12 Days of Christmas - Day 10 Giveaway! (January 3, 2020)

Shirley

January 03, 2021

This holiday season I shopped online during big sales at Stores like Kohl’s and Target and bought baby and children’s clothes and socks to match ones I bought for my granddaughters and made clothes from them for their dolls. It’s a great way to get licensed material like Disney characters.

Laura

January 03, 2021

I shop(ped) for for my supplies at JoAnn’s and Pat Catan’s . I was please with the selection and supplies available. Pat Catan’s was a great store until they went out of business.

Delpha

January 03, 2021

I shop for sewing fabrics all over, Hobby Lobby, JoAnn’s, Walmart , Fabric.com, Fabric Shack, Fabric Outlet. For doll clothes, I use a lot of remnants and pieces leftover from sewing dresses for my grand daughter.

Sharon

January 03, 2021

I shop for my doll patterns at Pixie Faire and some trims buttons on Etsy. Many shops do not ship to Canada. Pixie Faire customer service is excellent, the patterns are easy to purchase and very reasonable priced.

Debbi Luby

January 03, 2021

I shop for patterns at Pixie Faire and JoAnns. I was pleased with the prices and many choices.

Bonny

January 03, 2021

I shop for all my sewing and crafting supplies at Hobby Lobby and JoAnne’s fabric. I was pleased with the customer service and prices at both places. I live in a very small community so neither store has as many options, especially for notions for doll clothes, that they have in in large cities so when I’m in the city I have better luck.

Wilma Brannan

January 03, 2021

I shopped for zippers to make duffle bags for 18" dolls at MyNotions.com. I was pleased with quality and price of the items.

Denise Darby

January 03, 2021

I shop at home sew for the hard to find doll supplies. The service is great and very reliable.

Carol V

January 03, 2021

I shop at Hobby Lobby, Joanne, and on line. I order from a small quilt shop out of state as well as locally. Usually for fabrics, elastic, buttons and trim.

Darlene

January 03, 2021

“I shop for embroidery and sewing patterns at Pixie Faire. Their designs turn out beautifully and the cost is so affordable. My granddaughter has made several of their patterns for her American Girl dolls. I am so grateful to have Pixie Faire because I have so much fun with my granddaughter sewing.

MARIA LUISA

January 03, 2021

I shop for fabric and notions at Hobby Lobby and/or Joan Fabrics, sometimes find some cotton fabric at Walmart, but all those stores are not near New York City – Queens where I , live, so try to get as much as possible each time I am near one of those stores. I like Hobby Lobby because of the variety, so whenever I go (is a 1 1/2 hour trip) try to get as much fabric as possible, then I’ll find a pattern in Pixie Faire to use them (LOL). I have bought buttons, zippers and other notions in Wish.com, but they take forever to delivery since it comes from China, but was able to get really tiny buttons and many zippers, so it was worth the wait

Mitch

January 03, 2021

I shop for fabrics at Walmart. I was pleased with the quality for the price.

Nancy S

January 03, 2021

“I shop for most of my sewing supplies at JoAnns because they’re basically my only option, locally. I am pleased that my local JoAnns workers mostly know me by sight and are interested in what I’m making this time. I do travel to a couple of other JoAnns locations because they have better options if I’m looking for specific materials.

Barbara H Peart

January 03, 2021

I shop for sewing supplies at Home Sew, JoAnn’s, Walmart and MDG, and various fabric on line stores. I like notions, and good buys on fabric. So far have been satisfied with all purchases.

Emma Wyatt

January 03, 2021

I shop for patterns at Pixi Faire and love that they always fit the dolls perfectly. for material I shop at Joanns,Hobby Lobby and WalMart. For other supplies I use Home Sew because the have what I need and they have wonderful customer service.

Janet P

January 03, 2021

I love to shop at thrift stores, although I haven’t been to one since the Pandemic started. My favorite item there is vintage silk ties – Most are small scale designs and work well for my small dolls.
I dismantle them, saving the lining for other projects, , wash, hang on the clothes line and then iron smooth.

