I am in desperate need of cleaning out my scrap basket…..
…but frankly, I just can’t get into the groove with it!!
Part of my delay is that I’m unsure if I really want to cut the smaller units anymore. And, by smaller, I mean 1.5-inch strips and squares, as well as 2.0-inch strips and squares.
Somehow, those seem to be one step too far!!
As I considered my scrapping journey, I realized that a 2.5-inch scrap was my favorite.
A 1.5-inch square was just TOO small, and I was “on the fence” about 2.0-inch squares.
Then I had an epiphany…. IF I need 2-inch scraps, they can be cut from my 2.5-inch pieces, as can any needed 1.5-inch pieces.
BUT, what about all of those scraps that are too small for a 2.5-inch strip. Am I REALLY going to be willing to toss them?
The answer was NO!!
Instead, I decided to cut STRIPS of 1.5 and 2.0, regardless of their length, but not to sub-cut them into squares.
That way, I am not wasting the fabric, and I can sub-cut them when needed.
OKAY….decision made.
Now to get motivation to actually tackle the job!!
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