of trying new…
Wally Gator Plushie
A soft and cuddly alligator? I wouldn't try it with one I met up with in the swamp, but the Wally Gator Plushie is very user-friendly! I made him from…
Raw Edge Appliqué Tea Towels
Bring a little summer outside activity to your kitchen with this Campin' tea towel pattern by Patch Abilities. I had the pleasure of meeting Julie Wurzer, the creative mind behind…
How to Dye Fabric with Tea: Easy Natural Dyeing
Learn how to dye fabric with tea to make a lovely patina for an aged look to a basic fabric. Sometimes this is referred to as tea staining fabric. Tea…
How to Make a Custom ID Badge Holder
We were very excited to attend Create Whimsy's very first Quilt Market in Portland, OR! We knew there would be so much creative energy that we would want to share…
How to Make a Sewing Needle Case
Learn how to make a sewing needle case that can hold all of your hand sewing needles! Make a second needle case for your sewing machine needles! A perfect project…
Spotlight: Kathy McNeil, Appliqué Quilt Artist
Meet award-winning appliqué quilt artist Kathy McNeil! She began her creative journey as a young child, then later discovered the possibilities of making pictures from fabric. Her most challenging piece…
How to Get Started with Social Media
Social media is a very effective way to communicate your brand to a larger audience, whether you have a shop, an online store or just want to share your art…
How to Start a Website
You know you need a website but really don't know where to start. We're here to help you learn more about how to start a website. In today’s world, everyone starts their…
Spotlight: Christina Fairley Erickson, Fiber Artist
Finding inspiration close to home and in far corners of the world, Christina Fairley Erickson creates art quilts and embroideries that expand her journeys and share them with us. With…
Spotlight: April Jouse, Fiber Artist
April Jouse is a fiber artist and Director of Operations for the Espanola Valley Fiber Arts Center in New Mexico. Want a reason to visit New Mexico? Then come for…
Spotlight: Susanne Jones, Art Quilter
Susanne Jones is a quilt artist who has championed several special quilt collections and exhibits. She authored HERstory: A Celebration of Strong Women and Fly Me to the Moon: An…
Fun Ideas for Makers In and Around Washington, DC
Looking for fun ideas for makers in and around Washington, DC? Capital idea!! As home to the Smithsonian and other publicly funded sites, you can fill your day with inspiration…
Spotlight: Make with Miles
Meet Miles, a lifelong maker at only age 14 who has his own YouTube channel, Make with Miles. He is a proficient woodworker, prints on fabric, does leather working and…
Spotlight: Caryl Bryer Fallert-Gentry, Quilt Artist
An icon in the quilting world, Caryl Bryer Fallert-Gentry paved the way for lovers of machine quilting and bold design. She created quite a stir in the quilt world when…
Spotlight: Samantha Hartman, Woodworker
Do think you should do something with wood pallets you see along the side of the road? Samantha Hartman does! The woodworker and author of Wood Pallet Wonders has been creative…
Spotlight: Karen Meador, Jewelry Artist
Karen Meador designs gorgeous jewelry combining wirework, metal folding, cabochons and enamel. She blends techniques in creative ways to make color and texture sing. How did you get started making…
Spotlight: Sandy Peterson, Quilter with Compassion
Sandy Peterson has a sewing and quilting journey that has led her along a creative fiber path. From sewing for dolls (a gateway activity for many) to sewing clothing with…