My first thought was, don't save scraps if you really don't intend to use them. I have shipped away a lot of scraps that I was saving to something with "some day". Before you realize it there is a mountain taking up space. I do not advocate getting rid of them if you intend to use them. I would sort by color though, not cut them up unless you have a purpose.
Do not use tools that are worn out. Get rid of tools/blades/needles that wear out. They do wear out and that is okay. i.e.: seam rippers. They wear out - get a new one, they are cheap, or have them sharpened if you have one that can be sharpened. Same with needles - put them in an old medicine bottle and treat yourself to a new needle - you will be so glad you did. And the same with rotary blades - they wear out. Did you know more people are cut by dull knives and such than properly sharpened tools?
Last edited by quiltingcandy; 06-18-2015 at 05:39 PM.