January 04, 2018

Hi everyone,

Welcome to Day 11 of our 12 Days Of Christmas celebration!

Today we are giving away … an 11 piece historical collection to 1 lucky winner!

Giveaway update: Congratulations to Steff. You've won the historical prize package and have been contacted by email.

Giveaway includes: 1 fabulous handcrafted outfit made by Shari Fuller of Thimbles and Acorns. This outfit is the prototype piece for the 1870's Bustle Dress Pattern! We're also including 2 Thimbles and Acorns pixie pack sewing kits and 8 PDF sewing patterns!

The pdf sewing patterns included in today's giveaway are:

Thimbles and Acorns Country Girl
Dolls at Heart Designs 1850's Peplum Dress
Karen Lorraine Designs Les Souvenirs
Kindred Thread 1864 Cape Cod Dress
My Angie Girl 18th Century Colonial Gown
Genniewren WW1 Edith Nurse Uniform
Flossie Potter Duster Driving Set
Sofie Clareese 60's Spring Date Dress

To enter simply respond to this post by commenting below and complete this sentence:

“I sew [ or knit/crochet] primarily as a [insert hobby or for my home business] on average, I spend… [how much time/hours in a week]…”

Comments must be left (on this blog post) by midnight (pacific), today, 1/4/2018.

One entry per person. No purchase necessary, void where prohibited. The winner will be chosen randomly from the comments received and contacted through the email provided in the comment. We will choose a winner and announce it tomorrow to let everyone know who won.

Happy New Year,

Cinnamon & The Liberty Jane / Pixie Faire Team

100 Comments

Stella

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit as a hobby for about 3 hours on average each week.

Carol

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby and for gifts, but also sell some of my creations. I spend 20-25 hours per week in my sewing/crafting room planning and working on projects.

Valerie

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby and I spend about 3 to 4 hours a week sewing.

Emily

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. On average, I spend 5 hrs/ week (though I wish it was more!)

Norma Middendorf

January 04, 2018

“I sew primarily as a hobby for my home and grandchildren. On average, I spend 1 to 2 hours a month right now but hope to do much more this year.

Eileen

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby. I earn a small amount shen someone needs a repair and spend way to much on fabric. It’s an obsession.

Tammy

January 04, 2018

“I sew and crochet primarily as a hobby on average, I spend about 2 hours per week,
not as much as I would like.

Wanda Muessel

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit primarily as a hobby. I spend on average 10 hours a week.

ET

January 04, 2018

I sew and crochet as a hobby, though I have had people pay me to make stuff for them and I have made a few outfits for myself. I spend an average of somewhere around an hour a week crocheting, more during the semester, and maybe an hour a month sewing.

Valerie

January 04, 2018

I sew/knit for a hobby, fun and selling. I hope to have an online shop in the near future.

Sara

January 04, 2018

I sew doll clothes to learn new techniques on a small scale before applying those skills to larger projects. I spend 10 – 15 hours a week sewing.

Marilyn Warren

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby but also sew doll clothes for sale at craft shows. I sew in spurts.

Roxie Freeman

January 04, 2018

“I sew primarily as a hobby on average, I spend 5 to 10 a week sewing. I sew mainly doll clothes, clothing for myself and my grandkids and some “craft” sewing.

Samantha Onderko

January 04, 2018

I sewn primarily as a business 46hrs a week and as a hobbyist 8hrs a week! Life is busy with two kids 4 and 2 but I take my work at home kokmrole seriously and stick to a schedule. Well atheist 80% of the time otherwise I’m up well past midnight working!?

Ann

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. I sew in spurts but especially when my granddaughter is asking for an outfit for one of her dolls.

Judy

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby most of the time. U do embroidery fro people and do some sewing for people to help to pay for supplies.

Michelle

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit primarily as a way to relax. On average, I spend about 5 hours a week knitting or sewing.

Rachel

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby on average, I spend a few hours per week.

Pat

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby , spending about 2 to 6 hours per week. I find sewing relaxing to me after working all day.

Barb

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby and try to fit in an hour a day!

Jo

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby, and on average spend 4 hours a week sewing.

Dawn

January 04, 2018

I sew and crochet as a hobby to make doll clothes for my granddaughters and my fostercare daughter. I usually sew about 2 to 5 hours a week. W my daycare it`s very busy and I wish I had more time.

Debbie

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby for my granddaughter and animal/dog rescue fundraisers. On average I spend between 0-15 hours per week.

Becky

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit for a variety of reasons ~ relaxation, mending items for our large family, gift giving and for our family Etsy shop Myers House Handcrafts :)

Heidi L

January 04, 2018

I see as a hobby and stress reliever almost an hour everyday of the weekends…and all day long on snowdsys!

