Now, themadpatter, this only applies to me. I don't save anything smaller than a 2.5 X 2.5 Over time I have learned that is the smallest I ever use. So, what keep the little stuff that will not be put to good use. I do have a quilting guild friend who makes 1" postage stamp quilts so I donate scraps to her but many I just toss the little ones out. I won't use them and it is the special few who use smaller scraps. Three cheers to those who use the itty-bitty scraps. Love my 2.5 X 2.5 and use LOTS of them! WE all have our passions, right?!