I always cut extra 2 1/2 and 3 1/2 inch squares and save them. Sometimes I use them to make potholders, coasters, etc. Sometimes I just play with them to see what I can do. I have come up with some amazing items and someone will really like it, guess what -- I give it to them. They are happy and I have had fun. Sewing scrappy is fun, once you learn to let go and JUST DO T!! I have friend who made a quilt last year using 1,560 different 2 1/2 inch squares. Someone will always be happy to take them off your hands.