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

Ellen B

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit mainly for my home based business and for charity donations. I probably spend 30-40 hours a week doing this but it’s woven in with family responsibilities so some days it’s more and some days less.

Silvia D

January 04, 2018

“I sew and crochet primarily as a hobby on average, I spend bout 8 hours a week.

Patricia

January 04, 2018

I sew for enjoyment, family, friends, donations. I love historical costumes and I spend 40 plus hours a week on sewing. I also crochet, knit, bead, I enjoy it all. Been sewing since I was in high school. A very long time ago. I love it.

Yonda

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby and sew when there is free time or a project that needs done.

Leslie Motter

January 04, 2018

“I sew primarily as a hobby or for my family on average, I spend 10 hours a week.

Lynn

January 04, 2018

I both knit and sew, my knitting is only a hobby and I knit 6-7 hours a week. I sew both at home and to make samples and teach at work, on an average I would say I sew somewhere between 10 to 12 hours a week.

Miranda

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit, and crochet as a hobby and for my business about 30 hours a week. It brings me so much joy!

Pamela Fasimpaur

January 04, 2018

I sew for pleasure now. Doll clothes for gifts for great grand daughter, plus clothes for her and others. I sew as needed, not any specific amount of time, as I said it is pleasure.

Beverly

January 04, 2018

“I sew primarily as a hobby- create interesting things for my home. On average, I spend about seven hours or more per week sewing. I try to sew at least one hour per day. If I’m really invested in a project, I might sew from sun up to sun down.

CoraVee Caswell

January 04, 2018

I sew, as a hobby, for gifts and for selling an occasional quilt top, and as part of an educational historic evnt. I spend probably an average of an hour a week, but can be up to 30 hrs.

Linda

January 04, 2018

Hi, I sew for my small business and usually average about 4 hours a day. Unless regular life gets in the way…….

Crystal S

January 04, 2018

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Karen

January 04, 2018

I see primarily as a hobby about 2- 10 hours a week. Depends on the project or how messy the house has become, or the Season (like Christmas).

Melissa

January 04, 2018

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

Cindy

January 04, 2018

I sew or knit primarily as a hobby. On average, I spend maybe a few hours per month sewing or knitting. This year I want to change that to a few hours per week.

Traudy

January 04, 2018

I sew, do some basic knitting and crochet only as a hobby, mostly for my grandchildren. On average, I spend approximately four hours per week, more if I have the spare time.

Pat S

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily for my doll clothes business and as an outlet for my creative side. I love putting all of the elements together and coming up with unique outfits for my customers. I spend every hour I can sewing but that varies according to the season. As we farm, there is always so much to do all year round so I take advantage of any free time I get.some weeks it’s all day, every day. Others I might only get a couple of hours here and there.

Holly

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby and for stress relief. The amount of time I can devote to sewing and knitting varies but my only New Year’s resolution is to do more of both!

Cora Flispart

January 04, 2018

I sew for church (banners and altar cloths), my former middle school theatre (costumes), and used to sew for our high school theatre and choir. During theatre season, I can sew up to 14 hours a day for 6 to 7 hours a day for 2 1/2 months. Last year, I made 69 “Little Mermaid” costumes for my middle school. I also redress used dolls in historical, modern, and fantasy costumes. I am a 44 year 4-H leader, teaching sewing, crocheting, knitting, jewelry making, basketry, flower making: things that I had to learn as I costumed our award winning high school theatre productions. I have 4 sewing machines, a serger, and an embroidery machine, all of which I use for doll clothes making, as well as costuming students.

Heidi

January 04, 2018

I crochet as a hobby as I love to gift my creations to others. I crochet on average a few hours a week. I would love to do it more!

Julie B

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby, making items for friends and family. On average, I spend 12 hours a week

Lyn

January 04, 2018

I spend at least 2-4 hours a day on some sort of needle craft project, mostly hand embroidery, sewing, knitting . Projects are always given away to family or church bazaar. I do it for fun, while learning and perfecting technique.

