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

Darlene

January 04, 2018

I sew and crochet and other crafting primarily for booth in consignment shop. I also sew for gifts and charity. Enjoy giving. Craft every day. Some days it is difficult to keep at it, but if I find a project that is fun and I am pleased with the results, it can be a marathon crafting day.

Cindy R

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby for my great nieces and a couple of my friend’s children. On average, I spend about 4 hours per week.

Ruth Kenney

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby, but also do garment sewing and alterations as a little side business. I have a group of women who come and sew at my downstairs sewing studio and also teach elementary age children sewing classes. I sew on average about 20 hours per week.

Tamara

January 04, 2018

I have a hard time answering this question. I primarily sew, but also knit and crochet. I seem to split my sewing time between my etsy shop and projects for my family or gifts. It can vary from 20 hours a week to none!

Martha

January 04, 2018

“I sew primarily for my home business for craft fairs (doll clothing), on average, I spend…nearly not enough time/hours in a week…” It seems there are always other things to do in the house, like cleaning and cooking, or places to go. Need to set it up more like a business where I can devote a certain amount of time daily or weekly.

Lea

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby, for friends and family and to donate. On average, I spend 5hrs per week sewing/embroidering. Sometimes more sometimes less.

Donna B

January 04, 2018

I sew crochet quilt and knit as a hobby. I sew about 40 hours a week making things for family and friends. I crochet or knit as a project durning tv time maybe 2 or 3 hours a week I am retired but sewing keeps me busy

Karon

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby to make gifts for my family and friends. I sew about 8 hours a week depending if my granddaughter and I are making doll clothes. That’s our favorite after school activity.

MARNIE

January 04, 2018

I sew and machine embroider primarily as a hobby. On average I spend 10 hours per week.

Jill

January 04, 2018

I sew to create high quality enduring heirlooms for the little girl who will always enjoy the child within, no matter her age. I see to inspire her curiosity and creativity.

Jody

January 04, 2018

I sew as my passion and outlet for my creativity. Many would call it a hobby, but I call it my reason to get up in the morning.

Cathy

January 04, 2018

I sew or crochet as a hobby mostly or for my grandchildren and nieces. I spend a few hours a week but hope to spend more this year as it relaxes me.

Diana Jacobson

January 04, 2018

I haven’t been sewing yet today so my sanity is at the tipping point but I try to be in my sewing room at least 30 minutes each day!

Laura

January 04, 2018

“I sew primarily as a hobby on average, I spend about 3 hours for the dolls. Then work on quilts for about 15 hours. I would love to win the outfits for being historical. I am the past president of the local historical group encompassing two townships.These would make beautiful displays.

Kari

January 04, 2018

I sew for both a small business as well as my daughter. I try to spend about 1 to 2 full days working on it but it doesn’t always happen with children.

Alberta

January 04, 2018

I sew as a Hobby. It brings a lot of enjoyment to my life.

Feriba

January 04, 2018

I sew because I have been addicted to it since I was 10 ,I LOVE IT ! Most weeks I spend 6 to 20 hrs sewing or something to do with sewing.

Barbara O'Brien

January 04, 2018

“I sew primarily as a hobby on average, I spend $20 a week

Sharie

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby, about 4 hours a week.

Judi Hartman

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby but am hoping to develop a home business with memory projects sewn in memory of a loved one. On average, I spend 20 – 25 hours a week.

Erin

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby and spend anywhere from 0-15 hours a week sewing.

Marilyn

January 04, 2018

I mostly knit and crochet, but do a bit of sewing, primarily as a hobby, I find it relaxing and I make things that I use or give away. On average, I spend about 2 or 3 hours a night knitting or crocheting as I watch tv.

Olive

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby, at least 4 hours a day.

Diana Jacobson

January 04, 2018

I see for my SANITY and to have a creative outlet!!

Kathy.

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby and because most of the time it’s more economical to do so. I do alterations for friends sometimes. It varies each week as to how much time I spend sewing, depending on the project.

Vickie

January 04, 2018

I crochet. While I normally do afghans and stuffed animals, I have taken up crocheting clothes for dolls. I enjoy the design factor in it. I crochet varying amounts of time during the week. My favorite doll size has been 4 – 10 inches. I crochet clothes for them for Operation Christmas child. It takes a long time using the thread so am looking to learn to sew to speed up the process. :) I would say about 6-8 hrs a week or more depending on the project

Katelyn Storm

January 04, 2018

I sew for my children and friends. I spend anywhere from five to twenty hours a week. Sometimes it is worth losing a little sleep to finish a project.

