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

Debbie Marsh

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. I’ve just returned to sewing after a few years of babysitting grandchildren and caring for my elderly parents and I enjoy making doll clothes for my granddaughters. I sew just a few hours a week—probably 3 or 4 hours in 15 to 20 minute increments.

Diana

January 04, 2018

I see as a hobby, but I have not had time lately, so I have plenty unfinished projects waiting on me!

Rose Marie Andreozzi

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily to keep busy, but I’d do it anyway! I spend about 30 hours a week sewing. Ain’t retirement grand?

Marilyn Gauger

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily to keep my granddaughters and their dolls well dressed and happy. I sew an average of 15 hours a week.

Laurainne

January 04, 2018

I spend about five hours a week sewing ,exclusively as a hobby to dress my dolls.

Sheri

January 04, 2018

“I sew as a hobby and I do long-arm quilting for my home business…… on average, I spend 8-10 hours per week……on each one one of them. I do enjoy making doll clothes for my granddaughters…..compared to a quilt they are pretty fast and easy projects.

Faith

January 04, 2018

I crochet primarily as a hobby, but I do design and sell patterns. On average, I spend about 8 hours a week crocheting.

Jenny

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. On average, I spend an hour or two a week.

Aime

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby and spend about 3 hours a day.

Aime

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby and spend about 3 hours a day.

Harriet

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a creative outlet on average, I spend 6 to 8 hours a week.”

Jeanne

January 04, 2018

I knit, sew, crochet, cross-stitch, embroider, and quilt. My husband and I have a leather-working small business, so I don’t get to sew, etc, as much as I would like. Usually I will relax in the evenings with my knitting or whatever I’m working on. It’s my way to unwind. I love making doll clothes. All the granddaughters are too old for their dolls, so I bought one for myself! She has a lovely wardrobe.

Lana F.

January 04, 2018

I sew, quilt and crochet primarily as a hobby; on average, I spend 25 to 30 hours per week creating items for giving away. I do create a few patterns that I sell.

Jenny

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit, and crochet primarily as a creative outlet and hobby. I can’t say how many hours a week I spend on them, but quite a few!

Peg

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby, on average I spend 12-15 hours week.

Ruth

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby about ten hours a week. It seems all my sewing projects are gifts for family.

Nancy Reynolds

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. On average, I spend 6-20 hours, however I am recuperating from knee surgery right now so doing very little except guiding my granddaughter with her new endeavour .

Becky

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby selling what I make online, on average, I spend way too little time sewing my doll clothes. I would like to sew 2 hours a day but unfortunately life gets in the way and it leaves me way to little time for my hobby.

Cindy

January 04, 2018

I sew knit primarily as a hobby. On average, I spend 5 hours a week knitting – more if I can! I sometimes fit in some sewing or crocheting too.

Rebeckah

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. I sew doll clothes and such for my mom and nieces and comfy pants and blankets for my sons and husband. I love making things for friends and family. I never seem to spend enough time per week at it during Christmas time! Too many interruptions!

gail

January 04, 2018

“I sew, knit, and crochet primarily as both my hobbies and as a home based business on average, I spend 30-60 hours a week. Prom and Wedding time gets crazy.

Kathleen

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit as a home business. I am retired and love to keep busy. I knit at night watching TV and sew during the day. I probably spend 20 to 30 hours per week sewing.

Emily Doty

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby and on a average. Spend 5 hours a week sewing. (But it really depends on how busy my real job keeps me LOL!)

Sarah

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily for my home business, doing bridal alterations. I spend 20-50 hours a week (less in the winter, more in the summer) at my machine or doing detailed hand finishes. When I get a spare moment, though, I enjoy making the occasional clothing item and creating new outfits for my girls’ dolls.

Marlene

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit primarily as a hobby, but I hope to get some things ready to sell online.

Kathleen Losey

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby and as an outlet for my creative ideas. When I am involved in a project, I will devote 5 hours or more a day until it is finished. Then, I might not sew for several weeks.

