Hi Everyone! We’re super excited to announce the 11th annual Pixie Faire 12 Days of Christmas celebration! Our event will run on thetraditional days – December 25th through January 5th with an additional day 13 post on January 6th to wrap it all up…
So here is what we will do, on each day from December 25th through January 5th we are going to reveal a special One Day Giveaway for One Lucky Winner! These will be short-term prizes, designed for just 1 day each. So, be sure to set your alarm, bookmark our blog, and remember to check back each day. The giveaway will begin and end at midnight pacific time each day. Don’t miss out!
Today is DAY 1!
For our 1st Day Of Christmas giveaway, we are doing a GIVEAWAY of one Lifetime Membership to Sewing With Cinnamon & Friends to one lucky winner! (Value $96/yr. Forever - Priceless!)
But wait there's more!
Sewing With Cinnamon has just gotten a huge upgrade! We so excited to announce that you can find our app on all streaming services! You heard me right! Roku, AppleTV, Fire TV, IOS apps, Android Apps, and Google Play!
Here's a look at the web version:
And the "Browse" (on web) or "Explore" (on the apps) view:
The big news is that we are offering this new SWC+ experience to all current Sewing With Cinnamon members. That means if you are currently a member, you'll be given access to this new platform at no additional charge and still receive all the benefits of your existing SWC membership!
Get An Extra Benefit If You Sign-Up Before January 1st: If you're not a member yet, or were a member in the past but have canceled, you should consider joining before January 1st. Why? After January 1st, we will be running all signups through the new platform (not through Pixie Faire). This new experience is amazing and will include the pattern and course guide each month, no coupons needed for that any more. So, if you sign up through Pixie Faire before January 1st, you'll be grandfathered in and receive a monthly coupon code for a free pattern of your choice in addition to the one that is included with the topic as it releases - Wow! Double bonus! Sign Up Today!
P.S. Current SWC members are eligible for this Lifetime Membership prize too! If you win, you will not be charged moving forward :)
To enter this week's contest, simply click the link below and then enter through the giveaway widget at the bottom of the blog post, there are many things you can do to earn multiple entry points!
Contest Details: You enter through the entry form that is embedded on this page and appears just below this paragraph, if you don't see it, be sure to visit the page from your desktop or an alternate browser such as Google Chrome. It may not appear on all mobile devices. The complete rules and entry details appear on the entry form. This is not a comment contest - in other words, leaving a comment on the bottom of this page is not an official entry method. The only required entry method is to leave a comment under this post and then confirm that you did it in the contest widget. One person will receive the Lifetime SWC Membership. You can enter once, or gain multiple entries by completing the other entry methods and increase your chances of winning. Please review all Terms and Conditions on the giveaway page before entering. While we wish we could run this contest everywhere, for legal reasons it is only open to eligible residents of the U.S. and Canada, not including Rhode Island. This contest is exclusively endorsed by Pixie Faire and Sewing With Cinnamon.
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Commenting below and confirming your entry in the widget above gives you one entry method, the other methods are listed in the widget above, be sure to enter in as many ways as you can to receive the maximum amount of entries to win the prize!
Entry method #1, comment on this blog post finishing the following sentence…
“My favorite thing about sewing is …”
Comments must be left (on this blog post) by midnight (pacific) on Saturday, 12/25/2021.
The widget will be updated the following day with the first name of the winner. The winner will be contacted at the emial provided when entering.
Additionally, by commenting, you agree to allow us to use your comments for future promotional activities. In other words – we might quote you when we are putting together new testimonial pages. If you’re not okay with that – don’t leave a comment
Okay, good luck, and if we’ve forgotten anything we will modify and/or update this post as needed.
We hope you enjoy our 12 Days Of Christmas Celebration. We are incredibly grateful for your ongoing support and wish you a happy holiday season, and a terrific new year!
Merry Christmas!
Cinnamon & Pixie Faire Team
What I enjoy about sewing is sharing what I have created with others, that it brings them joy.
Sewing is a creative outlet. I love color and texture and enjoy picking out the fabric and trim, seeing the finished project I imagined and the joy of giving a special gift.
