Archive for June, 2016

This is an unbelievable Quilted Vintage Tablecloth make over. What you need for this Quilted Vintage Tablecloth project: Vintage Linen 2 Layers of Batting ( Soft & Toasty and Wool) Muslin Backing 2 Yards of Fabric for Border and Binding (Sub cut into five 5 inch strips and five 2.5 inch strips) I love-love-love vintage linens and […]

Summer is a great time for learning new skills or starting new projects!  Take advantage of the sunny days, the warmer weather, and your vacation time to make something for yourself.  To help you get started with your sewing, we’ve compiled a list of fabulous, fun, summer themed projects that you can sew this summer! […]

Hi, I’m Heather from The Sewing Loft and normally, you can find me stitching up a storm or sharing easy tips to help improve your everyday sewing but today, I’m excited to kick off the next block in the Starry Night Sampler series. One of my favorite parts of this series, is that each month I get to visit […]

Each month Fairfield World likes to showcase a maker who is a real pro in their field.  This month we are so excited to introduce you to is Samantha Hudson from Snow.  Samantha designs and creates amigurumi, a Japanese style of crochet, meaning ‘knitted/crocheted stuffed doll’.  Not sure what that looks like?  Here’s a sample of […]

From approximately 1907 to 1912, the American farm and living magazine Hearth and Home invited its readers to contribute pieced cloth blocks that represented their respective states.  The request for submissions was extremely successful, and readers sent in many designs that they felt showcased their home state.  Selected blocks were photographed and included in the print magazine. […]

Learn how to make a custom pillow cover with Heather from the Sewing Loft.  Not only is this pillow cover a great way to use your scraps it is absolutely adorable to boot.  Stick double sided fusible webbing holds the appliqué letters in place and the rays of the sunshine too.  Learn how to free […]