Lorraine M

January 03, 2021

I’m Canadian and shop at my local Fabricville store. They have a wide selection of good quality fabrics. I could spend hours there just looking! I have a large stash of fabrics, so I try to limit my purchases, but it requires a lot of self discipline! I LOVE that store!

Maureen

January 03, 2021

I shop for doll patterns at Pixie Faire because I find the following:

1. variety
2. quality of product offered
3. value for dollar(s) spent
4. and, if there is a problem, help is available.

Lorraine M

January 03, 2021

I’m Canadian and shop at my local Fabricville store. They have a wide selection of good quality fabrics. I could spend hours there just looking! I have a large stash of fabrics, so I try to limit my purchases, but it requires a lot of self discipline! I LOVE that store!

Valerie Boundey

January 03, 2021

I shop for all my sewing needs and patterns at JoAnne Fabrics or Hobby Lobby. They are always friendly, interested in my project and very helpful.

Lee

January 03, 2021

I shop for doll sewing fabrics and supplies at the local children’s resale shop, where everything is geared toward small. I especially love to cut up onesies and use them for doll underwear.

Valerie Boundey

January 03, 2021

I shop for all my sewing needs and patterns at JoAnne Fabrics or Hobby Lobby. They are always friendly, interested in my project and very helpful.

Eva Sullivan

January 03, 2021

I shop for fabric at Joanne ETC because they have a vast selection.

Valerie Boundey

January 03, 2021

I shop for all my sewing needs and patterns at JoAnne Fabrics or Hobby Lobby. They are always friendly, interested in my project and very helpful.

Brenda

January 03, 2021

I shop for all of my sewing needs at Crossroads Fabrics, which is the locally owned, independent fabric store in my community. It is a small business with a local owner. I only go to the big guys, or online if I am looking for something that Carla, the owner, doesn’t carry. I feel that we should all try to support our local small businesses, before they are all gone.

Mary Ann Barrett

January 03, 2021

I shop for patterns at Pixie Faire. I was pleased with pdf’s and when I had an issue I wrote to Cinnamon and got a response quickly. I am always excited to get any news from Pixie Faire! Thank you Pixie Faire for all you do for us.

Nancy

January 03, 2021

I shop for American Girl doll patterns at Pixie Faire. I was pleased with how realistic the doll clothing looks, and because of that how fun the doll clothes are to make.

Nancy

January 03, 2021

I shop for fabric mostly at Joann’s, but I have a vast inventory of vintage fabric at home and use it most of the time. I like the selection at JoAnn’s but I do purchase elsewhere also.

Jean

January 03, 2021

I buy most of my doll clothes patterns at Pixiefaire. They have the best selection I’ve found anywhere.

Connie Tkach

January 03, 2021

honestly I love shopping etsy just plug in key words and it is amazing to find what I find on some of those shops!!! I also been utilizing amazon for some things…

Maurine

January 03, 2021

I shop for a lot of my sewing and doll supply at Home Sew. I am pleased with their quick shipping time and personal touch. They are a family owned business with strong Christian values.

BevM

January 03, 2021

I shop for quality sewing fabrics and supplies at Sharynn’s Quilt Box. Great service and community support.

Jacqueline

January 03, 2021

I shop for my craft supplies at Hobby Lobby, Michael’s, and Joannes. Our Joannes was devastated by a tornado almost 2 years ago and has been closed. So happy they are reopened finally. I love the selection of fabrics for my doll clothes patterns from Pixie Faire

Denise

January 03, 2021

I shop for knitting patterns at Pixie Faire online. I was pleased with the variety and well done patterns.
I shop for knitting patterns for 18" dolls at Ravelry online. I was pleased with the variety but not all the patterns are well written. I have to be careful.

Shaya

January 03, 2021

My favorite place to “shop” for doll sewing supplies is garage sales! I am always finding the most wonderful surprises—trims, buttons, laces, fabrics, patterns—all at a fabulous price! I love to interact with the people who are selling these treasures and tell them that I sew doll clothes and make special dolls for kids to love and cherish!

