I also keep the 'crumbs' and just started some blocks. I was amazed at how easy they went together - I did them after I was finished with my quilt sewing for the evening, and 10 minutes later I had 4 blocks! I also separate into 1.5", 2", 2.5", 3" strips for something more real. I found crumb quilt instructions on this board a few days ago. I was 'overwhelmed' at the thought of scrappy, but now I feel like I have a handle on that term!