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

Patricia Lancour

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby with a purpose – to make clothes and doll clothes for our granddaughters! I see an average of 8-10 hours a week.

Shiela

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily for fun. I sew whenever my 6 granddaughters have a birthday or when they need a new, fun outfit for their Wellie Wisher or American Girl doll. I love the historical outfits Pixie Faire staff have created.

Joy

January 04, 2018

Sewing is my passion and my relaxation. I sewed for my seven children as they grew up, and I now sew for my grandchildren. I love making doll clothes for my granddaughters.

Judy C

January 04, 2018

charlotte poteet

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a passion! Anywhere from 5 to 20 hours per week, never enough!

Nancy

January 04, 2018

“I sew primarily to learn the craft of doll clothes mak8ng, in hope to have a small business in the future. on average, I spend, right now, 4-6 hours a week. In less stressful times, 15-20. I also knit for charity auctions, make gifts of scarfs, hats and mitts to keep little ones, and older ones warm in our crazy winters. I spend 20-25 hours a week, in the late fall and winter, and barely look at it the rest of the year.

Diane

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby. Projects include garment sewing, small gifts, embroidery, simple home decor, some piecework, gowns for NICU babies, and clothes for American Girl dolls. I average several hours a week at my machines. Thanks for the generous give away!

carolyn

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily for my granddaughters/great nieces with matching doll clothes

Jodie

January 04, 2018

I sew l primarily as a hobby. On average, I spend a few hours or a whole day every couple of weeks.. depending on what new inspirations ive got.

carolyn

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily 3 grand children and great nieces outfits with matching doll clothes

Elizabeth

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a way of earning my income, but I also like to do it for my own doll collection when I have the time. I spend about 20-30 hours a week sewing.

Barbara Lima

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby and spend about 20 hours a week or more at it. I mostly make garments and I smock.

Fran

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby and as gifts for my children and grandchildren. On average, I spend a couple hours every week in the evenings after work.

Suzanne Bartlett

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily for the love of it and for my grandchildren.I try to sew daily.

marie peters

January 04, 2018

“I sew , knit and crochet] primarily as a hobby and also for my home business (I sell doll clothes on Fb groups) , on average, I spend all my spare time doing this.

pat

January 04, 2018

I sew as well as knit and crochet as a hobby. I collect preloved dolls so someone is always in need of clothes. I couldn’t say how many hours a week ispend sewing.i don’t keep a check. I just sew.

Rita

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. On average I spend about 6 hours a week sewing doll clothes for my grands.

Cindy

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby but do a few craft sales each year. Right now I spend an average of 5 hours a week but that will increase further into the year.

stephanie

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. Some weeks I spend about 12 hours on it, others a little more… and other weeks I don’t get to spend any time on it at all! It all depends on my work/college schedules.

Deb

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. Unfortunately, because of family obligations I am unable to sew as much as I’d like

michelle thomas

January 04, 2018

“I sew and craft primarily for my home etsy business and on average, I spend about 12 to 15 hours a week."

Robin

January 04, 2018

“I sew AND crochet primarily as a hobby as well as charity. On average, I spend… 12-20 hours sewing for family and friends and more than 40 hours sewing and doing crochet projects for tiny angels born too soon and families needing special tiny clothing to bury the angels in.

Bernadette Motzko

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby. Although I primary sew clothes and costumes for community theatre, I have two great nieces and plan to start making doll clothes for their dolls. I sew as needed.

Mariah

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit primarily as a hobby, and how much time I spend on it can vary from none at all to twenty hours or more. It depends on what else is going on and how much anxiety relief I need that week!

Glenda LeValley

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby but it’s a sporadic hobby and some weeks don’t sew at all but I want to start making clothes for my granddaughter’s dolls.

Nancy

January 04, 2018

I sew or spend time focused on the sewing process pretty much full time. I have always sewn it just depends on which season of life I have been in if it has been more hobby or business bases.

Vivienne Garforth

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby making dolls’ clothes for my granddaughers. On average, I spend… about thirty hours per week plus I knit or crochet at night in front of the TV.

Linda

January 04, 2018

I sew priimarily as a hobby. I am 62 years old and have been sewing since I was 13. I have 2 granddaughters who love their AG dolls and that is just fine with me! I love the challenges to make new outfits for their dolls. Some weeks I probably spend 4+ hours a day sewing and then some weeks less than that.

Helene

January 04, 2018

I sew or knit/crochet as a hobby, On average, I spend 1 to 2 hours a week and more on weekend. It’s all depend, if I have a projet.

Céline

January 04, 2018

I sew ,knit and crochet primarily as a hobby on average,I spend 15 hours in a week to do clothes for my Dolls

Lissette Mattern

January 04, 2018

I sew crochet and knit as a hobby on average I spent 4-5 hours a week.

Lissette Mattern

January 04, 2018

I sew crochet and knit as a hobby on average I spent 4-5 hours a week.

Linda

January 04, 2018

I sew as often as time allows me to. My sewing is a part time business but lately Ive had other things going on. Like the holidays.

