The Fairfield World Blog

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 […]

Fairfield Processing is a leading manufacturer of natural and synthetic fiberfill, foams, pillow inserts and quilt batting used in home décor and craft projects. Fairfield is pleased to announce a call out for creative enthusiast who love to MAKE! Join us in the expansion of our Master Maker Creative Team. If you are a maker, […]

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 […]

For this month’s “Meet the Pro” interview we are thrilled to introduce you to the delightful Sophia van der Harst of The Poekie Nook.  “Poekie” (which rhymes with “spooky”) is an affectionate name that Dutch mothers call their babies.  Sophia’s Poekies are made with fleece fabric, and lovingly brought to life with charming details, Poly-Pellets, […]

Dynamic Quilting Designs Done The Simple Way Hi It’s me, Charisma, your friendly longarm quilter with simple tips on getting your quilts quilted and out of the UFO bin. (Not that I don’t have many of those myself…but we shouldn’t talk about that right now.) The fear of “ruining” a quilt with bad quilting is at the […]

I love poinsettias, but plants don’t last long in my house. They’re such a part of Christmas in my head, though, that I can’t pass up poinsettia decor. I realized that I didn’t have any this year, so I whipped up a quick No-Sew Poinsettia Wreath. To make the Poinsettia wreath, you will need: wreath form […]

I’m a big fan of primitive style ornaments and decor. I love the simplicity. I wanted to add some to our Christmas decor, so I stitched up a Primitive Tree Ornament. I used: Pine Oly*Fun scissors red embroidery floss green embroidery floss needle Poly-Fil Crafter’s Choice baker’s twine I cut two basic tree shapes. You […]

Every month Fairfield World delights in introducing you to some of our favorite designers in the industry.  This month we are thrilled to introduce you to the fun, colorful, unexpected style of Jonathan Fong.  His delightful personality and fun crafting style can be seen on his website, his video channel, and in his books.  Known […]

If you thought Poly-Fil was just for stuffing pillows and plushies, then we’d like to open your eyes to another world of possibilities:  Halloween costumes!  Costumes made using Poly-Fil are creative, lightweight, and affordable to make. Since Halloween is around the corner, we’ve rounded up twelve awesome costumes that you can make yourself using Poly-Fil. […]

Hello, Hello My Stitching Friends! Heather here from The Sewing Loft back for our monthly sit & sew session. Are you ready for block 9? We are down to the last 2 blocks of the series so if you need before you know it will be getting to that special part of “magic in the […]

Hello, Hello My Fairfield Friends! Heather here from The Sewing Loft and not only am I here to share our next block in the Starry Night Sampler series but I want to remind you that September is National Sewing Month. So, it’s a great time to give your machine a quick clean and try something new.  […]

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 […]

PolyPellets are  100% polypropylene weighted stuffing material that adds the flexibility necessary to shape soft crafts into lifelike positions. All pellets have a smooth edge with an oval contour to create a uniform fill. Projects with PolyPellets: Laptop Lap Pad Doing homework or surfing the internet is way more fun when you are comfortable. Learn how to […]

Batting Information to Enhance Your Quilt from your friendly longarm quilter, Charisma.  When I first started quilting on my longarm, I was soaking in all of the information I could on designs and quilt patterns, just like most people; but early on, I went to a great long arm quilting show in Seattle and I was […]

Log Cabins and Luke Haynes are two of our favorite things.  The Log Cabin block is of oldest and best known blocks and Luke Haynes has undertaken the Log Cabin as a course of study and inspiration.  We hope you like the many versions of the Log Cabin block and the fabulous quilts the blocks […]

Hello, Hello My Stitching Friends! Heather here from The Sewing Loft back for our monthly sit & sew session. I’m not sure about you but the dog days of summer have had me looking for relief in the studio these days. I think that’s why I’m so excited to get stitching on the next block of the Starry Night […]

Charm Square Butterflies are a fun way to accent a custom pillow. Make a butterfly pillow that is easy sew and looks great using charm squares or your left over scraps cut down to size.   You can hand sew the butterfly body, machine sew or even use embroidery floss and beads for more detail. […]

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 […]