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

Nina

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit as a hobby. I spend usually two or three hours in the evening knitting unless I’ve got a sewing project happening and then it’s tow or three hours sewing every day.

PF Strong

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. Althoug,h I was a fashion designer before I took time off to stay home with my young children, so I see this time as keeping some of my skills sharp for when I return to the work force.
On average, I spend an hour and a half per week sewing doll clothes. I tend to get in a sewing kick, so I may spend 6 hours sewing one week and then not sew at all the next week. It all depends on what is going on with my family.

Sue

January 04, 2018

I spend about 10 to 15 hours a week sewing, knitting and crocheting a week. Does looking on the internet for ideas count !! This is for my own entertainment plus making gifts.

Phyllis carlton

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby and usually spend at least 20 hours a week especially if i am working on a particularly project.

Dorothy

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby and to make gifts for friends and family. When I’m working on project I spend a few hours a day.

Marsha

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a home business and also hobby. I sew about 8 hours a week.

Tammy

January 04, 2018

I sew, quilt, paper craft and crochet as a hobby. If I had to do it as a business I would not enjoy it as much. When I was younger I did it on commission.

Sanders Sandy

January 04, 2018

I mostly knit, but I love sewing doll clothing for my home business. Just about every spare minute is devoted to knitting. I knit while a passenger in a car, while waiting for appointments, always while watching TV. Not because I have to, but because I love to knit.

sue

January 04, 2018

I sew knit and crotchet as a hobby, to make clothes for my grand daughters dolls and for fund raising events like schools Red Cross and other charities

Donna S

January 04, 2018

“I sew and machine embroider primarily as a hobby or to sell items. On average, I spend about 5-6 hours daily when the basement is warm enough. It’s supposed to be about 4 degrees today, so I won’t be sewing!

Kathy Susanka

January 04, 2018

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

Jaime Vazquez

January 04, 2018

I crotchet because it and cross stitch are my favorite hobbies. I spend 15-20 hours a week doing handwork. I just can’t sit in front of the TV without working on one of my projects!

Renee

January 04, 2018

I sew, crochet, and knit doll clothes and accesory primarily as a hobby because it relaxes me. I love dressing my dolls in different outfits. even on my way to work on the bus i’ knittiong, crochet. and or sewing by hand making dolls outfits, but i’m trying to start a business because i love doing this and i want others to see my work.

Cynthia W

January 04, 2018

I sew and crochet primarily as a hobby and it can be anywhere from an hour a week to 10 hours a week depending on what’s going on in my life.

Anna Glover

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby, mostly for historical reenactments. I usually sew about 10 to 15 hours a week on average (some weeks, I can’t even get to my poor sewing machine). My 11-year-old daughter has now been bitten by the bug, too, and has started sewing.

Ronica

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. On average I spend about 10 hours a week sewing.

Cynthia Gillman

January 04, 2018

I crochet, sew and embroider primarily for my home business. On average, I spend 20-30 hours in a week. For the last few years, I have mostly crocheted. This year, I am adding many more sewn and embroidered items to my shop. I would love to include more items for 18” dolls.

Marlene

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby, but am working on making outfits for babies that don’t come home. Each weeks is different as I don’t spend the same amount of time on either sewing or crocheting each week.

Anita

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit, and crochet mainly for my 3 young granddaughters who just got AG dolls this year. A perfect day for me is a day when I am creating all day long, but I usually get a chance to work on one of my hobbies about 15 hours a week.

Mary Ann

January 04, 2018

I sew and crochet primarily as a hobby to bless my family and others on average doing it many waking hours daily. It’s therapy for me . Lol . I enjoy seeing their faces when they receive the blankets, hats, clothes, quilts etc. Love to share what God has blessed me with in creativity .

Mary

January 04, 2018

I sew/knit/crochet for personal use. On average I spend 3-4 hours a week.

Ann

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit primarily as a hobby and to make unique gifts for others. On average, I spend 5 hours a week on my needlework.

Janet

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby, sewing for myself and family. I also sew 4 newborn layettes monthly that I donate to my local hospital. I try to spend 5-8 hours a week in my sewing room.

Mary

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby and usually spend 8 hours a week as an average on a sewing project.

Rita

January 04, 2018

“I sew primarily as a hobby on average, I spend… 5 hours a week sewing. I do mainly for my granddaughters.

