I sorted my scraps into lights, mediums, and darks. Then I started a telephone book quilt..Guess what, I could have saved the time and effort. Those blocks use everything and there was no need to sort. I had a lot of strips that a friend gave me so this project goes pretty fast and the overall effect is very pretty. The only rule is that you don't sew two pieces alike next to each other. I save the little cut off trangles and "smidgens" of fabric for a garbage can project. Nothing gets wasted.