Don't cut up new stuff. If you need scraps, ask for some on your Facebook page. You will be surprised to find how many people have a box of mom's/Grandma's/Auntie's fabric. You might even get more than you want. I guess I am just assuming everyone has Facebook---- check the thrift stores. I have given my Mom's ugly fabric I won't use to thrift stores because I know someone else might not think it is ugly.