I did a Christmas wall hanging last year that used "snippets". (You cut very small pieces and fuse them to a background fabric.) My snippets were the needles on a Christmas tree, but a member of my guild did a wreath. Google snippets patterns because I know there are some for flowers, etc.

I have been giving mine to my daughters friend to incorporate into her paper that she makes.

I have used pretty small pieces of fabric for ornaments.
Another option is to make paper (as if you had the time or interest).

I am also planning on throwing the cotton batting out for the birds this spring, pieces that I did not use for stuffing. I know it will be used that way 'cause I've seen it.

Which brings up a question: If you use left-over batting, do you shred it or just stuff the whole strips into what you've made, like a stuffed pig?

On some applique small pieces are required...so I save everything and hope to oneday make the quilt from this board..."from the trashcan" just because its different and unique and think it might be fun!

I save all my *scraps* that size, for stuffing my dog beds and/or to use in pillows. I guess I'm just really cheap, can't stand to throw away something has a use somewhere.

Into the trash basket unless u just save for stuffing pillows, etc.

I'd toss the smallest 3 pieces and keep the rest for crumb blocks.

Save each one of them till you have enough to stuff a bag (that you can easily make) and donate to your local animal shelter. One of my guilds made 184 this past year! I also make them for a feline rescue organization that also does trap-and-release, neutering and spaying the feral kitties. At the feral colonies, They place totes for shelter during this cold wet weather and put the pet beds inside.

My DW and I where in a Quilt Shop the other day and she showed me a nine (9) patch approx two (2) inchs sq. making the blocks just over an 1/2" in size. It was for sale for $12.00. She pointed out that I throw away alot of money LOL. Point is they are only trash when you say they are.

I uses really small scraps in my doggie pillows