I made a couple of extra sets of candies, just because the way I cut the fabric left me with extras. I saved anything larger than 1.5", for a "one day" project, but my girls love playing with those small scraps, so I don't know if I'll ever actually use them! I love sew alongs, but I don't think I'll commit to one this year. I'll be starting homeschooling Katrina in kindergarten this Fall, so my goal is to finish as many quilts as I can before then. I'm very excited at the thought of homeschooling, but I also know it is a lifestyle choice that might take a bit of getting used to. Both my DH and I were homeschooled, and I'm excited to be using the exact same curriculum he used!