12 Days of Christmas - Day 11 January 4th, 2018

Sue

January 04, 2018

I see, knit and crochet as a hobby and for gifts. I spend more time thinking about what I’m going to create next than actually doing it.

Renee

January 04, 2018

“I sew primarily as a hobby. On average, I spend between 100 – 200 hours a week sewing. It’s good therapy.

Connie

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby and to make clothes for myself now.

Kara

January 04, 2018

“I crochet primarily as a hobby, on average, I spend… less than 1 hour per week, but would like to do more!…”

Kathy Goldenbogen

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit as part of my soon, home business, but it started out as a hobby and doing it got my granddaughters. I spend a couple of hours in the morning with sewing, and in the evening with knitting.

Inna

January 04, 2018

“I sew primarily as a hobby. This year i am in love with journey girls and of course want to have more different outfit for it.I spend about 4 hours per week for sewing, because i have two sons and husband, which thinks, that i am a little bit crazy for dolls.

Ellen F

January 04, 2018

I sew or crochet primarily as a hobby. On average, I spend 5-10 hours in a week. As I am retiring I hope to spend lots more time and am considering the idea of selling my work for some extra money.

Cecilia

January 04, 2018

“I sew primarily as a hobby, on average I spend as much time as I can during the week…would love to sew more and maybe make a part-time business with my craft, God willing.

Kat

January 04, 2018

I crochet and sew primarily as a hobby to make items for family, friends and charities. On average I spend approx. 15 hrs. per week making items.

Jayne

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. At the moment, on average, I spend about 1-2 hours per week sewing. I’m now retired so I hope to spend more time sewing and creating.

Linda

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby and I average about 15-20 hours a week.

Wendy O

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit and crochet primarily as a challenge to myself to keep my mind, my manual dexterity and my eye focusing (all due to health issues) active and strong. It also gives me great satisfaction to see the smiles from the faces of my granddaughters and their friends when I unveil yet another outfit. Depending on whatever else is happening in my life, on average I spend anywhere from 5 hours to 25 hours a week making dolly clothes!

Deborah

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit, crochet, embroider, make bobbin lace, cab stones, weave chainmaille, etc as a creative outlet, non-professional. On average, I am in my studio or sewing room daily and probably spend 6 to 12 hours daily on my arts.

Sonia

January 04, 2018

I sew as a habit and only when I find a specific project that needs to be done (I’m really into growing my historical collection right now so this would inspire some quality sewing time)

Teresa Perry

January 04, 2018

In keeping with tradition teaching my granddaughter the importance of being a girly girl.

dorothea

January 04, 2018

I am a quilter and I sew as a hobby. On average I spend about 7 hours a week and more if I can.

Rebecca Christie

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit/crochet and embroider primarily as a creative outlet – on average, I spend about 12 to 14 hours per week and sometimes more on the projects. I prefer to sew in the mornings, and then the other crafts I work on in front of the television in the evenings, with the family. My sewing lately has mainly been working on quilts. But I want to make more doll clothes and such as it is also a fun and creative outlet.

Maria

January 04, 2018

“I sew primarily as a hobby. On average, I spend 20 hours a week – except recently, we’ve been busy with holidays and I’m missing my sewing time!

Linda L

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby or mission donations.. I probably spend 20 to 30 hours a week .sewing.. I make my granddaughter historical costumes and would love to have these. Our ASG chapter has been ask to provide a display in our library this year. These would be awesome!

Barb Hoover

January 04, 2018

I sew for hobby only

Bobbie

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby and really don’t know how many hours a week that I sew, but I know it is a lot.

Judy

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby, on average, I spend wildly varied amounts of time from none to 40 hours a week.

Dolores

January 04, 2018

I sew mainly for charity and for myself (gifts). This year I would like to get a business going….I spend approximately 20 hours sewing.

candy

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit, crochet and do other needlework for family gifts. I spend at least 20 hours a week working on projects. I always have something going to keep me occupied while the tv is on.

Liza

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby and on average, I spend a few hours a week sewing for fun. Certainly more around the holidays and for special occasions.

Cassandra D

January 04, 2018

“I sew primarily as a hobby, and on average, I spend 3 hrs a week."

Nicole

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit/crochet primarily as a hobby. On average, I spend 3-5 hours a week.

