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

Becky

January 04, 2018

I primarily sew as a hobby about 7-8 hours per week. I hope to make it a part-time business sewing doll clothes when I retire.

Sharon

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby. When time allows I could sew 20hours a week. There are periods of time in which I don’t sew at all.

Peggy

January 04, 2018

I sew and crochet primarily as a hobby on average, I spend about 10 to 15 hours a week.

Monique

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby or for gifts on average, I spend several hours a week working on projects

Carol

January 04, 2018

COMPLETE THIS SENTENCE:
“I sew primarily as a hobby on average, I spend 15-17 hrs. per week.

Ramona

January 04, 2018

I sew and crochet primarily as a hobby and spend about 5 – 10 hours a week. I have several business ideas, but haven’t put any to action yet.

Shirley Evans

January 04, 2018

I primarily knit and sew for family and for a charity knitting group. I wish to do this to sell but I am starting out slowly and spend around 30 hours per week. I knit every knit while watching tv and I sew during the day when not working.

VICTORIA GOBEL

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. My sister and I started a monthly challenge 18" doll clothes page on Facebook so this keeps me pretty business. I take fun photos of scenes relating to the challenges which is what I call “My Therapy.” I spend about 2-4 hours a week playing with my doll clothes. I love sewing at night when it’s nice and quiet.

Sara Woodhull

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. On average, I spend 1-5 hours per week.

Susan

January 04, 2018

I sew and quilt primarily for my grandchildren and for charity donations. I spend about 14 hours a week sewing and quilting.

Rhonda

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. On average I spend 8 hours a week making doll clothes to share with my granddaughters.

Sheila L

January 04, 2018

My granddaughter is too old for dolls now, but I have a niece who has recently been gifted with an 18" doll, so I’m good to go.

Micki Sandell

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby. Love Pixie Faire patterns!

Sheila Johnson

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby for now, but hoping for a home business. I spend several hours a week and love all the freebie Friday patterns.

Carol

January 04, 2018

I sew and crochet for a hobby, and spend 5 to 8 hours a week, I would spend more time but me hands are too stiff and sore to do more.

Betty

January 04, 2018

“I sew primarily as a business, on average, I spend between 25 to 35 hours per week.

LynnD

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. On average I spend 20 hours per week sewing. I love to sew for the 18" dolls, as well as fun projects for my home and family.

Sally

January 04, 2018

I crochet mostly because my sewing machine is packed up right now waiting on a move, but I spend as much time as I want as as much time as I can!

Julia

January 04, 2018

I sew and crochet primarily as a hobby and for gifting. On average I spend 10 to 20 hours per week at it depending on what else is happening. I have a husband and an invalid sibling to care for so I have to fit it in when I can.
I love that this day is centered on the historical fashions. I like them the best.

Connie

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit and crochet primarily as a hobby. On average I spend about 15 hours a week

Scarlett Watson

January 04, 2018

I sew mainly as a hobby. Honestly I spend less than an hour a week at it. When I get in the mood though for creating I usually do cross stitching and I’m getting ready to start making a couple of birth announcements.

Kay Wilson

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby and don’t sew as much as I would like.

Debbie

January 04, 2018

I sew and crochet primarily as a hobby. I spend about 5 hours a week doing it.

Mary

January 04, 2018

I see primarily as a hobby about 5 hours per week. These historical dresses are adorable! Thanks

Mardelle

January 04, 2018

I crochet and sew mostly for charity. I usually spend 15-20 hours a week, sometimes more.

Martha Reese

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby approximately 5 hours a week.

AnneC-E

January 04, 2018

I sew knit and crochet primarily to dress my naked dolls. The amount of time I spend depends upon how much life interferes.
We are 2 chronically ill people living on a limited income using our hobbies to keep us active.

Dee

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit, and crochet primarily as a hobby. When I’m involved in a project with a deadline, like a birthday or holiday, I work an average of 10 to 30 hours a week. I’m also a huge fan of Shari Fuller and especially love the historical patterns that she and other designers who work with PIxie Faire create.

Dona Manson

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby for myself and my grandchildren. I spend most every weekend sewing.

Sara

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily 20 to 40 hours a week for a quilt shop. I crochet and knitting too.

Dorothy

January 04, 2018

I sew and crochet primarily for charity, and spend, on average, about ten/twelve hours a week on various projects like warm hats and scarves, quilts, baby bibs and blankets, and doll clothes and accessories for disadvantaged children..

