I am doing this too. I really like how you can see what's inside. It helps me remember what I have. I have several of these containers filled now, full of 1 to 3 or so inch strips ( some are wonky shaped- so much the better) and another couple with selvage strips. Since buying "Quilts from the Selvage Edge," whenever I am trimming off selvage, I leave some of the pretty part on as well, cutting the strip wider. How wide depends on how much of the fabric I have, what I need it for, or at whim. They're good for ribbons, trim, etc. And I'm going to keep on eating "Spring Mix" or spinach salads. Hope they don't change their containers!