Progress Report Monday:: Share Your Projects and Your Progress!

Welcome to the first Progress Report Monday here at A2D. I’m excited to see what kind of progress you’re making on your projects, and I’ll share my own progress. But first, I wanted to share a very important sewing tip with you–one that I’ve used for many years now, and has really become a very convenient time-saver.

When you sew, always wear a padded bra! It makes a great pin cushion! No more searching for the pins underneath the mounds of fabric, or wearing one of those irritating wrist pin cushions. Nope, this is so much more convenient! They’re always there, and within arm’s reach (for most of us, at least). 😀

Ooohhhh, you thought I was kidding?! Nope. But here’s my one caveat: If you decide to employ this time-saving tip, and in the middle of your sewing project, you decide you need to quickly run to the fabric store for more machine needles or thread, be sure to take the pins OUT of your handy pin cushion BEFORE heading to the store. Ummm…yeah….anyway.

Moving on to my projects: Remember this pile of fabric?

That now looks like this:

A 27-inch Euro sham with crushed velvet ruffle! My goal was to get two of them finished, and in fact, I didn’t even get one completely finished. This one still needs buttons and button holes on the back. Right now it’s being kept on with pins.

(I’m linking this project to Metamorphosis Monday at Between Naps on the Porch and DIY Day at A Soft Place to Land.)

My second project was to finish the draperies I was working on. The installation has been postponed, so I can’t show you the final project hanging up, but here’s a little preview:

Now let’s see the progress on your projects!

It doesn’t matter if you’re working on a sewing project, a craft project that you’ve always wanted to try, a kitchen remodel, an organization project, a bedroom makeover, or anything else.

If it’s home-related, I want to see!

And the best part…it doesn’t have to be finished! I just want to see your progress, and offer a place for accountability and encouragement. An of course, if you’ve finished your project, I’ll celebrate with you!!

So here’s what you need to do:

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