Christie

January 04, 2018

“I sew primarily as both a hobby and for my home business. On average, I spend not nearly enough time/hours in a week doing what I love to do.Hint (It is NOT cleaning house.) I love making historical clothing for my AG and AGAT girls and wish I had a boy doll for all the new historical boy patterns.Thank you, Cinnamon for this 12 days of Christmas tradition you started for the doll lovers of the world!

Deb K

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. I probably sew 20-25 hours a week. I sew doll clothes for the pleasure of it, because it is relaxing and I love dolls. I finally gave up on my kids in having a granddaughter so just sewing for myself. I also sew for Days for Girls, which I love. I sew in a group that sews feminine hygiene products for girls in Africa and Hiati. This allows the girls to go to school those 5 days a week each month so they don’t fall behind the boys in school.. This is a fantastic organization. The kits are delivered personally and they discuss body functions and sex etc. Great program .

Kathi

January 04, 2018

I primarily sew dolls and doll clothes for granddaughters and great granddaughters many hours at times. Since I got a serger for my anniversary, it’s gonna be lots more!

kathleen rowley

January 04, 2018

I sew for enjoyment, but I am attempting to start a home business. Making weighted blankets for Autistic individuals. I do however enjoy making doll clothes for my beautiful granddaughter (Arian), who is 3!!

Nancy

January 04, 2018

“I sew knit and crochet] primarily as a hobby for friends and family. on average, I spend 10+ hours in a week, of course around holidays it is more. Anything I can do to keep away from cleaning!! :)

Marjorie

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily for the pleasure of seeing the joy on a childs face . I try to sew about 5 hrs a week permitting . The historical dress are a big hit with me since I live in a very historical town , the children love the clothes and I see them carrying their dolls to church out to eat and shopping with their parents .

Gina

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit & crochet as a hobby for friends & family. I spend up to 30 hours a week doing what I love.

Karen Womack

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily for a hobby but I have a long arm quilting business that takes 30 hours a week. I like to sew with and for my granddaughter.

Mary Parent

January 04, 2018

I make teddy bears from baby sleepers & sell them, I also make doll clothes for all my nieces. With a full time job I can only sew 14-16 hrs a week.

Loretta

January 04, 2018

I sew and craft primarily as a hobby. I make gifts for family and friends and for my own pleasure. I used to make costumes for several local school drama classes, and now that I’m retired, I mainly sew and quilt for pleasure and for a couple of ministries at my church. I loved doing period pieces when making costumes and would love to make the period piece doll clothes. I spend approximately 20 hours a week sewing or crafting.

Linda Higgins

January 04, 2018

I sew and crochet primarily as a hobby, for my AG doll and grand nieces and friends who have dolls. On average, I spend 12-20 hours a week sewing or crocheting.

Frances B

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby. I spend about an hour or two a week on it.

catherine

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby, roughly 1 hours a week,

Grace J

January 04, 2018

I sew, embroider, knit, crochet, craft, etc. primarily as a hobby. On average, I spend not nearly as much time as I would like, perhaps averaging 2 to 3 hours in a week.

Jennifer

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby to relax. My daughter has an 18" doll and I am trying my best to make items for her doll.

Sue J

January 04, 2018

I knit & crochet 3-4 hours in the evening. Right now crocheting beaded AG wedding gown. Wonderful way to pass the time in Michigan winter. Currently -15 degrees!

Deborah Perry

January 04, 2018

I sew to help off set the house budget. And because I just love sewing. Most of my sewing time is on the weekends 8 hours if possible.

Jane

January 04, 2018

I sew because I enjoy it. and most of my finished products go to needy people like the Pine Ridge Indian reservation. Doll clothes for the Christmas gift dolls, dresses for children and babies. Layyettes for preemie babies that don’t make. I just love to sew.

Cody Madsen

January 04, 2018

I sew and crochet (and have started knitting) primarily as a interest that started with cross stitching. I started cross stitching when I was elementary school (for real) and over the years I have expanded my interests in other forms of art. I have always loved doing art, in my opinion art is better shared with people. Why create art, if it is only going to end up on your shelf. Generally when I make something, I usually have a purpose in mind. Of all the art projects that I have done, I have only kept a handful for myself. The others I have given to friends and family. I have mostly sewed 18" doll clothes, but I have also made my three nieces dress that they were all the time, as well as pajamas for my family. On average, I spend countless hours a week doing something art related. I have never really counted, I sit down and I work on the project until it is done. I lose track of time, which can be very relaxing for me.

