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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, […]

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 […]

Floor couches, cushions, and pillows are a great way to add inviting cozy spaces to your home. They can easily fill an empty corner of a room with a splash of color, become a reading nook or create quiet space for meditation. They are convenient when company comes over and portable so you can bring […]

These popular denim pillows are fun and easy to make because there are no rules so you can use your creative imagination. Instead of purchasing those expensive designer pillows we just bought some light weight discount store rugs, denim remnants and searched our home for old jeans we didn’t want any more. We frayed some […]

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, […]

Handmade touches are what makes houses (and apartments) into homes. Crochet and knit pillows can add a bold pop of color or quiet statement to any room. In this roundup, I’m sharing 40 free crochet and knitting patterns for pillows. Get your yarn ready and find your next home decor project right here. Photos are © the […]

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 Man Cave… For this edition of Room by Room, we are focusing on the Man Cave. Whether you looking to add some masculine touches to the den or festive fanfare to the family room before the big game, our collection of DIY projects will help you put together a winning space for relaxation. This room coordinated […]

Coming Soon! Poly-fil® Squishy Foam   Squishies are all the rage! These foam shapes are great for relieving stress and anxiety, helping people retain focus, and are perfect for sensory play. Kids tweens, teen and,  adults are collecting these adorable little pieces of “squishable” foam. Squishies have quickly replaced fidget spinners as attention management aid. […]

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 […]

As we get ready to head into winter, what’s more fun than crocheting or knitting some seasonal amigurumi? In this roundup, I’m sharing 38 free amigurumi patterns that make great gifts or decorations, including snowmen, winter animals, Nativity sets, Santa and other Christmas figures, and more! All of these projects can be stuffed with Poly-Fil or […]

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 […]

The Excitement is Brewing at Fairfield Halloween is just around the corner and we are buzzing with excitement over all of the creative costume ideas we are seeing.   Share your DIY Halloween Costume creations for a chance to win over $200 of product from Fairfieldworld.com. Showcase your creativity! Share photos of your most innovative DIY Halloween costumes* by entering […]

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! […]

It’s never too early to start planning for Halloween.  In past years we have shared several fun and easy to make costume ideas with you.  Check out Creative Halloween Costumes, Costumes Made with Pol-Fil, and Last Minute Halloween Ideas for over 30 fabulous costume tutorials you’re sure to love.  This year we’d like to share several home decorating ideas […]

July is here and summer break is halfway over!  In just a few short weeks school will be back in session.  Whether you are preparing someone in your life for preschool, elementary school, or college, you will want to start your back to school projects right now!  To help you get started with your school […]

Summer is finally here!  It’s time to hose down the back porch, dust off the picnic table, and freshen up the outdoor cushions.  The beautiful long days of summer are the perfect excuse to head outdoors for entertaining your friends, family, and neighbors.  To help you make the most of your time outside, we’ve rounded […]

For this “Meet the Pro” segment, we are delighted to introduce you to one of our own Master Makers, Charisma Horton. Charisma is an extremely talented long arm quilter who is well versed in many different styles of quilting. In her own words, “My creative style when it comes to quilting is probably ‘not a […]

Summer is just around the corner.  It’s time to pack up your socks and boots and bust out your nail polish and flip flops.  Hooray for summer!  Before you go shoe shopping, take a look in your closet and see what you can update with a little fabric, a little paint, and a little Stick […]

This month we are shining our spotlight on a leader in the crafting industry:  Mark Montano!  A designer, TV Host, and best-selling author, Mark writes  THE BIG-ASS CRAFT BOOK series.  Published by Simon & Schuster, his books are the best selling craft books in the US. His television appearances include DIY shows like While You […]

If you sew or do any type of crafting that involves fabric, you definitely have fabric scraps piled up somewhere in your work space.  We all do it:  hoard small scraps of fabric that are too large to toss away, yet too small to make into something.  That is, until you combine your small scraps […]

Gifts to make – Mother’s Day will be here before we know it, and what better way to show mom how much you care than with a handmade gift?  Many of us learned to sew, quilt, crochet, and craft with our mothers, so a hand crafted gift will truly show how much you care not […]

Basic sewing kit – what is it and where to start?  We are often asked how to get someone interested in sewing and what supplies they will need.  When putting together the kit, think about their age and how they will be using the contents.  If you think they will be sewing on buttons only […]

Mini Charm packs are a great way to get a variety of fabrics with little investment. If you are making your own it is a fantastic way to use up your scraps.  Who knew you could buy a whole collection of fabric for less that a fancy drink.  The mini charms are generally less than […]

We were so delighted with the “Best in Show” winner at the 2017 Quilt Con that we wanted to learn more about the quilt artist behind this amazing piece.  Kathryn Jones wowed both judges and the audience alike with her gorgeous piece called “Bling”, and we are thrilled to feature her in this month’s edition […]

To help get in the mood for St. Patrick’s Day, we’ve rounded up a collection of wonderful sewing projects we are sure will tickle your fancy.  As this fun poem suggests, lead a life of enjoyment by enjoying what you treasure.  In our case, we treasure time spent crafting for ourselves and our loved ones! […]