Sandy

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby on average I spend 12-15 hours in my sewing room.

Rebecca

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit and quilt because I absolutely love making things from fabric. I have done so for 53 years and never tire of it. I sew, knit or quilt for about 4 hours a day now that I have retired.

Cathryn Guthrie

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit primarily as a hobby. On average, I spend probably eight or so hours a week, more if I’m really invested in a specific project.

Anna S

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby. With young kids at home and other hobbies too, my sew time varies – it can be zero hours a week or 6+ hours (or somewhere in between) depending on what is going on.

Connie H

January 04, 2018

“I sew primarily as a hobby business on average, I spend 10 to 15 hours a week. I make doll clothes and other craft items to sell at one craft show a year. I also design and make wedding gowns. I’ve sewn since I was tall enough to reach the treadle pedal, so sewing automatically grew into a very important part of my life. I almost have my MFA in costume design for the theatre which taught me that I wanted my creative sewing remain a hobby!

Penny

January 04, 2018

“I sew primarily as a hobby. On average, I spend 5 plus hours a week sewing quilts, doll clothes, curtains, pot holders etc.

Angel

January 04, 2018

I crochet as a hobby and am just learning to sew. I spend a couple hours a day crafting.

Cindy

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily for my 10 young grandchildren, 6 being girls. I spend 20 or more hours in a week until Christmas sewing time. It must increase then. Others have asked me to sew for them but with 10 grand kids I can only do that from May to Sept.

Valerie

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby, mostly to make gifts, about an hour a week.

Cora Long

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit and crochet primarily as a hobby, as an average I knit daily, I sew a few hours a week (I have young kids so sometimes my free time is a crap shoot lol), and I crochet on a per project basis. I have a vintage Kirsten doll and these patterns would be amazing.

Kathy

January 04, 2018

I sew for fun and hobby. I usually spend 6-8 hours a week unless a project is really involved. Love sewing for 2 granddaughters. I also do a lot of smocking.

Jennifer

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit and crochet primarily as a hobby for me, my 18” dolls and as gifts and donations. On average, I spend one week a month, I want to do more in the new year, another post said she binge sews and I understand that concept

Karen

January 04, 2018

I sew, crochet, embroider and needle felt primarily as hobbies makings things to sell it as gifts. I occasionally sell a few things having tried etsy and fb but it’s too expensive. If like to start a business but I’m not dedicated enough. I usually spend at least an hour a day crafting.

Pamela

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby, but have sold many of my creations. I sew about 10 to 15 hrs a week. I been sewing since I was a teenager, but enjoy it more now.

Orlanda Meyer

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily to make items to sell at small Holiday craft shows and as a hobby to make things for my friends and family. I always hope that I will sew primarily from my stash, but then I step into a fabric store and all is lost!

AnnCP

January 04, 2018

I used to sew clothes for myself and children – out of necessity! But now I teach others to sew and because I enjoy it. Never thought of it as a “hobby!!” Cant give an average time I sew per week – it varies from zero hours to 14.

Carolyn

January 04, 2018

“I sew primarily as a hobby and for a small home business. On average, I spend 4 hours per week.

Marie Field

January 04, 2018

I see as a hobby about one to two hours a week as I have a one year old right now. When he gets older the hours will increase

Claudia

January 04, 2018

I have sewn for many years,. I love to see doll clothes, they are my most fun to do. But now I don’t have as much time as I would like to. I see about everything and really enjoy my time in the sewing room, it is so relaxing

Marsha Howser

January 04, 2018

I sew and crochet primarily as a hobby making doll clothes for granddaughters. I spend 5-8 hours a week on my projects. Really a relaxing and fulfilling hobby.

Mary F.

January 04, 2018

I sew mostly as a hobby and for several great grand daughters who have 18" dolls. I spend several hours every day in my sewing room.

Jaime Mars

January 04, 2018

“I sew and knit primarily as a hobby. for my family, on average, I spend sometimes up to and exceeding 40 hours a week doing both. I really need to turn it into a business!

