Scrapbusters – Sewing

Sewing tutorial: French braid patchwork mug mat

August 27, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

The French braid patchwork design on this mug mat is a great way to use up your fabric scraps!! Staci from Crafty Staci shares a tutorial showing how. It’s a fun project you can complete in an afternoon and a… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Scrappy sunglasses case with Kantha stitching

August 5, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Turn your fabric scraps into something really special with this tutorial from Sara from Radiant Home Studio. She shows how you can create a patchwork sunglasses case with Kantha stitching. The Kantha stitching adds lovely texture and also helps unite… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Dresden Plate Pillow

August 2, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This adorable Dresden Plate pillow is the cutest way to show off some favorite fabric prints! Use up your scraps or showcase coordinates from the same fabric line. Shelly from Coral & Co. shows how you can make a Dresden… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Quilt-as-you-go sunglasses case

July 16, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sew your fabric scraps into a cute case to hold your sunglasses! Courtney from Sweeter Than Cupcakes shares a tutorial showing how to make these quilt-as-you-go sunglasses cases. The quilting adds shaping and also helps protect the lenses of your… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Dresden plate mini quilt

July 5, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

I love a Dresden plate block for showing off favorite prints or using scraps. Sarah Ashford shares a tutorial at Polka Dot Chair showing how to make this sweet Dresden plate mini quilt. The mini quilt can be made in… Read more ...

Tutorial: Use your fabric scraps to brighten up a mirror frame.

June 29, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Fabric scraps are not just for sewing! They can also be used around the home to add color and upcycle old boring furniture. This gorgeous mirror frame was given a new lease of life with small pieces of fabric remnants… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Scrap fabric mini bag with button handles

June 23, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

These little fabric bags are a great stash busting idea and a creative use of buttons! You can make all kinds of adorable designs out of your smaller fabric scraps and button stash. 365 Days of Crafts has a tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Quilted art bookmarks from fabric scraps

May 30, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

The book marks are a great way to use your scrap fabrics and make cool gifts at the same time! 365 Days of Crafts & Inspiration shares a how-to. The little row of houses is a fun motif that looks… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Patchwork pincushion with a scissors pocket

May 16, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

I love a pincushion for a good scrapbusting project! Especially when that pincushion is made with patchwork. Even more scrapbusting potential! Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shows how you can make this patchwork pincushion with a pocket on the front… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Wedding ring quilt block with template

May 15, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

The wedding ring quilt block is a great way to use up your smaller scraps! TeresaDownUnder from Sewn Up shows how to make these blocks in a video tutorial on her blog. With the templates she provides, you can improv… Read more ...

Sewing tutorial: Sprocket pincushion

May 11, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This sprocket pincushion is surprisingly easy to make – and a sweet way to use your scraps! Sedef from Down Grapevine Lane shares a tutorial at Diary of a Quilter. She includes a template you can use to get perfectly… Read more ...

Tutorial: Stacked patchwork pincushions

May 9, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

These stacked patchwork pincushions are not only utterly adorable, they’re also a great scrapbusting project! Sew4Home has a tutorial showing how to make them. Make them extra cute with mini pom poms around the edges and buttons or pom poms… Read more ...