Julia, you have been very productive! Wow! And I know just what you mean about that cutting board . Mine goes from clear to chaotic in about 15 minutes flat!
But it’s a fun 15 minutes!
As for scrappy, I have never been successful at the grab bag method. I have this need to control the colors and the contrast. I always start with a multicolored print to be my palette. But currently I am bored with my scraps and ready to cut into totally fresh fabric . So that’s my next project when I get the three I’m working on out the door