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

Vickie M

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit primarily as a hobby, on average, I spend 5-8 hours in a week making things for my doll collection ( I wish I had more time.)

Coressa B Clark

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit and crochet primarily as a hobby. On average I do these hobbies in the winter months. In six years my youngest son will graduate from high school and will be off to college, at that point I will sew year round as I want to learn to quilt.

al

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit and crochet primarily as a hobby, I spend on average 8 hours a week;

Sharon Flanagan

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit & crochet primarily as a hobby. I spend about 15 hours a week between them, rotating the pleasure! ?

Pam

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit, and crochet as a hobby. I have two granddaughters that have 18 inch dolls as well as having five myself. This Christmas I made doll clothes for a friend of my daughters who could not afford to purchase them. Love being able to do that for someone. Sew probably 4-5 hours a week but knit or crochet every evening while watch TV (18-20 hours a week.)

R.

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby (trying to start a home business.) On average, I spend more time running after the kids then I do sewing.

Kathi M

January 04, 2018

I sew clothes for ag doll as a primary income. I spend about 25 hours a week sewing plus more when looking for the perfect materials.

BETTY H

January 04, 2018

I can’t sew as much as I used to—getting older with RA in my hands, but the older, historical patterns are still fascinating. Have the 18" doll and form forever calling “more, more, more!”.

Alice

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit primarily as a hobby on average, I spend 2 hours in a week.

Victoria

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby to see if I can do it. I just spend about 2 hrs. a week on it till I get better at it.

Tammy

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby and for gifts but would love to make it into a business for 2018! Currently, on average I spend about 7 hours a week sewing. My goal for 2018 is to at least get in 14 hours a week!

Terri silva

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby. I see about 2 hours per week.

Sheila

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. On average, I spend about 10-15 hours a week at my machine.

Colleen

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby for our doll collection. Currently I am only doing about 1 hr. a week, but wish I had time to do more… I have been collecting doll patterns meanwhile, in hopes of getting to use them eventually. Thanks for all the great choices you provide!

Katie H

January 04, 2018

“I sew primarily as a hobby now as I am downsizing my home business, Katie’s Doll Closet. On average, I spend between 5-10 hours a week…unfortunately, until I can retire—4 more years—my time is limited. I find myself sewing for my grandchildren more and I’m excited about making matching outfits for them and their dolls. As a former history teacher, my love is making the historic clothing, but the modern has always sold better—that is why I’m glad I found Liberty Jane patterns. Currently, I’m working on recreating some Outlander outfits which sell well to my older customers.”

Deb Stanish

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit and crochet primarily as a hobby for my daughter’s dolls and mine. The time I spend each week varies as to how busy I am with watching the grandkids so probably between 5 to 10 hours a week.

Carol

January 04, 2018

I sew for hobby. I would rather make gifts than purchase. I sew on average 4 hours week. Of course, I sew more near holidays.

Frances Hopper

January 04, 2018

I sew doll clothes for my granddaughter to play with and I spend about two hours a week.

Timmie

January 04, 2018

I see primarily as a hobby. I spend about an hour a week.

laura Nespbor

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby but would love to create beautiful individualized clothing that would make the person feel beautiful and doll custom clothing as a profession. On average, I spend anywhere from a few hours to 10 hours a week as I work full time.

Cynthia

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby and a family necessity. I don’t average anything weekly, alas! I sew in fits and bursts as mending or a project comes up. I love this give away! Thimbles and Acorns makes the best historical patterns!

Ma

January 04, 2018

I knit primarily as a time passer, making clothes for my hobby/business. On average, I spend about 6-9 hours a day knitting while I read some good books.

Jana

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby and I spend about 3 hours a week sewing. I would like to change that to a home business and spend more time sewing this year.

Lori Rennick

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby although I do sell my historical creations. I spend on average 15-20 hours a week sewing especially in the winter it gives me something to do.

Bonnie

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby (it is like therapy to me). I try to get to my sewing room every day. I love to make gifts that serve a purpose and make someone happy.

Heidi

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby. I probably sew/quilt in an average month only about 4-5 hours. I also scrapbook about 5 hours a month. Crafty is good!

Pat

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobbie. I put in about 2 hrs a week as I am a volunteer director of a food pantry . I sew for my grand daughters doll !

Jeanette

January 04, 2018

I sew, machine quilt and embroider a varying amount of time per week as a hobby. For a while, My sewing/ embroidery machine was broken & I had to have time away to be with family members in the hospital. I have a different machine now and I am learning how it works in order to begin in earnest again. I have 2 doll dresses all cut out along with a quilt that I am embroidering for one of our granddaughters. This year, we are getting a new granddaughter to sew for. Yeah!

