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

Mary Jo White

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a volunteer making items for hospice patients. As part of a group from the local Senior Center we take donated material and make lap blankets, bibs, walker bags, breast cancer pillow cushions and Alzheimer’s activity pads. This work rekindled my love of sewing and in my spare time I now make AG clothing for my three granddaughters.

Linda Clopton

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby. I usually spend several a week sewing mostly quilting but enjoy having a changing wardrobe for my dolls. 67 and still playing with dolls!

Marilyn

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby and for my granddaughters who love to see what I have made. Their 18 in dolls are very well dress. I sew about 4 to 5 hours a week. Would love to find more time to do more.

gail brodrick

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a business and sell my completed outfits at craft fairs. I spend about 20+ hours a week cutting and sewing to build on my inventory.

Annie Rimler

January 04, 2018

“I sew primarily as a hobby; on average, I spend 3-5 hours per week on sewing; and yes, almost all of it is for someone else. This collection would be perfect for the dolls at the Schoolhouse Children’s Museum here in Boynton Beach, FL! I recently reached out to the Director of the Museum and volunteered to add to or repair any of the doll clothes in their hands-on doll collection. I’ve been looking for period patterns!!

Mary R

January 04, 2018

I currently sew for hobby but hope to expand to small business come retirement. I get only about 1 – 2 hours a week now.

Kathy Naseman

January 04, 2018

I sew for a hobby about 8 hours a week. Seven granddaughters give me plenty of ideas of projects they need:-)

Ann

January 04, 2018

I sew, crochet, knit, embroider … primarily to keep myself sane and my mind active. Time-wise, it’s hard to come up with and average because there are weeks that I am at it constantly then there are weeks when I don’t have any time to do anything creative. I look for challenges or something unique to figure out like a mental exercise, which is why Thimbles & Acorns is one of the primary designers that I check out regularly. I’m also glad that there are knitting & crochet doll patterns showing up because they work up fast and are kind of a blast to see when done.

Lora

January 04, 2018

I sew and crochet as a hobby whenever I get the chance which hasn’t been more than a few hours a week as of late, but that is about to change.

Elizabeth Stevens

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. On average, I spend 20 to 30 hours a week.

Kendra

January 04, 2018

I sew(knit, crochet and craft) as a hobby and to make goodies for all my beautiful grandchildren (11)! I spend at least 10+ hours a week and four of my grand daughters got doll clothes for Christmas. Very happy little girls! Thank you for all the wonderful patterns and ideas :)

Caroline B

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit and crochet as a hobby, I enjoy making doll clothes & quilting, usually spending 20 or more hours a week doing this, unless it’s summer then I’m out in my flower gardens, but inside in the hot afternoons.

Jackie

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby. I don’t sew as much as I would like to but enjoy the times I do and helping my daughters to learn.

Connie

January 04, 2018

I sew as a Hobby and on average I spend two hours per day.

Rebecca Betz

January 04, 2018

I sew [and would love to learn how to crochet] primarily as a hobby [although I would like to start a home business] on average, I spend not nearly enough time sewing and am looking forward to retiring from my job so I can pursue my dreams.

Jennifer S

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby and right now hardly at all:(

Emily

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a dress maker to my niece’s dolls…LOL!! It’s fun and I usually spend 2-3 hours a week.

Cheryl

January 04, 2018

I knit as a hobby on average, I spend 1-2 hours in a night. It is very relaxing.

Linda H

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit and crochet primarily as a hobby on average, I spend 4 – 8 hours in a week. Some weeks are much less but then again some weeks I do a lot of sewing. I belong to a group and we make charity quilts for our local Children’s Aid and group homes.

Karen

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily for my grand daughter on an average of 5 hours per week. I would love to spend more time sewing as I just bought and embroidery machine to decorate the little outfits. Historical outfits are my fave to sew especially the Victorian/Edwardian children’s clothes for her doll.

