I cut up anything less than an 1/8 yard into 6", 3 ", and 2 " inch squares, 3.5 inch tumblers, and 2 inch strips...starting with the largest sizes first. Fat quarters with "chunks" missing still go in the stash as I do a lot of block swaps, etc. where only a couple blocks are needed. It's amazing how many things I've made from the precuts!