Chris

January 04, 2018

I sew and embroider as a hobby making items for several charities and also gifts for family and friends. I learned early on that I could never make this a home business because my personal stress of needing to do everything ‘perfectly’ for a client was way too great for me. I generally spend 5-10 hours per week with my hobby.

JoAnn

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. Sewing is a dress reliever for me! I sew 5-6 hours a week, so fun!

Susan Savitsky

January 04, 2018

I sew, shop for fabrics and trims, and sit at my drawing board making adjustments to existing patterns in order to create something new and different, primarily for 18 inch dolls. I quilt and do other crafts for self and charity. My time in the sewing room varies from 8 hours to about 20 hours per week, in accordance with spare time and requests.

Charisse Medico

January 04, 2018

I sewnprimarily as a hobby and only get to spend maybe an hour on it each week.

Inma

January 04, 2018

I sew mainly because it is relaxing for me and gives me joy. I usually do it on the weekends when I am off work. If I am lucky, I can sew for 4 or 5 hours on the weekend, mostly for my daughter.

Norma Betz

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. I make quilts for people and dolls. I also sew 18" doll clothes. I do sell some of my work.

Carol

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as home business (Etsy). On average, I spend 10-15 hours/week sewing.

Melissa

January 04, 2018

I sew for a hobby and relaxation. I haven’t been able to spend any time doing it lately as I work full time, am a mommy and went back to school last semester. I’m ready to start again! ❤️

Rebecca

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit primarily as a hobby, both doll clothes and other projects. I typically spend about 1-2 hours per week.

Josie

January 04, 2018

“I sew primarily as a hobby, but I also have a home business. On average, I spend 25-30 hours in a week enjoying this.

Kelly Summers

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby. I enjoy creating things for my kids. I typically spend 2 hours a week on seeing. I really wish it was more.

Stefanie

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit as a hobby to keep my sanity. :) I spend about 2-6 hours a week making doll clothes or fabric art (I use that term loosely ;-) ).
Stefanie

Kathy O in GA/AZ

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby, lately handwork (hexagons and applique) at night while watching too much tv! I guess that would be about 21 hours a week!

Marjorie Brown

January 04, 2018

I sew about 10 hrs a week. Mostly for gifts to friends and family. I do go in streaks as I work part time and babysit Grandkids. I couldn’t sew for most of last month due to coming down with influenza A. Nasty stuff but I’m on the road to recovery now. I plan on sewing up a storm!

Tracy

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby, and usually spend about 2-5 hours per week doing it. I wish it was more! Hopefully more once the kids get a little older.

Leslie Ottaviano

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby making doll clothes for my dolls and friends. I also teach quilting and sew a lot for my own enjoyment. I spend most days in my sewing room probably at least 25 hours a week.

priscilla

January 04, 2018

I sew knit crochet as a,hobby and I spend 40 hours or more a week

Susan F

January 04, 2018

I sew for stress relief on average 2 hours a week

Donna

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily for my home business, but also for my granddaughter since she “orders” something almost every time she comes down to my studio. :) On average, I spend 30 hours in a week making girls dresses and doll clothes.

Cheryl Murphy

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a home business and on average, I spend about 15-40 hours a week sewing. (I also work part time out side the home otherwise I’d sew more.) :)

Virginia

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit/crochet primarily as a hobby. on average I spend 30 hrs a week sewing and I love to knit or crochet while watching tv to keep my hands busy and make fun things

Linda MS

January 04, 2018

“I sew primarily as a home business on average, I spend 20 to 40 hours a week sometimes more sewing depending on what I’m working on and when I have a show or a project is due. I work a full-time job during the days so my sewing time is once I get home and weekends.

Marissa

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit and crochet primarily as a hobby. On average, I spend 14-24 hours a week on my projects, but that mainly depends on how busy my week is.

Sarah

January 04, 2018

I sew mainly just to fix broken clothing items at the moment and resize them for use. I get to spend less than an hour a week doing that. My dream is to be able to spend several hours sewing an item from scratch to finish – from cutting the pattern to getting it onto the doll just for fun and soon!

