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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 ... 
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 ... 
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 ... 
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 ... 
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 ... 
These tie scrunchies take just a few minutes to sew, and they make cute and trendy hair accessories! Caroline from Sew Can She shows how you can make a tie scrunchie. It’s an easy sewing project and a great way… Read more ... 
Do you save your tiniest fabric scraps as obsessively as I do? I have bins full of them! Here’s a fun idea to use them up. Jen from Sew Fun shows how to sew them into fabric coasters she calls… Read more ... 
These scrap fabric tassels make fun Boho style zipper pulls! Add them to bags to add an unexpected pop of color and texture. Sonia Spence has a tutorial showing how you can make them from your scrap fabrics. What a… Read more ... 
These heart shaped bookmarks make a sweet friend gift for Valentine’s Day! They’re easy to make and you can use your scraps. They slide over the corner of a book or journal to mark your place. Petro from Easy Peasy… Read more ... 
Send a handmade Valentine to friends and family with these fabric Valentine postcards! Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl has a tutorial showing how to make them. Create custom designs using Valentine novelty prints. It’s also a good way to use… Read more ... 
This scissors case is perfect for embroidery projects or small hand sewing projects! The little sewing kit has a spot to hold a small pair of scissors, as well as a needle minder for your pins and needles and a… Read more ...