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Virginia from Gingercake shows how to make these cute little gnomes with scrap fabric bodies. They’re quick to make and sooo sweet! You could easily turn them into Christmas ornaments with the addition of a little hanging loop on his… Read more ... 
Vanessa from V and Co. shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make colorful bowtie pasta for a child’s play kitchen out of scrap fabrics. These are sooo cute! And quick to make, too. Go to the tutorial… Read more ... 
Amy from Serving Pink Lemonade shows how to make a quick little marble maze from scrap fabric. The goal is to maneuver a marble through the maze stitched into a fabric pouch. Because it’s all enclosed, you can keep this… Read more ... 
Becky from Patchwork Posse shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this no-sew wreath. She made it in red, white, and blue for a fun 4th of July decoration, though you could easily change the look (and… Read more ... 
Vanessa from Punkin Patterns shows how to make these funky scrap fabric napkin rings, no sewing required. If you have some scraps left over from a placemat or other table decor sewing project, this would be a fun way to… Read more ... 
Vanessa from Punkin Patterns celebrated Earth Day yesterday with a tutorial showing how to turn your scrap fabric pieces into pretty little bookmarks. This is a great way to recycle! Go to the tutorial.
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Jennifer Juniper from Hope Studios shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this funky CD holder from scrap fabrics. It’s funky because of all the different prints used in the project. And it’s scrap-friendly because each pocket… Read more ... 
Jo Jo & Sew made this gorgeous scarf out of scrap fabrics. The layers of delicate fabrics are both sophisticated and romantic. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Get the how-to.
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Simple tea towels get a makeover in this tutorial by La Tempête from Tempest Ahoy shares a tutorial. She shows how to add a strip of fabric and trim to take a towel from plain to super cute. Get the … Read more ... 
The smallest bits of fabric in your stash are just the right size for making these fabric barrettes. Becca from Blue Cricket Design shows you how. Get the tutorial.
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A Spoonful of Sugar shows how to make these sweet Christmas ornaments from felt and scrap fabrics. This is an easy sewing project, but so pretty you’ll want to make enough to cover a whole tree. Go to the tutorial.… Read more ... 
KojoDesigns shares a tutorial for making this ruffled fabric pomander ornament. You can make it from your scrap bin, and there’s no sewing involved. Go to the tutorial.
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If your front door is feeling a little naked after you’ve taken down the Halloween decorations, perhaps a little fabric wreath would dress it up nice. Rachel from p.s. I quilt posts a tutorial on Moda Bake Shop showing how… Read more ... 
Ayumills from Pink Penguin shows how to make these patchwork magnets from scrap fabrics. Put together your favorite little scraps and make yourself a fridge full of fabric love. Go to the tutorial.
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54 Stitches shows how to take your scrap fabrics and turn them into a fun playmat for children. Her example shows how to make a farm scene, but you could easily adapt this same process to make a scene compatible… Read more ... 