Mary

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit, and crochet primarily for fun and charity .I knit and crochet hats for kids and sew pillowcases for kids with cancer, I spend about 20 hours a week knitting and sewing

Jennifer Kirkpatrick

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby for my daughter and 7 nieces, as each have multiple dolls, I spend about 20 hours each week making new clothes for them.

Patty

January 04, 2018

I sew 18 inch doll clothes primarily for a home business. I try to sew 2 – 3 hours a day and 7 or 8 hours on Sundays, since I also have a full time job. I’m hoping to sew full time instead in the near future. I really love the historical clothing- I’ve made & sold so many outfits like the ones you’re giving away! I would really love to win the 11th day of Christmas! Thank you for your wonderful patterns!

Janet

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit primarily for gifts for family and friends and for some consignment sales. On average I spend 10 to 15 hours a week knitting or sewing, and I am teaching my granddaughters to sew doll clothes and crochet scarves and doll blankets. Will teach them to knit when they are a little more coordinated

Sharon

January 04, 2018

I sew or knit around 10 hours a week, maybe. Mostly for hobby, some for business! Hope to do more of it when I retire in May.

cathy

January 04, 2018

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Mary E6-llen Nance

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby to make things for my grandchildren and spend six to twenty hours a week doing it.

Evelyn

January 04, 2018

I sew knit and crochet and have something in the works all the time. I’m a garment maker, quilter and make doll clothes for others that need them. I’ll soon be 84.

Buffey

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby (for my daughter), on average, I spend a couple of hours a week sewing. But that goes up drastically during theater costume season.

Diane

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a home business, on average I spend 30 to 40 hours a week. Good thing I love it!

Roxanna

January 04, 2018

“I sew, knit or crochet primarily as a hobby for my family, on average, I spend 8-10 hours a week doing one or the other of those hobbies. I enjoy making doll clothes for my grand daughter who will turn five next month. I love to see her eyes light up when she sees the new creations for her dolls, whether sewn, crocheted, or knitted.

Carla Wentzell

January 04, 2018

“I sew, knit and crocchet primarily as a hobby or for my home. On average, I spend as much time as possible working on my crafts, usually 2+ hours a day.

Jane Gibby

January 04, 2018

I see primarily for fun. It’s a hobby, true, but it is my art.

Amy B

January 04, 2018

“I sew for fun—making clothing for myself, my daughter and her dolls. I spend 4 hours a week, maybe, sewing. I often get sidetracked reading sewing blogs, drooling over other people’s creations!

Nancy

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit and crochet primarily for my home business. On average, I spend 5-10 hours in a week, more during my craft show season and less in the off season.

Molly S.

January 04, 2018

I sew, crochet, and knit primarily as a hobby and creative outlet. On average, I spend 5-8 hours a week working on those projects; I also make art jewelry, so that takes up time I’d otherwise be using to make doll clothes!

Tracey

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby 1-2 hours a week. But would love to be able to spend more time together with my teenage daughter, teaching her how to sew.

Amy Oeseburg

January 04, 2018

I am a lady truck driver who sees Irish dance doll dresses on my days off.

Val

January 04, 2018

I sew , quilt, and machine embroider primarily as a hobby on average, I spend about 16 hours a week.

Deanna C

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby but leaning toward a home business/ On average I spend 10 to 20 hours a week doing what I love – creative sewing.

michelle jadaa

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby although I do sew for a local buy nothing group to help people out.i cannot sit as long as I used to so a guess I sew about 6 hour a week all together.

Phyllis

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily for my church’s needlework sale for missions and for my granddaughters.

Kimberly

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit/crochet primarily as a hobby, for the sheer joy of creating something beautiful and useful. I spend about 1-2 hours a week on average creating.

Shelby

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby, but I’m hoping to branch out into sales this year. On average, I spend about 3-5 hours sewing every weekday, after school before I do homework. Weekends I usually don’t get any sewing in but it has happened.

annette

January 04, 2018

I sew for dolls help relax. It is a hobby I enjoy 8 hours a week. Around the holidays I sew more to give to those in need.

