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30/30 Sewing Challenge - Week 4 Progress!

3/29/2014

Hurray! We're just forty eight hours away from wrapping up thirty wonderful days of "selfish sewing." Today link up and share what you did this past week, and then on Monday, come on back for the final link up to share a review of your goals and accomplishments for the entire month of March. I'm hoping to see lots of posts full of pictures of all you've gotten done for yourself with your time to sew just for you!

This week I started in on my sewing machine cover... somehow I did a complete 180 on my original color scheme and design, but I'm loving the direction it's taking - very sweet and nicely coordinated with my pistachio-colored Arrow Olivia sewing cabinet. It's all pieced and hopefully will be quilted and assembled this weekend so I can still make my 3030SC end-of-the-month goal.

And I put the last touch - some KAM snaps to finish the little pattern adjustment I made to the straps - on my reversible Cupcake Apron (blogged earlier this week). I heard from Jamie Christina and apparently they're working on an updated PDF version of the pattern to be released very soon!

Cupcake Apron pattern by Jamie Christina | Berry Barn Designs

How about you? How was your last week of March? It's still very cold and wintery here, so I've been able to stay focused, but I know many of you have gardens and warm weather calling... how did you do on your last full week of the challenge?

P.S. Almost forgot! The Pantone Quilt Challenge winners have been announced - you can see the amazing finalists here and here. And I'm linking up with SEWJo Saturday : )

30/30 SEWING CHALLENGE DATES:
Saturday, February 1st: 3030SC Inspiration Post
Saturday, March 1st:  Goals link up - tell us your 3030SC plans!
Saturday, March 8th:  Week 1 progress - share what you've done!
Saturday, March 15th:  Week 2 progress - share what you've done!
Saturday, March 22nd:  Week 3 progress - share what you've done!
TODAY-->Saturday, March 29th: Week 4 progress - share what you've done!
Monday, March 31st: Challenge complete!
Link up and show off your 3030SC accomplishments for a chance to win!
Tuesday, April 8th: 3030SC prize winners announced!

20 Comments

gogokim link

3/29/2014 00:51:31

LOVE the apron! I need to make a few soon. I am such a complete mess in the kitchen ;o) Thank you for linking up to SEWjo Saturday!

Sarah link

3/29/2014 12:13:01

Thanks, Kim - me, too! Wish I hadn't waited three years to get around to making it : P

Vera link

3/29/2014 01:09:43

what a stylish apron :-) well done.

3/29/2014 12:13:56

Thank you, Vera! This was a fun pattern to make : )

DeborahGun link

3/29/2014 01:18:27

Love the apron :)

3/29/2014 12:14:18

Thanks, Deborah!

MaryR link

3/29/2014 02:15:03

The colors of your sewing machine cover are beautiful and will look great with pistachio.

3/29/2014 12:15:43

Thank you, Mary - I thought the cabinet was really fun when I ordered it instead of plain old white, but it's proven a very odd color to coordinate with or take pictures against. The cover should look nice, though.

Mara

3/29/2014 05:54:12

Love the colors you picked for your sewing machine cover and your apron turned out so cute and retro looking.

3/29/2014 12:16:23

Thank you, Mara! A lot of the Jamie Christina patterns have that retro feel - really fun!

Nina Entrekin link

3/29/2014 12:05:10

Your apron turned out so cute!!!

3/29/2014 12:17:06

Thanks, Nina - it's a nice burst of color in the kitchen : )

Jessica link

3/29/2014 13:06:53

I love the little peeps in your fabric. They are so dear! Great job on your "selfish sewing" for this week. :)

3/30/2014 00:38:08

Thanks, Jessica! I love the little birds. They're from Potluck by American Jane : )

Soma link

3/29/2014 18:21:47

Your apron looks so fabulous, so stylish and I love the colors of your sewing machine cover! That will match perfectly with your sewing cabinet! Nicely done :)

-Soma

3/30/2014 00:36:41

Thank you so much, Soma! The pattern is quite cute to work with and I'm happy to have tapped into some of my less favorite greens from my stash for a project - useful and use 'em up!

CeLynn

3/30/2014 05:29:33

This has been so much fun! Thank you so very much :) Love your finished apron,and can't wait to see your sewing machine cover.

3/30/2014 12:22:28

Thanks, CeLynn! Glad you had fun : ) I'm *just* finishing the binding now - pics in the final post tomorrow!

Peggy link

3/31/2014 10:29:01

I just found your blog today on the last day of the challenge, wish I had found it sooner, count me in next time great stuff here!

4/1/2014 02:03:44

Aww, sorry you missed it, Peggy - we were all very productive! I'm hosting another challenge in July and I think the 3030SC will become an annual event. If you want a great one week mini-selfish sewing challenge, check out Imagine Gnats blog today!

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