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and the winner is...

you know i want to send a prize to everyone but i can't see theres are only so many balls of yarn in the stash. and only a few i can bear to part with!!!

quiet please while we announce the winner...

the slip of paper was very scientifically chosen by my four footed assistant neige.
the scraps were placed face down on the carpet and she chose one slip.
i assure you there was peanut butter on only one piece of paper ;)

Erin!
i guess the pup liked your entry best. congratulations. please send me your mailing info and i will pop your prize into the mail.

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