Category Archives: Fairfield Products

      Today I’ve got a super simple and fun project for you, have you ever seen an I spy bag? Its a fun little quiet toy for kids to play with and its easy to make.  We have one in our church bag and its surprising how long my two year old will […]

My dining room chairs got a long overdue foam and fabric update. They are hand me downs from my parents…that I got 13 years ago. They were mismatched from various periods of my parents recovering them. They are over 30 years old. One still had the original fabric (a 70s flashback vinyl) and all probably […]

This Design Foam clipboard is a great way to show notes, photos, and paper mementos. Design foam can be used for a variety of decorations, but I was challenged to make something organizing related. I made mine with one section of Design Foam, which leaves plenty remaining for other projects. This is going in my […]

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 […]

    If you sew I’m sure you’ve had a moment or two where you walk through a retail store and look at an expensive something or other and say “I can make that!”.  I feel like this with most throw pillows and I’ve rounded up 20 today to show you that are moderately to […]

  Giving from the heart is so important these days, giving something homemade to friends, family and your community makes giving extra special. With social media making such an enormous impact in our lives these days it is not difficult to be connected yet feel far away from everyone. A warm batch of cookies says love. Why not take […]

  Several years ago, I was introduced to the idea of gift wrapping with a glue gun by Rebecca from Older and Wisor.  (She’s a creative genius when it comes to gift wrapping and can make a gift look amazing using anything.) Anyway, I though it was high time that I tried out some gift wrapping […]

  If you are looking for some super easy ornaments to create using fabric scrap, these stuffed fabric ornaments fit the bill. They are quick and very inexpensive to make using Crafter’s Choice Poly-fil. Materials for Stuffed Fabric Ornaments  Inkjet Cotton Sheets Fabric scraps- choice of prints, muslin scraps Crafter’s Choice Poly-fil Stick Fusible Webbing […]

  Looking for a quick Christmas gift for your girlfriends? Using the decorative stitches built into your machine, colorful felt and coordinating threads, you will be up and running in no time at all creating Embroidered Monogram Ornaments. Adding a fun spiral ornament hook and maybe a mini rose and leaf combination finishes off your creation […]

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 […]

Do you have the beginnings of a sewing enthusiast in your house? They’re going to love making this customizable Christmas Stocking! The process is perfect for kids because the Oly*Fun material  can be drawn on, is easy to cut, and won’t fray. Plus, with so many color choices, your kids are going to have a blast customizing […]

Holly Jolly Stamped Accent Pillow by guest designer Carmen Flores Tanis BZZY LITTLE BEE .  We hope you think her project is as adorable as we do. I am so delighted to be a guest blogger today and to share with you a fun accent pillow which I made using Fairfield World products. This little accent […]

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 […]

  October, which will be here before you know it, is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. An alumni association I belong to is holding a benefit and asked me if I would do some favor bags to hold some small swag items we are giving away to benefit attendees. I have to make between 50-75 […]

This DIY Mug Warmer Wrap is great for keeping your hot beverages warm and not burning your hands at the same time. I don’t drink coffee, but I do love drinking hot chocolate. I use a normal mug often. The solarize interlining helps keep hot things hot and cold things cold. Make a stack of […]

  I love to create with strips cut from fabric scraps leftover from previous projects. Recently I was plundering through my stash looking for fabric to use for some oly*fun scraps to make an apron. I realized I had several shades of muslin. The idea for some muslin make dos immediately popped into my head. […]

Welcome to the wonderful world of  oly*fun one of the newest products from Fairfield Processing.   Introducing Oly*Fun – “The everything material” This is one of the easiest, most versatile materials you will ever find. You can sew it, glue it, staple it, pin it or tie it You can write on it, paint it, embellish […]

    Sometimes it may be difficult to locate the address numbers on your home. If you incorporate them as an art applique on a pillow tucked in the rocking chair on your front porch they cannot be missed. To go one step further consider dressing up this simple pillow design with seasonal flowers attached […]

Christmas elves have a tendency to get into just a touch of trouble here and there. Let’s hope this little guy is simply adjusting the presents under the tree. Easy to create Diving Elf Legs will be sure to bring smiles to all who witness their possible mischief first hand. Create one set or perhaps […]