Lu Ann Barrick

January 04, 2018

I’ve been sewing over 50 years. I made my own clothes for school ( that was before pants where allowed to be warn to school). Now I sew for other people as a small in home business. I spent on the average of 30 to 40 hours a week sewing and embroidering. I have 2 grandchildren and have taught them how to sew. My grandson was only 5 years old when he made his own apron.

rita reid

January 04, 2018

beautiful outfits

Susan

January 04, 2018

I sew mostly for my nieces and to make my own clothes. I spend a couple of hour a month sewing.

RuthAnn Schultz

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit as a hobby/sress reliever/way to stay useful about 5 hours a week. That’s a total guess—some days are the whole day!

RuthAnn Schultz

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit as a hobby/sress reliever/way to stay useful about 5 hours a week. That’s a total guess—some days are the whole day!

Marianne

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit, and crochet both as a hobby and for my home business. I love being creative and spend time everyday doing it. I typically spend upwards of 20 hours a week sewing, knitting, or crocheting.

Gail Rochefort-Potts

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby and I do not spend nearly the time I used to. Finances do not allow for fabric and patterns now that the prices have gone so high… And in Canada everything is more expensive!
But I love seeing!!

Maureen R

January 04, 2018

I sew a hobby primarily. I make crafts for my animal shelter’s Christmas fair, like cat bow ties and doll clothes. I’ve been sewing American Girl clothes to donate to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation so the girls can get a Christmas present. I also like to make girls simple dresses for charity. (not the pillowcase ones) I repair and upcycle clothes for my family. When I sew for me it is mostly a dress or two a year, and I spend about 2 hours a week, maybe 30 minutes a night relaxing by cutting out a pattern or sewing.

Sue

January 04, 2018

“I sew primarily as a hobby. I spend 4 or 5 hours a week ( on the weekends) sewing 18" doll clothes for my granddaughter.

Mary

January 04, 2018

I knit as a hobby, about fifteen hours a week. I sew doll clothes as a gift for my granddaughter, so just occasionally.

Rhiannon

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit and crochet as a hobby and to make gifts. I might get in about 2-3 hours per week while I’m in school, but I always dream of more!

Trudy

January 04, 2018

“I sew primarily as a hobby on average, I spend 5 hours a week"

KayC

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. I spend about 2 hrs per week to sew doll clothes for my 8 granddaughters

Serena

January 04, 2018

I see as a hobby but right now have no time!

Peg

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a business and for fun. Just love every minute of at least 8 hours a day. Being 40 plus hours a week.

Sonja

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. I spend about an hour a week sewing.

Maureen

January 04, 2018

I see and crochet as a hobby. I love making things for my grandchildren.

Roxanne

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily for my home business, on average, I spend 20-30 hours a week. I sew for fun as well

Terri

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby and sew about 4-5 hours a week.

Laura

January 04, 2018

I sew (and knit and crochet) primarily as a hobby. It’s a creative outlet and I enjoy the challenge of envisioning something fabulous and thinking, hey, I could make that! On average, I spend a few hours a week actually sewing. (And countless more daydreaming about what I want to make!)

Deborah

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby and stress reliever. I enjoy feeling the fabric on my hands I sew as often as I get a few minutes free to sit down. I sew primarily for my granddaughters.

Nora

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. On average, I spend 1-3 hours a day sewing if I am working on a project; however, there are times when I am not sewing at all due to family/work obligations.

Shari

January 04, 2018

I sew nearly everyday in the winter. I have taught all our grandchildren. They love the doll clothes.I sew about 5 little outfits and put them in a wee suitcase for donations to organizations as well as for special little girls for Christmas. I am retired, so I can enjoy this hobby everyday!

Thresea

January 04, 2018

I see as a hobby and not nearly often enough.

Ashton Dennis

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby, on average, I spend about 4 hours in a week, but dream of sewing all day everyday!

Huong

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. I spend about 2-3 hrs per week to sew our clothes and doll clothes

RONNIE ECKART

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby about 1to 2 hours per week. I work full time so I only get to sew in my free time.

Peggy

January 04, 2018

I sew to maintain our clothing, linens etc. primarly once a month when things need repairing.
I knit for fun to relax while watching/listening to TV.

Lynn

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit as a hobby. Primarily items made are for my grandchild. I spend about four hours a week relaxing with my crafts.

Nancy

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby a hobby, adding in some sewing for family and charity. Right now, I only get to sew a couple of hours a week, but I’m hoping this year allows more time for me to enjoy my sewing.

Robin

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a business and I spend about 20 hours a week at it when I can.

