I organize my stash this way: 1 yard and higher cuts are folded and sorted according to color on a bookcase. I have large cuts (6 yards plus) and bolts separated in a closet. I have 1/2 yard in a dresser drawer and another dresser drawer for fat quarters. Anything smaller than a fat quarter I cut up into strips and charm packs. I do not use layer cakes for a lot of my quilts but love strip quilts and use the charm packs for table runners/ purses