Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Home at last!

After travelling from Nova Scotia to the head office of Primitive Quilts & Projects magazine in West Virginia then on to Houston to be displayed in their booth at Fall Market and then back again to West Virginia, my "A Vintage Christmas" quilt arrived safely back home today...just in time to be able to enjoy and display for the Holidays.


I'd almost forgotten what it looks and feels like!

And...I just received the best Christmas present ever!

 My doctor's office called about a half an hour ago with the results of the CT scan I had on Monday.  

 "NO SIGNIFICANT CHANGE" were the sweetest words we could possibly hear.  That makes three years CANCER FREE...and counting! 

 Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers!  They really mattered!

Happy stitching!

 
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66 comments:

  1. Samplings from Spring CreekDecember 3, 2014 at 3:12 PM

    Awesome News! So happy to hear those words. The quilt is beautiful and home in its rightful place--it has sure been on a journey.

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  2. BevDecember 3, 2014 at 3:19 PM

    Woo Hoo!!!! That is wonderful news! Beyond wonderful news! So happy about that! XO

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  3. julieQDecember 3, 2014 at 3:35 PM

    I am so delighted with your doctor's news!!!!!! Your quilt is delightful too!

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  4. SaraDecember 3, 2014 at 3:46 PM

    The quilt is beautiful and so is your medical news. Two reasons to celebrate.

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  5. UnknownDecember 3, 2014 at 3:48 PM

    Dear Kaaren,
    it's great to hear that everything is okay. Wonderful!!!

    Heartly
    Karina

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  6. LorisDecember 3, 2014 at 3:51 PM

    Beautiful quilt and absolutely wonderful news from your test! A sweet start to some happy holidays!

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  7. SheilaDecember 3, 2014 at 4:16 PM

    What a beautiful quilt Kaaren, and terrific results of your scan. I think it's time to celebrate!

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  8. Janet O.December 3, 2014 at 4:18 PM

    Oh, Kaaren, that is such good news. I've been praying for you and wondering if you had heard back yet. So delightful to read this today!
    How nice that your quilt returned in time to spend the holidays with you. It is a beauty!!

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  9. PhyllisDecember 3, 2014 at 4:51 PM

    What wonderful news!! So happy for you.

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  10. Kathy MacKieDecember 3, 2014 at 4:56 PM

    Blessings all around, congratulations on your health report and on your creative achievements.

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  11. LesleyDecember 3, 2014 at 5:05 PM

    Fabulous to hear your report was so wonderful! Now you can cuddle up in your gorgeous quilt and not have to worry any more! Congrats!

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  12. JacquelineDecember 3, 2014 at 5:14 PM

    Yahoo, the news relives your mind for a bit, but unfortunately I find it is a little niggling fear that is always there. I am so happy for you and LOVE your quilt.

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  13. ColleenDecember 3, 2014 at 5:35 PM

    A big "yahoo!" from eastern Ontario. Best news I've heard all day, in fact all week. Must be some weight in all those positive prayers and vibes coming your way. Now wrap up in that beautiful quilt and dream up some more lovely designs.

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  14. UnknownDecember 3, 2014 at 5:57 PM

    Glad to hear the great news, will make the holidays happier. Love your quilt, are you selling the pattern?

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  15. Dianne CookDecember 3, 2014 at 6:11 PM

    Hi Kaaren

    Great news, just in time for Christmas.

    Glad your quilt is home again for you to enjoy. I love the pattern. I subscribe to the magazine, so might make even part of it for someone over this winter.

    Enjoy
    Dianne

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  16. The Quilted Finish December 3, 2014 at 7:16 PM

    What absolutely fantastic news for you and your family! So delighted for you!!
    Such a beautiful quilt!

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  17. LoriDecember 3, 2014 at 7:25 PM

    Great timing to get your quilt back. Congrats on the wonderful news!!

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  18. AnonymousDecember 3, 2014 at 7:40 PM

    I love hearing the news!

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  19. pauletteDecember 3, 2014 at 7:43 PM

    YAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!! Wonderful news...now snuggle down in the that gorgeous quilt for the holidays!!

