All posts by Morena Hockley

The team at Fairfield World loves to learn about the different ways our clients and customers use our varied products.  This month, we’d like to introduce you to one client who helps improve the quality of life of her customers with her specially designed, often custom made products. Stacy from Stacy’s Sensory Solutions strives to create […]

Fairfield World Gives.  The Fairfield World team loves to give back to the community. Doing something positive makes the world a better place for all of us! Recently Fairfield World invited me, one of their Master Makers, to join them in a community service project. Fairfield World would provide over 50 pre-sewn plush animals. I would […]

Little Miss Muffet may have put the tuffet on the map, but this decorating trend is one that, unlike nursery rhymes, lasts long past childhood.  From playrooms to college dorms to apartments, tuffets and poufs (a modern twist on the tuffet) are a great design element.  In addition to being functional, they add a punch […]

We are delighted to introduce you to the amazingly talented Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World!  We’re positive that once you see her work you’ll love her just as much as we do at Fairfield World. We are thrilled that Wendi uses Poly-Fil Supreme Ultra Plush in all her creations.  She raved about the quality […]

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! […]

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. […]

This month we are thrilled to introduce you to the talented Melissa of Melly Sews.  A former teacher turned stay at home mom, Melissa is extraordinarily gifted at explaining things in a way that anyone can understand!  Her site is a place where you can “dream, learn, make”, which Melissa explains here: Want to know […]

Handmade gifts are the best because they are one of a kind and show the recipient that you care enough to make something special just for them.  It’s especially fun to craft items for babies, and parents are bound to appreciate something that is custom made for their little bundle of joy.  To help you […]

This month, the Fairfield World team is excited to introduce you to another sewing pro!  Please meet Vanessa from Crafting Gemini.  We know her as a top notch quilter, but there is so much more to her that we think you’ll enjoy learning about! Vanessa is a former college law professor who is now a […]

The Fairfield Team loves to showcase the makers in our world, and each month we’re delighted to introduce you to a different creative person who is sharing their craft.  This month we are thrilled to introduce you to Laura Kelly, the founder of The Handwork Studio.  We met Laura as a client, since she uses Poly-Fil in […]

Whether you’re a pro or a newbie, there is always something new to learn about sewing!  I’ve compiled a list of some “must know” sewing hacks and hope they will make your sewing faster and more fun.  Check out the list, and be sure to leave a comment to let us know your favorite sewing […]

Some of my favorite childhood memories are about sewing with my mother.  My mother is a seamstress by trade, and as I was growing up she made all my special occasion clothes, as well as lots of mother/daughter matching outfits.  I mainly made clothes for my Barbies.  I remember sewing alongside her, my child size […]

Here at Fairfield World we love to celebrate the designers who inspire us.  For this month’s Meet the Pro we’d like to introduce you to the delightful Heather Valentine, the creative genius behind The Sewing Loft.  We’re in awe of her creativity and the ease with which she explains a multitude of sewing techniques and projects. […]

Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to make gifts from the heart!  The gift making possibilities are endless, from small gift pouches to clothing to pieces of home decor.  To help you get started this year I’ve rounded up 25 lovely projects that use fabric.  From no sew to quilted projects, there’s sure to be […]

Patchwork Posse is it! This month the Fairfield World Blog is thrilled to introduce you to the talented Becky Jorgensen at Patchwork Posse. Whether you’re a beginning or seasoned quilter, you’ll enjoy the variety of projects Becky shares on her site. Becky is a mom to 4 and has been sewing since she was 8 […]

Back to School Projects You Can Sew -School will be starting before you know it, and you know well that if you’re going to make things for the kids in your life to use, you have to get started early!  Fairfield World Products are perfect for lots of back to school sewing projects.  Here are […]

Softee Here at Fairfield World we love to see all the different ways our customers use our products.  Our Inspiration page and Facebook page showcase some of the many ways you can use Fairfield Products.  It’s especially heartwarming to know that some of our products are used in the creation of items that make a […]

It’s hard to believe that Deby, the talent behind So Sew Easy, only learned how to sew a few years ago.  That may explain why she does such a wonderful job explaining her tutorials:  she remembers well what it’s like to be a “newbie” sewist.  Regardless of your sewing ability level, Deby has something for everyone. […]

Crafty videos. I’m always on the lookout for fun, new craft projects to try.  YouTube is a great place to learn from other makers!  Often seeing how something is done, makes the process a little bit easier to understand.  Several crafters from CraftyHangouts.com have been busy sharing how to use some of your favorite products from […]

April is National Autism Awareness Month.  The Autism Society launched this campaign over 25 years ago to raise awareness of autism and to promote understanding and inclusion. Their site lists many ways that you can get involved, and we thought we’d participate by sharing ways that we can all support families with autism and promote awareness. […]

Valentine’s Day will be here before we know it! I love to decorate with hearts and make Valentine’s for this love-ly holiday. I combined two of my favorite craft items, Oly*Fun fabric and decoupage medium, to make a colorful, whimsical fabric bowl. Since Oly*Fun fabric doesn’t fray, it’s a breeze to cut with dies to […]

Is one of your New Year’s Resolutions to get more organized?  Specifically, to get your out of control fabric stash more organized?  You’re in luck because I’ve searched Pinterest and the internet to find some of the most clever and attractive fabric storage solution ideas.  Hopefully one of these fabulous ideas will work for you […]

This fluffy, jolly Santa wreath is so easy to make!  Grab some Oly*Fun and Poly-Fil and make this holly, jolly Santa wreath for a fun piece of Christmas decor.  It is so easy and fun and the kids can get in on the creativity too.  You could hang one on each child’s door. Supplies for […]

With the holidays approaching quickly, I’m working on fun decorative holiday projects that are quick to make but still look luxe.  I think plush cuddle fabric is a great way to achieve a “wow” finish with little effort.  The fabric is so beautiful to look at and so soft to the touch!  I used two […]

Create a carrier for your casserole dish.  You can take it to the next event and to use for a long time after.  Thanksgiving and the winter holidays often mean lots of pot luck meals.  I enjoy getting together with family and friends over the various holidays, and planning meals pot luck style makes it […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

If you want to make your own Halloween costume but are short on time, I’ve got a great project for you. This no-sew hula girl costume can be made in less than an hour, and you don’t have to sew a thing! This is an easy last minute project, and an affordable way to dress […]

If you’re a quilter, a crafter, or if you ever dabble with fabrics, you likely have a bunch of beautiful scraps stored away.  One clever way to use up those scraps is to “quilt-as-you-go.”  With the quilt-as-you-go (QAYG) technique, you get to stash bust and exercise your creative sewing skills on the fly! If you’ve […]

I’m a big fan of bold, colorful wall art.  As a crafter, I also like to coordinate my wall decor with the theme of the room.  As I’m transitioning my son’s room from a nursery to a preschooler’s room, I’m keeping the color scheme but changing out the theme, and moving from a circus theme […]