Yes, like many, I tried cutting scraps into consistent sizes of 2.5 squares and strips, 3. 5, and 10 inch squares. For me it was a waste of time and quite likely fabric. I ended up not having the size I needed in the colors that played together well. Oh, it looked nice on the shelves but I really did not use them much or well. I now only cut 2.5 strips and if the piece is really small, 2.5 squares.
As many others have said, consider the types of quilts you make, what thrills your heart and creativity and go with that. I also sorted all my stash by color about 5 years ago and that works better for me. I can now determine if I have enough of a particular color to meet the requirement of the quilt I am interested in making without sorting through piles of smaller cuts that may or may not meet the size requirement that I need.
In the end, choose what works best for you. Give one method a try. Doesn't work? Change your plan and go for a new choice.
Last edited by WMUTeach; 11-15-2023 at 04:37 AM.