Carol

January 03, 2021

When you offered Cathy, the 7" Felt Doll, as a free Friday pattern, I wasn’t sure where to find appropriately sized and reasonably priced wool. I was very grateful that one of your patrons mentioned using thefeltpod.com. They offer perfect size and colors for the dolls and the animals as well as a wonderful variety of decorative felted pieces. They are prompt, reasonably priced as well as great quality. Since that time I have used them multiple times already. Thank you kindly for offering the Sewing Machines Plus gift card.

Shaton

January 03, 2021

I shop at Joann’s for my sewing supplies. The staff is always courteous and helpful. When I check out they tell me how to use the coupons to get the maximum discount. The staff at the cutting table gives me advice on how to work with specific fabrics and tells me about new products to use for my projects.

Roxanna

January 03, 2021

“I shop for all sewing and craft supplies at various local stores and online. The number of places is too numerous to supply them all. I look for the highest quality and the lowest prices and love to shop sales. I have purchased at SewingMachinesPlus on numerous occasions and was pleased with each purchase and the customer service was great.

Janis

January 03, 2021

I just recently started sewing for dolls. I found patterns on Pixie Faire and found them to be easy to use and stylish to suit my grandkids. I love that I can go shopping in the evening and get the patterns I like so I can get started right away. I think I’ve found my passion for sewing after blowing the dust off my machine!

Donna

January 03, 2021

I sew for 18" dolls and have no local access to fabrics and supplies, so the bulk of my shopping is online, especially Etsy stores for fabric. I also have scored many fancy and quality fabrics at a local thrift store at $2.00/yd (yay!). I do shop Joann’s when I can travel there, especially for wool fabric.

Cheri

January 03, 2021

This was a fun set of comments to read…thanks! I like so many others don’t need to shop much for fabric because of my stash and everyone that knows me unloads their extras on me including clothes which are fun to remake. A friend gave me $100 gc to JoAnns in June and I have only spent have of it….I vow whenever I go in that I will only buy what I truly need…lol Thanks Pixie Faire for a wonderful site and Happy 2021 to all!

Sharron

January 03, 2021

I shop at Joann Fabrics, Hobby Lobby, Walmart for any sewing supplies plus my local quilt shop, Quilters Studio, plus The Quilted Crow in PA when I am up there. I also shop online at Home Sew. I shop sewing machine plus for my sewing machine needs for both my regular sewing Machine and my embroidery machine. I have had good quality service from the places I shop with knowledgeable staff and courteous service.

D’Net Layton

January 03, 2021

I ship my mom’s scrap box. She sews a lot for the granddaughters, and has the cutest fabric. :-)

Barbara Flynn Buehler

January 03, 2021

I shop online (Amazon, Marcy Tilton, Home Sew, and others). All the fabric shop are closed in our area—not that were many to begin with! The only choice I have left is Walmart and I am not pleased with their quality. I do use them for fabric for crafting, but if I put in the time to make a garment—I want quality fabric!!!

Connie M

January 03, 2021

Since I am a retired associate of Walmart I use my discount card and shop on line during this pandemic. Needless to say I am using all the fabric I bought while I was working for when I retired. I have stocked up on all my supplies like needles and such on line. Always fast delivery and free! Love Pixie Farie!!

Kari

January 03, 2021

I shop for wool fabric for sewing doll coats at denverfabrics.com. I was pleased withtheir selection and reasonable prices.

teresa

January 03, 2021

I shop for fabric for dolls at Joann’s, Hobby Lobby, and Walmart. I buy patterns at Joann’s, Pixie Faire and Etsy.

Grandma Freckles

January 03, 2021

I have a variety of sources for sewing items & doll clothes supplies. I made lots of doll clothes & so I need a way to store them. At first I made my own hangers out of wire, but I couldn’t get them to lay flat, so now I order them online from https://www.mybrittanys.com/ This site has doll clothes hangers in the size for both 18" dolls & the smaller 14-1/2" dolls. And the ones for the 18" dolls come in lots of colors.

