MLB & NFL Craft: No-Sew-Fleece-Pillows!

This time of year we at J&O Fabrics get swamped with calls from individuals looking for the perfect NFL & MLB fleece to make the ever so popular “no-sew-fleece-throws” as holiday gifts for die hard football and baseball fans, friends and loved ones alike. And while this inexpensive and easy-to-make gift is sure to please all by itself, why not go a step farther and use your remaining remnants to make a matching no-sew-fleece pillow as well? What better way for fans to snuggle up to the game then with their head resting just as warmly as their body wrapped up in their favorite team. If two yards of fleece is just enough for your throw, then add an extra 1/2 yard onto your fabric total to make the complete set. No-sew-fleece-pillows are just as easy to make and require less time to complete. Even by themselves, they make a great accent piece to an already fanned out sports bar or rec room. Just purchase a pillow form, cut to fit, and tie away! Even bring it to the stadium for a warm and toasty toosh as you show your team spirit!

Consumer Savvy Carol : Tip 101 “YoYo Mom!”

If you’re anything like me, these days I’m sure you find yourself cringing in the supermarkets isles. Sometimes I think I’d be better off taking advantage of the dollar menu at the nearest fast food restaurant. Times are tough right now for the average family and as a Mom, I know I feel responsible for making every dollar stretch as far as possible. Sometimes it’s challenging not to take the easy way out. But there are lots of creative choices we can make to stretch our dollars. Maybe all it takes is a shift in our perceptions of a more simplified reality.