"Over 50 patterns for toys, ornaments and gifts to please both children and grownups"--Cover subtitle.

Here, at last, is the inspiration -- and the help -- you need to turn those left-over fabric scraps you've accumulated into useful household items and beautiful gifts for all occasions.

Find everything for your next bazaar or fund-raiser: gifts galore, holiday fair items, children's corner, Christmas House and raffle prizes.

There are 160 glorious pages, jam-packed with bright holiday ideas for thoughtful, original decorating and gift giving.

This country scrapbook celebrates the seasons. Projects are arranged in seasonal chapters, but many designs will be comfortable at home in more than one place. You won't need lots of time and money to use these ideas. Almost all the projects have been simplified and streamlined to be very affordable and sometimes even free. Before you get started, however, take a few moments to read the Supplies and Techniques section, beginning on page 154.

Chock full of craft ideas for Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Independence Day, Christmas, Thanksgiving and much more.

Readers will enjoy transforming paper into delightful gifts and decorations, like pretty party tokens, whimsical yet useful boxes, love notes, garlands, and greetings of every kind. Some designs utilize origami techniques; others use the simple cut-fold-paste method. Paper will take unusual twists and turns that will create one-of-a-kind crafts to brighten any occasion. Although most of the projects are geared toward adults, some are suitable for parents and children to do together. Work space needed is minimal, and the projects are inexpensive to make-all they require is paper, some glue, and scissors. These three-dimensional designs are an easy way to perk up a room, decorate for a party, or make personal gifts. Contains more than 75 easy-to-make projects. Color photos throughout clearly illustrate how the projects should be put together and how they accent a setting. Appeals to creative adults, parents, and teachers. Sandra Lounsbury Foose is a freelance graphic designer and the author of seven books on crafts-related subjects, including The Scrap Saver's Stitchery, Scrap Saver's Christmas Stitchery, and 101 Great Gifts.

“Make use of those small pieces . . . The peek into [the author’s] design process (including some ideas that didn't quite work) is fascinating.” —Library Journal (starred review) Rescue your fabric scraps—even the smallest pieces—with these sixteen satisfying quilts and projects. Sew modern quilts for everyday use that will help you return to the roots of quiltmaking, with projects designed to help you use up every last scrap. Learn sorting and storage tips to help you plan your next quilt, with projects categorized by type of scrap—squares, strings, triangles, or little snippets. With this extensively illustrated guide from teacher and designer Amanda Jean Nyberg, you’ll never look at scraps the same way again! “Fabulous . . . Even those experienced in working with scraps are likely to learn something from her insights. Highly recommended.” ―Homespun