This scrap-buster is a multi-tasker! A magnetized covered button can be either a needle minder or a fridge magnet. These are just absolutely adorable, and perfect for using up fabric scraps--particularly ones with small motifs/patterns. Consider yourself warned: they're kind of addicting to make, which makes them a perfect candidate for a handmade gift! Materials… Continue reading Button Needle Minder
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Hexie Needle Minder
Another great scrap-buster project! This one is perfect if you have prints with smaller motifs/patterns. I will notoriously stick my needle in my shirt when I'm hand sewing, or stab it randomly into my project when I'm doing a counted cross-stitch. Knowing there's a better way out there, I finally got around to making these… Continue reading Hexie Needle Minder
Needle Book
This scrap-buster project will not only help you keep your needles organized, but is also great if you like portable sewing (I like to sit with small projects outside on my patio weather permitting). Costume shop folx: this is a great way to use show scraps to make a small thank-you gift. All straight-stitching with… Continue reading Needle Book
Ramblings of a Costume Nerd 