The arrival of August finds my thoughts turning to autumn even though there is still an abundance of summer to come. Nathaniel Hawthorne wrote so eloquently of this time of year:

 “Alas for the pleasant summertime!  In August the grass is still verdant on the hills and in the valleys… and yet in every breath of wind and in every beam of sunshine we hear the whispered farewell and behold the parting smile of a dear friend.  There is a coolness amid all the heat, a mildness in the blazing noon.  Not a breeze can stir but it thrills us with the breath of autumn.”

 If you would like a lovely read some summer afternoon as you sit on your porch with a glass of lemonade, seek out a copy of Hawthorne’s “Mosses From an Old Manse” (1854) and read “The Old Manse.”

Autumn stitches & a discount for you!

If you are getting in the autumn-stitching mood, check out the patterns listed under “Featured” below.  I'm offering all of these titles (mailed and instant download versions) at a discounted price through the end of August.

And don’t forget these freebies!

 And don’t forget these freebies!  Only available in e-pattern format.  No need to put it in the shopping cart. The link to the free pdf download is on the item description page.

Black Cat Needle Book

Halloween Witchie

I am ever so grateful for your patronage and friendship and wish you all the lovely joys this month has to offer!

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!