Amanda

January 04, 2018

“I sew/knit/crochet/craft and experiment, because that is what I’ve done most my life, I can say that, that is a big part of who I am so I’m doing it for the pure ‘love of it’ . I spend most of my ‘free’ and ‘sleep’ -time doing that. So it is fair to say that I spend at least 30 hours per week doing something doll related.

Sanica

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. On average I sew zero hours per week ?. I’m a wife, mom and homemaker who homeschools my children so my desire is to carve out a time to sew on a daily basis eventually. In November I prepped patterns and cut out fabric for several dresses for my daughter’s Wellie Wisher dolls (she got two for her birthday) but I just haven’t gotten to actually sewing. Maybe soon! I’m hopeful! Happy January everyone!!!

Kim

January 04, 2018

I make most of my doll’s clothes to share with my granddaughters. If I were to win this, this would be “Grammy’s” private collection to play with when the little ones weren’t around!

Jaye

January 04, 2018

Mostly I am a hobbies quilter. I spend 20 hours a week normally in my sewing room. But having just moved last week it will be a while before I,can get back to that schedule.

Jenny

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. On average, I never have enough time to sew.

Ann

January 04, 2018

I sew for hobby and for business. I am doing approx 16 hr a week at the moment.

Dolores

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby—just to entertain myself. I only sew for relatives and close friends. Thank you for this generous gift. I won’t win, but I sure would like to.

Margaret

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby but also have a small business. If I could I would sew from sunup to sundown.

Donna

January 04, 2018

I see primarily for selling doll clothes and I spend 20 + hours a week sewing.

Jeanette

January 04, 2018

I started sewing doll clothes primarily as a hobby, but it has since evolved into a small home based business. I absolutely love spending time in my sewing room, and can spend on average of 50-60 hours a week there. It’s a good thing I’m retired?

Rebecca Clemons

January 04, 2018

I sew crochet primarily as a hobby on average, I spend ten hourin a week.

Bea

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit/crochet as a hobby. Primarily items made are for my family and relatives. I spend about 5 hours a week on the projects if I’m not too busy.

Berta

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit and crochet primarily as a hobby but also for my home business. On average, I spend 6 hours sewing, 3 hours knitting and 25 hours crocheting.

Bunnie E

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby but am trying to start a home business, on average, I usually spend about 25 hours a week trying to get it started. Thanks for all the great giveaways this week!

Sallie

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit primarily as a hobby but do also have a little cottage business, Kinder Capes, making super hero capes for kids, age 2-6. Kinder Capes started as a random act of kindness for a friend looking for a party favor for her son’s 5th birthday. Seven years later, capes are still in demand. I love sewing and several hours a day would be my New Year’s resolution but I will settle for about 10-12 hours a week. There are always more projects than time. I love to sew – better than Yoga!

Darlene

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily to make myself and my family happy, I spend at least 8 hours per week sewing. OMG! This is the one I have been waiting for… I’ve been making matching Doll outfits to go with my granddaughter’s 1861 clothes that “we” made for her 1861 Girls School. Seeing her so happy hand and machine sewing just warmed my heart and made me smile. This outfit is wonderful. It would be so nice to win It. Most of these patterns are in my wish list! Thank you for considering me.

Gail Sellers

January 04, 2018

I sew for my business making clothes for American Girl Dolls. I work around 40 hours a week and sometimes more. I crochet hats and ponchos in my spare time (while watching television). This is what I really enjoy.

deb

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit and crochet mostly for a hobby but I do some craft shows. I spend an average of 4 hours a week enjoying my craft unless a craft show, birthday or Christmas comes along and then that that time increases quiet a bit. I also work full time and look forward to the day I retire and enjoy the time even more.

Kim

January 04, 2018

I knit primarily as a new hobby on average, I spend a couple hours each weekend trying to figure it out.

Maria

January 04, 2018

I sew/crochet/mini macrame because I love to. For a few weeks before Christmas I was sewing/creating for more than 8 hours everyday, in order to create dozens of gifts to give. Now in January I have time to focus a few hours everyday to create patterns for myself, my dolls, or other family & friends.

Ann

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily for fun. I sew for my granddaughter and her dolls. I also sew for charities. I used to do a lot of craft fairs. I quilt also. I love to just “play” with fabric and the colors.

Elaine

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby on average, I spend…very little time each week since I also work a full time job.

Mary

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby . I spend about 10-12 hours a week to n my sewing room loving every minute!!!!

Ilona

January 04, 2018

I knit and crochet primarily as a hobby. On average I spend about an hour or two a week. When I am working on a project, I spend 15 or 20 hours working on it that week but there are weeks when I am not working on anything.

patty

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby and on average I spend 20-25 hours a week sewing.