Soozee

January 03, 2021

I shop for sewing supplies anywhere I can find what I need. Sorry but I can’t remember being pleased about any purchases. It is rare to actually find exactly what I want. Shopping online is horrible because you never know what your going to get and returns are a mega hassle. Fabric stores usually don’t have what I want either.

Shirley

January 03, 2021

Living in a very rural area I shop at local sewing shop’s and when I can’t find what I need I drive one hour to buy fabric or notions at Joann fabrics, Hobby Lobby and Wal-Mart. I shop for my patterns on Pixie Faire. I have 75-100 of them. They have such a great selection and I look forward every week to see what’s new in the shop. Quality is awesome!

Hollee Brutton

January 03, 2021

I like to find my notions on Etsy.com and I have bought Velcro and zippers from zipper that doll.com for years. After reading the comments I have a list of other resources.

Kari L. Bjorklund

January 03, 2021

SORRY accidentally sent previous comment before finished so trying again! Please disregard my previous entry/post.

I shop for doll patterns at pixiefaire.Com!! I am pleased with the amazing variety, quality, and great deals like Freeby Friday!!

Lynette M

January 03, 2021

I shop for fabric for my doll clothes at thrift stores..one in particular, Paradise Bound. I get prom, bridesmaids, party dresses and use the fabric for my doll gowns. It is way cheaper than buying it from fabric stores, and I will get a dress and challenge myself to make a doll dress from it. The customer service there is great, it is a friendly store and some of their proceeds go to children in Guatemala.

Jane

January 03, 2021

I shop for doll supplies and sewing supplies for over 30 years at Home Sew. Their service is great. I no longer have access to fabrics locally.

Marge R (mer)

January 03, 2021

I support local shops when I can, but otherwise mainly try to support Etsy shops for special items and sometimes for fabric, such as @ SassyandChicFabrics.

Sandra Stuckless

January 03, 2021

I haven’t had to shop for fabric during the pandemic because of my ginormous stash. I did order elastic online when everyone else was running out, but it never arrived until after my fabric store had restocked! Fortunately, I was sewing washable scrubs for my sister’s dental practice; I used new sheet sets and lo and behold…the elastic in the fitted sheets was 1/4". Yay!

Kari L. Bjorklund

January 03, 2021

“I shop for doll patterns at pixiefaire.Com!! I was pleased with [ tell us – quaility, customer service, or something else]"

LANETTE Collins

January 03, 2021

I buy my doll zippers and shoes bottoms on the PixieFarie website the material I get from my sewing room because I have a fabric addiction! I am working on this very hard and have not been in a fabric store or brought any new fabric in almost 6 months! And I have donated a lot of mine to making masks and made 100s of them myself. But I still have lots lest you sew western shirts and doll dress!!!

Laurie Widen

January 03, 2021

I shop for doll clothing fabric at JoAnn’s. I was pleased with our local store for help in finding to scale prints.

Sewbig

January 03, 2021

I shop for thread, zippers at Wawak – Excellent prices, speedy delivery.
Fabric – Joanns, Hobby Lobby, and through the lockdown, from my stash. All of these sources are readily available.
I do buy my presser feet from Sewing Machines Plus. Everything I needed at a great price.

Carol

January 03, 2021

I shop at Joanns. I also use clothes that are in excellent condition. I use pixie patterns . I also have books of patterns my sister got me

Kimberly C

January 03, 2021

I buy what is needed for my machine by shopping around.

Sarah

January 03, 2021

“I shop for fabric and little odds-and-ends for sewing at local thrift stores and garage sales. I get things really cheap, and you never know what kind of awesome stuff you’re going to stumble across.

Patty

January 03, 2021

I shop for thin velcro at zipperthatdoll. I was pleased with quality and show fast it shipped.

