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Unearthed While Cleaning from Mama Spark's World

I found a few old things while I was cleaning. I found some flannel that I bought to make receiving blankets. So I cut those up and made 2! I came across these 4 stars.I made a UT quilt for my son YEARS ago and these were leftover.I messaged my son, "Do you want me to make these into a pillow or donate?"OF COURSE he opted for a pillow.It couldn't be easy right?I just wanted to move on, but

added by Mama Spark 1 year, 2 months ago. under my life , receiving blankets , ut stars

February Quilt Retreat from Mama Spark's World

Every February a few of my friends and I go on a fairly local quilt retreat. It's about 2 hours from home for me. This year I invited my friend Kailie. She is living close enough to drive here. So on Thursday she and her dog came to my house. We packed up her car, left her dog with Chris and headed out to meet up with my other 2 friends. We always have such a great time! WAY too much food

added by Mama Spark 1 year, 2 months ago. under february quilt retreat , great friends , my life , personal , unicorn garden quilts

My Life from Mama Spark's World

Since we have been home from NC life has been a little hectic. I have been going to see a lymphedema specialist for fluid retention after my radiation.The massage techniques I did before going helped it to all be gone.The therapist gave me more to do.In addition she gave me a lot of stretching exercises.It appears that radiation can cause adhesions and make the scar hard.It also restricts my

added by Mama Spark 1 year, 3 months ago. under candied pecans , haircut , my life , sourdough biscuits

Prismata from Mama Spark's World

My eldest daughter drew an incredible water dragon when she was in high school. At the time I told her that someday I would make him into a quilt for her. My skill level was not where I felt comfortable at that time.I had just started quilting.This is the original I was working from.Over time I picked away at the project.Always in between other things and with zero regularity.I took it to a

added by Mama Spark 1 year, 10 months ago. under making of a dragon , my daughter , my family , my life , prismata

I Rang The Bell from Mama Spark's World

Yesterday was my last radiation treatment. A total of 15 treatments finished! I believe I am now considered NED (no evidence of disease) I brought cookies for my amazing radiation team. They took great care of me and made my treatments easier. I got a certificate and everything, LOL.They invited me to come back and visit them, haha. Such sweet people.They came out into the hall with me and

added by Mama Spark 1 year, 10 months ago. under breast cancer , good things , i sew beat this , my life , personal

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