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School’s out for summer, and it’s the perfect time for kids to learn a new hobby. I don’t have to tell you that knowing how to sew is so much more than a skill! It’s also a fun hobby, a great stress reliever, and a way to express yourself creatively. We’ve created an easy to […]

Now that you’re done sprucing up your outdoor spaces, it’s time to focus on family fun! Make the most of long summer days with these DIY summer projects. Better yet, include the kids so they can learn new skills and avoid feeling bored! Giant Twister Game Create your own wacky & colorful Twister game mat […]

Fathers are special, and one way to show how much you care is with a handmade gift! Hand crafted projects are a wonderful way to customize a gift, and they also help show how much you care. Men can be hard to craft for, so we want to help. These fabulous gifts to sew for […]

Celebrate the graduates and help them commemorate this special moment in their lives with a handmade gift! These DIY gift ideas can be used to pamper the grad, help them decorate a dorm or new apartment, or make it easier for them to get organized. These graduation gifts to sew will be treasured for years […]

Craft the perfect pillow gifts for dads & grads with this glue resist tie dye project! Pair stencils with glue to create unique pillows that have custom designs and messages. When you DIY your pillow project you can customize it in so many ways. Use this technique to create designs with images, text, or both! […]

You’ve asked for it and Fairfield World has delivered! America’s top choice fiberfill, Poly-Fil, is now available in a dark fiber. Poly-Fil dark is perfect for denim projects, dark colored amigurumi animals, and other crafty DIYs. Check out these ten fun ways that you can use Poly-Fil Dark, and then start stalking your favorite craft […]

Whether you’re looking to completely redo your outdoor living space or just give it a refresh, these trends are sure to inspire! Summer is around the corner, so start making plans to spruce up your porch and patio. Check out the hottest summer outdoor decor trends: they might help you come up with your next […]

Handmade gifts are extra special because they show how much you care. The extra time, effort, and attention that goes into making something for someone makes them feel special. Show mom how much you care with a handmade gift. These ideas for mother’s day gifts to sew would be fun to make and give! Stitched […]

Teaching is a work of heart, and next week we’ll all have an opportunity to show teachers how much we love and appreciate them! The National PTA designates one week every May (this year it will be from May 2-6) as a special time to honor those who dedicate their time and skills to education. […]

Learn how easy it is to turn any stuffed animal plush into a soothing weighted toy by using Poly-Pellets! This step-by-step tutorial will take you through the process. Stuffed animals have been a source of comfort for many, many years. Cuddly furry friends like fuzzy teddy bears and colorful unicorns quickly become the favorites of […]

Earth Day is a great opportunity to learn new ways to reduce waste and protect our environment. Lots of makers are already pros at upcycling and flea market flips. While it’s fun to take something that was going in the trash and repurpose it into something new, it’s a great feeling to know that the […]

Spring is packed with so many things to look forward to: great weather, gardening, and family gatherings for holidays! With all the fun going in, it can be challenging to squeeze in time to craft and sew. These quick projects will help scratch that creative itch and allow you to create cute decor and gifts […]

  Today we are featuring Handmade Stuffed Animals created by the talented members of our Fairfield Design Team. Ideas that are creative, inspiring, and just in time for Valentine’s Day. Dial up the cuteness factor with these adorable stuffed animals. These projects range from no-sew to quick and easy, and full step-by-step tutorials. All stuffed […]

  We love making seeing all kinds of snow globes using a variety of our Fairfield World™ products.  Learn how to make Creative Snow Globes quickly and easily with Poly-Fil, Poly-Pellets, Fluffy Snow, Glasslets, and Batting. We are excited to share these inspirational projects with you!   12 Creative Snow Globes with Fairfield World   […]

We don’t know about you, but we are ALWAYS crafting right up until Christmas Eve! Fairfield™ makes a wide variety of products that are perfect for all of those Last Minute Christmas Crafts to complete just in time to place under the tree.   Last Minute Christmas Crafts with Fairfield™     Poly-Fil® Last Minute […]

Super excited to be hosting the Fairfield Holiday Pillow Party 2021 with one of our favorite designers, Laura Kelly of Me and My Inklings. Pillows provide a fast and affordable way to update and decorate any room. So what better way to decorate for the Holidays than with some fun and festive pillow creations? We […]

Halloween is one of our favorite holidays here at Fairfield and we always LOVE the surprising, amazing, and creative ways that our designers use our Oly*Fun® material. Check out these spooky cute 13 Last-Minute Halloween Crafts created with Oly*Fun!     What is Oly*Fun?   Oly*Fun® from Fairfield™ is one of the easiest, most versatile […]

