Meet Chris Saunders, Designer of Love U Bunches

Get To Know Chris Saunders, Designer of Love U Bunches!

About Love U Bunches: The Love U Bunches doll clothes pattern brand offers a wide variety of knitting and sewing patterns tailored for 8- to 18-inch dolls, including popular lines like American Girl, WellieWishers, and the new Ten Ping doll. Among the collection, the most popular product is The Plain Jane Shoe pattern, which allows creators to easily make classic footwear for their dolls. In addition to shoes, the range features outfit basics such as tops, skirts, and everyday dresses, along with formal attire for imaginative play. Seasonal outfits cater to the different times of the year, including snuggly sweaters and summer dresses. Many patterns promote mix-and-match versatility, enabling creators to combine various pieces for unique doll looks. Overall, Love U Bunches encourages creativity and provides a fun way to dress dolls for a variety of scenarios, appealing to both knitting and sewing enthusiasts. 

Here's a sampling of patterns. Browse the full Love U Bunches catalog today!

 

Enter To Win A Darling Sample Garment!

Enter To Win:  This week's giveaway includes one knitted sweater from the new Let It Snow! Knitting pattern for 18-inch dolls, from Love U Bunches, to one lucky winner. This teal cropped sweater was made by Chris as a prototype for the pattern and is featured in the listing photos! Woot, Woot!

 

Special Promo This Friday: The Days Of The Week Panties & Cami 18" Doll Clothes Pattern!

Special Offer! The Days Of The Week Panties and Cami 18" Doll Accessories Clothes Pattern will be offered for FREE with purchase Friday October 25, 2024! So be sure to mark your calendar and pop back over to Pixie Faire to grab this pattern!

If you like this pattern, you might also like to check out Love U Bunches' other designs—Dainty Things. Available in 6 doll sizes.

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One person will receive the Hand-made Sweater Giveaway Prize. You can enter once or gain multiple entries by completing the other entry methods and increasing your chances of winning.

Please review all Terms and Conditions on the giveaway page before entering. While we wish we could run this contest everywhere, for legal reasons, it is only open to eligible residents of the U.S. and Canada, not including Rhode Island.

This contest is exclusively endorsed by Liberty Jane Clothing and Pixie Faire. Not endorsed by or affiliated with American Girl®.

 

More Styles From Love U Bunches!

 

Get To Know Chris (In Her Own Words)

"My journey into designing doll clothes patterns began in 2012 when my granddaughter decided she wanted an American Girl® doll. So I bought her a doll... and I bought one for me too!

Since she lives in Wisconsin and I live in Texas, I had to have my own doll so I could sew outfits and send them to her. My family was so impressed with the outfits that I was sending to her that they decided I should sell online.

When I couldn’t think of an original name for my company, my amazing daughter-in-law came up with Love U Bunches because that is how I sign all the cards and letters that I send to my granddaughters: Love U Bunches, Grandma!"

 

Leave a Comment Below!

We'd love to hear from you. Leave a comment and tell us which Love U Bunches pattern design you love most!

Thanks, everyone!

The Pixie Faire Team


62 Comments

Cathy
Cathy

October 26, 2024

So many cute patterns, my favorite is the Lady Lilly’s evening gown.

Melinda
Melinda

October 25, 2024

Chris— your patterns are adorable, and true to life of what girls actually wear! My Mom has sewed several from your collection and we both own several as well. Many kudos to you for sponsoring this awesome and fun giveaway!

Sheila Chelednik
Sheila Chelednik

October 25, 2024

All the patterns are beautiful.

Barb
Barb

October 25, 2024

I love all the patterns and so glad they come in all different sizes. If I had to pick one, I guess I would choose the Plain jane shoe pattern. I have it in all the sizes. Thanks for the cute undies and cami pattern, it will be fun to make.

Pam
Pam

October 25, 2024

I love the patterns for the 8-inch mini dolls! No one has a better selection than Love You Bunches!

EllieJ.
EllieJ.

October 24, 2024

I think Lady Lilly’s Winter Evening Dress is lovely. It also can be a cute slip dress. Thanks for the giveaway.💓😊

-Ellie J.

Maurine
Maurine

October 24, 2024

I love all her patterns but the one I have made up so often is the Scrubs pattern. It is so popular with all the doll clothes fans. I also love the Lady Lilly Winter Evening Dress.

Sandy
Sandy

October 24, 2024

My favorite pattern is the Polka Dot Party dress. I have the pattern for several sized dolls. I love the many patterns for multi -sized dolls.

Sue
Sue

October 24, 2024

I am so happy you have created patterns for Ten Ping sized ladies!