Lori

January 03, 2021

I shop for fabric from a variety of sources (quilting shops for the most part, but I have purchased fabric from Joann’s). There are so many fabrics available that work for doll clothes. I love my local quilt shops, they have wonderful customer service and a huges selection of fabrics.

Kay

January 03, 2021

I shop for doll supplies at several different places. I have purchased etsy, joann, fabric. Com and my machine assories at sewing machine plus, Amazon.

DEBBIE

January 03, 2021

I shop for sewing or doll supply at Affordable Fabrics. I was pleased with their customer service, and low prices. For Quilting cottons I go to “Close to Home” here in CT…especially when they have a sale. They have great customer service, knowable staff, and a very friendly atmosphere.

Cassandra

January 03, 2021

I shop for craft/art/sewing supplies at yard sales and thrift stores. It is like going treasure hunting – you never know what you are going to find. I was pleased with the unexpected things I discover. I also pick up things at Walmart or occasionally online when they catch my eye. I like having a range of inexpensive supplies on hand and then don’t begrudge spending a little more money on something I really want to complete a look.

Peggy

January 03, 2021

I shop at a variety places for my fabric. I buy a majority of my patterns online from different designers. There is so many to choose from.

Janet

January 03, 2021

I shop at Joann’s & Hobby Lobby for my fabrics for brick & mortar stores. For on line, I shop at eQuilter & Shabby Fabrics mostly, but have used others – Fabrics Store.com, etc.

Heather McLaughlin

January 03, 2021

I usually end up at Joann, Hobby Lobby or Walmart because they are close to me
I like Cactus Quilt Shop because they are super nice, have lots of small scale prints, and lots of cat fabrics, because they love cats too.

Heather McLaughlin

January 03, 2021

I usually end up at Joann, Hobby Lobby or Walmart because they are close to me
I like Cactus Quilt Shop because they are super nice, have lots of small scale prints, and lots of cat fabrics, because they love cats too.

Marsha

January 03, 2021

I shop online at Farmhouse Fabrics for fabric. Their customer service is great! If the shipping is less than estimated; then they refund the difference to you.

Frances

January 03, 2021

I shop for snaps, rivets,zippers, bag hardware, etc. at Kam Snaps. I am impressed with the quality of their goods and execptional customer service in advising and instruction. They keep records of your purchase so they can advise you what will and will not work with your equipment.

Sarah

January 03, 2021

I like to thrift fabric or upcycle my children’s clothing , and purchase from various shops in person and online. Depending on what I am looking for. But all of my patterns have come from Pixie Faire!

Patricia

January 03, 2021

I shop online for most of my sewing supplies. I like sites that give you a good use for the object and then I find an excuse to buy it. I do purchase fabric online if I can’t find it locally, but I really prefer to touch it.

Peggy A

January 03, 2021

I shop for doll supplies at various places in person and online. ETSY shops and homesew.com have many supplies appropriate for dolls. I live in a small town so being able to find things I need on the internet and having things delivered to my door is very helpful.

Eva Friessen

January 03, 2021

I shop at Walmart for most of my sewing notions, their prices are fair.

Anne

January 03, 2021

While I haven’t had to shop for fabric a lot lately since I am trying to use up my stash, when I am looking for quality fabric, I like to shop at Winter Creek Cloth on the internet. The choice of fabric is wonderful and the customer service is outstanding!

Doris

January 03, 2021

“I shop for all my sewing and craft supplies at local stores. I was pleased with being able to actually see what things look like, feel like or the size.

Christa

January 03, 2021

I shop Pixie Faire for doll patterns, they are the best! My fabric is usually purchased at Joann’s. These past almost 10 months have been trying as I haven’t shopped anywhere except online. The majority of my sewing has been masks. I have tried to use up scraps for those. A few Star Wars prints were ordered from Etsy for some of those. I like to see the scale of the fabric and the feel of it too when selecting for dolls and girls. Looking forward to in person shopping soon,

Greta

January 03, 2021

I shop for most of my fabric in my stash. I worked for JoAnn’s for 13 years and didn’t bring home a paycheck (according to my husband) for the first five. But, I have always added to my stash with trims and notions from places like HomeSew, Fabrics.com, Missouri Star Quilting, and several Etsy shops. Pixie Faire and Lee and Pearl are my favorite pattern shops.

