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This patchwork pincushion is a great scrapbusting project that also makes a nice gift for someone who sews. Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how to make this adorable little mini patchwork pincushion. You can use your… Read more ... 
Fabric twine is a fun way to use up your fabric scraps! Cut them and twist them into colorful fabric twine! But then… what do you do with the fabric twine? Patti from Hearth and Vine shows how you can… Read more ... 
Sew your fabric scraps into coasters that are perfect for gift giving! Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom has a tutorial showing how to create these pretty scrap fabric coasters. It’s a quick and easy and practical way… Read more ... 
Happiest Camper Homestead shows how you can sew these easy fabric jar openers. They make great gifts, and they’re fast to sew! They’re also a great scrapbusting project, so pull out your scrap bin and sew up a stack of… Read more ... 
Matching scraps can be easily turned into a cute set of fabric cards for a memory game. Damjana at www.applegreencottage.com has made a great fabric memory game set that can turn into a cute diy birthday present for children and… Read more ... 
Embrace your inner 80s child by hand sewing your own scrunchie hair elastics! Lisa at Cucicucicoo has a tutorial showing how. These are easy even for beginner sewists and are great gifts. Make them for you and your daughter, and… Read more ... 
Simple Simon & Co. has a great idea for using your fabric scraps. Turn them into patchwork gift wrap ribbons! The idea is so simple – and so smart! You’ll use up your scraps and you’ll save money on gift… Read more ... 
Use your fabric scraps to add a message to a plain tote bag! Havalah from Sisters What! shows how to do it, with no sewing required. This would make a great teacher gift, personalized with the teacher’s name! Her tutorial… Read more ... 
These earrings are a fun way to use your scraps! And they’d make a cute handmade gift for Mother’s DAy! Staci from Crafty Staci has a tutorial showing how to make them. Use novelty fabrics and fussy cut to get… Read more ... 
If you love the look of a scrunchie but prefer to wear barrettes in your hair, then the scrunchie barrette is for you! It looks like a scrunchie, but the fabric is gathered on a barrette
instead of elastic. I’ve… Read more ... 
Show mom how she fills the house with love with this DIY felt Mother’s Day bookmark! Stephanie from Swoodson Says has a tutorial and free pattern for making it. It’s easy to make from felt and scrap fabric. An elastic… Read more ... 
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 ...