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I always love a good scrap sewing project! It seems the more I sew, the more scraps I have and I can’t bear to throw them away! Especially not when you can sew those scraps into cute things. Stephanie from… Read more ... 
This fun and festive Easter pattern is easy to sew and is also a great way to use up fabric scraps! Claudia from Creating with Claudia has a free pattern for making this patchwork pillow cover. Pull out your scrap… Read more ... 
This little basket is perfect when you need to hold just one egg or some candies. Great decor for your Easter table! Staci from Crafty Staci has a tutorial showing how you can make one. Or a bunch, because this… Read more ... 
Don’t throw out those old scraps of denim or sweaters from your craft projects! Use them to make some fabulous fabric placemats. Claire from Pillar Box Blue has a tutorial showing how to make them. Denim can be difficult to… Read more ... 
These butterfly hair bows are so cute for spring! Petro from Easy Peasy Creative has a tutorial showing how you can make them. The colors and patterns are so pretty as butterfly wings! You can use your scraps – or… Read more ... 
Scrap piecing makes a pretty table runner for your Easter table! Becky from Patchwork Posse has a tutorial showing how to make it. The striped piecing is perfect for using scraps, especially strips of fabric left over from other quilting… Read more ... 
Use your fabric scraps to make these pretty Easter eggs! Cintia from My Poppet Makes shows how you can make fabric covered Easter eggs, with no sewing required. They’d be so pretty sitting in a bowl or hanging from the… Read more ... 
This fun and easy DIY is the perfect solution to carrying your phone while working out! The knit fabric is comfortable to wear, and is a great way to use some of your favorite knit scraps! Abby from Sew Much… Read more ... 
I think all of us have at least one pair of old, worn-out jeans in our closets. Cathi from Scratch & Stitch shows how you can upcycle those old jeans into fabric coasters. They don’t take much fabric so this… Read more ... 
If your child has Barbie dolls, you know that much of the fun of the fashion dolls is dressing them up. The Ken dolls don’t have as many options, though. Kate from See Kate Sew shares a free sewing pattern… Read more ... 
Lisa from This Pilgrim Life shows how you can sew this fun bendy snake toy. It’s a simple sewing project that kids will love! The fabric snake bodies have wires in them so they can bend and hold their shape. … Read more ... 
Simple Simon & Co. shows how you can make these simple knotted bow hair ties. They’re super to quick to make and you can use your scraps. Even better, use scraps from a dress (or other kids’ clothing) that you’ve… Read more ... 
These mug cozies are easy to sew and make great gifts! They’ll let you hold a hot mug of coffee or tea or hot chocolate without burning your hands. Plus, they’re pretty! Patti from Hearth & Vine has a tutorial… Read more ... 
Caroline from Sew Can She shows how to make her Hearts A Flutter garland. It makes a pretty decoration for Valentine’s Day, and it won’t take you forever to make it. The edges of the fabric hearts are left raw… Read more ... 
This heart-shaped rag wreath is so cute for Valentine’s Day! Use scrap fabric or rag strips to create this DIY rag wreath tutorial Simple Simon & Co. shows how to make one, and you don’t even have to know how… Read more ...