Anna Wenzlick

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a home business and for myself. I crochet primarily for myself and for gifts. I spend on average, 15-20hrs a week sewing, but crocheting however I could spend 30 or more hours just sitting there watching tv and crocheting.

Julia

January 04, 2018

I started making doll clothes (as an adult) when I began making porcelain dolls. It was very enjoyable to make unique clothes for my dolls. I stopped for several years—work and illness, got in the way. I got interested again when I found your website. Since my porcelain dolls are not the right size, my husband just bought me an 18" doll to try my hand in making a different style of doll clothes. I can’t wait to begin making doll clothes again—I know what I will be doing with all my quilt scraps.

Irene

January 04, 2018

I sew about 10 hours a week. It goes in spurts and when I’m on a project I sew longer. I mostly sew charity items but I also love to sew for dolls as well. I love using my creative ideas creating purses for Sewpowerful.org. The girls are so appreciative and it helps them stay in school to get a full education. Hoping to up my production numbers this year!

Lynett

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby for my daughter’s dolls. I sell a few extra things. On average, I spend one day a week sewing. Saturday is our day to sew together.

meirilin

January 04, 2018

Eu adoro boneca e suas roupas modernas e despojadas olho todos os dias.Faço roupas para bonecas da minha filha com a modelagem do site.
obrigada.

Francoise

January 04, 2018

I sew, different types of doll clothes, when I have some of these, I give the clothes in the hospital for children
It’s nice to get to see the happy faces, so they just forget their worries and pain for a moment

Linda

January 04, 2018

I sew only as a hobby

Maria

January 04, 2018

“I sew or knit primarily as a hobby on average, I spend 1-2 hours a week, but it is highly variable with much activity some weeks and none in others.

Judee Aten

January 04, 2018

I see strictly for a hobby. My mom was a seamstress and dressmaker, and she taught me her love of sewing at age 5. I probably see 25+ hours every week. I do a lot of charity sewing. It helps clean out my fabric stash!

Deb

January 04, 2018

I sew, crochet, and do crafts as a hobby only. I spend about 2 hours per week on these.

LINDA

January 04, 2018

“I crochet] primarily as a hobby on average, I spend…4 HOURS A WEEK”

Cupcake kitten

January 04, 2018

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

Sarah

January 04, 2018

“I sew, knit, crochet, tat, and embroider primarily as a hobby. On average, I spend 20 hours a week doing any or all of them.

Susan

January 04, 2018

I spend most of my sewing hours (approx 4-6 per day) sewing gifts for my family and for my small business for which I am building up inventory. I LOVE period costumes for my dolls.

Julie Rodgers

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby, roughly 20 hours a week, I would eventually like to make enough product to do a craft fair or two!

DebbieM

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby, which benefits my other hobby of doll collecting, and on average, I spend 5 hours a week sewing or knitting.

Chrystal Horsman

January 04, 2018

My girls would absolutely love this outfit..

Elizabeth

January 04, 2018

I sew,knit and crochet primarily as a hobby. I have absolutely no idea of my hours but always seem to have something in my hands or under the machine.

Gudrun

January 04, 2018

I knit and sew primarily as a rest and relief breaker from my day to day job of looking after people, the thimbles and acorns are a stunning historical collection that brig back a great memory of older stories, In the evening I spend as many hours as i can to give my mind a break from day to day issues.

Barb E.

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby for the dolls about 2 -4 hours a week. I still have a full time job.

Elizabeth

January 04, 2018

Sewing is my go to activity. I sew approximately 35 hours a week.

Suzanne

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby and spend about 8-10 hours a week sewing.

Vicky

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby probably about 10 hours a week

Karen g

January 04, 2018

I try to sew for a hobby for around 5 hrs per day.

Ashley Stacy

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby I sew in my spare time about 4 hours a week.

Barbara Short

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. Having recently retired I have the pleasure of sewing approximately 30-40 hours a week. I have made so many outfits for my dolls that I have accumulated two full very large storage totes. Maybe I could start selling them. I love them all.

Louise

January 04, 2018

“I sew primarily as a hobby but going on pension soon and starting my home business on average, I spend…48 hours per week”

Sheila

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby, but I do sell a few things I make. I would say at this time because of work I only sew about 2 hours a week.

Roberta E. Smith

January 04, 2018

I crochet about 10 hours a week. I make afghans, scarves, hats, and cowls.

Helene

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit and crochet on average, I spend at least 5 hours a week”.
It’s a nice hobby and my grand daughter appreciates all my doings.

Lori

January 04, 2018

I used to crotchet and knit for gifts , sales and fundraisers years ago but now focus on only sewing. I have been mostly sewing for pleasure but have decided to try selling items this year , I even want to try and make a pattern of my own. Ideas are always whirling around in my head.
So excited about todays giveaway. I gasped when I saw it , such a beautiful collection.

paulette

January 04, 2018

Melissa Powell

January 04, 2018

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

Mary

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit as a hobby, primarily making doll clothes for charity.

Granny

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily for fun. My average sewing time per week has of late been minimal, but with a new baby coming to our family, my sewing time is about to increase greatly!