Bev
Bev

October 23, 2024

I love the Tiny Dainy Things collection. Thank you for designing such wonderful patterns.

designdreamer
designdreamer

October 23, 2024

Lovely patterns! The latest knit sweater pattern is “sew” cute!! I also really like the versatility of the Princess Jaedyn pattern.

Pat
Pat

October 23, 2024

These sweaters are perfect where I live all s it is entering the cold winter season. Fall also can be really cold sweater season.

Kathy  m
Kathy m

October 23, 2024

My favorite pattern is srcubs pattern and cute underwear too is a favorite too . The pattern are easy to make
Janice S
Janice S

October 23, 2024

Love U Bunches patterns are so much fun! I love how they fit the dolls. My favorite is the Winter Evening dress with the gloves. I love making it!

Denise
Denise

October 23, 2024

I have the plain Jane shoe pattern for Willie Wishers and found it easy to use. The blue sweater is a great winter color.

Sally Ward
Sally Ward

October 23, 2024

I love the blue sweater patten. Just beautiful. I am a knitter so I am excited.

Bobbi C
Bobbi C

October 23, 2024

I have the Polka Dot Party Dress and Plain Jane shoes in several sizes. They make a nice birthday gift for friends" girls.

Susan
Susan

October 23, 2024

I love the Plain Jane shoe patterns

Sparkle
Sparkle

October 23, 2024

Actually I’m looking forward to the camisole and panties pattern. My dolls could use some new lingerie. The Snow sweater is lovely. Can’t wait to knit one!

Michelle
Michelle

October 23, 2024

I wish that I knew how to knit. I really like your sweater patterns. I am looking forward to making Lady Lilly’s Tea Dress.

Jackie
Jackie

October 23, 2024

I love the white dots against the teal blue and the stylish design perfect for the coming Fall weather

Cheiry
Cheiry

October 22, 2024

I didn’t know you made knitting patterns!!!! I love the Beaded Beauty. I’d like to try my hand at knitting it. I’m new to knitting. The ladies at the Braille Institute for the Blind taught me! I don’t know if I would be able to make this sweater, it looks complicated. But SO beautiful.

Mae Lynn Beck
Mae Lynn Beck

October 22, 2024

I guess my favorite pattern is the Polka Dot Party Dress. I have in the 18”, 16” and 14.5-15” size. Just a sweet dress with a fun little design. I also like the Plain Jane Shoes. I have that pattern in multiple sizes too.

Cheryl R.
Cheryl R.

October 22, 2024

I love the Polka Dot Party Dress, but sooo many awesome patterns!

Jeana
Jeana

October 22, 2024

The Polka Dot Party Dress is one of my favorite patterns. Easy, versatile and a perfect fit for my 18” doll 👍

Judith Martinez
Judith Martinez

October 22, 2024

The plain jane shoes are darling!! I love the little sweater patterns but alas, I can’t knit.

Jackie
Jackie

October 22, 2024

I LOVE the plain Jane shoes in many sizes!! Also the Dainty Things! Not only do my dolls appreciate them but from time to time my dolls and I make presents for various doll friends .And sometimes dolls come into my custody whose shoes and undies were [evidently] taken from them and left on a tree stump for the New Doll Fairy. Until she decides to give them back those of us who rehab dolls for ourselves and others will need patterns for shoes and undies in a variety of sizes. I also like the bandana blouse.

Karen
Karen

October 22, 2024

How fun! What a cute sweater!

Rita Wicklund
Rita Wicklund

October 22, 2024

I love the bandana shirt patterns— wish it came in smaller sizes

Sandra
Sandra

October 22, 2024

Love the sweater plus the other patterns.

SueS
SueS

October 22, 2024

I didn’t realize that there were so many sizes of dolls! Thank you for covering them all with your amazing patterns.

Linda
Linda

October 22, 2024

I had no idea there are so many doll sizes. I especially like the knitting and shoe patterns. Have made several bandana blouses…my favorite.

Lisa Crow
Lisa Crow

October 22, 2024

I really love the Polka Dot Party Dress. I’ve made it for both Wellie Wishers and for 18 inch dolls. I’m eager to try the Plain Janes soon

LAURIE
LAURIE

October 22, 2024

The Plain Jane Shoes pattern for 18inch & Wellie is my favorite pattern to use. Thanks for the chance to win!

Maureen Andrews
Maureen Andrews

October 22, 2024

I love her Princess Anya but I also love Lady Lilly!

CdnCrafter
CdnCrafter

October 22, 2024

I have all of the patterns for the 8" doll. My favourite is Victoria goes to Grandma’s. My little doll looks adorable in it!