Rachel

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby, I have 7 granddaughters I make things for, and on average, I spend my entire weekend in the sewing room. I work long hours all week so no time during the week, so most weekends, I spend in the sewing room. I love making doll clothes and seeing how awesome they turn out, (when they do LOL)

Paula

January 04, 2018

“I sew primarily as a small business on average I spend about 4 hours everyday creating new fashions for American Girl dolls…I love creating and love to make my customers happy!

Tamara

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby, and my baseline goal is always 1 hour per day. I’m attempting to increase that for 2018.

Christine

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby. I spend around 2 hrs a week at it. It takes me forever to get anything done because everything else takes precedence:(

Midge Patterson

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a way to relax and spend all free time enjoying making things for myself and family and friends. I spend 3 or 4 hrs a day sewing and messing in my sewing room.

Lisa Carver

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a business, though it is seasonal for me. I sell at one Christmas craft sale a year. From September thru the beginning of December I sew around 30 hours a week. I sew here and there the rest of the year making doll clothes and other crafty items.

Jane

January 04, 2018

I sew and crochet as a hobby and also sell a few things on etsy. Definitely not going to get rich but it is rewarding. I spend 4-10 hours a week sewing and crocheting.

Elizabeth

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby anywhere from 4 to 8 hours a week making things for my family and friends.

Sue mccloud

January 04, 2018

I see as a hobby. I enjoy making dresses for my granddaughter and matching dresses for her babies. I sew everyday-some days all day. I enjoy sewing projects for all of grandchildren, like sleep pants or reading pilllows

Jo

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby, and sell at a few craft shows in the fall/winter season. I usually, sew, knit, or crochet about 25-30 hours a week. At my age, they keep me going. lol

Janet

January 04, 2018

I am sooo lucky – I am retired. I sew & quilt as a hobby and I do it every day. It really bums me when I need to take time to clean the house, pay the bills, etc – they interfere with my play time.

not2bforgotten

January 04, 2018

I sew for my own sanity and for my five grand-daughters enjoyment. I love how their eyes light up with a new dress. I am not sure who I will sew these doll clothes for once the girls out grow dolls.

Mary R

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit, and crochet as a hobby. I can never seem to spend as many hours doing so as I would like! On average, though, I would say perhaps 10-20 hours per week.

Cindi

January 04, 2018

I sew or knit/crochet primarily as a hobby on average, I spend a total of a few hours a week on a project. I enjoy knitting or crocheting blankets for baby showers. This all is a great stress reducer and keeps me from snacking!

Ann

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby to make clothes and doll clothes for my granddaughter, on average, I spend about 5 to 8 hours a week sewing. My other hobby is making beaded jewelry and I spend about 20 to 25 hours a week on that.

Marcia

January 04, 2018

I sew and crochet primarily to bless other people, through shoebox gifts for Operation Christmas Child, or by gifting items to special people. I sincerely believe every little girl should have the opportunity to have a doll, with lovely clothes and accessories, to enrich her playtime during those precious, fleeting days of childhood. It is a privilege to create beautiful things for a child who may only get one gift in her entire childhood via the OCC shoebox gift ministry.

Mrs. P

January 04, 2018

I sew and crochet as a hobby, primarily for stress relief. I spend between 2 and 15 hours a week sewing. And an hour or so crocheting.

Linda H

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby for grandchildren, family and friends. I spend an average of 6 to 10 hours a week sewing.

Caroline

January 04, 2018

“I sew and crochet primarily as a hobby on average, I spend 15 to 20 hours in a week between the two”.

Joan Larson

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby although I have in the past made money from my output. I sew about 15-20 hours a week – more in the winter and less in summer when there’s too much yard work to keep up with.

Lynne

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit, smock, & chrochet as a hobby. Spending time daily on any of these activities is totally relaxing.

Margaret I.

January 04, 2018

I SEW (and sometimes knit or CORCHET) on an average of 30 or more a week…I do it because I love doing it and because it is therapy, for my currant home situation, I can get away from the loud volume TV that my husband watches and the horrible programs he watches. I do it for a bit of spending money (mending and alterations that I do for the public and my family), and I love making doll clothes….for my grandchildren and all my little friends….Some of it I get paid for and a lot I do not because I do it for little ones who would not get it otherwise. I have given many dolls and full wardrobes of clothes away just because I love the little girls I do it for…Sewing is something that you can see for your time and effort. I take pride in everything I do… If a job is worth doing it is worth doing WELL and I was taught to do it as unto the Lord. Quality is important to me…I am a senior on a very limited old age security pension budget. So the things I charge for just keeps me in thread and notions for the next project….people often donate fabric to me and I do a lot of what I call upscycle, I would love to have the patterns… Thanks Cinnamon and the Liberty Jane and Pixie Faire teams…God Bless.

