Scraps are scraps. I like to cut as many 2 1/2 by 2 1/2 blocks as I can. I toss them in a pizza box so they remain flat. When the box gets full, I make a Triple Irish Chain. I once bought fabric for the larger block in this pattern, but now use pieces from my larger left overs. Left overs are pieces of fabric 1/2 yard or less.
These quilts are very colorful and lovely. They make a most wonderful gift, no one ever knows they are scraps.
I also make the reversible quilt as you go quilt using 1/2 square triangles and strips. Again very colorful and fun gifts, especially for charity.
I usually have one or two of these quilts in my closet to give to people who have suffered a setback. The colors and variety seem to give the people a much needed gift.
I am a strange quilter as I do not like having a large stash. To me it is work that is not completed, so I keep my scrap bin as empty as possible! I don't like to be behind on my work! :D
I usually have 2 projects going at a time, but UFO's are not for me!
My quilting friends laugh at me and shake their head in wonder, no stash?