“Autumn tiptoes in on Summer’s heels and taps her on the shoulder.  “Boo” she whispers and all at once the earth is laughing in a thousand shades of calico and shimmering in hoarfrost.”

 ~ M.K. Moulton ~ 

And here we are…once again standing on September’s hospitable doorstep!  It seems but a few days ago that I sent my August newsletter.  Has one whole month truly passed?  Indeed.  But these are the most delicious days of the year.  The garden is still producing an abundance of blooms.  Cicadas still sing in the trees and crickets sing in the grass. Our homes are filled with comforting scents of apple crisp, zucchini bread, and homemade soup.  And the porch beckons us to sit a spell and enjoy the warm afternoon sunshine.  This month I promise to take just a little time for myself – to let my mind wander and my fancies take root as I rock back and forth on the porch in the September sunshine…

 Welcome, old friend September!

“I believe that the nicest and sweetest of days are not those in which anything very splendid or wonderful or exciting happens, but just those that bring simple little pleasures, following one another softly, like pearls slipping off a string.”

~ L.M. Montgomery, “Anne of Avonlea” ~

 New Fancey Blackett Pattern!

Speaking of hospitable doorsteps, this month I am offering a new cross stitch pattern featuring one of our favorite characters ~ Fancey Blackett!  The new design features the good Miss Blackett standing in the doorway of her humble abode, candle in hand, beckoning us to enter and sit a spell. “Fancey Blackett – A Humble Abode” is available in mailed and instant download formats. You will find them conveniently located in the Fancey Blackett category.

Even if something is left undone, everyone must take time to sit still and watch the leaves turn."

~ E. Lawrence ~

Until next time, my friends, I wish you all the blessings this delicious month has to offer!