At some point moms realized that babies loved the tags on their stuffed toys more than the actual toy itself, something about that little piece of silky fabric made those little hands gravitate toward it.  A couple years ago when I had my first baby a friend gave me a little square fabric “taggie” that […]

The Hands on Heart Pillow Drive was a huge success. We here at Fairfield World along with AllFreeSewing and FaveQuilts want to thank everyone for participating in our Hands-on-Heart Breast Cancer Pillow Charity Drive! Thanks to everyone’s efforts we were able to collect a total of 521pillows for the American Cancer Society! We’ll soon be transporting all of the pillows to […]

These holly leaf and berries trivets use a new Fairfield World product, Solarize interfacing, to keep your dishes warm or cool. They are great for your holiday table. In addition to being used as trivets, you can use them inside baskets to keep rolls warm, inside portable food bags to keep your food warm or […]

Whether you’re using them for toys or decorations, these 9 Thanksgiving Plushie Patterns are sure to add an element of fun to your holiday! There’s a little bit of everything (knitting, crochet, sewing) in this round-up so your sure to find something you love. With this many cute and free patterns in one place, don’t […]

This DIY French Memo Board is a great decorative way to organize your life. It’s a project with minimal sewing, and a lot of hot glue. I’ve been working on an activities center for our family, to help keep our schedules and to do lists organized and easily seen. My husband has short term memory […]

Let’s talk abstract forms and drawings and then let’s take that idea and make a pillow art with decorative trimmings.  Here’s how to get started. Supplies for Decorative Trimmings Pillow Art : Poly-Fil® Soft Touch® 12″ x 16″ Pillow Form Natural Canvas Fabric Assorted Natural Colored Trims by Decorative Trimmings Assorted Buttons Patterns* Your choice of pattern […]

Halloween is next week.  If you haven’t already, you are probably starting to think about Halloween costume ideas. The stores are down to bare bones now so it is time to get creative. No worries though because here are 16 creative Halloween costume ideas to inspire you!  There is a tutorial for each costume.   You […]

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 made these DIY cat ears and tail using Oly*Fun, fiberfil, and glitter. My daughter needed a simple costume that she could wear at school and a couple of parties. We agreed that a black cat costume would be the most comfortable. This is her 2nd Halloween costume for this year. Her 1st is a […]

Spider Web Door Decor Decorating for Halloween means putting up all the creepy, spooky, and crawly critters you can… including spider webs! When I decided to decorate the door for Halloween with spider webs, I knew that making my spider webs with Oly*fun would be absolutely perfect! To make the Spider Web Door Decor you only […]

Superheros need to protect their identities – whether it is a day of saving stuffed animals, or just an afternoon trip to the grocery store, you can help your little super hero protect their identity with this fast and simple superhero mask!  The mask makes a great stocking stuffer for your creative kid.  In fact […]

Are you looking for a easy-to-make, silly, homemade costume for you or your kid? Have I got the project for you! Just follow this simple tutorial on how to make your own rain cloud, put on your favorite rain coat, and you’re good to go!  This rain cloud costume with bring a little sunshine to […]

This raccoon mask for Halloween is made with Oly-Fun and is very easy to make. The mask is a part of two different events. Fairfield blog is participating in a Halloween Blog Bash and in a Creative Costume Hop. October is the start of our busy season here at Fairfield. So many of our products […]

These DIY Oly*Fun fabric spikes are great for costumes. You can make them in any size and color. They are less expensive than real spikes and are squishy, which makes them kids safe. Put them on the back of a hoodie for a dinosaur costume. Add them to a jacket, vest or skirt for a […]

I love the look of stuffed fabric pumpkins for Autumn decor. I decided to use lots of Oly*Fun to create various sizes of pumpkins to decorate my porch and house this year. Oly*fun is a great for outdoor projects and the pumpkins look great on my covered porch. SUPPLIES: Oly*Fun Grab & Go Packs in Orange Crush, Pine, Snow […]

