I make dog beds out of my really small scraps. I found the most ugly fabric at out thrift store, all 10 yards of it, for $1. I sewed it into many small pillowcases that fit the dogs crate. I just keep one of these by my cutting table and when it gets full, I sew it shut. This way I don't feel guilty when I throw away the dogs bed when it starts to look and smell bad.