It would be so awesome to finally get out of my slump. I love looking at all the fan made items because it inspires me to make stuff myself.
I love sewing for the creativity of making dolll clothes for my granddaughter using her favorite styles and colors.
It would be so awesome to finally get out of my slump. I love looking at all the fan made items because it inspires me to make stuff myself.
I love sewing because it relaxing me and I enjoy seeing the faces of my love ones when they receive a homemade gift from me.
My favorite thing about sewing is both the pleasure of creating something special, and the pleasure of bringing joy to the recipient.
It would be so awesome to finally get out of my slump.
I love that you can complete so many more projects in the same time it takes to crochet or especially knit something similar!
My favorite thing about sewing is creating something that can be used. I love Am Girl size clothes to make historical clothes.
My favorite thing about sewing is being able to create while I relax!
My favorite thing about sewing is seeing the joy that special personalized gifts bring.
My favourite thing about sewing is unleashing my creativity!
I love to sew so that I can make presents for people to make them happy.
MY FAVORITE THING ABOUT SEWING IS SEEING THE GRATEFULLNESS IN THE OTHER PERSON THAT RECIEVES IT MAKING SOMEONE ELSE HAPPY IS A GREAT ACCOMPLISHMENT TO ME
The thing I like about sewing is the ability to customize things to get just what I want.
the thing i like about sewing is the adventure I feel when I create something in fabric. sewing is a great stress reliever also which this year Ive needed big time
My favorite thing about sewing is using matching and contrasting colors and patterns.
My favorite thing about sewing is that I can be creative with all the choices involved in making a project. I can choose the pattern, fabric, color, trims, etc. I relax while sewing and I get a great sense of accomplishment while learning a new technique or finishing a project..
My favorite thing about sewing is it is like mediation but you end up with something when your done.
I try to sew everyday, The troubles of the world don’t exist there.
My favorite thing about sewing is create new clothes for my daughter dolls.
I love sewing for its creativity.
My favorite thing about sewing is finding the perfect fabric for my project. No matter if it is for a new quilt pattern or for a historical costume for an 18 inch doll. I must find the perfect fabric content, the color saturation needs to be considered ( you know how many shades of reds, blues & greens there are !! ) . If it is a print fabric, the scale of the print has to be just right! Sometime the search takes a while but eventually I will find the perfect fabric.
love to bring smiles to someones face when making them something special
I find sewing my relaxing space and learning new techniques is always a plus. I love doing doll clothes even my Granddaughters are not into dolls, but I also have that family and friends love something made from simple gifts to a lovely hand made quilt…
My favorite thing about sewing is being creative – creating something new – being able to focus on the artistry.
I love that sewing gives me a chance to express my creativity.
My favorite thing about sewing is being able to create new things.
It is my relaxing space! In my sewing room I can put on an audio book and sew, sew, sew! I love it!
My favorite thing about sewing is taking pieces of material and making something amazing. It is very relaxing and rewarding for me.
My favourite thing about sewing is that I can use my skills to make unique items for my family.
My favorite thing about sewing is making something unique that no one else has.
I love seeing my granddaughters choose an outfit I’ve made to dress their dolls. The courses look wonderful to help amateurs like me to make better outfits! Thanks for your expertise and all you do for others!
My favorite thing about sewing is that I can use the fabrics, design details, and finishing techniques that I choose to achieve my own vision of a project
I love showing my grand-kids how to sew and watching their skills increase with each project. Making and giving the doll clothes to young children and seeing them enjoy them is so warming to my heart! <3
I love seeing my dolls modeling the finished item.
The satisfaction of making something beautiful from scratch.
My favorite thing about sewing is creating something new that wasn’t there before and seeing the reaction on someone’s face when presented to them
I have been sewing since I was six. I love that I can show off my creative side!
I love anything creative, and I find sewing both fun and relaxing. My favourite things to sew are costumes, quilts and dolls clothes.
I love making doll clothes for my granddaughters!
My favorite thing about sewing is that it is a relaxing time for me and I love to sew and give away.
My favorite thing about sewing is the satisfaction of accomplishment. In these days of lockdowns and distancing, it’s a great boost to the morale.
