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About Needlecrafts: Projects to Help Use Your Stash

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From Sarah White, your About Needlecrafts Editor
All of us probably have more supplies in storage that we strictly need, and it always feels good to use some of that stash for a fun project or two. Here are some ideas for putting your scraps and savings to good use. Happy crafting!

Scrap Projects for Crochet
Granny squares are a great way to use up bits of leftover yarn, but you can also make fun blocks, flowers and other small projects.

Projects Using Leftover Beads
It's rare to use all of the beads you need to buy in a single project, so here are 12 great ideas for projects you can make with the leftovers.
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Stash-Busting Knitting Patterns
Whether you have a skein or two of leftover yarn or lots of little bits and pieces, these projects for scarves, afghans and small projects will help you use them up.
Search Related Topics:  knitting tips  stash-busting knits  knitting yarn

Dresden Plate Quilt Pattern
This classic design is a great one for using up little bits of fabric because you can make each blade a different color and the squares don't have to match.
Search Related Topics:  hand sewing needles  learn needleturn applique 


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