Joy

January 04, 2018

I sew and quilt primarily as a hobby, making things for the grands. My sewing room is just now coming out of 9 months of storage :( after a cross-country move. I can’t wait to get back to it, hoping for 5-10 hours per week, but also looking for ways to sew for charity or teach others who want to enjoy this hobby.

Helen

January 04, 2018

I sew on average about two to three hours a day dressing 18" dolls for a local charity that gives them away to needy little girls at Christmas time.

Chris

January 04, 2018

“I sew and crochet primarily as a hobby and to make things for my grandchildren. On average, I spend very little time during the week because I work full time. Weekends are my time to catch up on sewing crafts and crocheting. Thank you for these wonderful give-a ways.

Erin

January 04, 2018

I sew mainly as a hobby. I’m lucky if I get to sew a couple times a month during the school year, but it’s pretty much all I do over the summer.

Suzanne R

January 04, 2018

I love to sew and am always looking for an outlet – a reason to sew.

Vickie H

January 04, 2018

Ann S

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as relaxation. When working on a project I can easily spend 12 to 18 hours a day for weeks or months. These are usually gifts for my granddaughter. Then I make take months off during the summer for outdoor activities. Rainy, snow, or just cold days are my favorite times since they are the perfect days to stay inside and sit at my machine.

Beth

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby after I retired in order to improve my sewing skills and to develop my skills for putting colours together and designs together. I sell the clothes to friends and at one craft sale and donate all the proceeds to the Stephen Lewis Foundation. I sew up to 6 hours a day before a special occasion when people ask for specific designs. I have very few vintage designs but I love them and the detail required.

Jane

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby, as well as stamp, scrapbook, paint, cook, collect American girl dolls (especially the historical ones) and love to make things for my granddaughter. I spend about 10 hours a week, sometimes more, sometimes less depending on what life has brought me to deal with that week. I love being in my craft room which my husband calls my “lair.”

Susan Ayers

January 04, 2018

I sew and embroider primarily as a hobby. I spend 4-5 hours a week enjoying these activities.

Anna Mae

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby, do more planning than actual sewing?

Kris

January 04, 2018

I sew for a hobby and don’t sew for ages and then spend a lot of time at once before something else comes up and I can’t again. So, over the space of a year, maybe an average of 1-2 hours a week.

Valerie

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. On average, I spend 3 hours a week on it when I’m getting something made for my daughter.

Stacy

January 04, 2018

I crochet primarily as a personal therapy. I spend about 5 hours a week on a busy work week, on average, and 10 on a slow work week crocheting.

Mema

January 04, 2018

I sew for my home business at least 20 hours a week and often many more! The best kind of morning is to sew for an hour while it is still dark out. Then I take a breakfast break and get back to my studio until lunch. Most nights are spent getting hand sewing done. I also take it with me when I will be waiting somewhere, like in a doctor’s office or airport. Sewing relaxes me like nothing else and I make the world more beautiful with every stitch.

Victoria

January 04, 2018

My sewing gets done in bursts, usually when there is a deadline that cannot be missed! I sew for a fundraiser for a local dance company, and sometimes help with costumes, and sew for my family from time to time. My 22 year old son loves vests and asks me to make his. And now with two granddaughters and a third on the way, I think my daughters and I will be doing more at the sewing machine with them. So I am either nowhere near my sewing machine, or I am at it full-time until I get the project done!

Sharon

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit and crochet for personal use. I do many other crafts too so it is hard to find the time to do all the things I love to do. Once I start a project I will spend about 10 hours/week on it but it could be weeks in between projects as I work on other things!

Sewbig

January 04, 2018

“I sew primarily as a hobby. On average, I spend 4 hours a day when I am working on a project.

Christina

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit as a hobby. I don’t spend as much time sewing as I’d like, but I knit a little every day. Also every other Thursday my friends and I get together and spend the day sewing on our different projects. It’s fun to see what everyone is working on.

Virginia P

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby and spend 5 hours a week on it.

Roz

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit, crochet primarily as a hobby. I love to make things for my grandchildren. On average, I spend about 8 hours/week working on projects. Eventually, I would like to turn my hobby into a business.

Kathy

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. I spend about five hours a week creating and sewing doll clothes.

Bonny

January 04, 2018

I sew because it gives me joy. I love the smiles I receive when I give away the gifts that I make. I feel the art of creating is a God given gift and I am extremely grateful for the talent.

DellaSue

January 04, 2018

I primarily sew as a hobby. I spend about 5 hours a day on sew, knitting and crocheting.

