Sample blocks for me, sometimes become mug rugs or vase mats.
Sometimes I have used them to make tote bags or makeup bags,
which in my world are more organization pouches than for makeup!
Years ago, I remember being told that one should make their practice blocks in one colour combo.
Then later, they can be put together as a scrappy quilt. Good idea!!
Otherwise, my extra blocks are kept in a box labelled "orphanage.
My go-to when I want something ready to make into something else!!