Envisioning a new project that uses existing scraps will be easier when you know what you're working with. To organize your scrap stash, sort fabrics by size—so you can easily see which pieces are big ...

Use your fabric scraps to create a colorful and lightweight bowl. To start, cover the outside of a bowl with aluminum foil or plastic wrap so that the fabric will release from the bowl when dry. This ...

The story is told of a dedicated crafter whose workroom was filled floor to ceiling with leftovers from her past projects. She couldn't bear to throw any of them away. Among the cartons, there was ...

Reducing waste has always been a top priority for more efficient business but the pressure is piling on fashion brands to reduce the amount of textile sent to landfill to protect the environment too.

Do you save every little bit of beautiful fabric and yarn but need more ways to use it? This process is an easy way to use any size of textile scrap. Start with a larger scrap for the base cut to ...

I have boxes and boxes of scrap fabric in my studio, and I’m always looking for fun new ways to use it up. I love giving and receiving unique, handmade cards, and what better way to customize a card ...

Members of the Scrappy Angel Quilters have proven the adage, "One person's trash is another person's treasure." In fact, it's where the group got its name, said Lea Marty, founder and instructor.