Betsy

January 04, 2018

I sew as a way to make nice clothing in colors I like that I can’t find to buy. Now I only spend a few hours a month sewing.

Deborah

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit and crochet primarily as a hobby on average I spend 15 hours a week.

Peggy

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily for fun. I like making gifts for family and friends. It depends on my schedule and mood as too how much time I spend sewing.

Bonnie R

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby n average, I spend 10-15 hours per week. I enjoy sewing an entire wardrobe and make a bed with bedding and a quilt for three or four 18" dolls each year for Toys For Tots. I make the shoes using Pixiefairie shoe soles!

Adrienne

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a home business. on average I spend 25 hours a week sewing.

Theresa Cobb

January 04, 2018

I sew/quilt/knit/crochet/craft primarily as a hobby and spend as many hours a day as I possibly can in my sewing room. Sometimes that’s only an hour, sometimes it’s all day. I always look forward to the days when i can lose myself in my sewing room and let the rest of the world go by. And my family and friends are the recipients of all that I create in that room.

Nancy

January 04, 2018

Sherry H

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby, but more recently I have been selling doll clothes locally. My sewing room is my version of a “man-cave”. I love having a specific area to spread out. For me it is very relaxing. On average, I spend about 15 hours a week working on projects for my family or making doll clothes for family, friends or for sale.

Wendy

January 04, 2018

I sew/quilt and knit/crochet and embroider as a hobby. On average, I spend 30-40 hours/wk on my crafts. I love learning new techniques and perfecting my skills. I’ve finally reached a point climbing that learning curve where I can do most things, and that’s very liberating. Am currently enjoying toymaking and doll costuming.

Jessica

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit, and crochet primarily as a hobby on average, I spend 8 to 10 hours a week in the winter and fewer in the summer.

Diana

January 04, 2018

I sew for my SANITY and as a creative outlet. I am always working on something for someone else. This year I would like to make a quilt for myself. My goal is to sew 30 minutes each day but with work and family, this isn’t always possible.

Ticia

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby, primarily garments, but doll clothes when it strikes my fancy, and I tend to sew in great blocks of time when the fancy strikes me.
Of course, there’s also those small projects I sew by hand while watching TV……

Debbie

January 04, 2018

I sew as a home hobby and sometimes sell a few things. I spend about 20 – 25 hours a week sewing and crocheting.

Lori

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby, on average, I spend six to 8 hours a week.

Kay

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit primarily as a hobby. There is no average time I spend because it depends on my other activities going on. It can be from 10 minutes to 20 or 30 hrs

LGoodwin

January 04, 2018

I knit primarily for charity, and I sew mostly for friends, family as well as for charities. On average I spend 3-5 hours a day sewing/knitting/crafting.

Margaret DeBower

January 04, 2018

I sew doll clothes for sale and also do a lot of mission sewing—quilts and baby clothes. I spend an average of 20 hours a week in my happy place AKA my sewing room.

Virginie

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily gymnastics leotards as a for my home business on average, I spend 15 hours a weel

Stephanie

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit and crochet as a hobby. I am working on something everyday so I spend an average of 10 -15 hours a week.

Tina

January 04, 2018

“I sew primarily as an outlet for my need to create. On average, I spend 3 to5 hours in a week sewing or planning what to do next.

Myrna

January 04, 2018

I sew and crochet as a hobby, I spend whatever time I have sewing doll clothes for my granddaughters, I would like to spend more time.

Pam Klicman

January 04, 2018

I primarily sew for a hobby or for charity spending about 3hours a day on doll clothes. These are for my collection or for raffle baskets for different organizations.

Kathy

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby, but also as a necessity, because I prefer clothes that fit. I also sew anything that my kids ask for, because they don’t ask for much anymore.. I sew on average about 5 hours per week.

Darla Darley

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby, I spend 3-5 hours a week sewing

Heather

January 04, 2018

I sew for a hobby and spend an average of 8 hours a week in my sewing room