DeAnn

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby but will help others out with projects. I don’t get to sew enough but I get to spend about 3 hours with my fabrics and sewing machine a week.

Aimee

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby, though I do sometimes take commissions, and spend about 3 hours a week.

Jill Ward

January 04, 2018

I see and knit as a hobby and I spend several hours ( not as much as I would like) a week working on projects.

Sherry

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby and spend less than 1 hour a week.

Marjo

January 04, 2018

I sew/knit/crochet primarily as an extension of my reenactor hobby and my volunteer contributions at Michigan’s Heritage Park making historic clothing for people, and for extra fun, for dolls.

Denise

January 04, 2018

I sew when I have time appx. 2 hrs a week

Mary French

January 04, 2018

I primarily see and knit as a hobby and giving gifts

Christina

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit, and crochet as a fun hobby primarily in the winter for a few hours a week.

Enlee

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby and in between work and school I spend anywhere between 8 to 40 hours per month. This may be designing and drafting, not just sewing.

Lynn

January 04, 2018

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

Christina

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit, and crochet as a fun hobby primarily in the winter for a few hours a week.

Janice

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby on average, I spend 8 hours a week sewing. I love making historical clothing and so, so, appreciate the generosity on every one’s part in putting together these wonderful 12 Days of Christmas packages!

Rebecca

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby, started out as a monthly Doll Class for myself, now three beautiful girly girl granddaughters :~) the time varies between 7-??? depending. Thank you for your easy to follow Patterns!

Tracy

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit as a hobby. I probably average about two hours a week over a years time. Which is way less than I like but too busy and unorganized for more at this time.

Terry Freeman

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. On average, I spend an hour or two a week sewing clothes for my
God daughters’ dolls

Debra

January 04, 2018

I sew and crochet primary for a hobby usually at least 6 hours a day

Nancy

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby, have been sewing since I was 9yrs old. Lately I have not put a lot of time into sewing like I would like!

Deborah Hooper

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby now. There was a time when sewed for an income. I sew less than an hour a week these days because I’m busy, but when I have a project that I just can’t wait to get at, I will sew for hours on end.

Martha

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. On average, I spend one hour a week sewing.

Brenda

January 04, 2018

I sew mostly as a hobby usually 4 to 5 hours a week, depending on what I am creating at the time.

Dodi

January 04, 2018

I love to sew and focus on costuming dolls and doll quilts. I am trying to do more sewing and try to do some everyday.

Estela

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit primarily as a hobby. On average I spend twenty hours a week making doll clothes.

Dottie Buhler

January 04, 2018

“I sew and cross-stitch only as a hobby. I spend less than 4 hours in a week]

Linda

January 04, 2018

I sew for fun, 1-2 hours per week in the winter.

Amy

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby, I sew for an hour or two a week but more if I can find the time.

CHRISTIE

January 04, 2018

I sew and crochet primarily as a hobby. On average, I spend only a couple hours per week creating projects. I would love to free up more time for it in the future.

Marcella

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. I work full time and go to school so any hours I get in the sewing room are hard to come by. Usually between 2-10 per week.

Liza

January 04, 2018

I sew and/or knit primarily for my home business on average, I spend 30 to 50 hours a week creating items.

Fran

January 04, 2018

“I sew and or knit/crochet primarily as a hobby on average, I spend…5-6 hrs a day as I enjoy new things to give away …”

Nancy B.

January 04, 2018

I sew and am a self taught crocheter. I love to take raw product and create something beautiful and useful. My grand daughter loves to receive new clothes for her dolls. Doesn’t matter if sewn or crocheted. Between the two I can spend as much as 5 hours a day working on projects. Some days depending on the pattern I’ll crochet or sew all day. Thank you for all you do for all of us.

Violetta

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit, crochet, do counted cross stitch primarily as a hobby. I love making items for gifts and for charity. I probably do from 5 to 20 hours a week, sometimes more. I never really keep track.