Arlene M Coleman

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby/ business. I spend roughly 18-20 hours a week sewing. I’ve been sewing mostly for American Girl dolls almost since they hit the market. They’re the perfect size to sew for – so much easier than the Barbie clothes I made for my daughters!

Patricia Ogden

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. On average, I spend 2 to 4 hours a week

Elaine

January 04, 2018

“I sew primarily for my home business. On average, I spend about 20 hours a week making doll clothes.
I have make adult civil war reenactment clothing before so making for the dolls too would be awesome.

Karin

January 04, 2018

I crochet and knit preemie hats for charity. I sew mostly for gift giving, but also for our home. On average, I spend 14 hours a week, mostly in the evenings, on my sewing and other needle crafts.

Amber

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. On average, I spend very little time in it because I went up to full time at my job and have little time left for fun things.

Penny

January 04, 2018

“I sew primarily as a hobby. on average, I spend 2 hrs a week. I wish it were more.

Colleen

January 04, 2018

I sewed originally out of necessity to alter the hand-me-down clothes for my girls, since my husband was in school with no income for the first 10 years of our marriage. My girls are grown, and my two granddaughters now need their clothes altered, plus I have been able to create a few original outfits for them. Life has taken a unfortunate turn for me currently, however, as my husband’s work recently has caused us to move and I see another move in the near future, so instead of working, I am trying to use up the 9+ boxes of random material I have on hand and either make purses for the Sew Powerful Purse Project, or make Preemie dresses that I have been donating to the NICU hospital where my first granddaughter spent the first 5 weeks of her life. That way there won’t be so much stuff to move…..so now, I guess you would say that I use sewing as a service outlet. I hope to spend about 30 hours per week sewing in the next 4 months.

Lynn B

January 04, 2018

“I sew primarily as a hobby on average, I spend 10 to 15 hours a week sewing. It’s important to maintain my sanity!

Lee Ann

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. I’m only able to get a couple of hours per week working on projects for our AG dolls.

connie

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a very small home business (and fixing my non sewing daughter’s clothing) I spend on on the average about 30 hours a week sewing.

KarenS

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit and crochet primarily as a hobby and spend about 20 hours a week doing this. I enjoy making things with my hands and am always looking for more patterns. I do not sell my completed projects. Most go to my family and friends. Some are donated to various causes. Thanks for helping to keep me busy!!:)

Priscilla Alden

January 04, 2018

I do an average of 75 craft fairs each year. I sew both for profit. It is my me time. I start sewing around 5am and sew til other responsibilities pull me away

Suzi Maner

January 04, 2018

I began embroidering at the age of 3, cross stitch on gingham squares. I sewed and designed for the public for 40 years including doing props for Sew Perfect on HGTV. I have now retired from 20 hour days sewing for others and I spend my time caring for my 95 yr old mother and making quilts and doll clothes. The doll clothes are a way to relax as I have been making some sort of doll clothes for 60+ years. My grandkids have all outgrown the dolls but I continue to make them and give them to other kids for their dollies!

Sherril McGann

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. It varies how much time a spend each week. Some weeks I might spend 10 hours, some weeks no time at all.

Rita C.

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily for my Etsy shop; however, I do have 8 granddaughters that like to receive my items as gifts!! I sew between 60-70 hours a week and totally enjoy it!

Nadine Woods

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a creative outlet; hobby isn’t an adequate word to encompass all of what sewing is to me. My sewing time various greatly each week; while I make a point to sew every day, some days are more productive than others. If I had to put a number on my sewing time, I would say that I spend from 5 to 20 hours a week on sewing. I sew garments, home dec., craft projects as well as doll clothes.

Helen

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. I sew about 20 hours a week. I sew more if time allows.

Sue Urich

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit as hobbies and spend a few hours a week doing them.

Tamra

January 04, 2018

I sew mainly as a hobby. I spend about 10hours a week sewing and wish it was more!

Donna McClellan

January 04, 2018

I knit & crochet baby hats & accessories for my granddaughters AG dolls. I also sew clothes for my granddaughters AG dolls, they love them. I promised them I would make them an outfit a month – that’s a lot of sewing as I have 4 granddaughters! Maybe I was a little over zealous. These patterns would be awesome!

Darleen Aragon

January 04, 2018

“I sew, knit and crochet primarily as a hobby on average, I spend… 20 hours a week doing one or all three of these crafts.

