I press them, cut then cut into "frames" for 4 1/2" I spy blocks. Then sew into Linus quilts.

I press them flat- cut 2 4 1/2", pieces and 2 8" pieces and match them up with 4 !/

I throw them in the garbage. I saved all my scraps for years, and then realized that I very seldom used them. I would much rather save whatever storage room I have for yardage.

mike'sgirl, that quilt is called Film at Five or ...

https://weddingdressblue.wordpress.c...at-five-quilt/

I use them in string quilts or for a fun scrappy look on kid's charity quilts

I'm w/Mitch's Gram. I wrap them together and tie for later use. I love scrap quilts and like using scraps on the binding as well.

If you don't want it, donate it to your local charity quilt group, I am sure they can find a use for it...

I use those pieces to bind scrappy quilts and also to make the scrappy quilts with.

I think using the strips of binding randomly for children's quilts makes the quilt festive, so when I have leftover strips, i save them for that purpose.

Before I started making all mine 2 1/2 inches, I would press them flat and cut them into 2" squares. I have a set of scrappy 1 1/2", 2" and 2 1/2" ready to go next time I just want to sew something.

I also use 2.5" bindings, so they go right into the strips box for scrappy quilts.

I use it as scrap binding on donation quilts. If anyone has a lot of them and doesn't want them I'd gladly take them. Please pm me. I do use 2 /1 inch wide binding so I can sew it down by machine.

Strip quilts, pot holders, tote bags, mug rugs. make-up bags, etc. You can just sew the strips together as you acquire them , then when you have a width you like, you can cut into squares and do one block vertical and the other horizontal for a quilt.

I also use left over binding strips for string quilts. Another use is to save them and sew them together and make scrappy trim, borders, etc. with your scrap quilts.

I also bind with 2 1/4" strips and save my leftovers for string quilts. I also use any scraps on hand for my art quilts. I throw very little fabric away. All those scraps put together add up to $10.00 a yard!!

I use my leftover bindings for my linus quilts... I do not waste them I put them all in a big bag (2 gallon) size and put in closet.
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Since I am cleaning out for a big move, I put the 2 1/4 together and made a jelly roll quilt just a little bit smaller. Still works. Big pieces I save for scrap bindings.

I usually make extra and then use it on smaller projects. If it is a neutral color I'll make all I can out of the piece of material so its ready for another quilt.

I use the leftovers for string blocks or scrappy bindings.:)

What to do with left over binding
 

Why not use it for slashing a on scrap string quilts.

That was supposed to say sashing on scrap quilts.

I use 2.25" strips, and save the pieces for scrappy bindings. The small pieces are used for a leader/ender, or cut into 1.5" squares to add to my collection. :)

Thank you for explaining that. I've been wondering about whether all this left over binding so many have mentioned was intentional or just happenstance. :)

Binding for scrappy quilts, press it open and use it for other quilts, cut into 2.5 in blocks, 2.5 x 5 in bricks. Cut in smaller strip. Check out Bonnie Hunter's quiltville.blogspot.com under the Free Patterns for ideas. AND she has a whole method of scrap management. I use it and it works. I mostly scrap quilt.

Until you think of what you want to do with your strips, I keep them nice and neat by:

Rolling them up and anchoring the end with a straight pin. I then put them in a clean plastic (clear) gallon jar. They stay neat and flat and won't be a rat's nest, needing to be ironed when you want to use them. You can see what is in the jar and I like seeing all the pretty material on my shelf.

I shove them into a jar. I really should do this-roll them up and pin. Thanks for the idea!

Scrappy Rail fence or Log Cabin would use a bunch of them. cut the strips when you finish with the binding then you'll have enough cut for a quilt with very little work.

EPP hexagons

Since I cut all my binding at 2 1/2 inches I save all the left overs. My plan is to combine the different colors of binding and use it on quilts for children or even crazy quilts this could be quite pretty if the right colors or combined.

Piece them and use on pot holders or a scrap quilt.

I use 2 1/4 bindings and I always make mine on the bias. I keep the scraps in a plastic box. I use them on small items when I can or I join them with diagonal seams for scrappy things. I never throw them out unless they are too tiny. I like leaders and enders to conserve thread when I sew.

I sew my left over bindings together until I have enough to bind my scrappy quilts...so it is truly a scrappy quilt...

I don't know if this has been posted before, but I just saw this cute quilt on Pinterest. It's a good one to use up leftover binding.

http://www.cluckclucksew.com/2012/07...aby-quilt.html

I save it. Bits and pieces of this and that sometimes work out great on a scrappy. Plus, always good for smaller pieces and since I cut my binding strips at 2 1/2 inches the uses improve

I have been known to join several colors and bind table runners with the color combo..Gives it some interest.

My mom would just roll up her leftover bindings one after another. When she passed, she had a large roll. I used part of it when I made a scrappy quilt out of her scraps and will do it again when I make the next one. It ended up being a treasure to me.

I am just curious. Why do people cut their binding on the bias? Does it look or lie better going around corners, or is there another reason?

I think the standard answer is that it will wear better. Here's a web page that discusses all the trade-offs: http://www.generations-quilt-pattern...t-binding.html

There are a lot of varying opinions on this. We had a quilt judge that spoke at our guild meeting who said she never used bias, that most people can't get it "right", and it didn't matter. On the other hand, I've always done bias, and have always gotten good comments on my bindings when entered in shows. I like the fact that you can stretch it a little as you sew it down, so it pulls in the edge of the quilt just a hair. If you want to do any curved corners -- like around the bottom two corners of a bed quilt -- the stretch you get from the bias makes that easy to do. ANd if you have lots of curves -- like a scalloped edge -- you pretty much have to use bias binding.

So many great ideas....thank you, everyone.

An additional note on bias bindings...they are also smoother on inside curves and angles, not just on the outside ones. The miters on inside angles lay flatter when done with bias binding.