  Supplies for Dog Collar Tie: oly*fun™ Jelly, Orange Crush, Jet Black & Snow White Optional – spider applique ( button/fabric marker or embroidery thread and needle) Pattern Available – Leave a comment at www.lorinemason.com/blog and I will forward you a copy of the pattern Basic Sewing Supplies; Sewing machine, Iron, Pressing cloth,  Needle & Thread […]

Make an Olyfun Halloween Garland for your front foor.  The Halloween Banner by Guest Designer Jen Goode is a fun, bright and whimsical decoration that you can use almost anywhere. The Olyfun material is weather friendly too. Use Olyfun to create a fun handmade Halloween garland you can use both outside or in. No matter […]

I don’t know about you but I ADORE going poking around at my local shops, and also online shops to gain inspiration for my next project or upcoming projects! I love seeing what is out there and then applying it to items that I can create myself. Most times, I can make two or three […]

I’ve made many costumes over the years. Each Halloween is another challenge to make something my daughter will love. This year I chose to take part in a Halloween DIY round up, so I had to get started much earlier than normal. After much brainstorming about, my daughter and I decided on a DIY Weeping Angel […]

These Flip-Flop Blocks are a fast and easy quilt block to make.  The pattern uses strip piecing, so there aren’t a lot of pieces to deal with.  I used my blocks to make a quilted pillow, but you could easily make more blocks and use them to make a fun quilt.  You can vary the […]

  My son is 3 and he’s totally obsessed with Super Hero’s.  I decided to make him some fun super hero hooded towels and as I began the project I realized the perfect material to use to cut out the logos was Oly*fun.  Oly*fun doesn’t fray and is water resistant, when I cut it out […]

Have you ever wondered how to get those crisp ‘boxed corners and nice flat bottoms” on your projects. Here is a step by step tutorial on just how to get that perfect corner and bottom finish on your next project. We are going to use the cute little treat bags above as an example. They […]

Please welcome Liza of Lizas Paper Passion as our first Guest Maker.  Liza is a paper crafter who has found her way to sewing and Totally Tilda Dolls.  These dolls, their friends and their accessories are very fancy, whimsical and can be very detailed. The first piece is a Tilda Bodice made from Oly-fun that is […]

    It’s just about Autumn and with that comes the time to start decorating the home with all things warm, cozy and fun! While I adore the Fall season, I have VERY LIMITED “Fall weather”. We live in the South where we have three seasons of warm weather and a cold minute. During the […]

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 […]

My kids absolutely love using countdowns to holidays and Halloween is no exception! I designed this fun Halloween Countdown banner because I knew my kids would get a kick out of moving the ghost down each window until he reached the door on Halloween day. Using Oly*Fun totally made this the easiest fabric banner ever. […]

Fall is right around the corner.  The crisp fall weather couldn’t be more perfect to sneak in some more camping projects before the cold winter sets in and after reading the blog post yesterday about Eileen Hulls adventure in Scotty I thought why not share camping in style.  Here are six of my favorite DIY […]

  We are proud to announce that we are sponsoring Eileen Hull on her Paper Trail in her vintage camper Scotty and the truck pulling it Big Daddy.  On September 4, #Paprtrail3 will begin! Scotty and Big Daddy will travel down the East Coast from Virginia to Florida for a week, then head out to TX, New Mexico, […]

Are you looking for a special gift for yourself or a dear friend? Did you happen to make the Shoe Bags featured recently in the Fairfield World blog post? If so, perhaps this is the project you have been looking for….. Supplies for Shoe Stuffies: oly*fun™ Bubble Gum poly-fil® polyester fiberfill Embellishments; Buttons Ribbon; 16″ of […]

  When I was recently commissioned to create some award ribbons for a project at my day job, the first thing I asked myself was “What type of material can I use?” The obvious answer- oly*fun! Making 50 of ANYTHING is quite a task so if I can find a material that is easy to […]

This soft and cozy no-sew fleece pillow is easy to make and best of all, there’s no sewing involved.  Plus,  unlike many no-sew fleece projects, there are also no knots that can be lumpy and uncomfortable.  Instead you’ll end up with a lovely braided look like this… Supplies for No-Sew Braided-Edge Fleece Pillow: 16-in Poly-fil […]