“We live…but for the simple end of being happy; nothing for the present hour is worthy of man’s infinite capacity save to imbibe the warm smile of heaven and sympathize with the reviving earth.”

 ~ Nathaniel Hawthorne ~

I woke this morning to the sound of a mourning dove cooing outside my bedroom window.  The sound always transports me back to the delicious summer days of my childhood and my maternal grandmother’s home with the large pine trees that overhung the white picket fence and sheltered the statue of the Blessed Virgin.  Mourning doves always seemed to be roosting in those trees and as we would step out the back gate of that shady bower to take our walk through the neighborhood, the song of the doves would float out on the air, gently bidding us fare-thee-well and see you soon! 

 I couldn’t think of a pleasanter way to begin this blessed day than with that lovely childhood memory. 

"And Spring arose on the garden fair,
Like the Spirit of Love felt everywhere;
And each flower and herb on Earth's dark breast
rose from the dreams of its wintry rest."

~ Percy Bysshe Shelley ~

Special Savings on Select Pattern Titles!

 Beginning today (4/6/25) and lasting through the end of April, you will find special savings on a few select patterns. All can be found under “Featured” below. Links to instant download versions have “e-pattern” in the product title. All others are links to the mailed versions.  Happy stitching, my friends!!

Until next month, my wish for you today and every day throughout the fair month of April, is that you are able to count your blessings and find they far outweigh your troubles.

As Ever ~ Wendy

Instant Download & Free Pattern Reminders

• After purchasing an instant download from my web site, you will find your e-pattern under My Account > Downloads.  
• Free patterns are only available as instant downloads. Go to the item page and click on the link in the item description.  No need to put them in your cart or create an account.  Happy stitching!