Katherine

January 04, 2018

“I sew and crochet primarily as a hobby on average, I spend… anywhere from 8 hous to 30 hours depending on what I have going on in my life or what mood hits me. It gives me great pleasure to sew and keeps my mine active.

Delorise

January 04, 2018

“I sew primarily for my home business. On average I spend 20-30 hours a week sewing. Depends on the season. Halloween season I was sewing 10-11 hours a day.

Linda L

January 04, 2018

I enjoy making little granddaughter and matching doll dresses. I have a new granddaughter coming in March that I can’t wait to see for.

Billi J

January 04, 2018

I sew, quilt and smock for relaxation and making special gifts for special people!

Missy

January 04, 2018

I primarily see as a hobby. I spend around 8-10 hours a week doing it Maybe someday it can become a job!

Pam

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily for my business but spend a lot of time too sewing all kinds of things for my kids, grandkids and for myself. My machines don’t get much of a break. I probably spend 20-30 hours a week having fun creating doll clothes that my daughters and I are actually envious of, wishing our wardrobes were so nice. Thanks to Pixie Faire and the amazing designers for such diverse and abundant patterns that keep me so busy.

Phyllis B

January 04, 2018

I sew, crochet, bead and embroidery (hand and machine) primarily for a hobby but do sell some of my projects. I make for many different dolls. I am retired so I do get to work on them more now. So I would guess I sew between 20 to 30 hours a week.

Linda Coleman

January 04, 2018

i would love to win this one. I am a Civil War Era buff and Post Civil War. I make all of the outfits and display them. I love sewing and now being retired i have a lot of time to sew it is my passion. This would be a great addition to my collection.

Monette Pangan

January 04, 2018

I sew both as a hobby and for business. The amount of time I put in depends on the project and if I have commissions that put me in front of the computer instead of the sewing machine! I do most of my needlework (crochet, knit, or embroidery) at the end of the day when I’m watching something on Netflix or TV with my hubby.

Margaret

January 04, 2018

“I sew primarily as a hobby. On average, I spend about 2 to 10 hours a week sewing.

Margaret(Peggy)

January 04, 2018

I usually sew every day for 4 hrs, making doll clothes for sweet little girls I will never meet, but I know how precious their little hearts will be. I tried knitting 3 times, Once my sister-in-law showed me, I didn’t get it. Once Another gracious lady from church taught me and I made 4 little scarves, all the while buying kitting patterns for the future dolls I would buy. Then I paid someone to teach me and my granddaughters and this time I used my right hand. My granddaughters did great…I still do not get it. Lately my right knee had surgery and I have been in therapy . This is my 4th. mo. This week I plan on using my sewing leg to start sewing again. I have given up on the knitting part and pray God will send me someone to either take these sweet sweater patterns or help me make them for the dolls going to someone to love.

Mae Lynn Beck

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily for my granddaughters and for the one craft show a year that I do. I would say I sew 5-10 hours a week with that number going up in September and October and falling off drastically after the first weekend in November when the show is over.

Martha K F

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. On average I spend very little time sewing though I wish I could do a lot more. Right now things are tough at work and by the time I get home I’m bushed. Retirement coming soon though and I’m hoping that when that happens I can sew a lot.

Donna

January 04, 2018

I sew for a hobby as I like to sew and go to a quilting group at church.

Patty

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily. But my whole sole is creative. I’m a cross stitcher, quilter, home decor, doll maker, and painter. I have never tired of dolls or making them and their cloths. I’m also a crazy quilter which is exciting with embellishing. I especially love historical clothing for dolls. This giveaway is the bomb. Thanks for the chance to win.

Dottie

January 04, 2018

“I sew [or knit/crochet] primarily as a … a hobby … on average, I spend … about 3 hours a week.” When I’ve finished some non-crafting ‘must do’ irons-in-the-fire, I will go back to spending more hours sewing, knitting & crocheting. :~)

Dorrie

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby, and usually spent about six to eight hours a week happily practicing. But between family issues and my unsteady health, I haven’t in months. Hoping to restart with some of your gorgeous patterns soon !

Rachel B

January 04, 2018

I used to sew as a hobby only, making clothes for my kids and gifts, but I now have an Etsy shop and I make doll clothes and gifts to sell. Depending on my other job demands I sew less than 5 hours a week.

Cristy

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby making doll clothes for my granddaughter and nieces. I also make give them as birthday gifts. I spend on the average 16 hours a week sewing.

Jane

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby and only can get in1-4 hours a week. I am working on changing that.