Originally Posted by
Lori S
Only once did I cut my scraps to a specific size before I picked my scrap pattern. I learned the hard way to pick my scrap pattern first then cut.
I'm with you, Lori! Unless you have a project in mind, cutting may be wasteful. What if you decide you need 3" blocks, and you just cut all your 6" scraps into 5" squares?
However, if the choice is between cutting and tossing into the recycle bin, I suggest you sort scraps by the size square(s) you can cut with the least waste.
I just added a post "squares that play well together" in tutorials.