Elaine

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby and spend about 2 hours a week now on average. I used to spend much more time when I was younger.

Julie Williquette

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby for my children and grandchildren, spending about two hours each week on it.

Janet Diver

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit, and do crafts for a hobby and to give as gifts. Spend on average 5 hours a day on my sewing, knitting, and crafts.

Jennifer

January 04, 2018

“I sew primarily as a hobby (for charitable giving) and on average, I spend about 4-6 hours per week making quilts."

Maria Badani

January 04, 2018

“I crochet and sew  primarily as a anti-stress therapy, that serves very well for my granddaughters that get all that I do. On average, I spend all my commuting hours and most of my weekends doing my crafts and crochet.

Kim

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit as a hobby (for charity and gifts), spending about 2 hours a week sewing and 15-20 hours a week knitting.

Margaret W

January 04, 2018

I sew both as a hobby and sell at a couple craft fairs at
Christmas time. I spend quite a few hours each week during cold months and less in summer.

Randy

January 04, 2018

I sew as part of a self-supporting hobby to pay for my doll collection

Jann

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby and make doll clothes for my granddaughter and myself. I love making historical clothing for the 18 inch dolls.Time for my sewing varies.

Candace

January 04, 2018

I sew for a hobby and sew in spurts. It maybe months before I have the urge to sit at my machine but then I go crazy for a month or two. I usually then wind up with a bunch of birthday and Christmas gifts.

Carole

January 04, 2018

I have sewn just about everything from bras for myself to sport coats for my husband!!! That’s all in the past now! My sewing room is now my play place and I love making doll clothes and heirloom garments for babies and little girls ?

Carol

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily 18" doll clothes for relaxation and for sale. I spend roughly eight hours a week. I would love to sew period costumes!

bonnie

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby and for practical reasons (mending, alterations, etc.). I love making clothes for my grandkids and for their dolls. I like quilting and applique. I love sewing accessories for the house and table, toys, bags, storage boxes and baskets and, finally, I always like trying new patterns and techniques. On average, I spend about 5 hours a week sewing although the amount of time varies considerably from week to week!

Erma E K Monie

January 04, 2018

“I sew primarily as a as stress relief, and for fun; on average, I spend about 20 hours sewing for my family and friends. We are RenFaire nuts so I am really good at making medieval and renaissance clothing! Sadly I do not spend as much time as I want, I hand sew, sewing as the weather can make my hands hurt. ALL of my Grand Daughters (8) have 18" dolls that I sew for.

Pamela D.

January 04, 2018

I sew because it is my stress reliever. I’m in a world of my own whilst creating outfits and patterns.

Karen

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit primarily as a hobby. The time I spend varies greatly depending on what I am inspired by at the moment and, of course, what else is going on in my life.

Janet

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit as a hobby. Spending about 2-3 hours a day or about 14-21 hrs. a week. As I am retired I can also fit in several extra minutes each week on projects I truly enjoy.

Deborah

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby, but also sell some things. I love to give things away. I also help out with the church’s quilt guild. I spend an average of 4-6 hours a day sewing.

Karole

January 04, 2018

I sew one of a kind doll outfits because I enjoy coordinating fabrics, mixing and modifying patterns, and adding something new to the mix. In the winter I sew about 3 hours a day.

Lilshirley Welch

January 04, 2018

I see whenever I can fit it in. I make doll clothes and quilts the most.

Sheila Daniels

January 04, 2018

I sew mainly for my daughter and her friends who cannot afford to buy doll clothes for their dolls. I spend my evenings one or two hours everyday and most Saturdays sewing doll clothes. I do sell occasionally at area craft shows to make money to buy supplies.

Sue

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. I sew every chance I get.

dallas

January 04, 2018

Amanda

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby, I spend less than an hour a week most of the time. I do love to sew though- when my sewing machine cooperates!

Debby

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby but was going to start my own business making doll clothes until I slipped and fell and broke my shoulder. Now I am collecting ideas and making a plan for when my shoulder heals. I was spending a few hours a day making outfits and getting quite a bit done. I am looking forward to when I can begin again. I like sewing, knitting and crocheting.

