If you’re a crafter, chances are you’ve got a little stash of leftover wool tops, odd felt pieces, or tiny trimmings you can’t quite bear to throw away. Good news: those bits can become something brilliant. Here are 10 creative ways to use up scrap wool and felt — and reduce waste at the same time.

1. Make mini needle-felted shapes

Perfect for decorations, mobiles, or keyrings.

2. Create felt confetti

Punch small shapes from tiny offcuts.

3. Stitch tiny felt animals

Great for charms or mini ornaments.

4. Felt-covered beads

Use small pieces to wrap around wooden beads.

5. Add texture to embroidery

A single tuft of wool can add beautiful dimension.

6. Make a scrappy felt garland

Mismatched colours look wonderfully intentional.

7. Use needle felting scraps for stuffing

Ideal for mini animals or pincushions.

8. Sew patchwork felt coasters

9. Wrap wool around old baubles

Give tired decorations a cosy makeover.

10. Create a small woolscape

Bits of wool become hills, trees, or tiny details.

Scraps aren’t clutter - they’re creative treasure x