My favorite thing about sewing is that it simultaneously soothes and excites with enduring tangible results.
I started sewing at 9 years old because I could not afford Barbie clothes for a new doll I got for Christmas. At 70 I still like to sew but I have learned over the years that I can resize patterns and combine patterns and even create a look totally different than a pattern gives me. My largest project was a brides gown, 7 brides maids and a flower girl that had appliques and beading which was all stitches by hand. I have done some of that for the dolls since but enjoy making them clothing that is just a different look than the pattern. Now I have a Grand daughter that wants sewing lessons but it is really hard to teach her when she is 2500 miles away. I so send some simple thing and instructions for her to do though.
My favorite thing about sewing is that it keeps my mind occupied and cheers me up.
The smiles on my granddaughters’ faces when they receive a new addition to their doll’s wardrobe.
Favorite thing about sewing is the joy it gives the recipient of my efforts.
I started sewing at age 8, 70 years ago! On a treadle machine. I fist made clothes for myself since I was a chubby kid and needed things to fit better than store bought. Then i started sewing maternity tops for my older sister. i made all my dresses and gowns through out school. Even sewed my own maternity nursing uniforms when working. We have lived in 9 houses across the country and did all the window treatments for each home. BUT!!! My greatest joy comes from sewing and crocheting for my grandchildren now.
I love the challenge. I am not an expert seamstress, so I’m thrilled when my creations are good! Also, I enjoy bringing happiness to family members with gifts I make for them.
My favorite thing about sewing is the creative outlet it gives me!
My favorite thing about sewing is giving the items as gifts. Especially these lovely doll clothes. The recipients are always awed by the adorable little outfits!
My favorite thing about sewing is the relaxation it brings me. Even when I mess up, and that’s more often than I’d like (lol), time passes so quickly. I lose track of time and even forget to eat! Now that’s how time flies when you’re having fun! I do enjoy sewing, especially for my grandchildren ❤️
Relaxing … sewing is a great way to set aside the world and enjoy gifting! I have not done any of your classes but have sincerely thought about it! Isn’t it a shame the way Home Economics sewing, cooking, consumer arts are not taught in today’s high school classes! … I know I am an old lady, but I still use much of what I learned back then…especially the sewing part!
I love sewing & one of my favorite things about it is the long term rewards. First I get the wonderful joy of making & creating something myself. Then the satisfaction of completing a project. If it’s a gift for someone I get to see the love and excitement they feel. But it doesn’t stop there. Everytime I see them wear, use, or play with the gift I get a feeling of pride and satisfaction all over again.
My favorite thing about sewing is the joy and satisfaction I gain from seeing my dolls wearing the clothes I made for them.
My favorite thing about sewing is keeping me busy and happy during retirement!
My favorite thing about sewing is creating a unique item. Some are flops. Some are treasures. It’s like putting s jigsaw puzzle together, but you have the power to make the puzzle differently every time
My favorite thing about sewing is how I can create beautiful gifts for my seven children, nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and my little furbaby! I live on a minuscule fixed income so I can’t afford to buy gifts for everyone but this way they get individualized gifts meant just for them. As long as I’m able to sew, I can create to my heart’s content!
My favorite thing about sewing is the smiles I get when I’ve created something for someone else.
My favorite thing about sewing is creating something
My favorite thing about sewing is that it is therapeutic for me. I love the actual time I spend at the machine, the final product is a bonus.
It gives me a huge sense of accomplishment, once it’s done it stays done!
My favorite thing about sewing is how you can personalize whatever you are doing and make it truly one off a kind
I enjoy sewing as it allows me to be creative, make special gifts, and try new techniques. Thanks for all your great patterns and tutorials.
I find this type of sewing very interesting using material that I find or have. I love being in my she-den with my sewing machine and supplies making beautiful or sometimes not so beautiful items for Bella. She never complains if things don’t fit right. The patterns are usually easy to follow and understand. It is a creative learning experience sewing for dolls.
My favorite thing about sewing is that I can create something unique and one of a kind.
My favorite thing about sewing is the look on someone’s face when they are presented with a handmade item. They are always surprised that it was made in my studio and that it now belongs to them.