Joan Dobutovich

January 04, 2018

I sew and cross stitch primarily as a hobby, but also for Craft Fairs. On average I spend 5-10 hours per week on these pursuits, not nearly as much time as I’d like.

DONNA

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby and I belong to a stitch group who meets once a week. We make community donation projects once a month. In the evening in front of the boob tube is when I knit and or crochet.

Vicki

January 04, 2018

“I sew knit and crochet primarily as a hobby on average, I spend 20 hours a week.

Hetty

January 04, 2018

I sew in spurts. Some weeks I sew 20 – 25 hours. Some weeks I just never seem to get to my machine. I sew mostly to sell but also for pleasure.

Sylvia

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby and donate most of what I sew to charities. I sew on average about an hour a day.

mary jo

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit primarily as a hobby on average, I spend 8 to 10 hours a week. Our great granddaughter loves what Grammie makes for her dolls.

Linda

January 04, 2018

I sew for a hobby and spend 4-15 hours a week sewing. It is so relaxing!

Barbara

January 04, 2018

I sew, crochet approximately 5 – 10 hours a week as I hobby. Some weeks I spend more hours than others.

Trudy

January 04, 2018

I sew for charity and relaxation. Love making doll clothes usually spending 30 – 40 hours a week. Really love the Pixie Faire patterns.

Tori

January 04, 2018

I sew about 18 hours a week. Half of that is hobby and the other half is work. I costume for theater and my etsy store. I also make a good deal of my clothes and my girls. They love new dresses for their dolls so i try to work some of those in too

Janet

January 04, 2018

I primarily sew doll clothes for family and other items to give away. I go in streaks because I live in a rv and have limited space.

Sharon

January 04, 2018

I sew to save money on a counselor, as this is my stress reliever. When I have a hard week at work I may sew an average of 15 hours a week to unwind. When I bring the baby gifts that I make to work they ask me when do I have time to sew. It is a whole lot cheaper I didn’t really understand when my mom said this is a hobby that you will come to enjoy and need to help relieve the day to day pressures of life as you get older.

Kerri

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby on average, I spend a few hours in a week. I would like to spend more time, maybe when I retire?…

Carole Smith

January 04, 2018

I sew for pleasure and for a small business. On average, I spend 15-20 hours a week, but more during craft sale season and cold winter days!

Linda Reynolds

January 04, 2018

I see as a hobby and stress relief. I am not currently sewing doll clothes because my grandsons all wanted me to make them quilts, but I hope to start sewing for my dolls again soon! Thank you for these give a!

Sandra Cox

January 04, 2018

I primarily sew as a hobby but am increasing my items for sale. I may sew 0 hours up to 8 hours a day. It depends on several factors in my house hold. I change up to knitting before the holidays to make gifts for people. I just love creating things with my hands!

Dee M

January 04, 2018

“I sew, quilt, knit, crochet and embroider primarily as a hobby. On average, I spend 20 to 40 or more hours a week on craft projects. I’m retired and love spending time on crafts especially doĺls."

Sheri

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit, draw, craft primarily as a hobby on average, I spend at least 10 hours a week but probably more like double that.

Barbara Tedesco

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby and spend 10-20 hours a week doing so. I sew for both charity as well as for little girls in my neighborhood; that is, I give most of what I sew away.

Ginger Harris

January 04, 2018

I sew mainly for my online store and my church’s quilting projects. I don’t spend enough time on the projects. I hope to jump start my online business this year.

Jen

January 04, 2018

I see to save money, also for my children to have clothes for their dolls. I don’t sew every day, usually work on one project until it’s done.

Marian

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby/ business. I, first,as a child, made doll clothes, by hand. I learned to do machine work as a teen and made my own clothing. I majored in Clothing Design in college and graduate school. After I made my wedding gown, and had children I made their clothing, from play clothes to formal wear including one daughter-in-law’s wedding gown. Next came grandchildren and then their dolls. I have come full cycle. since I am now retired, I do design and sew as a business. I spend untold hours, designing, making patterns, researching and sewing.

Rebecca

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as for my home business now but would be sewing even if I didn’t have a business. On average, I spend 5 or more hours per week in my sewing room. Would spend more if I didn’t work a full-time job as well.

