I'm always afraid if I precut my scraps, I'll find I need a larger or longer size than just 2.5 square so my strips I hang up on a hanger and onto my pole I keep my scrap batting and quilts waiting to be quilted. I also keep wider strips as this keeps them from getting wrinkled up in my scrap containers. That's a great idea for those that use a lot of 2.5 square though. Great idea!!