Warning, cute projects are headed your way!  We reached out to our own Design Team and asked them to dive into the cute world to create adorable Valentine critters.  We never know what they will make, we delight in seeing how they run with their projects.  They did a great job and we can’t wait […]

Holiday Crafts For Any Skill Level We always look forward to seeing what our Fairfield World Design Team creates, and this month is no different!  If you are here, you are in for a treat! With a few supplies, and these ideas, you can make the most delightful craft projects this month.   We will […]

Pillows provide a fast and affordable way to update and decorate any room. So what better way to decorate for the Holidays than with some fun and festive pillow creations? We invited a group of our top designers to share their Holiday Pillows with us for the 2020 Fairfield Holiday Pillow Party! These pillows were […]

We have had a lot of fun seeing what our design team has made to share with you this month.  From snow globes to door stops, and even Christmas tree farms! Speaking of Christmas tree farms, let’s dive into that one. Laura, with Me and My Inklings, brings this bright and cheerful Christmas tree farm […]

Congratulations to Sandy Thomas of Thousand Oaks, California On winning 80 pounds of Poly-fil® in our 80th Birthday Celebration Giveaway   The contest has ended… thank you         Fairfield will finish up our 80 Days of Poly-fil® Projects campaign by giving away 80 POUNDS of Poly-fil fiber to one lucky winner.* Click […]

Fall and Christmas Crafts for Every Maker   Welcome to another month here with Fairfield World! This month, our Design Team has been crafting up more adorable projects, just in time for fall and the holidays. Our design team projects are meant to inspire, to teach, to share, and to help you craft more.   […]

DIY Halloween Crafts Are you ready for some fun DIY Halloween crafts?  We have got such a range of projects to share with you this month, and the best part is, they are all afternoon crafts!   We will start with Meg’s project, from Makeable Crafts.  She won our hearts with this witch’s boot door […]

Halloween Project Ideas Perfect for Every Maker Our Design Team has been hard at work created projects to get you in the Halloween mood and we can’t wait to share these with you! Let’s dive in…   Got old jeans?  See what Beth created with Poly-Fil® and Poly-Pellets®.  Hands-down, this adorable project is super cute […]

This year Fairfield Processing Celebrates 80 years in business and to celebrate, we are hosting  80 Days of Poly-fil® Projects! This campaign will feature 80 days of projects created by Designers, Bloggers, hobbyists, and DIYers using Poly-fil brand fiber or one of our other Poly-fil Brand Products. You can join in Fairfield Celebrating 80 Years […]

As we all find ourselves spending more time at home this summer, why not take this opportunity to spruce up your outdoor living space? Fairfield invited a group of designers to share some inspiration as part of our Poly-fil® Patio Party. Click on the links below for inspiration and tutorials on how you can spruce […]

Trash to treasure, up-cycling, dumpster divine, flea market fabulous…whatever you call it, it is the creative mind at work. These creative recycling efforts help to keep items out of the waste stream, which in turn helps to save our Earth…one project at a time. We love to hear stories of people who take old things […]

While homemade masks are not a substitute or replacement for N95 medical equipment, in this time of global crisis with healthcare workers in desperate need of masks and protective gear, sewers, and crafters are answering an unprecedented call to make and donate face masks. This collection of videos from The Fabric Patch shows the benefits […]

Fairfield’s Oly*fun Multipurpose craft material has been loved by crafters, decorators, and teachers for years because of its versatility, affordability, and ease of use. With the continuing shortage of PPE, Oly*fun has received a lot of attention for its use by DIY facemask makers as the fabric is inexpensive and easy to work with. Although […]

Poly-Fil® Feather Loft Rolled Stock 100% bonded polyester quilt batting is appropriate for machine quilting, or tied quilts and comforters The higher loft will create a fuller appearance in your finished project It’s non-allergenic and washable after quilting

Hi Everybody! It’s been so long since I last posted here. I wanted to share a new project that I have designed. I come from a family with a long history of military men and my husband has also served our country. I design and make patriotic quilts regularly. I also contribute many quilts to […]

Let’s get patriotic with some bright fun projects for your 4th of July parties and picnics.   Star Table Runner by Andy of A Bright Corner   Fireworks Table Runner by Callie of Make it Do   Star Pillows on Fleece Fun   Ruffle Flag Pillow from Heather Valentine of The Sewing Loft Star Table […]

Whether your young ones are home for the summer, going to camp, or you’re taking a family vacation, here are some fun summer projects for you and your family. Enjoy! Fabric Boats by Sew and the City Ribbon Bugs from Patchwork Posse Beach Tote from Amber of Crazy Little Projects Travel Pillow from Patchwork Posse […]