Joanne

January 03, 2021

I shop for sewing supplies at Hobby Lobby, Walmart and JoaAnn Fabrics. The prices are really good at Walmart but I always get gift cards to spend at JoAnn Fabrics.

Bee

January 03, 2021

I shop online on Etsy and scrapbook stores for doll sewing supplies and hardware.

Peggy Stuart

January 03, 2021

“I shop for doll sewing patterns at Pixie Faire. I was pleased with the quality of the patterns and the ease of downloading them." Although there are not many for Götz Happy Kidz, I can use a regular 18" doll pattern and reduce it to 90%, then lengthen the sleeves and skirt. This usually works.

Janet

January 03, 2021

I shop for doll supplies at my local Joann’s. I love their selection of fabrics.

PATRICIA

January 03, 2021

I shop for quality items everywhere, but i do like this shop and i have to save to order as im on social security and i look for discounts and military discounts which are a big help and so are clearence items

Roben

January 03, 2021

I get fabric from goodwill and also from people who are throwing out clothes . They have starting to give me more of there clothes for me to use.

Sparkle

January 03, 2021

I shopped for my sewing machine, its annual tune-ups, repairs and anything else it needs at Marie’s Sewing Center, Lockport, NY. They also have beautiful fabrics for quilting or any number of sewing projects and whatever sundries one needs to go along with it. This is a friendly, fair family-run sewing store that meets many stitchers’ needs.

Meg

January 03, 2021

I shop at Wawak for my sewing notions. I’ve been impressed with their selection, prices, customer service and fast shipping.

Stephanie

January 03, 2021

Trading fabric with friends is the best!

Claudia

January 03, 2021

I shop for all my sewing supplies at hobby lobby. I was pleased with the quality of fabric and the availability of them.

Christine

January 03, 2021

I shop for fabric at the Salvation Army store. I always find recyclable clothing with tiny prints suitable for doll clothing. The prices are within my budget, the staff are always pleasant and I like the notion that somehow, I am giving back.

Ruth

January 03, 2021

I shop for fabric at Spoonflower because you can submit your own design and they will print it on fabric for you. It means you have fabric that is uniquely your own to be used to make one of a kind creations.

Tamara G

January 03, 2021

I shop for general sewing supplies at my local Joann’s, usually using a coupon! For high quality cottons, I go online to Fat Quarter Shop (lovely selection and a half yard is exactly half the cost of a yard, not an increased price), Missouri Star Quilt (you can earn points on your shopping), or I purchase from Etsy sellers where I can also find fabrics no longer produced. I’ve found lovely delicate laces on Etsy, eBay, and in antique stores. I have quite a collection of supplies now that I really should shop at home!

Lori Wrenn

January 03, 2021

I shop for fabric from my years of stash. I was pleased with Welch’s online for trim and many other online sources for notions.

Maria ELENA Blecha

January 03, 2021

For sewing and quilting and fabric, you cannot find better service than Fat quater shop, I also have gone to Missouri and fort worth for fabric, I had good luck with joannes for elastic and other supplies. Thanks for all you have done for us, love your free patterns as that helps m e as I am retired!!!

Marilyn

January 03, 2021

I shop for sewing supplies at Wawak and other places that are recommended. Always looking for more recommendations

carla

January 03, 2021

i look for quality in fabrics and MSQC has it in theres.. great not just for quilts but for dolly things also..if your gonna sew it. use the good stuff..lol I sew by feel. looking forward to checking out this site too.. never heard of them but now i have thank you..

Christine

January 03, 2021

I shop for most of my sewing supplies at JoAnns. They usually have everything I need, and the weekly/monthly coupons sure help!