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  20. AudreyDecember 3, 2014 at 8:06 PM

    Awesome news. Your quilt is beautiful. I enjoyed seeing it in the magazine.

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  21. gracieDecember 3, 2014 at 8:07 PM

    Three cheers for you! Wonderful news...love the quilt.

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  22. LoriDecember 3, 2014 at 8:11 PM

    what a gorgeous quilt.
    so happy to hear about your results.
    Congratulations on all counts.

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  23. sandi sDecember 3, 2014 at 8:14 PM

    I am so Happy at your news! It will make this season more Blessed. Your quilt is so lovely. Enjoy this beautiful time of year. Hugs,

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  24. TdsvintagelifeDecember 3, 2014 at 8:31 PM

    FI have to tell you I just love, love, love that quilt. I saw it in the magazine and just new I had to make it' I have a fat quarter bundle of "Richmond Reds" with it's name on it. Alas it must wait until after the holidays.

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  25. BevDecember 3, 2014 at 8:56 PM

    How wonderful. It leaves me with great joy for you. Here's to many more healthy years ahead.

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  26. PollyDecember 3, 2014 at 9:44 PM

    Ohhh, Kaaren, how marvelous for you! Huge relief and many prayers answered!! Your quilt is lovely!!

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  27. ClareDecember 3, 2014 at 9:48 PM

    I am so pleased with your results. I hope you enjoy many more free years. I was so pleased when my `Primitive Quilts and Projects magazine came with the pattern for your lovely `A Vintage Christmas` quilt. This will be lovely to work on next year.Happy Stitching.

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  28. RondaDecember 3, 2014 at 10:18 PM

    woohoo!! so happy for your continued health!!!! When I first saw your beautiful quilt I had to run out and get the magazine the day it was put Out ( I literally took it from the B&N worker putting out the new magazines. Love Love Love it! Its on my new years list to make for 2015!!!

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  29. Mary AnnDecember 3, 2014 at 10:42 PM

    Congratulations on your 3 year of being cancer free😊😊. Your quilt is gorgeous.

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  30. JoanDecember 4, 2014 at 12:05 AM

    Wonderful news! So glad for you. I have a copy of the magazine and your quilt is beautiful.

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  31. Karen in KentuckyDecember 4, 2014 at 12:12 AM

    Praise God for good news!
    Congratulations on your Three Year Anniversary!

    The quilt is gorgeous!

    I know this will make your holidays even brighter and happier!

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  32. colleenDecember 4, 2014 at 1:01 AM

    Good for you, great news for you and your family

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  33. Jeanne (RED)December 4, 2014 at 1:06 AM

    Kaaren ,
    So wonderful to hear about your medical news!!! Your quilt is so beautiful. I say this is a great day! CONGratuLations!

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  34. TammyDecember 4, 2014 at 1:32 AM

    The quilt is beautiful, but your news about three years cancer free tops it all. That's so good to hear! Celebrating with you!

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  35. DeniseDecember 4, 2014 at 2:48 AM

    Wonderful new!!!
    And wonderful quilt of course!

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  36. margaretDecember 4, 2014 at 2:56 AM

    what wonderful news re the scan, I had been thinking of you since you told us you were going for it in an hour.

    A beautiful quilt, love embroidered ones, have ordered 2 patterns one with cats and one with houses on to do one day

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  37. Alba-màDecember 4, 2014 at 3:45 AM

    Una gran noticia Karen. Estas guanyant la partida !!!
    El cobrellit es fantàstic, m'agrada molt.
    Molts petons amb carinyo.

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  38. FlickenstichlerinDecember 4, 2014 at 4:30 AM

    What a great message. I am so happy for you.
    The Quilt looks great, good to have it back for Christmas.
    Greetings,
    Sylvia

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  39. MiriamDecember 4, 2014 at 4:47 AM

    Woohoo!!! Wonderful news Kaaren!!

    Love that quilt! It is beautiful!

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  40. AnonymousDecember 4, 2014 at 6:57 AM

    That quilt is lovely and- CONGRATULATIONS on the best of news. Such a sweet relief I can imagine.
    Hugs from Sweden

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  41. EL RINCON DE CHELODecember 4, 2014 at 8:04 AM

    Maravilloso trabajo!!

