At my local Bernina shop they have a monthly class called scrap therapy. All of your scraps are cut into 5'square, 3.5"squares, 2" squares and 2.5" strips. You place them in different boxes for each size. I start with the largest 5" squares from my scraps first or the 2.5" strips, then work down til theres nothing left. The patterns use some or all of the sizes in full size or cut down. The are all beautiful. If I knew how to attach pic for you I would send you one! The beauty of it is you get into a habit of cutting your scraps as you complete a project, your sewing room stays organized and you don't feel like your throwing anything away! I have to admit if I'm in love with a fabric I do keep it the way it is so I might be able to use it in applique. Good Luck!