Ramona

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit and crochet primarily as a hobby. On a average I spend about 15 days a week mostly sewing clothes for American Girl dolls

Barbara

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. I don’t spend nearly as much time as I did when my kids were small.

Kathy

January 04, 2018

I knit hats for charity primarily, with rare item for myself. I enjoy sewing clothing and quilts, but must admit that I procrastinate!

Susan

January 04, 2018

I see and crochet as a hobby. The weather mostly controls the hours per week. I manage a sustaining garden so that takes quite a bit of my spring and summer. I see every day. I try to crochet in the evening.

Debby

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby but I also knit and crochet. I spend,on the average 3-5 hours a week (sometimes more) I mainly sew doll clothes and donate dolls with some clothes to our local food pantry/second hand center for little girls who don’t have a doll .

Vita

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit and crochet as a hobby and spend on average 20 hours a week doing one or more of the three.

Faith

January 04, 2018

I sew/crochet primarily as a hobby. On average, I spend little to no time working as I am in college, but I hope to get more time to work on my crafts.

Bea Gallo-Ray

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby making clothes and accessories for my granddaughter’s dolls and my own dolls. I like to sit at my sewing machine every day, if at all possible, to release some tension.

Laura

January 04, 2018

“I sew primarily as a hobbie and for my new great nieces/nephew and young cousins. But everyone says I should sell..Maybe a retirement endeavor..] on average, I spend… 3 or 4 hours a week. Would love to do more but will have to wait for retirement time. I am preparing….feels like I am buying every pattern Pixie Faire has…ha ha…thank goodness for the free ones.

TC

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby for myself, family and friends. On average I spend a few hours a week in the sewing room but sometimes when motivated I spend the whole week sewing.

Malvary

January 04, 2018

I make lace as a hobby but also to prepare items to teach to my students. I also knit, sew and crochet. Most of my knitting is for charity as I make hats, mitts and scarves for the Snow Suit Fund (making sure all young children have adequate clothing for winter). I spend many hours a week doing my crafts at home and take knitting with me when I visit friends

Judy Harris

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby, for my granddaughter and friends. On an average I try to spend about 10 hours per week. sewing for the dolls and for my granddaughter, also items for my home. Just having fun being creative.

Anne

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit about five hours a week for my four granddaughters and their dolls.

Joy Joines

January 04, 2018

Just love this dress.

Linda

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. I like figuring out the patterns, cutting out the fabric and putting the doll clothes together. I tried quilting but prefer the smaller projects that produce results quicker than quilt making.

Silke

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby and to make gifts. After having made doll clothes for several years I also started to sew clothing for myself. I spend about two hours a week sewing.

D'Net

January 04, 2018

I sew to relax and to create something that will last for awhile. I only get in a few hours of sewing a month.

Lucy

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. I sew probably 2-4 hours a week, but I sure wish it was more!

Kristy W

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby, on average, I spend very little time in my sewing room. However that is about to change. My daughter is expecting her first and she has several American Girl dolls that I am going to begin a wardrobe for.

Tina

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. On average, I spend six to ten hours per week. The majority of this time is spent sewing American Girl doll clothes for my grand daughter, but I also spend time mending our clothes and occasionally make banners for our church.

terry

January 04, 2018

I sew, quilt and embroider mainly as a hobby. My granddaughters think it’s my job to keep their “girls” well dressed and coordinated. Their “I would like you to make” list is never ending, but, I do what I can, sewing about 5 hours a week. Thank you for the contest, this dress is just beautiful!

Judy

January 04, 2018

I see primarily as a hobby, but have a local craft booth. I spend on average 10 hours a week sewing.

Diane H.

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby and sew about 10 hours a week.

Carrie

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. I spend 0-5 hours per week. It depends on my mood which type of craft I work on for the week so it is not always consistent.

Beverly

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. I spend about 10-15 hours a week sewing, crocheting and quilting.

Jan LaCroix

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a means of relaxing. I have a granddaughter and sew a lot for her and her “babies”.I spend about 6-10 hours in my sewing room. Always have some project going on.

Janet

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby and the time I spend sewing varies greatly, from some weeks with no sewing to other weeks with 10 or more hours, but I think I average about 4 hours weekly.

