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The Comfort of an Afghan








Journaling:

When my mom was diagnosed with stage 4 breast and lung cancer, my life was thrown into a whirlwind of anxiety and fear. I lived 5-6 hours away from her, and I couldn’t be with her throughout the doctor’s appointments, hospital visits, and chemotherapy, and it was killing me. One day Mom told me that when she went to chemo, that she was always cold. A light dawned that if I couldn’t hug her and be with her in person, I could be there in another way. I bought some yarn, and made this afghan for her. Every stitch was filled with my love and prayers for her and her healing. She brought it with her every treatment, and many people commented on it as to how beautiful it was. She delighted in telling them that it was hand made with love and filled with my prayers for her. My Momma beat cancer! Unfortunately, a car accident would take her on Christmas Day 2015. I got the afghan back, and I wrapped it around my neck and felt my Momma hug me back. Soon after, a friend was diagnosed with cancer and I sent the afghan to her. She did not make it. I hope the afghan is giving her daughters a big hug of love as they remember their Momma.


Textures used: Embossed Cardboard, paper mâché, lace, nest, feathers (bird), Berries, sachet fabric heart, acorns, burlap (Flower), plastic-is (Washi tape) Hay string purple flower, bauble string, crocheted flat lace, tulle.


Credits:


Staple, papier mache background: Aimee Harrison "My Everlasting"
https://store.gingerscraps.net/My-Everlasting-Page-Kit-by-Aimee-Harrison.html


Nest, bird: Aimee Harrison "Mother Mine"
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Mother-Mine-Page-Kit-by-Aimee-Harrison.html


Heart Cachet/Pillow, Purple Straw Flower, tulle, : GS Collab "You've Got This Girl"
https://store.gingerscraps.net/GingerBread-Ladies-Collab-You-ve-Got-This-Girl.html


Burlap Flower, berries, acorns, : LDrag Designs "A Grateful Heart"
https://store.gingerscraps.net/A-Grateful-Heart-by-LDragDesigns.html


Red Bauble String, yellow lace string: Craft-Tastrophic "Beyond"
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Beyond.html


I Love You Cardboard Card, paper fern leaf, tatting, washi tape, wood background, embossed cardboard background : GS Collab "My Sweetest Heart"
https://store.gingerscraps.net/GingerBread-Ladies-Collab-My-Sweetest-Heart.html








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Date: Wed February 27, 2019
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Keywords: comfort of an afghan
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Susan - s3js

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Now that I've stopped crying - one definition of fine art is that which evokes an emotional response in the viewer.  This is FINE art!  Thanks for sharing!
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#31 Sun March 3, 2019 1:24am


breoni

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Your story was very touching. My own mother had her chemo and doctor appointments a state away, and I can relate to that anguish. How wonderful you were able to provide her some comfort with that afghan. Wonderful story and wonderful layout. Good luck in Survivor: Cabin Fever! Smile 
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#32 Sun March 3, 2019 9:36am


msbrad

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Oh Susan! ♥♥♥ Your journaling melted me. Love the 2 pictures you used for your page. The textures chosen are perfect. So true about feeling the hugs from an afghan and for that matter all handcrafted projects with love. If you can, send me the pattern. I'm always crocheting something. I made 3 chemo caps for Jill when she started treatments.
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#33 Sun March 3, 2019 4:19pm


meagan43

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amazing journaling. So heartfelt.  I love the trim pieces at the bottom that mimic the afghan edges.
#34 Sun March 3, 2019 4:49pm


alannabanana

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Such heartfelt journaling Susan! I love how you shared about your mum and how wonderful it is that your afghan blanket gave confort and warmth to others as well as your mum. Beautiful page!!
#35 Sun March 3, 2019 6:33pm


crazsquaw

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Really gorgeous page, my favorite part is the title over the photo!!
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#36 Mon March 4, 2019 12:02am


constablec

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Lovely layout, thanks for sharing your story! It's good to know that the love and work you put into the afghan is still bringing comfort to others. We did something similar but as a group of ladies for a friend who lost her husband.


Love the quote in your signature as well Smile 
#37 Mon March 4, 2019 5:54am


KatherineWoodin

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Love the color of the photos and how the scraft reflects in the face.  Super great job on the layout
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#38 Mon March 4, 2019 9:21am


scrapjrlgcp

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Your journaling is so touching! Love the gift you gave your mom and Love how it is giving back to you now!! Great job on using your textures and what a layout to cherish!
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#39 Mon March 4, 2019 11:16am


jcfdelaware

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What a sad story. I hope that it continues to bring comfort. I like the way you used all the different textures. 
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#40 Mon March 4, 2019 2:15pm


scraptraci

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*The kitchen is my second home*

beautiful layout.  i love the foliage running along the left side of the page.  your journaling was bringing tears to my eyes.  what a beautiful gesture you thought of to support your mother and your friend


good luck in survivor
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