Reduce waste by giving your used materials new life. To make fabric twine, twist long pieces of scrap fabric together. Place the scraps side by side, then fold one over the other and pull it so it’s ...

Your fabric leftovers don’t have to gather dust — they can become the most charming, functional, and personal items in your home. From potholders to garlands, scrap-busting projects are a ...

Sometimes the best DIY projects come from materials you would least expect—namely, the pile of leftover fabric from your other crafts. While the scraps from other sewing or quilting projects may not ...

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 ...

A lot of thought and planning goes into DIY home decor projects and renovations, especially when it comes to ensuring you have enough material. Contractors and interior designers suggest ordering an ...

Ann Arbor’s SCRAP feels like a thrift store for imagination, where discarded bits become puppets, collages, costumes, and ...

With shelves full of unexpected finds and affordable supplies, this Ann Arbor spot is the kind of place where creative ideas ...

Longtime readers of this column may remember the reader who wanted to know where she could donate her fabric scraps. I offered details on a small organization in Texas that turns new fabric scraps ...