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!

 

67 comments:

Samplings from Spring Creek said...

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.

Bev said...

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

julieQ said...

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

Sara said...

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

Unknown said...

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

Heartly
Karina

Loris said...

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

Sheila said...

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

Janet O. said...

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!!

Phyllis said...

What wonderful news!! So happy for you.

Kathy MacKie said...

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

Lesley said...

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!

Jacqueline said...

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.

Colleen said...

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.

Unknown said...

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

Dianne Cook said...

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

The Quilted Finish said...

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

Lori said...

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

Anonymous said...

I love hearing the news!

paulette said...

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

Audrey said...

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

gracie said...

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

Lori said...

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

sandi s said...

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,

Tdsvintagelife said...

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.

Bev said...

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

Polly said...

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

Clare said...

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.

Ronda said...

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!!!

Mary Ann said...

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

Joan said...

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

Karen in Kentucky said...

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!

colleen said...

Good for you, great news for you and your family

Jeanne (RED) said...

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

Tammy said...

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

Denise said...

Wonderful new!!!
And wonderful quilt of course!

margaret said...

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

Alba-mà said...

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

Flickenstichlerin said...

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

Miriam said...

Woohoo!!! Wonderful news Kaaren!!

Love that quilt! It is beautiful!

Anonymous said...

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

EL RINCON DE CHELO said...

Maravilloso trabajo!!

Shawkl said...

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

Unknown said...

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

Me and My Stitches said...

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

Sandra said...

Beautiful Quilt. Glad you have it to display and enjoy for this special season of Christmas. Congratulations on your test results. So happy for you.

Lynn said...

Beautiful quilt. So happy for you!!

Barbara in TN said...

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

Calicojoan said...

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

GCamden said...

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

ipatchandquilt said...

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

Pam in IL said...

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

Lindah said...

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

Kathy H said...

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

Wendyb said...

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

Diane said...

Great news for you! The quilt os beautiful!

Judymc said...

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!

Concha de Aromadetela said...

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

Wendy Caton Reed said...

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

Lynn said...

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

Marilyn said...

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

barcord said...

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

Verna G said...

Congratulations! That is wonderful news!

Gail said...

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

Charlotte said...


Great news!

Charlotte

suz said...

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

OhioLori said...

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

Rose M. said...

That is the greatest news and best Christmas present ever1