Edyta Sidar has 2 books on scrap quilts and they are beautiful! Think 2x before tossing scraps.
I just made a small zippered case for my mp3 player witrh a section for the earbuds and cord. I just sewed many strips together, cut everything on an angle for interest, added an inside pocket and zipper. Ipad covers, book covers, and kitchen potholders, etc. or todecorate tea towels can be done.