Category Archives: Miscellaneous

It’s back to school season! Having a comfortable place to read and do work at home is so important for student success, so I decided to create a dedicated space for school work. This boring old wood school seat got a major upgrade by simply adding cushion foam and paint! Check out how easy it […]

The next sleepover you host will be anything but a snore with these fun slumber party DIYs! Set the stage for an unforgettable night of fun by creating a cozy, comfy setting for your guests. Whether it’s a birthday party or young family members visiting, these projects will have your overnight guests feeling pampered! Simple […]

Another school year has flown by! Before your kids say goodbye to their teachers and schoolmates for the summer, use your sewing and crafting skills to let the adults on campus know how much they are appreciated. This list of handmade educator gifts will help you make something special for everyone at the school! Handmade […]

One of the first big milestones in a person’s life is graduation. Celebrating the graduate is a fun way to acknowledge that person’s hard work and success! These DIY graduation gifts will help prepare the new graduate for the next big step in life. Surprise Balloon Gift If you’re short on time, then cash, gift […]

Summer brings sunny days, more outdoor opportunities, and new trends. What can we expect in summer 2023? These predictions, gathered from the experts at Etsy and Pinterest, will inspire you. Whether you’re looking for new projects to challenge yourself with or anticipating what will sell in your handmade business, here are the top summer craft […]

The clock is ticking and mother’s day will be here before you know it! Handmade gifts are the best way to show mom how much you care, so don’t let lack of time hold you back from making something. This collection of last minute mother’s day gifts to DIY is here to offer you ideas […]

Millions of people around the world will celebrate Earth Day this weekend. This global celebration has grown immensely in the past 50 years, and we hope you will join us in encouraging sustainability and recycling. Fairfield World is proud to be part of the solution by crafting your favorite fiber fill out of recycled bottles! […]

While World Autism Awareness Day was recognized on April 2, 2023, the entire month is dedicated to celebrating the inclusion of people with autism in our society. Whether you have autism, know someone who does, or are looking to support your community, these projects and stories are sure to inspire! Creativity on the spectrum presents […]

Whether you’re Irish or not, it’s hard not to get caught up in the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day! This fun holiday gives us the perfect excuse to believe in magic for a bit and celebrate with friends and family. Bring this holiday into your home with these easy-to-make DIY St. Patrick’s Day decor ideas! […]

While schools are out for President’s Day, the week leading up to this national holiday is filled with presentations and plays honoring the presidents of the USA. I’m sharing my fast and easy way to make beards using Poly-Fil Dark. You’ll be amazed at how light and realistic this DIY President’s Day beard is! Supplies […]

Whether you’re rooting for your favorite team or just love parties, the Super Bowl gives us all reasons to celebrate. Gathering with friends and family to watch the game, commercials, and half time show is a beloved annual tradition for many. These Super Bowl party decorating ideas will help you set the scene for your […]

Let’s make some sweet home decor for Valentine’s Day! These giant candy pillows are perfect for decorating a bedroom, living room, or playroom with. They’d also make fun party decor. This is a quick, fun project that is perfect for beginner sewists. I used large 20 inch neck roll pillows to make candy inspired pillows. […]

Use these sewing room organizing tips to get your creative space ready for the new year! via GIPHY Many of our creative spaces look like a total disaster after the holidays. The rush to make gifts leaves sewing and craft rooms looking like Santa’s Workshop on Christmas Eve! This somewhat quiet time between the winter […]

These giant cloud numbers light up, so you can enjoy them both day and night! Use this technique to make letters and numbers to decorate for any event. I made mine with numbers so I can use them when we celebrate the new year, but these would also be perfect for birthday parties or as […]

The clock is ticking: it’s too late to order online and have it delivered in time, and stores are packed with frantic shoppers. What’s a maker or crafter to do? Bust out that fabric stash, pull out that Poly-Fil fiber fill and batting, and get to sewing! These last minute gifts to sew are quick […]

One of the cutest symbols of winter is the adorable snowman! The holiday season is the perfect time to craft a sweet snowman that will never melt away. These DIY snowman projects will keep you, your family, and friends busy when the cold weather has you cooped up inside. Grab your Poly-Fil, Poly Pellets, and […]

Grab an old sweater and break out your craft and sewing supplies! It’s time to make a memorable holiday wearable. These DIY ugly sweater ideas will help you stand out at your holiday gathering. Giant Snow Globe Ugly Sweater I’m not exaggerating when I call this a winning design: I actually won a radio station […]

Tis the season for group photos and making memories! I love to create beautiful photo backdrops for events. Several years ago I had the opportunity to create an entire photo room for a local Christmas event, and Fairfield World’s Poly-Fil was exactly what I needed to create a winter wonderland deep in the heart of […]

The upcoming holidays mean lots of down time with the kids at home. Between Thanksgiving Break and Winter Break, kids are looking forward to at least three weeks of no school. This is the perfect opportunity to occupy their hands and minds with crafts! Whether you’re a parent or whether you’re running grandma camp, these […]

It’s party and potluck season! When the temps drop outside the parties move indoors. There are so many wonderful opportunities to gather together in the months ahead. No matter what you’re celebrating, don’t forget to celebrate the person hosting the gathering! These DIY hostess gifts are fun to make and give you an opportunity to […]

How does a professional magician and clown wind up surrounded by boxes of Poly-Fil? When Covid shut down the circus, Random Creations by Red brough the carnival home with him! This self taught sculptor and creative taxidermist uses Fairfield World products at the heart of his whimsical and unique pieces of art. How it Started […]

Spooky season is here! It’s the perfect time to make adorably creepy creatures for yourself or as gifts for others. If you enjoy sewing, check out the three-in-one free pattern in my tutorial for how to make big eyes critters. For the crafters, check out this giant spider tutorial for Halloween. If you enjoy crochet […]

Fall brings crisper temps, pumpkin spice, hay rides, and Halloween! What’s not to love about this time of year? Autumn also is host to National Sewing Month, giving you yet one more reason to head to your sewing machine and start making. I recently shared several beautiful and easy to make fall themed projects, and […]

“When happiness pours out of your heart, good pours out into the world.” – Gillian Duce. If you’re having a bad day, these heartwarming stories will change your mood! Many makers know how personally therapeutic sewing and crafting can be, and several take the healing power of handmade a step further by donating what they […]

Whether your first semester of college is approaching or whether it’s your last, these creative projects will help you get ready! From organization to decor to self pampering, we’ve got you covered. Check out our favorite back to college projects that you can make before you head to school this fall. Galaxy Lap Desk Hit […]

August signals the end of summer and back to school season (cue sad music). I like to beat the crowds and start my school crafting and shopping early, which means now! These back to school sewing projects will help jump start your creativity and get your kids ready to head back on campus. Drawstring Backpack […]

In case you missed it, July is Sew a Softie month! Fairfield World is proud to sponsore this fun-filled month of free, simple sewing tutorials to show the world that anyone can sew! There are lots of ways to join in on the fun: PARTICIPANT You can join as a participant and simply sew a […]

Summer’s in full swing, and it’s the perfect time to gather friends and family for an informal outdoor get together. Everyone loves a backyard barbecue, and we’ve got some fantastic ideas to help make yours one to remember. These BBQ sewing & craft ideas will help  you decorate for your event and keep your guests […]

The whole family will flip for this amazingly comfortable pool float that is made with bean bag filler! Did you know Fairfield World’s fantastic bean bag filler can float? It’s the perfect size and consistency for this easy to make project. My kids absolutely love our new pool float, and everyone is asking where we […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]