Laura Sapko

January 04, 2018

I sew and crochet primarily as a hobby but am starting for my doll clothes home business this year. on average, I spend 20 -25 hours a week sewing and 15 hours a week crocheting.

Darlene R

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby and also as a small business. I see as much as possible but it varies with what other responsibilities need to be taken care of.

Michelle

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby to make gifts for my daughters and niece. I make about 8 outfits a year so it is hard to come up with a per week amount. Maybe the average would be half hour per week.

Andrea Utz

January 04, 2018

“I sew [ or knit/crochet] primarily as a business on average, I spend 14 to 15 hours working on different projects at home per week…” This is on top of 20 to 25 that I spend in my shop. I am semi-retired and this is the most enjoyable aspect of no longer working a regular 9 – 5 accounting job. This is what I worked toward all the years I worked. To be able to do the sewing, crocheting and embroider I love to do.

Tammy

January 04, 2018

I saw as a hobby, I spend as much time as possible sewing.

Ann

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby and as a necessity for my grandchildren If I am lucky, it is about 10 hrs a week, whenever my arthritic hands will permit

Janelle

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby. I spend about 1hour swing a week.

Marsha

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily for my granddaughters. I make dresses for them and their dolls. I spend around 2 to 3 hours a week.

Anna

January 04, 2018

This is a different pattern but it’s beautiful.
Anna

B

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily for a small business and gifts .I probably average 4-5 hours a day. my favorite days are the ones in which a create something new or challenging.

Pam

January 04, 2018

“I sew, knit and crochet primarily as a hobby on average, I spend many, many hours per week. Having 4 sons, it’s my way of making “girlie” things.

Karen L

January 04, 2018

I primarily sew for my small business and spend at least 20 hours per week sewing, in addition to my full time job. I really enjoy the creativity and sewing process so it doesn’t seem like work to me.

Kathie

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit or crochet primarily for 18" dolls as a way of relaxing. My granddaughters have outgrown the dolls. Now I work on doll clothing for gifts, giving trees and other programs and for our church community support group. I spend at least 12 hours a week working on doll clothing.

Rita

January 04, 2018

I’ve purchased several of your historical patterns and love each one! I would love to sew more period costumes!

Judy R

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit and crochet primarily as a hobby making doll clothing and other items for family, friends as well as a volunteer ’helping hand ’ organization. I spend 15 to 20 or more hours in a week working on different items, depending on the project(s) needed or wanted.

Sabrina E

January 04, 2018

“I sew & crochet primarily as a hobby, on average, I spend…depends on the week, either all day for days or not at all for days.

Hope

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby on average, I spend 1-2 hours a week sewing on average

Esther

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby and my time per weeks fluctuates wildly. I will go months without sewing and then get on a real kick for a few weeks or more, and spend all my free time completing projects.Last spring I made 5 matching Dutch costumes for my granddaughters to wear at out annual Tulip Time event.

Lisa

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as an excuse to buy fabric, patterns and notions. I love shopping for those things as much as I love sewing. If I spent as much time sewing as I do shopping, I would probably have more money. But then again; money isn’t everything.. YES!

Gloria

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby, would like to see more to sell.

Sally

January 04, 2018

“I sew primarily as a hobby on average, I spend 1-3 hrs/week but am hoping to do more now that I am retiring.

Julia

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. I sew to make gifts for family and friends. I also sew for charity causes like Sew Powerful and my church.
I spend an average of 2 hours a week as time permits. Some weeks I don’t sew at all, and some weeks I sew several hours to complete a project.

Juliette

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit primarily as a hobby. I would like to begin selling some doll outfits.

Molly

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a budding fashionista. On average, I spend 50 hours a week sewing.

Randi

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a [insert hobby. On average, I spend between 15 and 20 hours a week sewing.

Sheri Thomas

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby and it depends on what I am working on on how much time I spend sewing. As my granddaughters get older I see I ’m spending less time sewing.

Irene B

January 04, 2018

I love to sew and see the happy faces on my granddaughters when I make clothes for their AG dolls. I also sew for Christmas craft sales. For the sales I sew as much as I possibly can. The rest of the time I sew about 5 hours a week.

Heather F.

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit primarily as a hobby and to make gifts. On average, I spend about 5 hours a week sewing, and 5-8 hours a week knitting.

Marge Storms

January 04, 2018

“I sew, knit/crochet primarily as a hobby and for my home business on average, I spend 5-10 hours a week; I always have a project or 2 or 3 on hand to keep me busy!”

