Tag Archives: crafts

Happy Lunar New Year! 2026 gallops in as the Year of the Fire Horse, a rare celestial combination that only trots past once every 60 years. In the Chinese zodiac, the Horse symbolizes energy, independence, and forward momentum, and when paired with the Fire element, that spirit blazes even brighter. To celebrate this powerful year, […]

As the warmth of spring gives way to the heat of summer, it’s the perfect time to refresh your home. Transitioning your home from spring to summer decor involves more than just swapping a few items. It’s about embracing the vibrant, sun-soaked energy of the season! Here are some tips to seamlessly shift your home’s […]

Graduating is a monumental achievement, marking the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. What better way to commemorate this milestone than by adding personal touches to your graduation celebration? In this blog post we’ll explore creative and budget-friendly DIY graduation decor ideas to make your graduation party truly unforgettable. Personalized Photo Banner […]

As the vibrant colors of  the season begin to bloom, it’s the perfect time to infuse your craft and DIY spring projects with a burst of freshness and creativity. If you’re looking for a versatile and durable material to bring your spring visions to life, look no further than Oly*Fun fabric! It’s the perfect textile […]

Few events in our world rival the breathtaking beauty and awe-inspiring wonder of a solar eclipse. As the moon gracefully positions itself between the Earth and the Sun, it casts its shadow upon our planet, enveloping regions in a mesmerizing dance of darkness and light. In just a few days, on April 8, 2024, North […]

This Easter, infuse your home with the charm and vibrancy of the season. Add a personal touch to your Easter decorations with some delightful do-it-yourself projects. From whimsical centerpieces to colorful wreaths, there are countless ways to enhance your Easter festivities with handmade decor. In this blog post we’ll explore unique DIY decor ideas that […]

The Tooth Fairy is a beloved childhood figure, and losing a tooth is a magical milestone for kids. To add a touch of whimsy to this special occasion, why not create your own Tooth Fairy pillow? These tutorials will help you craft your own enchanting tooth fairy pillows so you can make the tooth-losing experience […]

Welcome football enthusiasts and DIY aficionados! If you’re looking to combine your passion for the gridiron with a touch of creative flair, you’ve landed in the perfect end zone. We’re diving into the world of football crafts – a realm where team spirit meets imaginative hands-on projects. Whether you’re gearing up for Super Bowl game […]

It’s time to splash into creativity as we celebrate National Rubber Ducky Day! Embracing the whimsical charm of these iconic bath companions, we’re diving headfirst into a world of crafty fun. Ernie from Sesame Street made this simple bathtub toy into a household item with his chart topping Rubber Duckie song. His rubber ducky’s birthday […]

The bewitching season is upon us, and you’ve suddenly found yourself hosting a last-minute Halloween party. There’s no need to stress! While it may feel like the clock is ticking ominously, we’ve got you covered with some wickedly creative DIY decor ideas that will transform your space into a haunted haven in no time. Whether […]

As the leaves begin to change and a crisp chill fills the air, the enchanting season of Halloween comes knocking at our doors. It’s that time of year when creativity takes center stage, and the thrill of crafting something utterly charming and a tad spooky fills our hearts. What better way to celebrate this bewitching […]

Back to school also means back to sports! From Friday night lights to the soccer fields, parents, kids and teens are gearing up for a fall season of athletics and competition. These game day DIY projects are a fun way to both show your team spirit and enjoy the family sports season together! Team Spirit […]

Summer and fruit go hand in hand because both are colorful and bright! Stay busy this summer by making fun fruit inspired projects. Here’s a list of cute fruit projects to sew and crochet to help you get started. Strawberry Pillows These sweet and plump pillows are absolutely adorable! The tutorial comes with a free […]

Everyone loves clouds, from babies to seniors. Maybe big, fluffy clouds are universally appealing because they make us feel like we are in a dream. Whatever the reason, cloud decor has been popular for decades and is still going strong. Fairfield World recently teamed up with LED Cloud Light to offer our followers a chance […]

Summer is a great opportunity for kids to learn something new! Take advantage of summer break to teach the kids in your life a new hobby! These DIY and sewing summer crafts will keep kids entertained all summer long. Pet Pillow Project: Crafting with Kids Kids will be excited to learn how to make a […]

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 […]

Makers and sellers are gearing up for the biggest shopping season of the year! If you’re like me, you’ve been busy sprucing up your listings to prepare for the holidays. No matter how amazing your handcrafted product is, the photos are what will sell it. It can be challenging ( and expensive) to come up […]

The fourth Saturday of October is Make a Difference Day. We’re going to take a brief break from Halloween costumes and craft projects to focus on how we can use our skills to make someone’s day brighter. Please join us on October 22, 2022, to help make a difference (big or small!) We Make For […]

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 […]

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 […]

We don’t know about you, but we are ALWAYS crafting right up until Christmas Eve! Fairfield™ makes a wide variety of products that are perfect for all of those Last Minute Christmas Crafts to complete just in time to place under the tree.   Last Minute Christmas Crafts with Fairfield™     Poly-Fil® Last Minute […]

Halloween is one of our favorite holidays here at Fairfield and we always LOVE the surprising, amazing, and creative ways that our designers use our Oly*Fun® material. Check out these spooky cute 13 Last-Minute Halloween Crafts created with Oly*Fun!     What is Oly*Fun?   Oly*Fun® from Fairfield™ is one of the easiest, most versatile […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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. […]

oly*fun Class Pack has arrived and just in time for back to school. If you are an art teacher, class room teacher, homeschooling family, room mom, Scout leader or parent of kids who craft you are going to love the new size and larger pack.  It is a great material choice for crafting. oly*fun Class Pack […]

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 […]

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 […]

From approximately 1907 to 1912, the American farm and living magazine Hearth and Home invited its readers to contribute pieced cloth blocks that represented their respective states.  The request for submissions was extremely successful, and readers sent in many designs that they felt showcased their home state.  Selected blocks were photographed and included in the print magazine. […]

Hi, I’m Heather from The Sewing Loft. Normally, you can find me stitching up a storm and sharing easy tips to help improve your everyday sewing but today, I’m excited to kick off our new Block of the Month series. Once a month, I’ll be stopping by to share a new block and a few sewing tips […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Craft Yarn Council is back with their second annual Lemon Drop in New York City and we are proud to be a supporting Sponsor.  We would love for you to get involved too.  Read below on how you can participate if you knit or crochet or even if you want to learn to knit […]

The Fairfield Team loves to showcase the makers in our world, and each month we’re delighted to introduce you to a different creative person who is sharing their craft.  This month we are thrilled to introduce you to Laura Kelly, the founder of The Handwork Studio.  We met Laura as a client, since she uses Poly-Fil in […]

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 […]

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 […]

Is one of your New Year’s Resolutions to get more organized?  Specifically, to get your out of control fabric stash more organized?  You’re in luck because I’ve searched Pinterest and the internet to find some of the most clever and attractive fabric storage solution ideas.  Hopefully one of these fabulous ideas will work for you […]

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 […]

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 […]