It’s time to show your dad how much you appreciate him. Why not give him a homemade gift from your heart. Just click on the photos for some great ideas. Necktie Pillow by Amy Bellgardt of Mom Spark Roll up Tool Organizer by Jennifer Stern Pillows Made With Dad’s Shirts by Chrissann of Ducklings in […]

Mother’s Day is coming up soon so here are some fun and unique creative gifts that your mom will just love. Mother’s Day Rug Mug by Julie of Mack and Mabel On the Go Organizer by Amber at crazylittleprojects.com The Garden Tidy Tote by RosMadeMe Phone Charging Station by Amy Bell of Positively Splendid Fabric […]

Spring Time is finally here. Don’t know about you but Spring puts me in a creative mood. I’ve gathered some projects with bright happy colors and themes for the season that I hope you will enjoy. Tulip Wall Hanging on Inspired by Fabric Pretzel Pillow By  Kara of A Kailo Chic Life DIY Cat Bed […]

Want to spruce up an area in your home?  Just add some pillows and don’t be intimidated by making a pillow cover. You can just follow these basic instructions we found on the website The Sewing Loft by Heather Valentine.   Why not think outside the box. There is no need to run out and buy expensive […]

Even though Easter is just around the corner there is still time to make some fresh and festive gifts and decor. Here are some fun and easy last minute Easter projects to help get your creative juices flowing.   Fabric Easter Egg by So Sew Easy   Daisy The Easter Bunny by So Sew Easy […]

This year we are concentrating on projects where you can reuse, redesign and recycle the things you already have along with some inexpensive finds to create wonderful new items for home décor, holidays, gift giving or just plain fun. For this project, we wanted to make some color coordinated pillows that could be used to […]

Here are some fun Holiday Crafts we thought you would enjoy!   DIY Christmas Decorations – Felt Stars By Damjana at Apple Green Cottage   Handmade Christmas Cheer Table Runner By Ruth of Addy Lou Creates   CHRISTMAS CIRCLE QUILT   Crocheted Santa Ornament   DIY Fabric Christmas Village   Pottery Barn Inspired Christmas Countdown […]

It’s getting colder and that means it’s time to start making handmade winter holiday gifts and decorations! I’m sharing 30 free crocheting, knitting, and sewing patterns and tutorials that are perfect for adding some holiday cheer to your home. Each of these makes a great gift, too! Photos are © the respective designers or publishers […]

Don’t you just love the cool crisp air and the smell of fallen leaves at this time of year? You want to be outside but let’s face it. It’s cold out there. Here are some beautiful, comfortable, and cozy porch decorating ideas we found on CountryLiving.com. Did you know that pillows are the easiest and […]

It’s almost that time of year. The cool crisp air, autumn colors, leaves crunching under your feet, and pumpkins, pumpkins, pumpkins. Here are some fun colorful pumpkin projects and patterns for you to enjoy this Holiday season. Just click on the photos for all the directions. This Faux Quilted Pumpkins Pillow would be a great addition […]

Whether you’re a mom bringing your child to school for the first time or you yourself are heading off to college we have gathered a group of fun Back to School projects for you. Just click on the links below and enjoy.     DIY Nap Mat Roll   Nap Mat Tutorial   Pillow Lap […]

Moving into your college dorm room is so exciting, and the best part…. You get to decorate it yourself. We all know space is always a challenge so here are some great DIY budget friendly ideas for extra seating when your friends come to study or just hang out. DIY Pouf Ottoman https://www.prettyhandygirl.com/diy-pouf-ottoman-tutorial-and-lessons-learned/   DIY […]

WOW! This summer is flying by and it’s about time to get ready for back to school and start planning your dorm room décor. The easiest way to create the look, show some style, or add a splash of color to your space is by adding some throw pillows. You can choose the colors and […]

Make Someone Smile! That is the philosophy of Marcella Lacerda our featured designer in this segment of Fairfield’s “Meet the Maker”. Marcella is the owner and designer for Marcella Dolls. I recently had the pleasure of visiting with Marcella and her husband Andre at their home-based studio in Jupiter Florida. Believe it or not, these […]

The warm weather and sunshine makes everyone want to spend more time outdoors. Whether you want play, party, or just relax here are some easy DIY projects using different types of foam to create, update and refresh your outdoor living spaces. DIY Outdoor Cushions by A Beautiful Mess – Add comfort and design to your […]

Looking for ideas and inspiration to add some patriotic pop to your home, summer picnic or BBQ this summer. Check out these awesome patriotic inspired projects to segway into summer 2018. These projects range from beginner to advanced, so there is something for everyone.   Beautiful Red, White and Blue Quilt from Joann.com Create this lightweight […]