I have a big plastic round tub that I put my scraps in. I have decided that each time I finish a project I put them in a ziploc bag so if I need more of that fabric, I can find it. The older fabric I just sat on the floor and sorted them by: 30s prints, Christmas prints, Thimbleberries, then by colors. So at least I have a start on my scraps! Setting the timer seems to work for me but not for everybody. Best wishes!!