Originally Posted by
Billi
For me not waste. I love the accurate cuts and I don't have to trim or square up nearly as much after piecing if I had cut them with a roller and ruler. Plus now I don't buy the precuts at a premium I cut my own strips, shapes and squares saving money in the long run.
I usually cut the old fashioned way - but I have to agree, I get probably the same amount of waste evening up edges to start and then evening up every so many cuts. Personally I would give it to who ever wanted it (if you have someone close by) or file it in my wastebin!