Tag Archives: handmade

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 […]

National Dog Day was founded by an animal welfare advocate to honor and raise awareness of the role dogs play in our society. Whether they are family pets or service animals, dogs provide comfort, companionship, and safety to millions of people. This year National Dog Day falls on August 26th. We invite you to celebrate […]

Many of us enjoy being outdoors as much as possible in the summertime! Lots of incredible memories are made lounging on a picnic blanket at the park, beach, or your own backyard. These DIYs for outdoor gatherings will help you set the stage for lots of summer fun with family and friends. How to Make […]

We’ve all got a little bit of geek in us. Whether you love super heroes, vampires, anime, or anything else, it’s cool to be a geek. Dads are some of the biggest geeks (and maybe even the original geeks?) With Father’s Day looming on the horizon, pop culture gifts are a great option. Instead of […]

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 […]

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 […]

Sewing and crafting is a fantastic way to keep kids entertained and occupied, all while teaching them valuable skills! Make time this Easter to share the joy of making with the young people in your life. This list of Easter crafts to make with kids will help you plan your fun! Gold Easter Bunny Rabbit […]

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! […]

If you’ve picked up a new bag of Poly-Fil Fiber Fill lately, you might have noticed the new adorable FREE patterns that are available on the bags, like this snuggly sasquatch! I had an absolute blast dreaming up and creating these patterns, and it thrills me to see that so many of you are having […]

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 […]

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 […]

There’s a twister! Use Poly-Fil Dark & Light to make a one of a kind Halloween costume with this tornado costume tutorial. My son is so excited to wreak havoc with this costume! The second he put it on he was twirling all over the yard and shouting “I’m a tornado!” Thanks to the ultra […]

My friends, this month is for YOU! No matter what level you are at or what kind of projects you make, this month is dedicated to honoring you and your craft.  September is National Sewing Month, a presidentially proclaimed celebration of the importance of home sewing in the United States of America. This month is […]

“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 […]

Back to school season starts early for teachers, as many are hard at work right now getting ready for the new school year. A lot of thought and care goes into creating a classroom environment that is welcoming and encouraging for learners. These are some of our favorite classroom DIY ideas for teachers to make. […]

The cares of the world seem to fade away when you’re swaying in a hammock. Cool breezes and eyes focused on the sky give you an opportunity to unplug and unwind from the day’s stresses. Forget benches and lawn chairs…hammocks are so well loved that they get their own day! Celebrate the most relaxing seating […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

A halloween costume is a fun thing to make. Need some last minute Halloween ideas? You are probably starting to think about Halloween costume ideas since the deadline is near. The stores are down to bare bones now so it is time to get creative. No worries though because here are 24 last minute Halloween costume ideas […]

  Not only is it our 75th anniversary it is the 20th anniversary for our friends at Shannon Fabrics, makers of the great cuddle cake.  So, we thought it would be great to kick off the New Year with a joint giveaway!  They’ve teamed up with our talented team of Master Makers for the “Great Cuddle […]

Icy blue and bright white are the colors of Winter so why not use that color scheme for a fun frozen themed floral wreath for your front door, welcoming winter with bright, clean colors. This project is so simple with the use of  oly-fun™, step by step diagrams and instructions. You will be done in […]

This Valentine envelope clutch purse is perfect accessory for Valentine’s Day. You can also use it as a  decoration, an envelope for a fabric card, or a holder for all your Valentine’s when you deliver them. This tutorial shows you how to make a basic fabric envelope, which you can customize to fit your style. I made it […]

  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 […]

My favorite hand-made Christmas gifts are the the ones that can be used all year long, like this simple Tortilla Cozy.  We eat tacos and fajitas at our house at least once a weeks, so this is a necessity for keeping tortillas warm after coming out of the microwave. The tortilla cozy is fast and […]

  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 […]

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 […]

  Creating a  squiggly quilted fat quarter panel is fun and simple. I wanted to make this a “how to make the panel” tutorial and in my following post  you will see where I use this panel for my project.   1. First I pressed my fat quarters and picked two that coordinated. As you […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

With school having just started up again, our kids are getting back into the routine of homework and for my kids, that means extra reading every night.  Having someplace comfortable and fun to read can really help draw those reluctant readers out.  I’ve been wanting to make some quilted reading pillows for our school library […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

It can be hard to know what to do with a loved one’s clothes after they’ve passed away, especially those items which they wore so often that the clothes are well connected to them in our memory. Turning a special shirt or sweatshirt into a pillow, quilt, or stuffie not only gives you a visual […]

Teachers Gifts.  It’s Back-To-School time! We know you have a million things on your mind like school lunches, bus routes, and an endless list of supplies to buy so we’re making it easy for you with these 9 Easy & Practical Teacher’s Gifts. Most of these come with free labels that you can just print […]

I’m a big fan of bold, colorful wall art.  As a crafter, I also like to coordinate my wall decor with the theme of the room.  As I’m transitioning my son’s room from a nursery to a preschooler’s room, I’m keeping the color scheme but changing out the theme, and moving from a circus theme […]

Designer purses are packed in flannel bags to protect the finish, the buckles, closures and more. When packing your best shoes whether designer name brand or simply your favorite pair, why not treat them as you would your designer purse. Supplies for shoe bags: oly*fun™ Bubble Gum & Jet Black HeatnBond® Feather lite iron-on adhesive Embellishments; […]

One of the most exciting things I get to do is instill in my children the love of crafting. My second son, Coleton LOVES to build things. His latest kick has been using wooden craft sticks to build simple sailboats. His first attempt he used a dinner napkin for the material on his sail….well needless […]