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Some crafters seem to have a knack for turning a quick browse down the store aisle into a finished project, and Tara Nehil is one of them. A longtime content creator and the designer behind the Spot of Tea Designs Etsy shop, Tara has spent years showing how everyday materials can become party decor, handmade […]

Every quilter, sewist, and crafter has a story of the moment a hobby became a passion, and the passion became a calling. This month, we’re hearing from Amy Latta, the author, designer, and speaker behind Amy Latta Creations, to learn about her journey from childhood craft shows to a career spanning eleven books, multiple fabric […]

This month we’re shining the spotlight on Heather, the maker behind Freckled Brunette Creations. What began as a way to fill her time as a new empty nester turned into a full-blown love affair with amigurumi, as well as a business built on colorful, one of a kind plushies! Heather stitches with Fairfield Poly-Fil and […]

Hello, friends! My name is Jennifer Long, and I’m an Early Childhood Educator turned fabric designer for Riley Blake Designs and the founder of Sew A Story. Thank you so much to Fairfield for inviting me to share a little of my creative journey with you.   Looking back, I think my love of sewing […]

This month we’re delighted to share the work of Kendall Perez, the pro maker behind KP Crochet Creations. Kendall has a knack for creating the sweetest plushies and patterns! What started as a hobby quickly grew into a thriving business. Luckily for all of us, Kendall was gracious enough to share her story and some […]

Today we’re getting to know Cathi, the maker behind Scratch and Stitch, a creative sewing brand known for its plush patterns, upcycled projects, and approachable DIY tutorials. Her work blends playful design with thoughtful craftsmanship, while inspiring makers to reimagine old materials and create something both useful and full of personality. Getting to Know You […]

Sabrina-Rose Benedict, the maker behind Sab’s Stuffies, has built a warm and welcoming corner of the crafting world where chunky yarn, finger knitting, and irresistibly squishy stuffed animals come together. She creates beginner-friendly patterns and tutorials that have inspired countless makers to pick up yarn for the first time — and keep coming back for […]

This month we’re excited to introduce April Burwick, the creative force behind The Cozy Buckeye. With a lifelong love of crafting, a passion for crochet, and a heart for community, April’s journey is stitched together with creativity, family, and joy. Get to know April in her own words below. Getting to Know You How did […]

Some makers create beautiful things. Others create meaning. Lynda Copley does both. From her earliest memories of playing with textiles to crafting deeply personal memory bears for families across the country, Lynda’s creative journey is rooted in love, legacy, and community. Known online as Crafty Copley, her work blends thoughtful craftsmanship with heartfelt purpose. Every […]

If you’ve ever stumbled across a beautifully made Muppet replica online and wondered who the magician behind it might be, chances are you’ve encountered the work of Emily Engel, the creative force known on Instagram as @axepersonified. Emily’s plush artistry has earned her a devoted following and a reputation for creating uncannily accurate replicas of […]

Say hello to Jade Gauthier-Boutin, the Canadian maker behind All From Jade! She’s an amigurumi crochet designer, the author of Amigurumi Friends (available in English, French, and German), and she also teaches crochet online, sharing tons of free patterns along the way. Jade’s crochet journey started back in 2011 when she taught herself the craft. […]

For this installment of our “Meet the Pro” series, we are delighted to introduce you to one of our master makers, Colleen Bell.  You might know her as The Embroiderist, but we know her as a mega-talented maker with a giving heart. Colleen has a generous spirit that is as big as her talent. Presently, […]

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 […]

This month we are shining our spotlight on a leader in the crafting industry:  Mark Montano!  A designer, TV Host, and best-selling author, Mark writes  THE BIG-ASS CRAFT BOOK series.  Published by Simon & Schuster, his books are the best selling craft books in the US. His television appearances include DIY shows like While You […]

Each month, the team at Fairfield World likes to introduce a different artist from our community of makers and for this month’s installment of our “Meet the Pro” series we are delighted to share the work of Luke Haynes with you.  Luke was gracious enough to take over Fairfield World’s Instagram feed not too long […]

Leah Day is an online quilting teacher extraordinaire! She makes instructional quilting videos for YouTube, teaches online classes and workshops, and interacts with quilters every day through Instagram and Facebook. You can find her at her retail site, LeahDay.com, and at her instructional site, The Free Motion Quilting Project. Leah Day started quilting when she […]

For this month’s “Meet the Pro” interview we are thrilled to introduce you to Tanner and Courtney from “A Little Craft in Your Day”. These two teen DIYers and entrepreneurs share projects that are fun for makers of all ages. Courtney enjoys creating DIY projects, such as decor for her room and handmade jewelry. She is a freshman at […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

This month we are thrilled to introduce you to the talented Melissa of Melly Sews.  A former teacher turned stay at home mom, Melissa is extraordinarily gifted at explaining things in a way that anyone can understand!  Her site is a place where you can “dream, learn, make”, which Melissa explains here: Want to know […]

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 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 […]

Here at Fairfield World we love to celebrate the designers who inspire us.  For this month’s Meet the Pro we’d like to introduce you to the delightful Heather Valentine, the creative genius behind The Sewing Loft.  We’re in awe of her creativity and the ease with which she explains a multitude of sewing techniques and projects. […]