Archive for October, 2014

This DIY French Memo Board is a great decorative way to organize your life. It’s a project with minimal sewing, and a lot of hot glue. I’ve been working on an activities center for our family, to help keep our schedules and to do lists organized and easily seen. My husband has short term memory […]

Let’s talk abstract forms and drawings and then let’s take that idea and make a pillow art with decorative trimmings.  Here’s how to get started. Supplies for Decorative Trimmings Pillow Art : Poly-Fil® Soft Touch® 12″ x 16″ Pillow Form Natural Canvas Fabric Assorted Natural Colored Trims by Decorative Trimmings Assorted Buttons Patterns* Your choice of pattern […]

Our elementary school’s library’s reading corner has been in sore need of some new cushions and pillows, so I thought it was time to make some Simple Foam Floor Cushions. The piece of foam I was using easily split into 4 pieces, so I thought making them spell something would be fun. And I debated […]

There are some crafts, like embroidery and quilting, that I love working on by hand even though a machine could do them quicker and easier. There’s just something special about projects that are truly handmade. The Halloween Countdown I posted last week and it’s 32 windows and frames was not one of those projects and […]

Halloween is next week.  If you haven’t already, you are probably starting to think about Halloween costume ideas. The stores are down to bare bones now so it is time to get creative. No worries though because here are 16 creative Halloween costume ideas to inspire you!  There is a tutorial for each costume.   You […]

  In my sewing life-time, I have created one Cathedral Window project. It was a small pin cushion I created at the request if of one of my editor’s at the time. And it was a last minute request to boot. Somehow I pulled it off, but it was extremely challenging. So, I have decided […]

This simple sleepover roll is fast and easy to make, and the elastic straps keep it rolled up nicely for easy transporting to sleepover or keeping it tucked in its place in Grandma’s closet. This sleepover roll,  not only gives your child just a bit more comfort, but it helps them feel like they’ve got […]

Fall is in the air!  I love to decorate with pumpkins in the fall, because they’re a decorative accent that last from September through Thanksgiving.  Fabric pumpkins are a great way to get your crafting fix and to create decorative accents that match your home perfectly.  Here is a fun round up of different ways […]

I made these DIY cat ears and tail using Oly*Fun, fiberfil, and glitter. My daughter needed a simple costume that she could wear at school and a couple of parties. We agreed that a black cat costume would be the most comfortable. This is her 2nd Halloween costume for this year. Her 1st is a […]

Spider Web Door Decor Decorating for Halloween means putting up all the creepy, spooky, and crawly critters you can… including spider webs! When I decided to decorate the door for Halloween with spider webs, I knew that making my spider webs with Oly*fun would be absolutely perfect! To make the Spider Web Door Decor you only […]

I love crafting with repurposed items!  It’s such a thrill to take something that is no longer used and turn it into something useful and unexpected.  When it came time to get a new pet bed for my dog, I decided to make my own…from a suitcase, of course! It is a total DIY dog […]

  Last month we co-sponsored a Quilt for Kids Sew-in with Spoonflower.  Quilt for Kids transforms discontinued, unwanted and other fabrics into patchwork quilts that comfort children in need.  They are –a 501(c)3  nonprofit- and their  MISSION STATEMENT: Transforming fabrics into patchwork quilts that comfort children with life-threatening illnesses and children of abuse.   If you are not familiar […]

Superheros need to protect their identities – whether it is a day of saving stuffed animals, or just an afternoon trip to the grocery store, you can help your little super hero protect their identity with this fast and simple superhero mask!  The mask makes a great stocking stuffer for your creative kid.  In fact […]

Are you looking for a easy-to-make, silly, homemade costume for you or your kid? Have I got the project for you! Just follow this simple tutorial on how to make your own rain cloud, put on your favorite rain coat, and you’re good to go!  This rain cloud costume with bring a little sunshine to […]

I’ve had this Ikea shelf in my playroom/movie room for some time, and I’ve always wanted doors for the panels.  I like my junk hidden so the room can have the appearance of order (even if what’s behind the door is a mess!) The options at Ikea are pretty but pricey, so I’ve been looking […]

This raccoon mask for Halloween is made with Oly-Fun and is very easy to make. The mask is a part of two different events. Fairfield blog is participating in a Halloween Blog Bash and in a Creative Costume Hop. October is the start of our busy season here at Fairfield. So many of our products […]

    HAND ON HEARTS event with the Girl scouts     AllFreeSewing and FaveQuilts welcomed Girl Scouts to create gorgeous pillows for our Hand-on-Hearts Breast Cancer Pillow Drive (http://ow.ly/ClC5o).The event was a huge success with tons of participants, lots of fabric, filling from Fairfield World and even machines from Bernina USA! If you’re interested in participating please find […]

These DIY Oly*Fun fabric spikes are great for costumes. You can make them in any size and color. They are less expensive than real spikes and are squishy, which makes them kids safe. Put them on the back of a hoodie for a dinosaur costume. Add them to a jacket, vest or skirt for a […]

I love the look of stuffed fabric pumpkins for Autumn decor. I decided to use lots of Oly*Fun to create various sizes of pumpkins to decorate my porch and house this year. Oly*fun is a great for outdoor projects and the pumpkins look great on my covered porch. SUPPLIES: Oly*Fun Grab & Go Packs in Orange Crush, Pine, Snow […]

  Supplies for Dog Collar Tie: oly*fun™ Jelly, Orange Crush, Jet Black & Snow White Optional – spider applique ( button/fabric marker or embroidery thread and needle) Pattern Available – Leave a comment at www.lorinemason.com/blog and I will forward you a copy of the pattern Basic Sewing Supplies; Sewing machine, Iron, Pressing cloth,  Needle & Thread […]

Hands on Heart  Breast Cancer Pillow Drive – Hands on Heart is a month long Charity Drive to Benefit Breast Cancer Awareness and is supported by Fairfield, Favecrafts.com and AllFreeSewing.com.      October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among women. With that in mind, we here at […]

Make an Olyfun Halloween Garland for your front foor.  The Halloween Banner by Guest Designer Jen Goode is a fun, bright and whimsical decoration that you can use almost anywhere. The Olyfun material is weather friendly too. Use Olyfun to create a fun handmade Halloween garland you can use both outside or in. No matter […]

My daughter has a special spot. She calls it, “My Special Spot”.  This little spot has prompted today’s DIY No Sew Rest Mat Tutorial. It is only in recent weeks that Lily Kate has claimed this little nook. It’s the area of floor between the couch on one side, the bookcase and firewood box on […]