Sandra Wheeler

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily because I love to sew but also for my home business, on average, I spend… 35 hours per week sewing

Heidi

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby and design knitwear as a home business. I spend probably 10 hours a week on both combined. Wish I could devote more time to both, but I have to squeeze it in between a full time job and being mommy to two little girls.

Juanita L

January 04, 2018

I sew and crochet primarily as a hobby on average, I spend 16 hours a week sewing or crocheting in some form or fashion.

Shelley Duncan

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby. I spend weeks at a time sewing for my grandchildren for birthdays and Christmas gifts. I love your patterns.

Pam

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit, crochet and love to stitch as a hobby, mostly on demand, for my children and 2 granddaughters. My granddaughters like clothes for their dolls, and I think your patterns are beaytiful. I spent two to four ours a day working on my objects and feel sad when I have other obligations;)

Lyndy

January 04, 2018

“I sew/knit primarily as a hobby. on average, I spend 15 hours a week creating.”

Katrina

January 04, 2018

I sew mainly as a hobby but I have sold a few things. I spend as much time every week as my schedule allows.

Stacie Pinkston

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby and spend at least 3 to 4 hrs a week doing it. More if my life allows it.

Jullia

January 04, 2018

I see and knit as a hobby to fill hours underway on my boat. Times vary from a few hrs to 20 plus per week

Linda Simpson

January 04, 2018

Currently, I sew as a hobby; but wish to develop some type of sewing related business. I try to spend every evening sewing, but much of my time is spent going through my stash, arranging, fabric with just the right trim, buttons, etc. I change my mind a lot & can’t begin until I am sure I have just the right combination to make a really great outfit. All details are planned before I begin—I’m not sure if that exactly counts as sewing time or not.

Lynette

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. On average, I spend 3-5 hours per week sewing. Now retired, I plan / look for projects that will inspire my 9 year old granddaughter while learning to sew.

Cynthia Zeilstra

January 04, 2018

I see primarily as a hobby on average I spend 5 hours a day sewing for my family.

Judy W

January 04, 2018

I sew for a hobby, 20-30 hours a week. It’s relaxing to sew so I try to do as much as I can.

Meg

January 04, 2018

I sew doll clothes for my granddaughter and other items for our church’s Honduras mission. If I had my way, I’d sew most of the time. But…

Corinne

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby, on average, I spend or try to spend at least an hour a day. I teach full-time so the school year isn’t always conducive to free time. I love sewing because it is excellent mental health.

Charity

January 04, 2018

Jeanette Wootan-Wilson

January 04, 2018

I sew and crochet primarily as a hobby. On average, I spend 4 hours a week actually sewing. I spend most of my free time during my work days the week before that Saturday day dreaming about the project and planning it out.

Mary C

January 04, 2018

“I sew primarily as a hobby on average, I spend 8-10 hours a week.”

Robyn McMurry

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit for my granddaughter. Also quilt. Probably around 20 hours a week.

Patty

January 04, 2018

I sew, weave, and crochet primarily as a hobby in my home, then enjoy gifting my items to family and friends. On average I probably spend 10 -12 hours per week working (though it does not seem like ‘work!’) making and sewing these gifts.

Beth

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby, and every few weeks I spend several hours sewing. I love Thimbles and Acorns and Flossie Potter!

Mary Simpson

January 04, 2018

I sew and quilt primarily as a hobby. On average, I spend about 10 – 12 hours a week selecting fabrics and sewing the projects.

Susan H

January 04, 2018

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

Cheryl McArtor

January 04, 2018

I see primarily as a hobby. I spent a couple hours a day making baby items and doll clothes for my granddaughter:)

Elizabeth

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby, and I spend an average of 20 hours a week sewing.

Doria

January 04, 2018

I sew and embroider primarily because I love to. Since I spend about 4-5 hrs a day on projects, I give the outfits I make to Toys For Tots. Of course I Ialso have a few little girls that “need” a gown or something for a special occasion occasionally!! Without PixieFaire’s generousity, I certainly couldn’t afford all the patterns I have!