Nancy

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit to provide doll clothes for 5 little girls (with two more on the way). They tend to call and request what they need! I knit in the evenings while watching TV with my husband. I sew about 3-4 hours a week unless there is some special event that needs more hours of work.

Jackie Perri

January 04, 2018

I sew and crochet for my family and friends. I am aso glad you started having crochet patterns.

Kathy

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily for grand daughters. When I retired I have time to sew what ever I like. I also do lot of charity sewing.

Kathy

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily for grand daughters. When I retired I have time to sew what ever I like. I also do lot of charity sewing.

Jessica Leigh

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby on average, I spend about 6 hours a week sewing outfits for my niece’s dolls.

Gena

January 04, 2018

I sew and crochet primarily as a hobby. On average, I spend about 10 to 12 hours a week. I have a large doll collection that I make clothes for and also make the granddaughters clothes for them and their dolls.

Sandra

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby ,on average, I spend as much time as I can which is never enough because I love creating new looks for both my granddaughter’s dolls and my own…”

Chandra

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit and crochet primarily as a hobby. On average I spend 4 hours a week on different sewing, knitting and crochet projects.

DJ

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit, crochet and do other crafts for relaxation. How much time I spend depends on the time of year. Average would be 6 hours per week.

Linda M.

January 04, 2018

I sew and crochet primarily as a side business as I work full time. I also make handmade gifts for my family. Doll clothes, pocket books, primitive items, mittens, gloves, hats, slippers as well as crocheted baby sets. On average, I spend 8-10 hours a week on them as I sew and crochet in the evening while I am watching television. I find it relaxing after my full time day job to go off by myself and create something. Of course there are times we craft less and times we craft more (such as when I am preparing for a craft show). Sometimes I take a break from it as I have a lot of other hobbies such as gardening, painting, writing, reading, etc. Never craft when I have time I can spend with my husband, children or grandchildren unless we are working on a project together. My family comes first as I know how precious the time is we get to be together.

Lauren

January 04, 2018

I knit and sew as a hobby, but would love to make it my job. I currently knit about 30 hours per week and sew about 10. Mostly because my job has been slow so I can knit at work. And also because I am coming out of the holiday gift crunch time.

Tara

January 04, 2018

I see primarily as a hobby and would like to spend an hour a week. As my children grow, I find that I have more time for hobbies again!

Ruth

January 04, 2018

“I sew primarily as a hobby ,on average, I spend as much time as I can which is never enough because I love creating new looks for both my granddaughter’s dolls and my own…”

Susan Cady

January 04, 2018

I love the historical outfits. I don’t sew as much as I like because my eye sight makes it hard to thread the needles. I use to make all of my own clothes, my childrens clothes , my daughters prom dress, my daughter in laws wedding dress. Whenever my dau9ghter got a new outfit so did one of her dolls.

Denise

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby, mostly doll clothes now and rather infrequently, so anywhere from 0 – 10 hours a week when I do have a project.
Thank you for this giveaway, it is beautiful!

Sarah K

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby quilting and making doll clothes for my dolls and great nieces’ doll and other little girls that have dolls. I spend an average of 30 hours a week sewing.

Kathy

January 04, 2018

I sew and crochet primarily as a home based business. On average, I spend 20 hours a week working on my various projects.

Kathleen

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit, crochet and weave for as a hobby, although I do sell pieces occasionally. I spend between 10 to 15 hours a week.

honeychile

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby; on average, I spend various numbers of hours per week on this ranging between none and 20, depending on the height of my obsession at the time. I dream of making money with this obsession, but it rarely happens as I mostly give away what I make. Now that I think on it, I guess I AM rich — because I bank the smile of little girls as hard currency in the vault of my heart.

Margaret Evelyn Tatum

January 04, 2018

I sew both as a hobby and a business. I grew up seek g learned to make Barbie doll clothes then started making my own clothes. Made my daughter’s wedding dress and my son’s Christening dress. Now I sew for the dolls as well as knit and crochet for them as well. I take the month of Janruary off and then sew 4-6 hours a day.

Barb

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby and sew about 5-6 hours per week. I want to make doll clothes to sell in the future. Thank you!

Michele

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily for home business and average 5-6 hours a day, 5 days a week other than at Christmas time when that goes up to 7 days a week and sometimes 8-9 hour days.
I love when I find new patterns so use that time to play for my own enjoyment.

Janet

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit,and crochet as a hobby. I spend around five to seven hours week on it.

Liana

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby whenever I can. I am a beginner with a lot to learn.