Anne

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit as a hobby for the most part, making things for family & friends and I also sell a few things I make on top of those requests. I sew or knit about 15-20 hours a week.

Sue

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit primarily as a hobby and now that I am retired, I spend ~25 hours a week “working” at my hobby!?

JILL RADEKE

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby. In my teens and 20s I use to sew apparel for myself. Now I enjoy sewing quilts and doll clothes, I wish I could be more motivated to use up my stash of fabric. I sew in spurts, like 2-3 days for 2-4 hours at a time. Then I’ll put away the projects and come back to them a month later.

Marsha

January 04, 2018

“I sew primarily as a hobby. On average, I spend about 8 hours in a week in the sewing room. Quilting was my big thing for the past 25 years, but now that I have two Granddaughters (ages 4+2) my sewing is mostly for them. :)

Carol

January 04, 2018

I sew for every reason I can think of! For fun, for relaxation, for profit, but mostly to see my granddaughter’s faces light up when I give them a brand new outfit for their dolls. I spend anywhere from a couple of hours a week to 8 hours a day sewing, depending on the projects. I’ve been sewing on the same machine for forty years, starting with making clothing for my now grown children. Over the years I have made nurses scrubs and tote bags for profit but mostly I sew just for the pleasure it gives me and those I make things for

Jeanne

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily for my home business. I sew as much as time allows.

Clarissa

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit mainly as a hobby, though I have sold some things. The number of hours per week depends on the season. Could be 0 in the summer, though I often hand sew or knit at night after a day of gardening, or several hours a day in winter, like today when it’s bitter cold out. Hope everyone stays warm.

Elaine

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby, maybe two hours a week some weeks more some weeks not at all.

Edie Rodriguez

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit primarily for charity. I send knitted items to two charities and the sewn items to a foster care closet and the Sew it for Kids charity. I sew and knit about 20 hours a week.

Carol M.

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a pleasurable pastime that satisfies my creative nature! Occasionally I will have requests for a certain item of doll clothing, which I usually am happy to provide, if possible. I spend from 7 to 20 hours sewing each week.

Tanya

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby. Doll clothes,quilts. I sew mainly in the winter and can sew 8 hours a day some days.

Allison P

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby. I try to spend an hour a day on the weekdays and longer on weekends doing something sewing related.

Carolyn

January 04, 2018

I sew for my home business and usually spend about 5 to 6 hours a day. I also sew for my grandchildren as a hobby.

Tavane Cammarn

January 04, 2018

I crochet primarily working on prayer shawls and Linus Project blankets. I average approximately 2 hours per week.

Donna Jean Wamsley

January 04, 2018

Great outfits

Ruth

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily to make doll clothes for my granddaughter and don’t spend nearly the time I would like to doing it. I crochet a lot of nights while relaxing and watching television.

Mema

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a small business but also for the great calming effect it has on me. On average, I spend approximately 30 hours a week sewing.It is usually more depending on the amount of custom orders I have to complete. This collection is absolutely beautiful! Thank you for the chance to win this and also to the designers for their generosity!

Gillian

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby and would like my dolls to have a varied wardrobe I aim to sew for 4 hours each week. I like using my machine and also embellish with hand stitching.

Julia

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit primarily as a hobby, but also sell some of my creations through a small home based business. I sew or knit about 20 hours a week.

Beth J.

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby, approximately 10 hours a week if I’ve got a project going. Sadly, that’s not as often as I’d like since I’m mom to a toddler and a newborn.

Rebecca

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. On average, I sew an hour per day.

Eva

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. I’m used to making full size clothes and little dolls clothing is so much more fun. I want to get good at this as my GD is getting interested in sewing. I would like to be able to have sew days with her making clothing for her doll.

Sherri

January 04, 2018

“I sew primarily as a hobby and make doll clothes for my granddaughter and also things for the home on average, I spend 2-3 hours at night to unwind and relax after a busy day.

Sandra

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby and I do sell my doll clothing on-line.On average, I spend about 2 or 3 hours a day sewing.

Kate

January 04, 2018

I sew for a hobby, for family and friends and also for a small hobby business. During the fall and winter I can spend anywhere from 30 to 60 hours a week in my sewing room. During spring and summer much less time in there and more outside. Love to sew anything from embroidery to quilting to doll cloths and accessories.

Clara

January 04, 2018

I sew for a hobby and spend about 6-10 hours a week on it

Barb

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. I sew about 8 hours a week.

Karen W

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit and crochet primarily as a hobby and for my granddaughters and friends. On average, I spend 10 – 16 hours per week crafting.

vickie couturier

January 04, 2018

“I sew sew primarily as a hobby on average, I spend…3 to 4 hrs a week..i have 5 grandaughters that love for me to make things for them and their dolls.

