Category Archives: Craft Ideas

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

A kids artwork pillow make great gifts for relatives or decorations for their very own rooms.  Missy is the daughter of one of our favorite designers, Heather from the Sewing Loft made a pillow of her very own art.  Heather is lucky enough to have an embroidery machine that will convert art to embroidery images. […]

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 […]

Learn how to make a custom pillow cover with Heather from the Sewing Loft.  Not only is this pillow cover a great way to use your scraps it is absolutely adorable to boot.  Stick double sided fusible webbing holds the appliqué letters in place and the rays of the sunshine too.  Learn how to free […]

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 […]

We have gathered up Oly*Fun craft and sewing ideas for you.  If you are looking for a quick craft, party craft, simple sewing or even home decor we have you covered.  Explore all the fun and creative ideas we have below, gather your supplies and get creative! You can find Olyfun ideas in our project […]

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 […]

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 […]

When the kids are out of school and they are looking for something to do, try these 13 boredom busters using Olyfun craft sheets.  Olyfun craft sheets are an inexpensive material that is very kid friendly.  You can find it in the Crafts aisle, near pom poms, pipe cleaners, popsicle sticks and other fun stuff. Joann […]

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 […]

Learn how to crochet Amigurumi ornaments with the easy to follow tutorials created by Erica Dietz. First up, is our little Amigurumi tin soldier.  He is so adorable you could make an entire battalion for your tree.  I love how plump and happy he is.  He would also make a great topper for packages.  He is […]

We are excited to be participating in the 75th Anniversary CHA conference and Trade Show.  In honor of this anniversary we are participating in a CHA Blog Hop with over 50 other manufactures. Help us celebrate the CHA MEGA Show’s 75th anniversary for a whole week – Monday, December 7 through Friday, December 11. Each […]

Aluminor™ Breaking News…. Aluminor ™ is on it’s way to a store near you. Can’t wait, then consider ordering yourself an entire bolt in Gold or Silver directly from our easy to use website. We’ve had so much fun promoting this new product that we thought we might share some hints and tricks with you […]

Quilt Market Houston 2015 For Quilters and Sewists, one major highlight of the year is Fall Quilt Market  held each year in Houston, Texas.   Attendees are manufactures of goods in the industry along with store owners, buyers, artists and designers.  Each year the creativity, energy and inspiration grows.  It is truly amazing to see […]

Candy corn craft ideas with CSI Project.  Plus we have a Rafflecopter giveaway for some fun Oly*Fun Material so you can create what ever you want.  You pick the colors too. Plus at the very bottom we have a recipe for candy corn cookies.  The CSI Project created three candy corn crafts to inspire you for […]

A halloween costume is a fun thing to make. Need some last minute Halloween ideas? You are probably starting to think about Halloween costume ideas since the deadline is near. The stores are down to bare bones now so it is time to get creative. No worries though because here are 24 last minute Halloween costume ideas […]

  DIY Woodland Fairy Halloween Costumes for couples is an easy sew idea that you can wear to a costume party or ay event where a costume is needed.  Oly*Fun can be washed so you can reuse the costumes if needed.   Woodland Fairies Supplies and Tools: Oly-Fun: 2 yards Pine & Hot Fudge, 6 12”x12” […]

Halloween decorating and costume ideas 2015!  The Designer Craft Connection has really outdone themselves this year with their Halloween decorating and costume ideas.  The bloggers and designers that create for them are really awesome.  Oly*fun is a great material to use for decorating because you do not have to sew it because it does not […]

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 […]

Easy Oly*Fun Harry Potter Costume w/ No-Sew Option by Polly from Pieces by Polly, and I’m back guest blogging for Fairfield with another Happy Harry Potter post today as part of the Happy Harry Potter Series at Raegun Ramblings.  Lots of bloggers will be sharing new Harry Potter themed projects everyday for the next week and a […]

Harry Potter Deathly Hallows Pillow Tutorial – Now that the 4th of July is over, it’s time to celebrate the other big day in July…Harry Potter’s birthday of course.  If you’ve read my regular blog at Pieces by Polly, you’ll know that our family members are big Harry Potter fans, so I’m excited to do this […]

Oly-fun in is now available in NEW sizes and NEW locations.  Our everything material – oly*fun is a specially engineered material that features some of the best things about fabrics AND papers.  There is no grain to oly*fun, so you can cut it any which way you want. There is no need to pre-wash, as there is […]

    The Designer Craft Connection accepted the challenge to an  accent pillow fight.  The Artists and designers in the group designed pillows and pillow covers to inspire you.  They were sent inserts and asked to let their creativity flow and to have fun creating colorful accents for their home.  Each design is unique and is […]

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. […]

The Sterling Silver Soirée featuring Sterling Silver Cuddle Cakes.  A package of Sterling Silver Cuddle Cakes and Charm Cakes plus a yard or two of Mar Bella Cuddle Fabric were delivered to our Master Makers by Shannon Fabrics.  They were asked to create something with the silver and color of their choice of pattern from the Mar […]

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 […]

I’m so excited to share with you the first project as part of the Fairfield 2015 Technique Block of the Month. over the course of the year, we’ll make a baby sampler quilt, and you can make the monthly project as well. Or, you can just make the monthly projects – it is up to […]

Looking for a small project you can make to accompany a mug, coffee shop gift card, or baked casserole gift? This quilted hot pad and mug warmer tutorial is the perfect handmade gift! They’re super easy to make and are totally functional. Who wouldn’t love that? Let’s get started! Quilted Hot Pad and Mug Warmer […]

I love the color combination of orange and pink. I stocked up on some fun quilting fabrics in these colors and used them to make several different projects. I had some scraps leftover and knew that they would be perfect for creating yo-yos so I decided to create these fabric scrap yo-yo pillows. Materials for […]

  If you enjoy making useful items from fabric scraps, this is a project you will love. I have been  practicing my patchwork technique and skills lately and really enjoyed creating these. A layer of Smooth fusible fabric foundation and a felt backing makes these fabric scrap coasters very practical. Materials for Fabric Scrap Coasters […]

  Not only is it our 75th anniversary it is the 20th anniversary for our friends at Shannon Fabrics, makers of the great cuddle cake.  So, we thought it would be great to kick off the New Year with a joint giveaway!  They’ve teamed up with our talented team of Master Makers for the “Great Cuddle […]

You or someone special will love this Heart Cuddle Pillow for Valentine’s Day.  It’s simple to make and can be done in about half an hour. No one can resist cuddly softness of minky, and using a Cuddle Cake pre-cuts from Shannon Fabrics, and a pillow insert from Fairfield make this a super fast project to […]