tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-251439422024-03-10T23:23:40.303-04:00Mama Spark's WorldWelcome to Mama Spark's World!
I am a wife, mother, herder of cats and aspiring quilt designer. Mama Sparkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03124372688717255658noreply@blogger.comBlogger2231125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25143942.post-74950383477341616102023-11-23T23:22:00.005-05:002023-11-23T23:22:38.744-05:00Thanksgiving In North Carolina We got to spend Thanksgiving with the Roberts family.We ordered our food from Cracker Barrel.We did this same thing when Avery was born.It was a fun filled day with good food and great company.Here are a few pics from todayThree generationsShe is always smiling.I love this girl so much! Our little sweet pea turned 3 months todaySomeone may have gotten this in with his Christmas Mama Sparkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03124372688717255658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25143942.post-60308620643923409612023-11-20T00:00:00.001-05:002023-11-20T00:00:00.137-05:00Goldilocks is Finished and For Sale Oh my goodness!I have had a lot of tops finished lately.That means I needed to send them to my quilter(s).When I was home I got a couple of them bound so thought I would share.First up is a pattern test I did for Meags and Me called Goldilocks.This quilt is so sweet I used the Three Bears fabric by Stacy Hsu for the pattern,The bears and goldilocks are all machine embroidered/Mama Sparkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03124372688717255658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25143942.post-36702799671731242272023-11-18T00:00:00.001-05:002023-11-18T00:00:00.154-05:00The Little Ghost Who Was a QuiltI came across this book a few years ago.I bought it for Avery.This year I decided to make a little quilt to go with the bookI even quilted it myslef.I used this adorable ghost flannel on the back.I made two of these ghost pillows!I have not stuffed them yet since they won't be gifted until next year.I used some scrap minky I put on the back of both of the pillows. I found the cutest pattern Mama Sparkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03124372688717255658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25143942.post-4525254312514320302023-11-17T21:05:00.000-05:002023-11-17T21:05:58.734-05:00Someone Turned Three Avery turned three and had a garbage truck themed birthday!I even found some garbage truck balloons.He had a party at a local park.The night before we all met up at a local brewery.We brought our gift, a garbage truck, and he LOVED it!Papa was helping him figure it all outI found garbage truck treat bags.He wanted hats so hats we had!Gigi and Avery had a lot of fun and so did everyone at Mama Sparkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03124372688717255658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25143942.post-7034683420906335992023-11-16T00:00:00.001-05:002023-11-16T00:00:00.139-05:00Visiting Home We had to go home for a family wedding at the end of Octobedr.It was such a beautiful ceremony and fun reception.The reception was at the Detroit Yacht Club.I had never been there before and it was a fabulous venue.I got about 4" cut off my hair and had it highlighted.I was very happy with how it turned out.I had to go see the doctor later in the week (Halloween)I had a weird rash all Mama Sparkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03124372688717255658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25143942.post-42425250856351813672023-11-14T00:00:00.001-05:002023-11-14T00:00:00.139-05:00Hand Work on my Field Mice quiltI did all of the applique using fusible.I straight stitched around them.Then I added all the hand work. Satin stitch is not my favorite but I did all these flowers so got MUCH better as I went along.I'm pretty sure this mouse is my favorite!Look at him carrying the cheese!!!I LOVED making this pattern.It is called Field Mice and is by Meags and Me.You may need to make one too!!!~XOP~Mama Sparkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03124372688717255658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25143942.post-26937461409819945732023-11-13T00:00:00.001-05:002023-11-13T00:00:00.135-05:00A Day Out With ThomasWe took Avery for a Day Out With Thomas at the NC Transportation Museum.I put on his Thomas jacket but it got too hot during the day to keep it on.We saw large blow up Thomas.Avery and Papa on the Thomas train ridePhoto shoot with Gigi and Avery.This was on the Percy ride.He was fascinated watching the "other" train pass us. We got to meet Sir Topham Hat too.It was such a fun day!