This is a vexing problem-especially as I look at two containers of scraps that have such a variety of themes from past quilts I have made. I am afraid to cut them into specific squares and strips-what if I choose a pattern and don't have the right size? I am thinking that I will choose two or three scrappy patterns (I like to be in control rather than be really random) and put the pattern in a box (12 quart size). Then, I will tackle the scraps and cut them according to the pattern needs. Hopefully, this might work. I will let you know about progress later.