A Row by row round robin group quilt was completed by the Fairfield Master Makers.  The row by row quilt is for a member of our home office undergoing Chemo Therapy.  The gal undergoing Chemo is an integral part of our behind the scenes operations and the Makers wanted to do something to let her know […]

How to get started on cleaning and organizing  Making a resolution to clean your space is great but actually having a plan of attack is even more important. Below you will find our plan of action, a few tips and tricks to help you get started and maybe even maintain the area. Write a list of what you […]

Happy Day My Stitching Friends, lets talk binding! Heather here from The Sewing Loft back for our final monthly sit & sew session in the Starry Night Quilt Sampler series.  All year long we have worked block by block, piecing this amazing quilt top together and last time I walked you through creating the quilt […]

This month, Fairfield World is pleased to introduce you to a fabulous designer as part of our “Meet the Pro” series.  Amy Reber Designs is an artist who we know you will enjoy as much as we do.  Her fresh, modern, bold designs illustrate that beauty is all around us.   Amy draws from her […]

To wash or not to wash? Let the great debate begin. There are sewist and quilters on both sides of this debate and we want to provide you with information so you can decide which side of the fence to sit on and how to wash the material if you decide it is the course […]

Happy Day My Stitching Friends, today we make a quilt sandwich! Heather here from The Sewing Loft back for our monthly sit & sew session in the Starry Night Quilt Sampler series.  All year long we have worked block by block, piecing this amazing quilt top together and last time we chatted about the different […]

Free Heart Patterns:  A Round Up of Quilt Patterns and Appliqués. While many people think of cards and paper for Valentine’s Day, the holiday offers lots of  great reasons to sew! Last year we shared 25 Fabric Valentine Projects you can make (click HERE for that list with pictures and links). This year we’re adding to the […]

Hello, Hello My Stitching Friends! Heather here from The Sewing Loft back for our monthly sit & sew session. Today we talk backing.   By now, you have stitched together your version of the Starry Night Quilt Sampler and are ready for the finishing details. Last month we worked on the layout and before we […]

Each month, the team at Fairfield World likes to introduce a different artist from our community of makers and for this month’s installment of our “Meet the Pro” series we are delighted to share the work of Luke Haynes with you.  Luke was gracious enough to take over Fairfield World’s Instagram feed not too long […]

We created the Top 10 Projects of 2016 by looking at all of the wonderful work submitted by our designers throughout the entire year and pulled together this list of the most popular projects. Please leave a comment and let us know if you agree with our selections or share another project that you feel was worthy of […]

A new year is just around the corner!  Many people like to make New Year’s Resolutions that deal with health and fitness.  We’d like to encourage you to include creativity in your plans!  Here are ten Resewlutions for you to consider.   Learn something new.  The new year presents an opportunity to start fresh.  Learn […]

Hello, Hello My Stitching Friends! Heather here from The Sewing Loft back for our monthly sit & sew session and it is time for the quilt layout. My goodness, I can hardly believe that we are in the final phase of our Starry Night Quilt Sampler.  When I designed this quilt, my goal was create something beautiful […]

Pillow projects are a great way to decorate and add comfort to any room in your house.  Fairfield World offers a huge variety of pillow inserts and foam for any project you can think of.  Here are ten perfect pillow projects to help you start creating your own pillow home decor! Placemat Pillow by Charm […]

Leah Day is an online quilting teacher extraordinaire! She makes instructional quilting videos for YouTube, teaches online classes and workshops, and interacts with quilters every day through Instagram and Facebook. You can find her at her retail site, LeahDay.com, and at her instructional site, The Free Motion Quilting Project. Leah Day started quilting when she […]

We took a look at some awesome oly*fun decorations created by our designers and made a list of some of our favorites that you could try last-minute before the holiday rush. Click on any idea to see the full instructions on how to make them yourself using Oly*Fun! 1) Diving Elf Legs   Christmas elves have a […]

Ten Beautiful Table Runner Tutorials for the Holidays you can recreate.  Fall and Christmas bring lots of opportunities for hosting events and dinners at home.  While you might be inclined to pull out your best linens at Thanksgiving, less formal occasions call for smaller items like table runners.  Here are ten beautiful projects to help […]

  Make a Christmas pillow appliqué featuring a snow globe with your favorite Christmas image on the inside.  You can use the woody wagon pattern or any pattern you chose. The technique is the same and just the patterns are different. Use your pillows and throws to create an inviting holiday home.  Make your own Christmas […]

Hello, Hello My Stitching Friends! Heather here from The Sewing Loft back for our monthly sit & sew session and final block. Wow, I can hardly believe that we are on the final block of our Starry Night Quilt Sampler.  You guys have been so awesome to stick with it and I can’t wait to […]

Houston Texas is the home of the International Quilt Market and Quilt Festival, two of our favorite weeks of the year.  Week one is set up and Quilt Market and week two is Quilt Festival and tear down. During Quilt Festival there is an amazing display of quilts hosted by the  International Quilt Association.  The […]

For this month’s “Meet the Pro” interview we are thrilled to introduce you to Tanner and Courtney from “A Little Craft in Your Day”. These two teen DIYers and entrepreneurs share projects that are fun for makers of all ages. Courtney enjoys creating DIY projects, such as decor for her room and handmade jewelry. She is a freshman at […]