I roughly sort my scraps by size. The first size is "chunks" These are square, rectangular or odd shaped bits, usually under 3". These pieces can be sewn to other similar sized pieces to begin a block. I might sew two three, or more chunks together to start.
Then I go to the strip bin. Once again, strips are sorted by size, depending on their length. I sew short lengths to the "chunk" unit. I can add a shortish length to each of the sides of my chunk, log cabin style.
Usually I will pick out strips to sew and pin them to the blocks. I do this all at once, maybe while watching/listening to TV. I don't really do random, although you could. I like to select each piece
I chain piece all my added parts at once.
I have a box with Blocks-in-Progress. All the pieces that have been sewn to at least one other piece go here until they get big enough to be considered usable blocks. Usable size is anywhere from 6"-10" on a side.
So with my scraps and blocks I made a quilted baby bib. All from scraps and leftovers.
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