Wow! I was so amazed by the response to our giveaway. And I loved reading about the gifts everyone is making. Congratulations to Dara, Rebecca, Elizabeth, Ashley, and Bre, whose names were selected and who will be receiving the books they requested. And thanks to everyone (nearly 1,000 of you!) for participating. There is definitely more crafting going on this year than in the past few years. I hope that all of the gifts turn out well and are enjoyed by their recipients. And, I hope that once you've completed all of the making and celebrating, you will have plenty of time leftover for some good, old-fashioned holiday resting.

(Photo above by Ericka McConnell from Weekend Knitting)