~XOP~Mama Sparkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03124372688717255658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25143942.post-71800984348814989402023-11-12T00:00:00.001-05:002023-11-12T00:00:00.129-05:00WIP Tops Finished While We Were In NCI had time to work on some of my WIPs while we were waiting for Theo to arrive.I had cut this out when I was in in Kansas at retreat in August.It was quite complex but I LOVE it!!I am Swedish so the Dala horse is a favorite of mine.Just in case you were curious about my sewing space in the camper, this is it.The cats take turns "helping" me.Some are more "helpful" than others, LOLI bought Mama Sparkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03124372688717255658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25143942.post-60231718096133812062023-11-11T18:12:00.002-05:002023-11-11T18:12:38.911-05:00Resuming My Blog My poor neglected blog!I can't even believe I have not posted in SO long!I will begin with the birth of our newest grandchild, a GIRL!Her name is Theodora and she is amazing.We are over the moon for her (and her brother).He LOVES his little sister too.I have lots to catch you up on but this seemed like a great start.Theo was born on my sister's birthday, in August.More to follow so stay Mama Sparkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03124372688717255658noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25143942.post-49733489575283299832023-07-14T00:00:00.001-04:002023-07-14T00:00:00.135-04:00Some FinishesI have a few quilts to share so thought I would do another post.First up is this adorable fox quilt.This will be heading to my goddaughter, eventually.I used the softest fleece with little foxes on it for the backing. This little beauty was made using all left over fabrics from my stash.I will be selling this one in my ETSY shop in the near future.The bears in the center are Minky.I used Mama Sparkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03124372688717255658noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25143942.post-86473587710479103172023-07-13T11:12:00.004-04:002023-07-13T11:12:36.646-04:00My Darling Cathole Quilt Top I did a pattern test for Sew Fresh Quilting.It's called Catholes.I loved testing this one and can't wait to get a backing together to send it off for quilting.I changed it up a bit (accidently) but I love it.If you have a cat you know they often shove their behinds in your face.I changed the color and so it is difficult to see but this one is looking between his legs.Instead he kind of Mama Sparkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03124372688717255658noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25143942.post-81209036970097466612023-06-12T10:13:00.003-04:002023-06-12T10:13:46.666-04:00Blue Lagoon Quilt Top I *finally* finished all the hand stitching on my Blue Lagoon quilt top.I just had gotten out of the habit of doing handwork but decided to pick it up and start working on it.Do you ever just put something away and forget about it?I made a small box for handwork projects and will bring that in the camper.It is relaxing for me to do this at night instead of just playing on my phone.Wish me Mama Sparkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03124372688717255658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25143942.post-76985967914496790882023-06-09T00:00:00.001-04:002023-06-09T00:00:00.143-04:00My Gifts For Little Miss I gave some gifts from the baby registry, but I made a lot too.It was exciting to get to make for a new baby.First up were burp cloths.I made 2 flannel crib sheets and one knit one (rainbow)Self binding blanketThe bear fabric is flannel and the green is a very soft MinkyI embroidered bear faces on both the white and pink Onise.These were 3-6 month size and a real pain to do!Came out really Mama Sparkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03124372688717255658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25143942.post-47329250317451370122023-06-08T21:09:00.001-04:002023-06-08T21:09:12.458-04:00Baby Sprinkle We were in NC again but just for a week this time.My daughter's best friend was throwing her a baby sprinkle. A sprinkle is a shower but for a second baby.Since her first was born during Covid she didn't have a normal pregnancy/baby experience.This included the baby shower.I was in charge of the desserts.A little pressure since my daughter told her friend that desserts are the most Mama Sparkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03124372688717255658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25143942.post-28320869052980935472023-05-18T22:03:00.001-04:002023-05-18T22:03:42.424-04:00Current Projects I am in a slight panic mode about sewing.I have been in a slump since my return from NC.I finally went into my room yesterday and did some cleanup.I wanted to make some new burp cloths for Little Miss.Here is what I came up with.I actually made 5 of each Cats, rainbows and unicorns.I did use different backs on some of them.I figured out that I can get 5 fronts or backs out of 1/2 yard of Mama Sparkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03124372688717255658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25143942.post-4808131267527684562023-05-07T12:36:00.000-04:002023-05-07T12:36:03.989-04:00Our Time In NC The month we spent in NC was a good one.We will miss our daughter's family, and the good weather, but it will be good to be home.Some highlights from the trip (since my last post)We saw deer a lot in our campground.This one and his friend were behind our camper!We helped with the gardeningStopped at 2 quilt shopsWent to the science center butterfly exhibit.Made my hair wilt, LOLWalked all Mama Sparkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03124372688717255658noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25143942.post-24342740257649808042023-04-22T12:13:00.000-04:002023-04-22T12:13:05.214-04:00And The Gender Is...We are visiting in NC for awhile.One of the reasons we came was for the gender reveal of the new baby.This video shows both sets of