I'm trying to use up scraps - I use the smallest pieces in my stash up, and move up to the pieces that are almost as large as a FQ. Only when I absolutely needed some cream/light did I cut into a larger piece. As I do this, the "leftovers" get divvied into either the 1 1/2" square basket for another quilt, or into my smaller-than-1.5" scrap box for a crumb quilt.