My favorite thing about sewing is the feeling of accomplishment. Whether it be from a purchased pattern or one of my own, I can use the same pattern several times but with a change in embellishments and fabrics, it’s different every time.
I love sewing. My favorite thing about sewing is using creative ideas to make the item I’m sewing.
My favorite thing about sewing is that I can create something permanent . It is not intangible. I can see it ,feel it and use whatever I have made long after I have completed it I can bring joy to others by whatever I make,as well as being able able to save money by making things myself. Besides all this, there is the creativity aspect ,and the pleasure of developing a useful skill There are muliple reasons why I love sewing! These are only a few!
My favorite thing about sewing is creating things for the people I love!
My favorite thing about sewing is that I can create something permanent . It is not intangible. I can see it ,feel it and use whatever I have made long after I have completed it I can bring joy to others by whatever I make,as well as being able able to save money by making things myself. Besides all this, there is the creativity aspect ,and the pleasure of developing a useful skill There are muliple reasons why I love sewing! These are only a few!
My Mom taught me to sew when I was a child … I’m 78 now. I enjoy sewing for many reasons but the most important one is that it brings back so many memories of those times we spent together.
My favourite thing about sewing is the endless amount of creativity that one can dream up!
My favorite thing about sewing is the proses of creating itself.
My favorite thing about sewing is giving someone something meaningful.
Sewing is my great love for multiple reasons.It helps me relax by requiring such a lot of concentration that I forget all my troubles of the moment: I am able to be creative and produce something beautiful which is permanent: I am able to use my skill to bring joy to others!! That is the most important benefit. Besides all these, I save a huge amount of money by making things myself instead of buying ready-made items.
I love sewing. I started sewing when my mom sat me down in front of the sewing machine at age 6. And I haven’t stopped. Sewing for the AG is so much fun.
My favourite thing about sewing is the little details. Finishing the seam allowances, sewing on trim, picking out the buttons! It gives me an outlet for my creativity and perfectionism!
My favorite thing about sewing is learning new ways to put a garment together and producing a doll clothing item that I’m truly proud of.
My favorite thing about sewing is the finished product. It’s nice to see what the hard work becomes.
What’s not to love? Making me more confidence with my doll and charity sewing! Working with Sew Powerful Purse. And much more.
Sewing doll clothes lets me be a little girl again! 😁
My favorite thing about sewing is the creative outlet it provides. It feels so good to create something and see the end result.
My favorite thing about sewing is seeing the finished product once all the sewing is done.
My favorite thing about sewing is being please with what I am able to make. The look on peoples faces when I give the things I make. I enjoy being able to teach someone else the joy of sewing.
My favorite thing about sewing is the sense of pride and satisfaction of accomplishment I feel. Sewing is my happy place/thing to do. I get so excited about starting a new pattern and as I complete each step the more motivated I get with anticipation. The more anticipated and closer I get to completing my current pattern more I cannot wait to see the final outcome. But most of all, I love how happy it makes the recipient when they receive the item made from love.
My favorite thing about sewing is when something turns out good, the way it is supposed to!!
My favorite thing about sewing is the challenge of making something different and special. Doll clothes are my favorite. And the excitement they bring to those special young girls.
My favorite thing about sewing is being able to create almost anything from such complex materials
The best thing about sewing is that it’s very calming, something most of us could benefit from right about now.
My favorite thing about sewing is been able to make my own dolls clothes. To learn new techniques and have a lot of fun doing it. The sewing patterns on this site are explained so well I can sew outfits that turn out perfect, thanks for your patterns. Sharon P .
I love being creative and challenging myself with new techniques.
My favorite thing about sewing is creating something that makes people (and dolls) smile!
My favorite thing about sewing is seeing something I’ve conjured up in my mind become a reality. I love watching my patterns, fabrics and embellishments all come together in an exciting way.
I love to watch my sewing projects come together in a way that is uniquely my own.
My favourite thing about sewing is the joy my grandchildren and other loved ones receive from the things I make for them.
Linda LaBarre
December 25, 2021
The thing I love about sewing is the ability it gives me to make special gifts even though I am a novice.