All posts by Morena Hockley

In years past, sewing and quilting were crafts that were passed from mother to daughter.  Women in families spent a great deal of time working together and teaching younger family members their crafts. Many of you may have acquired your own quilting skills from a beloved mother, grandmother, or aunt.  Handicrafts are such a wonderful […]

April is Autism awareness month, and it is the perfect chance for all of us to put our sewing and crafting talents to use to make projects for our friends who live with sensory issues. Fairfield’s Poly-Pellets® Weighted Stuffing Beads and Poly-Fil® fiber are perfect for making sensory accessories such as weighted blankets, lap pads, […]

You love our pillow inserts and our foam products, but are you aware of the many other Fairfield World items that would be perfect at the heart of your projects?  We asked our Master Makers to share their tips and tricks for working with Fairfield World products. Support Soft Foam Stabilizer In her post called […]

The temperatures are dropping, but the designers at Fairfield World are staying cozy and warm thanks to these handmade projects! With Fairfield World products at the heart of your projects, you can rest assured that the end product will be much loved and well used. Blankets Faux Fur Throw: What could be cozier this winter than a […]

For this installment of our “Meet the Pro” series, we are delighted to introduce you to one of our master makers, Colleen Bell.  You might know her as The Embroiderist, but we know her as a mega-talented maker with a giving heart. Colleen has a generous spirit that is as big as her talent. Presently, […]

This month the Fairfield World team is delighted to introduce you to an artist who is truly one of the best quilters in the world.  Maria Ferri Cousins is an award winning quilter whose most recent honor was having her piece, “Eye Remember”, named Best of World at the 2017 World Quilt Competition. Maria specializes in […]

It’s hard to believe that the holidays are upon us!  Christmas, Hanukkah, and several other special winter holidays will be here soon, so you better start planning your crafting and decorating projects now.  Here are several fun winter and holiday themed projects you can make using several of our favorite Fairfield World products. Animal Themed […]

Golden, crisp leaves falling softly from almost bare trees, Lifting and falling in a hushed gentle breeze, Slowly dropping to the soft cushioned ground, Whispering and rustling a soothing sound. Coppers, golds, and rusted tones, Mother Nature’s way of letting go. They fall and gather one by one, Autumn is here, summer has gone. by […]

Are you as excited about Halloween as we are?  This holiday is the perfect excuse to craft and DIY your little heart out!  From costumes to home decor, there are lots of projects to make.  We have several fun costume and decor ideas to share with you, as always. When it comes to costume making, […]

“One of my core beliefs is that through who we are and what we do, we can inspire great change in ourselves, each other, and in the world. I believe that we can inspire those around us to become happier & more confident through finding their own creativity. That’s the wonderful thing about making art! […]