Frances
Frances

October 22, 2024

I love best the Polka Dot Party Dress pattern – for everyone! (I love that you make so many designs for very different dolls – I buy all those patterns of the one design!) Second Best – I love all your knitting patterns, so practical, well-designed, and good to follow.

Candace
Candace

October 22, 2024

The Bandana Blouse was the very first pattern I got at Pixie Faire, a Freebie Friday offer. I love sewing doll clothes, it’s probably an obsession! Lady Lily’s tea dress is a favorite, I’ve made it several times, it is simple yet elegant, the perfect afternoon dress. Love the name! I also sign things to my grandies, luv u bunches!

Donna
Donna

October 22, 2024

I like all the patterns you make. I Like blue too.

Sue D
Sue D

October 22, 2024

Wonderful variety of patterns. One of my favorites is Library Sweater 18 Inch Doll Clothes Knitting Pattern.

Jeri
Jeri

October 22, 2024

I really like her patterns and have quite a few. Among my favorites are the bandana blouse, polka dot party dress and plain jane shoes. I also love her knitting patterns! Keep up the great work. Thank you!

Barbara
Barbara

October 22, 2024

As a knitter, I love that Love U Bunches has so many cute, modern knitting patterns for 18-inch dolls.

Darlene
Darlene

October 22, 2024

I have many of Chris’ patterns and would love to have this cute sweater. I do hope a second choice for the undies will be offered on Friday because I know many of us already have this pattern. Thank you, Darlene

Cathy
Cathy

October 22, 2024

Love the variety. The Lady Lily Winter Evening dress is my favorite so far. I really love the knit patterns, even tho I can’t knit!

Shirley
Shirley

October 22, 2024

Beautiful pattern, I love knitting for my AG girls.

Anne
Anne

October 22, 2024

I love the great variety of patterns – my favorite are the knitting patterns as you do not see many doll knitting patterns.

CAROL
CAROL

October 22, 2024

I love the detail of this sweater. I have purchased and used many of your patterns, especially the plain janes shoe pattern.

Susan S
Susan S

October 22, 2024

Big time knitter with lols of yarn leftovers, so now I’m on the lookout for knitted doll items. The Library Sweater is now on my list as well as the scaled down pressing tools!

Linda
Linda

October 22, 2024

My favorite pattern is Victoria Goes to Grandma’s House. My granddaughter wanted a dress for her 8 inch baby doll and this fit perfectly. She particularly liked the little booties.

Saller Nancy Schmidt
Saller Nancy Schmidt

October 22, 2024

I’ve messaged you before and feel a connection with our love for doll clothes making. I would love to win that precious sweater. . . So darn cute!

Marie B.
Marie B.

October 22, 2024

I love the sweet name and your variety of clothes. You are inspiring me to start my doll clothes designs. Thank you

Lynn M
Lynn M

October 22, 2024

Love the Scrubs pattern! Have made many sets from it.

Jenny Roesler
Jenny Roesler

October 22, 2024

I love the story and how you started your business. I just would love to know how to crochet but I can only do the sewing part. I started my obsession with dolls with my daughter who is now 13 and still love all things dolly just like me :) – Would love to get the underwear patterns and I am setting up the alarm ready for Friday. Can’t wait!!

Michelle
Michelle

October 22, 2024

So cute! Thanks for creating such cute things for me to make!

Bridgette Shippy
Bridgette Shippy

October 22, 2024

I like Lady Lily Afternoon Tea dress!

Marian
Marian

October 22, 2024

I have enjoyed the a number of these lovely patterns. The Plain Janes were my early foray into cobbling shoes for these fun doll. I have since branched out. I cannot tell you how many pairs of “panties” I have made using her wonderful pattern for rescue dolls. Thank you for your great work.

Dawne Ester
Dawne Ester

October 22, 2024

I love her patterns. I have several of them.

Wendy Thompson
Wendy Thompson

October 22, 2024

Love the patterns that Chris designs. They are absolutely AMAZING.

Christine
Christine

October 22, 2024

Love the Polka Dot Party Dress and Plain Jane shoes to match! Your Plain Janes are such a God send for those like me who want to make shoes but are not very confident when it comes to trying shoe patterns. I appreciate that they come in sizes for different dolls so I can make them for more than one type doll.

Donna Landreth
Donna Landreth

October 22, 2024

I love the Princess Jaeden dress pattern. Thank you Cinnamon for the awesome giveaways.❤️😘💋

Heidi
Heidi

October 22, 2024

I like the variety of patterns available. My favorite is the Princess Anya Dress.

NancyB
NancyB

October 22, 2024

I LOVE the wide range of doll size patterns the most! Looking forward to the 18" Let it snow knitting pattern! My current fave is the Lady Lilly Winter Evening dress.

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