I love using Bonnie K. Hunter's books and patterns. I have developed the habit of cutting all my scraps (you know the ones that aren't used on the back of the quilt) into 1.5, 2 and 2.5 inch squares to use in scrappy quilts. My stash is growing smaller since the leftovers for my quilts don't get "filed" away - they are cut up for the next project. It's amazing how quickly 3,000 2" squares can become a quilt when you don't have to cut them all up at the same time.
I agree with using them to make quilts for the Humane Society - I only use good quality fabric for people quilts and ugly does get better when it is cut smaller.