Tanya Robins

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. Depending on the week, I sew anywhere from 0-15 hours.

Kathryn

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby but have made money at it. I spend an average of 0 to 25 or 30 hours a week sewing depending on time of year and what I have going on.

sonia

January 04, 2018

I sew quilts and lately I have made doll dress for my granddaughters American Doll.

Elizabeth

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby now, but would like to have an on-line shop. I sew every weekend.

Kate

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily for charity, love to knit and crochet too. I spend about 8 hours a day working on projects. I am also learning to do machine embroidery.

Jenny Schear

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby. I spend approximately 15-20 hrs a week.

Jenny Schear

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby. I spend approximately 15-20 hrs a week.

April

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily a hobby but would like to turn it into more. I currently spend 2 days a week sewing.

Stephanie

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby i find it relaxing so i spend hours a day.

Sylvia H

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit as a hobby.. It started with making doll clothes for my granddaughters American Girl and Bitty Baby. I was having so much fun with that size doll (my daughter had Barbies) that I bought a previously loved American Girl and Bitty Baby so I have models here when I am sewing/knitting.

Darlene

January 04, 2018

I sew for a hobby. I was taught by my mother and grandmother. I sew for my granddaughters. I have an embroidery machine now I need to learn how to use. Right now I sew about 2 to 3 hours a week. Looking forward to retirement.

Sonja

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby, although I think I would like to start a business when my daughters get older. On average, I spend about 4-5 hours a week working on projects (some weeks are more, some less). I love the creativity—I would spend a lot more time on it if I could! Thanks to all the designers again for the great gifts!

Lisa C.

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit primarily as a hobby, for my daughter’s doll clothes, and for my family. On average, I spend 4 hours a week.

Katharina

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby on average I spend 2 hours per week.

Lisette

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby, making clothes for my grandchildren, fun things to give as gifts for family and friends and clothes/accessories for my granddaughter’s AG dolls. I spend about 6-8 hours a week sewing

Linda A

January 04, 2018

I started sewing as a side business, but now I have an Etsy store and a brick and mortar store called Full of Crafts. Between all of that, I probably spend at least 30 hours a week seeing. I love the historical patterns and sew those as often as I can.

LeAnn

January 04, 2018

I sew and crochet for my hobbies probably 10-12 hours a day..lol. I have to keep my hands busy so I try to have something to do in them at all times.

TMarie

January 04, 2018

I sew and crochet primarily as a hobby, but I can mend anything as the need arises. I’ve been busy watching grandbabies, so I’ve had little time to spend leisurely pursuing either. I hope to get
back to having an hour or two a day to work on projects long delayed.

Josie Beaulieu

January 04, 2018

I sew, quilt and embroider as a hobby and spend way too much time at it. Forget the housework!!!!

michele

January 04, 2018

I sew for fun. I try to fit in a couple hours a week, but mostly in the winter.

Becky Tetterton

January 04, 2018

“I sew and embroider primarily as a hobby. I love creating clothes that others believe I purchased from a designer shop. Now I have starting sewing clothes for my granddaughter and her doll. She loves to have matching outfits. Can’t wait until I retire so I can spend more than just the 10 hours a week in my sewing room.

cindy godwin

January 04, 2018

I sew, crochet, its a hobby. I sew approx. 12 hrs a week.

Lynda

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit and crochet as a hobby and spend about 8 hours a week on a project.

Carol

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily for fun, but hope to do more as a supplement to my retirement. Right now I spend an hour or so a week. I hope to sew for my great- granddaughters. Thanks for great patterns, great ideas, and great giveaways.

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

To enter simply respond to this post by commenting below and complete this sentence:

100 Comments

Stella

Carol

Valerie

Emily

Norma Middendorf

Eileen

Tammy

Wanda Muessel

ET

Valerie

Sara

Marilyn Warren

Roxie Freeman

Samantha Onderko

Ann

Judy

Michelle

Rachel

Pat

Barb

Jo

Dawn

Debbie

Becky

Heidi L

Rachel

Paula

Tamara

Christine

Midge Patterson

Lisa Carver

Jane

Elizabeth

Sue mccloud

Jo

Janet

not2bforgotten

Mary R

Cindi

Ann

Marcia

Mrs. P

Linda H

Caroline

Joan Larson

Lynne

Margaret I.

Anne

Sue

JILL RADEKE

Marsha

Carol

Jeanne

Clarissa

Elaine

Edie Rodriguez

Carol M.

Tanya

Allison P

Carolyn

Tavane Cammarn

Donna Jean Wamsley

Ruth

Mema

Gillian

Julia

Beth J.

Rebecca

Eva

Sherri

Sandra

Kate

Clara

Barb

Karen W