Lana Feekes

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit, and crochet for my home based business. I work on one item each day until its done. So on average I spend anywhere from 8 – 10 hours a day with not doing anything on the weekends until evening time.

Debra

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby and for my granddaughters. Sewing is good therapy too. I have chronic Lyme Disease, so I can’t sew as much as I would like to do. There’s something about creating and completing a project, when I am able, that brings a sense of accomplishment.

Faith c

January 04, 2018

I sew clothes, costumes, doll clothes, etc for my grand children, on average I spend 8-10 hours in a week working on projects.

Kim

January 04, 2018

I sew, quilt, cross stitch and crochet primarily as a hobby. I spend about 5 hours a day bouncing from project to project. I also teach beginner sewing classes to kids and a few adults. Thank you for running this beautiful site. I just love the patterns.

Diane Daniels

January 04, 2018

This would be wonderful!

Marie Maisel

January 04, 2018

I currently knit about 20 hrs a week as a hobby, usually while watching TV. However, now that I am finally able to set up my sewing “room”, I plan to focus on sewing for my many doll friends. I now have the time to “relearn” everything from the LJ Design & Pattern Academies. YAY!

Tamara G

January 04, 2018

Right now I sew as a hobby — maybe 3-5 hours a week. It’s possible that someday I will sew for income, but right now I’m having a lot of fun sewing doll clothes and finetuning my skills. I learned to sew at a young age and have always had a sewing project in progress since. I started sewing doll clothes several years ago for my nieces…they’ve since grown up and moved on to teenage interests. But I’m still playing with dolls! :D

Joyce

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby and the amount of time I spend on it varies greatly. I would like to spend about 10 hours per week but we are working on fixing up our home right now so that isn’t happening.

MARY

January 04, 2018

I sew 18" doll clothes as a hobby and then sell them with the profits going to Operation Smile.

Denise Pope

January 04, 2018

I see and crochet primarily as a hobby. I enjoy making things for my daughters and now granddaughters. I spend up to 20 plus hours a week depending on what I’m working on and how soon I need it

Kelly P.

January 04, 2018

I sew mainly as a hobby, to help friends, and as a volunteer for charity. I spend anywhere from 1-10 hours per day, six days per week.

Marcy Mahle

January 04, 2018

I sew for family, friends and charity. I spend perhaps 15 hours a week sewing at my machine and many more doing handwork. Many years a go, I use to do craft shows each fall and I use to be in charge of one large craft show here in Southern Ohio. Once my grandchildren started arriving 11 years ago, I gave up shows. Now I really enjoy sewing for charity ( Sew Powerful ), friends and family. Oh yes my favorite types of sewing are making Historical clothing for dolls and Historical cloth dolls.

Marty

January 04, 2018

I sew for a small home-based business, for my granddaughter and for charity. I spend about 20-25 hours a week sewing.

Beverly

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. Most of my sewing is done for birthday and Christmas gifts.

Sassafras

January 04, 2018

Please enter me! I sew primarily as a hobby, and, unfortunately, I generally spend no hours a week sewing. I usually only sew around Christmas time and birthdays, as I like to sew doll clothes as gifts.

Tracy

January 04, 2018

I see primarily as gifts for friends and family. I spend, maybe, one hour a week sewing?

Bucky

January 04, 2018

I sew cause it’s my passion! But with work & life, I can sew from 1 hour to 20 hours. Depending what’s going on ?

Christine

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. I spend approx. 1 hour per week sewing when I’m working. When I’m not working, I’d like to spend an hour or more a day!

Bonnie

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a source of income on average, I spend 5 – 20 hours a week sewing. Some weeks more and some less, depending on what else is going on.

Stephanie Kolitsch

January 04, 2018

I sew and crochet primarily as a hobby and on average, I spend 12-15 hours per week sewing or crocheting. I spend one day per week with my mom working on something (sewing, embroidery, or crochet).

Sharon B.

January 04, 2018

Carla

January 04, 2018

I sew and smock for a hobby and for charity, spendong about five hours a week at it.

Diane L.

January 04, 2018

“I sew primarily as a hobby that makes me some $$. I spend around 15 hours a week – more if my kids let me.

Ms. AGdoll

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby, on average, I spend a couple of hours a week.

Melanie

January 04, 2018

I crochet, sew and cross-stitch mainly as a hobby and for relaxation. I hope to spend more time this year than last. My goal is 2 hours per week.