grandparents popping the cannons that will tell us the gender.Avery said he wanted a sister.He is one happy boy!We had a little party and then popped the cannons.I was a little slower than the other grandma, HA!We are certainly enjoying our time here.It has been Mama Sparkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03124372688717255658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25143942.post-28101548068473638072023-04-10T21:28:00.004-04:002023-04-10T21:28:56.858-04:00Prismata is Bejeweled and FINISHED!! I realize you all saw Prismata after I finished coloring him in with the pencils.I wanted to mimic the bubbles from the original drawing using crystals.I finally got brave enough to give it a try a few days ago.HE IS AWESOME!!!I have him pinned on my design wall.It is covering some pictures so that's why he looks a little wavy.You can see how I placed the crystals.I put a few inMama Sparkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03124372688717255658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25143942.post-15381792958637587722023-04-09T00:00:00.001-04:002023-04-09T00:00:00.215-04:00Paper Pieced Ballerina BlocksI have 4 great nieces, three of which do ballet.There nana and I decided to make ballet bags for them.(including the one that can't join up yet, too young)JoejuneandMae is the designer of these adorable blocks.The ballet bag pattern is a free one on their website.I spent the day with "nana" and we worked on making the blocks.We were each going to make 2 We each made a brunette and a blonde.IMama Sparkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03124372688717255658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25143942.post-25619112264038869482023-04-07T00:00:00.001-04:002023-04-07T00:00:00.211-04:00Using Inktense Pencils Remember Prismata?The adorable dragon quilt I made from a drawing my daughter did when she was in high school.In the original drawing the dragon had rainbows coming through the water.I wasn't sure how to mimic that on the quilt.I decided to try using Inktense colored pencils.I had read about a technique where someone used these pencils and then used water to blend the colors.Once they are Mama Sparkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03124372688717255658noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25143942.post-17106103480096966722023-04-06T22:53:00.002-04:002023-04-06T22:53:22.301-04:00Hedgehog QuiltsI tested a pattern for Meags and Me called Lil Nugget.It is hedgehogs and pinwheels.The hedgies are machine embroidered and oh so adorable.I used the Summersault fabric line by Erin McMorris.It is an older line but so bright and cheery.I decided that I was going to try and use up stash fabrics for some of these test quilts.I did not have enough of any one Minky so I put these 2 together.I loved Mama Sparkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03124372688717255658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25143942.post-44701062931417378432023-03-18T21:36:00.004-04:002023-03-18T21:36:51.028-04:00Baby Shower and Life I went to a baby shower today for my son's best friend and his wife.I had a long time friend ride with me and we met up with one more friend at the party.I have not seen these ladies in such a long time!It was such a joy to catch up with these ladies.Here are the mama and papa to be with me.Doesn't she look amazing?They are the sweetest kids and are going to be fabulous parents!I got all Mama Sparkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03124372688717255658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25143942.post-27295904266650303442023-03-17T19:43:00.001-04:002023-03-17T19:43:05.116-04:00Tweet Tweet Is Finished! I got this quilt back from my long armer and I could NOT wait to get it all finished!I asked her to use a wind pantograph on it.I wanted the pinwheels to look like they were blowing.She got it so right!Pattern is Tweet Tweet by Meags and Me.I used this gorgeous hot pink Minky on the back.The quilting is so gorgeous!!!I bound it in a lime green.I matched it to one of the fabrics in the top.IMama Sparkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03124372688717255658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25143942.post-41987512334285335652023-03-16T23:00:00.003-04:002023-03-16T23:00:33.327-04:00Unicorn Garden Quilt Tops I needed to make 4 of the Unicorn Garden quilts. I have one completely finished. I finished 2 tops at the last quilt retreat. Well, I just finished the 4th top! I had to gather up the backings and get them ready to send to the quilter. Thought I would show them all together here.Each one is slightly different, not just the colors Mama Sparkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03124372688717255658noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25143942.post-82250801713704700662023-03-11T10:05:00.005-05:002023-03-11T10:05:44.469-05:00Meags and Me New Patterns I had the opportunity to work on 2 of the new patterns coming our for Meags and Me. I love pattern testing for these guys! Patterns I did were Tweet Tweet and Bird Brain. Tweet Tweet is at the quilter's and I just finished Bird Brain last night.Here are pics from Bird Brain.I did a machine free motion straight stitch around the applique.I used the same for the Mama Sparkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03124372688717255658noreply@blogger.com0