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  42. ShawklDecember 4, 2014 at 10:08 AM

    That news is so good...just makes me smile this morning! Gorgeous quilt, you should be proud of your work in it for sure!
    Hugs,
    Kathy

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  43. UnknownDecember 4, 2014 at 10:41 AM

    So glad to hear your good news! Your creativity is spread across the continent.

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  44. Me and My StitchesDecember 4, 2014 at 10:44 AM

    I was so excited about the quilt - it's beautiful, but your news from the doctor is even better!

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  45. LynnDecember 4, 2014 at 10:56 AM

    Beautiful quilt. So happy for you!!

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  46. Barbara in TNDecember 4, 2014 at 12:01 PM

    Beautiful quilt - beautiful lady - you truly will have a Merry Christmas this year!!!
    So happy for you!
    Barbara in TN

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  47. CalicojoanDecember 4, 2014 at 12:22 PM

    a big thumbs up all the way around! Have a blessed holiday season!

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  48. GCamdenDecember 4, 2014 at 1:39 PM

    The quilt is beautiful and the good news is even better!

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  49. ipatchandquiltDecember 4, 2014 at 4:21 PM

    Hip hip hooray! No change!!!
    So happy for you!
    Esther

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  50. Pam in ILDecember 4, 2014 at 4:49 PM

    Greatest news from the Dr! Happy to see your quilt is back home too.

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  51. LindahDecember 4, 2014 at 5:25 PM

    Hooray! An answer to prayer.
    And a beautiful quilt, too.

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  52. Kathy HDecember 4, 2014 at 9:36 PM

    Karen, what wonderful news. Your quilt is so beautiful too.

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  53. WendybDecember 4, 2014 at 9:50 PM

    the most perfect Christmas news Kaaren.......so SO pleased to hear! Celebrations definitely will be worthwhile this Christmas.
    xoxoxo sugary hugs :o)

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  54. DianeDecember 4, 2014 at 11:03 PM

    Great news for you! The quilt os beautiful!

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  55. JudymcDecember 5, 2014 at 1:08 AM

    I'm so happy to hear your good news about the test results!!! And I love the quilt! Can't wait to make it from my Primitive Quilts Magazine!

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  56. Concha de AromadetelaDecember 5, 2014 at 5:40 AM

    Preciosa manta de Navidad, muy, muy bonita y lo más importante, me alegro mucho de esas gran noticia. Un beso fuerte.

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  57. Wendy Caton ReedDecember 5, 2014 at 9:56 AM

    Woo Hoo! So thankful. Hope you get some relaxing quilting time today!

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  58. LynnDecember 5, 2014 at 10:50 AM

    Beautiful, just beautiful quilt Kaaren. What wonderful news to celebrate too!

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  59. MarilynDecember 5, 2014 at 3:39 PM

    What wonderful news! Have a safe and happy
    holiday, you certainly deserve it. The quilt is just
    beautiful.

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  60. barcordDecember 5, 2014 at 6:02 PM

    So pleased about your good news.
    I love your quilt. I have the mag, and hope to make the quilt one day.xx

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  61. Verna GDecember 5, 2014 at 9:02 PM

    Congratulations! That is wonderful news!

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  62. GailDecember 6, 2014 at 10:50 AM

    Hi Karen,

    Merry Xmas! I'm so glad your test results came back negative. What a wonderful Christmas present.

    My god-mother lived for over 35 years with cancer--it was more like a chronic disease than a terminal one. She lived to be 84! So it seems like we are making progress in treating cancer.

    Your quilts and designs are beautiful.

    Warmly sent and meant,
    Gail from NH

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  63. CharlotteDecember 7, 2014 at 12:10 PM


    Great news!

    Charlotte

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  64. suzDecember 10, 2014 at 12:58 PM

    just caught up with your blog - so happy to read such good news!

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  65. OhioLoriDecember 20, 2014 at 12:48 PM

    Congratulations!!! I just passed my One Year Mark in October!!!! It is definitely the Sweetest words ever to hear!!! Praying continued Blessings!!

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  66. Rose M.December 28, 2014 at 10:10 PM

    That is the greatest news and best Christmas present ever1

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