Linda K

January 04, 2018

I am learning to sew (I can’t sew yet) primarily for hobby and to start my home business on average, I spend…a few hours a week learning to sew

Debbie

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby for my grandchildren and Little Dresses for Africa. It’s hard to saw how many hours I average a week. From October to December I sew daily for 3-4 hours, but perhaps only a couple of days a week the rest of the year.

Annlee

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby on a average of 5-6 hours a week sewing. I love seeing an outfit when is finished.

Peggy Stirling

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby during the months of May through October. The rest of the year I do not have access to my sewing machine. I average 2-4 hours a week on it.

Rhonda b

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby and make for friends, on average I spend about 8- 10 hours a week sewing

Kelly

January 04, 2018

I sew, crochet, knit, and craft primarily as a hobby for gift giving. On average, I spend 10 hours a week.

Dianne LaDow

January 04, 2018

“I sew, knit and crochet primarily because I Iove creating for my children, grandchildren and now my great grandchildren. On average, I spend as much time as I’m able doing just that. This set is something that I would make. They are substantial, not silly although sometime silly is good. I would like to have these patterns as three of my great grand daughters have 18" dolls.

Angela B

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. On average, I spend a few hours a week sewing. Not as much as I would like.

Debby Wright

January 04, 2018

I am a seamstress by trade, but upholstery. For hobby sewing, I manage to get in a few hours a week.

Pat

January 04, 2018

I mostly sew for the fun of it, The doll clothes I make are usually for my Grand Daughter, But the historical clothes are for my pleasure, I usually sew about 8 hrs a week, if I am working on a special item, it is longer, Sometimes you just cant tear yourself away!

Liz

January 04, 2018

I sew as a primary hobby and I spend on average about 15 hours a week.

Brenda Jerles

January 04, 2018

I sew, machine embroider, knit and crochet as a hobby. I also quilt and make dolls. I spend around 8 hours a week doing one or the other.

Eliza

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a business. On average I probably spend 10 hours on a busy week sewing.

Linda H.

January 04, 2018

I sew for relaxation and a hobby. I will be retiring in 2 years and will make sewing doll clothes into a business for my retirement. I can sew, and sew, and not have to leave for any other job. I can hardly wait! I love all of your patterns and appreciate you giving them away. Thank you. Happy New Year!

Patricia

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby or for my granddaughter. On average, I spend an hour a week.

Donna Lowe

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby and relaxation on average, I spend upwards to fifteen hours a week depending on the season trying to perfect my craft.

Candice Lacy

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit primarily as a hobby, although for the last 20-something years, I sold items for dolls at craft sales and to friends. I still have overflow, so will sometimes sell items. On average, I spend about 10 hours a week crafting, and at least double that thinking and planning things to make!

Linda Rae

January 04, 2018

I sew for a non profit spending probably 5-10 hours a week. I knit and crochet also!

Anne

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby on average, I only spend a few hours s month sewing. I would love to be able to do more.

Kat

January 04, 2018

I see and crochet as a hobby, and on average I spend a couple of hours + if I’m not busy that week.

Muriel

January 04, 2018

I have sewn all my life, both professionally and personally. Now, I sew just for fun and to escape to my sewing room from my retired husband! I make all my gifts to friends, things for the house, sometimes clothes for me, but mostly clothes for my dolls! I spend about 30 hours a week!

Sam

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. I spend a varying time per week sewing. Some weeks I am not able to do any, some weeks I spend 20 hours or more if I have a specific project I am working on

Cynthia Larrison

January 04, 2018

I sew & crochet has a hobby and stress reliever on an average 15 – 20 hrs a week as permitted.

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

100 Comments

Vickie M

Coressa B Clark

al

Sharon Flanagan

Pam

R.

Kathi M

BETTY H

Alice

Victoria

Tammy

Terri silva

Sheila

Colleen

Katie H

Deb Stanish

Carol

Frances Hopper

Timmie

laura Nespbor

Cynthia

Ma

Jana

Lori Rennick

Bonnie

Heidi

Pat

Jeanette

Amanda

Sanica

Kim

Jaye

Jenny

Ann

Dolores

Margaret

Donna

Jeanette

Rebecca Clemons

Bea

Berta

Bunnie E

Sallie

Darlene

Gail Sellers

deb

Kim

Maria

Ann

Elaine

Mary

Ilona

patty

Nancy

Jackie Perri

Kathy

Kathy

Jessica Leigh

Gena

Sandra

Chandra

DJ

Linda M.

Lauren

Tara

Ruth

Susan Cady

Denise

Sarah K

Kathy

Kathleen

honeychile

Margaret Evelyn Tatum

Barb

Michele