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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 […]

Quilting is a form of storytelling, with each stitch representing a piece of a larger narrative. Quilts are used to document family history, commemorate events, and express cultural values. Through the combination of pattern, color, and texture, quilts can tell stories about the lives of the people who made them, their communities, and the times […]

It’s potluck season! Whether it’s an informal get together, a school or church event, or a holiday get together, lots of us will be toting side dishes and desserts around. Show up in style and carry your dish safely with these casserole and pie carrier tutorials. These projects also make great gifts, too! Casserole Carrier […]

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 […]

It’s creepy season, my friends! While Fairfield World products are PERFECT for sweet and snuggly gifts like cuddly plushies and gorgeous quilts, they’re also a GREAT choice for Halloween crafting. Poly-Fil Dark is perfect for dark colored projects like these massive spiders. They’re simple enough to make that I was able to create 5 in […]

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 […]

The road is calling and adventure awaits! Make plans to enjoy the great outdoors this summer and fall with friends or family. These easy to make DIY camper projects will help you bring the comforts of home on the road with you. DIY Camper Van Bed If you’re tight on space, a DIY bed is […]

School’s out for summer, and it’s the perfect time for kids to learn a new hobby. I don’t have to tell you that knowing how to sew is so much more than a skill! It’s also a fun hobby, a great stress reliever, and a way to express yourself creatively. We’ve created an easy to […]

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 […]

While homemade masks are not a substitute or replacement for N95 medical equipment, in this time of global crisis with healthcare workers in desperate need of masks and protective gear, sewers, and crafters are answering an unprecedented call to make and donate face masks. This collection of videos from The Fabric Patch shows the benefits […]

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 […]

For this month’s “Meet the Pro” interview we are thrilled to introduce you to the delightful Sophia van der Harst of The Poekie Nook.  “Poekie” (which rhymes with “spooky”) is an affectionate name that Dutch mothers call their babies.  Sophia’s Poekies are made with fleece fabric, and lovingly brought to life with charming details, Poly-Pellets, […]

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 […]

Batting Information to Enhance Your Quilt from your friendly longarm quilter, Charisma.  When I first started quilting on my longarm, I was soaking in all of the information I could on designs and quilt patterns, just like most people; but early on, I went to a great long arm quilting show in Seattle and I was […]

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. […]

Hi, my name is Charisma. I am so excited to be here at Fairfield World! It’s a great opportunity to work with these great designers and with all of you. There are a few things I get excited to talk about and longarm quilting is one of them. Well let’s be honest…quilting in general. What […]

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 […]

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. […]

This is an unbelievable Quilted Vintage Tablecloth make over. What you need for this Quilted Vintage Tablecloth project: Vintage Linen 2 Layers of Batting ( Soft & Toasty and Wool) Muslin Backing 2 Yards of Fabric for Border and Binding (Sub cut into five 5 inch strips and five 2.5 inch strips) I love-love-love vintage linens and […]

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! […]

Hi, I’m Heather from The Sewing Loft and normally, you can find me stitching up a storm or sharing easy tips to help improve your everyday sewing but today, I’m excited to kick off the next block in the Starry Night Sampler series. One of my favorite parts of this series, is that each month I get to visit […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 be stitching with you! Remember, the Starry Night Quilt Sampler was designed to showcase traditional quilt blocks with a modern twist and I am […]

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 […]

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 […]

  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 […]

  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. […]

If you want to make a really fast and easy skirt and add some extra fun, adding an accent stripe is a quick way to make a simple skirt. Materials: 1/2 Yard of Main Skirt Fabric (for a small 5-year old).  See instructions belowfor adapting to a larger child. 1/8 Yard of Accent Fabric 1/8 […]

I’m excited to share a super simple gift idea with you today…an easy Monogram Shirt, sure to delight your  favorite child.  My little guy is 2, and he know’s  his name starts with A.  He loves searching out A’s on signs everywhere we go, so I thought it was time for him to get an […]

What better way to dress up the home for the holidays than by making this fun simple Pieced Holiday Pillow Cover. It takes but an afternoon to whip this up, and when the holidays are over the cover can be taken off and stored folded or flat for a clever and space saving storage solution! […]

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 […]

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 […]

Our elementary school’s library’s reading corner has been in sore need of some new cushions and pillows, so I thought it was time to make some Simple Foam Floor Cushions. The piece of foam I was using easily split into 4 pieces, so I thought making them spell something would be fun. And I debated […]

This simple sleepover roll is fast and easy to make, and the elastic straps keep it rolled up nicely for easy transporting to sleepover or keeping it tucked in its place in Grandma’s closet. This sleepover roll,  not only gives your child just a bit more comfort, but it helps them feel like they’ve got […]

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’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 […]

    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 […]

I’ve been making aprons in this style for several years. I love the vintage feel of their flouncy skirts. I chose to make one using Oly*Fun fabric for my messy artist daughter. Oly*Fun can be easily wiped off and is durable. The full apron protects her clothing from her art projects. The big pockets allow […]

Fall is coming, and with it fall sports! Cheer on your favorite school or team with this simple no-sew craft! These Pom Poms take only 5 minutes to make, and you can customize them with your team or school colors! To make your own pom poms you’ll need: Oly*fun in your chosen colors Wooden Clothespin […]

Sometimes the trip to the beach, home to visit relatives, or just a quick weekend away means packing Big, sometimes it means grabbing a bathing suit, sunscreen and your favorite magazine and packing Small. With these handy summer totes constructed using oly*fun™ from Fairfield you will be packing in no time at all. Supplies for Summer totes: […]

3 Dimensional applique – burlap and bird tote I don’t know about you, but I can’t seem to get enough of birds and burlap. When I created a set of wool felt bird clips and wedding table markers, I immediately fell in love with them and decided that I had to see them on some burlap […]