Lauren

January 04, 2018

I cochet as a hoby and sew both as a hobby and for extra income. I spen an hour a day on this and find it very therapeutic

Nancy Weber

January 04, 2018

I primarily sew as a hobby. Between my woodworking husband and my sewing/embroidery/crochet we make 90% of our gifts. I am in the sewing room every day, spending many hours each week. A day without sewing for me puts me in withdrawal mode!

K

January 04, 2018

Sewing is my stress reliever. In fact, I get upset when I have nothing to work on. It’s a hobby that I share with others helping them by altering or making something that they don’t have the “talent” to do. Get lots of requests for help with school / dance costumes

Leah

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit, crochet, and craft as a hobby and spend between 5-10 hours a week making things. Thank you

Claire Taylor

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a designer on average, I spend 30 to 50 hours a week creating for grand daughters and friends. I made my first dress at age six and half. Sewing and creating ever since. It is my heart beat!

Amanda P.

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. I usually spend at least four hours a day working on gifts/donations.

DIXIE Wilde

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby. Mostly AG girl doll clothes for my granddaughter. I work full time so don’t spend as many hours as I want to! Maybe 3-5 hours a week. More in the winter when it’s too cold to be outside.

Cindy Talbott

January 04, 2018

I sew 20-30 hours a week for my job as a seamstress and sew 6-8 hours a week for my hobby.

Karen

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby for now. I sew as much as I can around the pesky day job that eats so much of my time but pays for my sewing materials and machines.

Pam H

January 04, 2018

“I sew primarily for my home business, but I keep getting waylaid and sewing for deserving little girls and giving my creations away. On average, I spend about 10 hours a week sewing—I also care for my mother and cook for her and my widowed brother and his son. I hope to increase my sewing time immensely in the coming year.

Carol G

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit, & crochet  primarily as my home business on average, I spend…40 plus hours a week, because I love it!

alla

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit or crochet as a hobby. I’m very limited in time. I have 2-3 hours a week.

Linda

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby and stress reliever, at least 20 hours a week.

Margaret

January 04, 2018

I love the historic fashions for the American Girl Dolls. My 10 year old granddaughter likes the colonial era so this pattern is especially exciting. I have taught her how to knit and sew so we love to make doll clothes for her dolls together. I knit and sew again now after a 10 year hiatus. I sew on average about 5 hours a week sometimes more. I would love to start a business now that I am 77 and a bit less active.

Terrie Carlisle

January 04, 2018

I crochet mainly as a hobby. I spend 2-3 hours per day crocheting.

Judy

January 04, 2018

I sew and knot primarily as a pleasure on average, I spend 15 hours a week

Laura Field

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily for family and part-time as a business. I also crochet as a hobby, complimenting my enjoyment in creating items that are appreciated. I spend on average 10-20 hours a week sewing, and the same with crochet.

Mary

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit and crochet primarily as a hobby but ended up loving to create an item that lights up a little girls eyes when she visits a craft show. I spend 2-3 hours an evening on projects

Susan C.

January 04, 2018

“I sew [ or knit/crochet] primarily as a hobby on average, but want to eventually sell what I make. I spend very little time at the moment doing any crafting because I just moved and am trying to unpack and find a home for everything since I downsized.

Santayana

January 04, 2018

I crochet primarily as a hobby because it gives me something purposeful to do and it is relaxing on average, I spend 3-4 hours a week.”

JC

January 04, 2018

“I sew primarily as for my Etsy shop, or for my family. On average, I spend about 8-10 hours sewing per week. ?

Regina

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit as a hobby…. and therapy! I spend between 5-20 hours each week depending on the project. It is wonderful to be retired!!!

Joann Sheeler

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily for a home business. I started for my granddaughter and quickly became addicted! I spend at least 15 to 20 hours a week sewing.