Lisa Manion

January 04, 2018

I see,knit, crochet, quilt… primarily because I can’t stop making things. On average I spend 5-10 hours a week, which is not nearly enough time.

Terri

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit primarily as a hobby and the time i spend on those hobbies depends completely on the projects I am working on…an estimate would be 4-6 hours on average per week.

JoAnne

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby but after making wardrobes for my granddaughter’s dolls I enjoyed it so much I’ve continued sewing and knitting doll outfits. I am accumulating a variety of outfits at this time with the hopes of selling locally eventually. I sew approximately 20 hours per week. .

Kathleen

January 04, 2018

“I sew and crochet] primarily as a Hobby and for the enjoyment of seeing the smile on my grandkids and other faces,on average, I spend 10 to 15 hours in a week, doing my Crafts and Sewing. I also make jewelry and indian beading work.

JoAnne

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby but after making wardrobes for my granddaughter’s dolls I enjoyed it so much I’ve continued sewing and knitting doll outfits. I am accumulating a variety of outfits at this time with the hopes of selling locally eventually. I sew approximately 20 hours per week. .

Diana

January 04, 2018

“I sew primarily as a hobby and as a stress reliever; on average, I spend about 10 hours per week or as much as I can squeeze in.”

Madelon

January 04, 2018

Wish I had more time to sew!

Natalia

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit and crochet primarily as a hobby. On average, I do not spend much time on it in a week

Cathie W

January 04, 2018

I knit primarily as a hobby, making clothes for my granddaughter and friends granddaughters. Some I donate for fundraising. My knitting is sporadic as time allows. I try to make a couple of outfits a month.

Diana

January 04, 2018

I crochet primarily as a hobby on average. I spend 10-14 hours/week crocheting.

Debbie Grant

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as hobby to dress my own dolls and sometimes sell or trade. I sew an average of 10-15 hours per week. Now that the holidays are over I will be getting ready to show at our local fairs so I will be sewing even more! Good thing I have a wonderful and understanding husband! Thank you Pixie Faire for all the wonderful patterns and supplies!

tammy Venable

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as hobby

Carolynn

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby and do sell items on occasion. On average, I spend 10 hours in a week or more depending on the upcoming holiday!

Deb

January 04, 2018

I see primarily as a hobby but do some business, I spend approximately 20 hours a week sewing

Kim

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby, but I hope to turn it into a home business one day. On average, I spend about 2 hours/day on average when I have a dedicated crafting area. I am trying to achieve that again, soon, and maybe work up to more hours a day. So much depends on my health.

Crystal Mae

January 04, 2018

I primarily started sewing as a hobby for my girls AG dolls, but in the last few months I have turned it into a business. I’ve even changed my college major to online business and entrepreneurship. I’m really quite excited. On average I spend about 6 hrs a day sewing, at least I will again once my new craft office is done. :) I’m converting part of the attic as I outgrew my sewing corner in my room. So glad I’m short..hehe, ceiling is barely 6ft high.

Gail Beam

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby for my family. I usually sew a couple of hours a week.

Fay

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. I don’t have a set schedule for sewing. It depends on the project I’m working. At times, I sew 6-8 hours a day but can also go weeks without sewing.

Kathleen Stull

January 04, 2018

I crochet primarily as a hobby and spend a few hours a week on average, sometimes more depending on what I’m working on

Patricia

January 04, 2018

I sew and crochet for fun mostly and it’s usually something for a grandchild. When I have a project going I spend 2 to 3 hours a day on it.

Diane

January 04, 2018

I sew and do other needlework as hobbies, regularly contributing such labor to charitable fund-raising projects. I’ll guess about 20 hours per week.

DandyLionWishes

January 04, 2018

I used to sew (& embroider) primarily as a home business; however, since moving, on average, I spend only a couple hours a week in my trashed craft room! These designs make me want to get going again!

Angela

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. On average, I spend unknown hours sewing. When I have a project I sew until I drop. So it could be 8 hours, 40 hour or zero.

Melody

January 04, 2018

I sew and crochet primarily as a hobby; on average, I spend about 2 hours a week on it.

Betty Hart

January 04, 2018

I sew, crochet, and knit as a hobby. I average about four hours a day.

SYLVIE

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit primarily as a hobby on average, I spend every free moment I have to do that. I would love to spend more time for that though.

Pauline

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby but would like to get my little business up and running this year On average I would spend 3-4 hours sewing a day

Roz

January 04, 2018

I sew & crochet primarily as a hobby, but sell some of my pieces. On average, I spend… 6hrs a week sewing…”

Jolene S

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby for relaxing with my granddaughter’s AG dolls in mind. on average, I spend 5-10 hrs week until spring gets here!

Linda

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby, but I have sold things I sewed here and there. On average, I spend a few hours a week sewing, but sometimes I spend all day on a project. In 2014, I spent 3 months sewing a large project for church. From Jan. to March 2017, I spent every day sewing for church. I love historical patterns.

Cindy

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. I average about 10 hours per week sewing. Thanks for all the help I’ve gotten from your site!

Bonnie

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby business to fund my love of dolls. Onaverage I spnd about 2 hours per day, which is all ofmy spar time as a working mum.