Leftovers
I try to make other things out of the leftovers. My first choice is NICU quilts. I've also made doll quilts, table runners, potholders, mug rugs and bags as well as pillows, pillow cases and wall hangings. I don't pre-cut scraps, just sort them by color and put them in plastic bins that are a size bigger than shoe boxes. They are my applique go to or for paper piecing. I also give away to my guild's free table and garage sale. I have a drawer cart for orphan blocks.
I overbuy and usually can get at least two quilts out of the fabric I select for a quilt and I often make two at a time. One for the original purpose and another for charity.