Originally Posted by
Just Jan
I don't precut my half yards. Depending on the pattern, sometimes I need a full width of fabric and other times I need a fat quarter or less. You will get "more bang for your buck" by leaving them in half yard pieces, and they are easier to store by putting them all in one place and sorting them by color.
I cut my scraps to Bonnie Hunters way but 1/2 yard cuts don't qualify as a scrap for me and I keep it whole until I need to cut if up for a project.