I recently got a large envelope from England.

 For me!

I was the lucky winner of one of Claire's birthday giveaways. She is celebrating the countdown to her 50th birthday, offering gifts -- isn't she the sweetest and most generous lady? Now I can add to my library the inspiring book The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz.

"Always do your best." That's part of the fourth agreement. Claire, you have certainly done your best -- thanks so much for the interesting book and also for the care with which you wrapped it.

I was a little late sending out my Grow Your Blog prize to my winner Patty from Patty's Pretty Things. To make up for that I included two more doll patterns.

I hope Patty will enjoy the little surprise.

Now Patty can not only make a seated angel, but also whimsical Maggie and elegant Lady Grace.

Thanks to everyone who visited my blog in the last few weeks, taking the time to leave a comment or even signing up as a follower. I haven't had the time to visit all blogs on the Grow Your Blog list (if the day had only more hours), yet I still discovered quite a few ones which I now follow myself. Anyway, in regards to winning the doll pattern, Random.org has spoken.

Comment # 21 (my lucky number at that -- what a coincidence!) was made by Patty from Patty's Pretty Things: 

"Would love to make the angel. Nice meeting you."

Patty enjoys being creative and decorating her home, so I know that the doll pattern will get to the right person. Congrats, Patty!