I don't generally buy large yardage pieces. Only when I buy backings. I buy per project using a pattern I get what is called for then add at least 1/2 or yard extra for errors. There have been times when I can get a real good price I will buy 3 - 4 yards. Leftovers I then make small zippered Hum Bug bags using quilted fabric I have machine quilted. These I make in all different sizes depending on the size of scraps I have (this also uses up the batting scraps). I also make coasters using 5" squares of fabric and batting as well as tissue (Kleenex) covers using 5 X 7 fabric cut for the little pocket tissues. I cut up these sizes when I finish a project and always have these items on hand if I want a small hostess gifts. The school my grandchildren go to can no longer take food treats on their birthdays and I have made these tissue covers using novelty fabrics and they just love them. One project I have in my head now is to make a Dear Jane quilt and make a block from each project I have made in the past. Hooked rugs or place matts use up a great deal of scraps as well. As one member of my quilting group always says, "remember those scraps you have also cost you up to $10.00 per yard!" I am always looking for different ways to use up my 'leftovers'. I like the mug rugs I have been seen on this board which I have made a few.