Sarah Combs

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. It’s something that I enjoy doing for myself. Yes I’ve made gifts for others as well but mostly I enjoy making things for My American Girl dolls, we don’t have any little girls in the family yet just 3 amazing boys, so for now this doll obsession is just for me.modern clothes are awesome but I can’t seem to get enough of the historical clothes, I absolutely love them the most. I spend about 6 hours a day on this hobby so about an average of about 42 hours a week.

Gracie

January 04, 2018

How fun; I love historical doll outfits! I sew as a hobby, and I spend zero to many hours a week sewing. It depends on if I’m inspired and motivated or not! :-) Sometimes I’ll go on a sort of sewing spree.
~Gracie

Lois B

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby making cloths or doll cloths for my daughter. I spend about 10 hours a week!

Lulu

January 04, 2018

“I sew primarily as a hobby! On average, I spend about three hours a week on it – though when I’m in the midst of a good project, I could spend all weekend on it.

Kara

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a home business on average, I spend about 10 hours in a week… More during the holidays

Vicki

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a business. I do doll repair and sometimes my customers want items repaired or have an item made just for their doll. I am sometimes able to fit in time to make a few items I sell on my table at doll shows. I would LOVE to have the time to sew for my own dolls. Pixie Faire has such cute patterns.

Tiffany

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby. On average, I spend zero hours in a week, but if I have time to work on a project, I’ll spend several hours on it.

Maureen Tehan

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby, depending what project I have going dictates the amount of time I spend sewing in a week.

Annette

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit primarily as a hobby to make clothes for my granddaughter’s dolls and on average i spend about 6 hours per week knitting or sewing.

Sandra

January 04, 2018

“I sew and crochet primarily as a way of giving great handmade gifts for my family and friends, on average, I spend… more hours than I can count in a week to make my gifts…”

Debbie

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a way to relax. I spend on average an hour a week, not nearly enough time. I love the historical patterns!

Tamela Baker

January 04, 2018

Sewing is Grandma time and comes in spurts due to other family demands as well; I also sew for church charity and fundraiser needs. Probably average 5 to 7 hours per week.

mary

January 04, 2018

I sew and embroider as a hobby.on average I spend 12 hours a week.I also enjoy learning new needlecrafts like crocheting,Battenberg lace and Hardanger or anything else that I’ve never tried before. I actually got started because I became so disappointed in the way the quality of so much of the ready made commercially available doll clothes and doll related items seem to have deteriorated lately.

Sandy

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit and crochet for a hobby and as gifts for family and friends. I generally spend 6 to 8 hours a week doing projects:)

Carol C

January 04, 2018

I knit and crochet and sew primarily as a hobby. Since I’ve retired, I can spend more time doing it, around 12 hours a week.

DeVonna

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily for my 18" doll hobby and spend 5 hrs a week (on avg.).

Cindy

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby for myself and friends. Love historical 18" doll clothes.

Diana

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby although eventually I would like to sell some of my creations. On average I spend about 3-4 hrs a week sewing but intend to devote more time to it in the new year.

Patricia Kopay

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily to make gifts for people for birthdays and Christmas. I spend about 3 hours a week. I will soon retire and be able to sew more! Love the historical dresses!

Renee

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby I guess I could say I average about 2 to 3 hours a week. Really not sure about this because some weeks I don’t sew at all and then other weeks I sew several hours.

Hollyr

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. On average I spend 3-4 hours per week sewing.

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

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100 Comments

Becky

Sharon

Peggy

Monique

Carol

Ramona

Shirley Evans

VICTORIA GOBEL

Sara Woodhull

Susan

Rhonda

Sheila L

Micki Sandell

Sheila Johnson

Carol

Betty

LynnD

Sally

Julia

Connie

Scarlett Watson

Kay Wilson

Debbie

Mary

Mardelle

Martha Reese

AnneC-E

Dee

Dona Manson

Sara

Dorothy

Christie

Deb K

Kathi

kathleen rowley

Nancy

Marjorie

Gina

Karen Womack

Mary Parent

Loretta

Linda Higgins

Frances B

catherine

Grace J

Jennifer

Sue J

Deborah Perry

Jane

Cody Madsen

Laura Sapko

Darlene R

Michelle

Andrea Utz

Tammy

Ann

Janelle

Marsha

Anna

B

Pam

Karen L

Kathie

Rita

Judy R

Sabrina E

Hope

Esther

Lisa

Gloria

Sally

Julia

Juliette

Molly

Randi