Originally Posted by Becka
I trim them to the largest strip or square that I can. I don't applique (never say never :) ) so don't keep the oddly shaped pieces in odd shapes. The smallest I cut is to 1" . I have the stackable plastic drawers that I keep them sorted in, and the smaller ones in plastic pencil boxes. That works so far, but I don't have a monstrous collection - yet... :)
I tend to do the same type of patterns, I like d9p so I make the largest square I can get out the fabric, then I'll cut into strips what's left. Anything less then about 1/8 yard. I don't go less then about 1" strips and won't do 1" squares. Less then that goes into a bag for a lady who makes pet beds for the local humane society.
I did make a lot of crumb blocks over the years but honestly even though they are fun to make it doesn't seem to use up the scraps as quickly as I want to. Because when I trim up the crumb blocks the trimmings are the beginning of the next crumbs.