Melanie W,

January 04, 2018

I sew and crochet as hobbies, I spend an hour or two per week. I recently found my AmericanGirl sewing patterns from 1990ish which has reignited my passion for sewing doll clothes, so I’m sure that number will increase :)

Lucy

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily for a home business, I can spend 7-8 hours daily sewing, but some days I watch more tv than I sew…

Maria

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit primarily as a hobby. I spend on average anywhere from two hours to seven, or even more either sewing or knitting a week.

Randee Ryder-Ahrens

January 04, 2018

“I sew, knit, crochet, weave, embroider, tat, bead, and design primarily as a hobby, to express my personality, and to create unique gifts for my friends and loved ones. On average, I spend 2-10 hours in a week at my hobby – and to irritate my attention seeking CAT !!

Marie

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby on average making dresses for my grand daughter and her American Doll. I also make beds for rescue centres and foster homes and my daughters dog sitting/boarding company. I spend roughly between 1-1.5 hours a day if lucky but would love to spend more time.

Diane

January 04, 2018

“I sew primarily as a hobby on average, I spend less than 1 hour a week.

Bailey

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily for practical reasons—clothing, household items, bags, and some for business. I spend as much time as I can at it, which isn’t very much. It would probably average out to 2 or 3 hours a week.

Michelle G.

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit, AND crochet primarily as a hobby/leisure-time activity. On average, I spend around 3 or 4 hours in a week working on projects. I typically have a few projects all going at once so I have a variety; I don’t want to get bored plus I have so many things I want to make I can’t make myself work on just one at a time!! =0)

Jan S

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a home based side business, on average, I spend 6-12 hours in a week. It gives me both an enjoyable activity and allows me to be creative, something that does not exist in my “numbers” job.

Gaylynn

January 04, 2018

I sew, spin and weave as a hobby. I sew about an hour a week but with 5 young grandaughters who are just now learning about the world of Dolls -I am hoping to start sewing doll dresses and more!

robin

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a volunteer for a great many groups and wonderful causes plus I also sew for family and my granddaughters’ dolls. On average, I spend 30-50 hours a week.

Judy

January 04, 2018

I sew for a hobby. Currently I only sew about an hour a week, but hope to be increasing that this year.

Kate

January 04, 2018

I see as a hobby and spend about 2 hours a week sewing. But

J Lynn

January 04, 2018

I started sewing for my 5 granddaughters and have now completed their sets. I have enjoyed it so much that I will be sewing for charity. My sister and I will buy the dolls this years goal is for 8 dolls.

barb

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit, crochet, embroider, cross stitch and craft as a hobby and spend, on average, about 12 hours a week. Teaching the grands is the greatest joy. They are especially interested in the history. I would love to share this selection with them also!!!

Sue

January 04, 2018

I sew, machine embroider, knit, and hand embroider for family, gifts, and charity. Most weeks I knit with a prayer shawl ministry 2 hours but also spend the evenings watching TV with any of my hand work. I usually only sew during the day. So probably anywhere from 2 to 20 hours. Sometimes more, sometimes less, since I also spend some of my creative time with basket weaving.

Colleen Walker

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby on average, I spend about 10 hours a week. It is a hobby however our sewing group makes doll clothes that we sell and donate proceeds to our neighborhood parish school.

Mary P

January 04, 2018

“I sew, knit, and crochet primarily as a hobby and am hoping eventually for my home business. On average, I spend about 30 hours per a week when my arthritis/health allows. Someday I hope to be sewing for a granddaughter but, for now, I will make things for a hope chest.

Dara

January 04, 2018

I sew for my Etsy shop, and it’s more like a hobby so I sew whenever I feel like. Usually around spring, summer, fall and winter for the basic clothing releases I have. It’s pretty fun! ?

Carla

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby but also sell items. I sew a few hours a week but hope to make it a couple days. I have a long list of projects I want to do. Including sew powerful purses.

Mary Flanagan

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit primarily as a hobby. I spend on average 5 hours a week on my projects.

Michele

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit as a hobby although lately I have been selling some of my doll clothes as a way to clear out what I have made and as a way to fuel my hobby/obsession. I probably spend a few hours a day in my sewing room and knit in the evenings while watching television

Kathy Hoffman

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby to relax. On average I spend about 10 hours per week sewing and crafting. I wish I could spend more.

Christine S.

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby on average, I spend about 10 hours a week.

Arlene

January 04, 2018

I sew and crochet primarily as a hobby. I am blessed to have my dream sewing room. On average, I spend a few hours a day doing crafts.