Category Archives: Miscellaneous

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 […]

“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 […]

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 […]

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! […]