Joan

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby about 8 hours a week for my granddaughter, friends grandchildren and the Marine Corps Toys for Tots program. I have been sewing doll clothes since I was 10.

Kathryn Kurzrock

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily to make historical outfits for my daughter’s AG dolls. I love to do it when I can find the time. It’s been a while since I’ve had a good groove going due to moving/packing/unpacking and then having to put everything away again for the holidays. But once the decorations are put away, I will get it all out again and set up shop in my dining room. Once I get a good groove going, I spend ~ 8-10 hours per week working on an outfit. I’m self taught in the past 5 years and it takes me a long time to create one outfit, but it’s complete with dress, bloomers/cami and bonnets!

Sheryl

January 04, 2018

As a mother of 6 adult children and a grandmother of 12, I sew primarily as a hobby, making clothes and accessories for dollies, Barbies, stuffies etc, and I also do a lot of mending of blue jeans. I think my new record is 18 patches on one pair of pants! On average, I spend 8 hours per week on various sewing projects.

Christine

January 04, 2018

I sew and crochet as a hobby for stress relief and enjoyment. I spend every single second that I can doing this.

Leah S.

January 04, 2018

I sew and crochet primarily as a hobby and a means to provide clothes and toys to my grandchildren, but I do sell some of my work sometimes to earn extra money. I sew/crochet on average 25 hrs a week. This increases close to Christmas time.

Darlene A

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. I sew /craft at least 2 hours a week!

Loretta

January 04, 2018

I sew mostly as a hobby. I have a lot of fun sewing for my granddaughters and their American girl dolls. I spend from 2-5hrs a week sewing.

lisa

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby, on average, I spend…not nearly as much time as I want to play. Some weeks none at all, some weeks a couple hours most days. Hopefully, that can become every day soon.

Cathi

January 04, 2018

“I sew/knit/rug hook/spin primarily as a hobby. On average, I spend as much time as possible crafting in one way or another. The only time I’m not crafting is when I’me reading or working.

Kathy

January 04, 2018

I sew for pleasure and stress relief. I spend on average about 6 hours a week.

Kimberly C

January 04, 2018

I sew whenever I can primarily for a hobby, although I would like to sew for selling in the future.

Rene Bolton

January 04, 2018

I Sew primarily as a hobby and spend an average of 5-6 hours a week.

Connie Lancaster

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby and don’t get to spend near as time as I’d like. Maybe when I retire.

Debra

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit and crochet as a hobby. I started sewing for my grand daughter’s 18" doll and want to make wardrobes for dolls I donate to the foster care children. I have no idea how many hours a week I put in. Not as much time sewing as I do crocheting. I crochet almost every day, but I don’t get a chance to sew every day. I love making the outfits!

Helen F.

January 04, 2018

“I sew primarily as a hobby. On average, I spend a couple of hours a week sewing. Unless I have a definite project, then I am a sewing fiend! One of my goals is to finish all the projects I started, and to not cut extra fabric into something I don’t specifically need, which causes me to have all these unfinished projects, lol. Time to think about quilting that extra fabric.

Karen

January 04, 2018

I sew, crochet, embroider, and needle felt as hobbirs, but occasionally sell some of my creations. Mostly I make things for gifts. I’d love to make it a business but don’t have the dedication it takes.

D

January 04, 2018

I sew and crochet as a hobby. I crochet to keep the arthritis in my hands in control and sew to keep my creativity actively engaged.

Eileen W

January 04, 2018

I sew as a loving grandma on average I spend 6 hours and more a week, depending on the patterns.

Sally

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby and for my home business, on average, I spend 4 hours a week.

Natalie N.

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily for fun and I spend about 2 hours a week sewing when I am working on a project.

Diana Moriel

January 04, 2018

I sea primarily as a hobby and I’m learning,I probably spend 3 hours a week,but I would love to do more!

Beth

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. I sew a lot more in winter than in summer, so there isn’t really an easy way to average. Say two hours a week, maybe.

Dawn Sloterbeek

January 04, 2018

I sew and crochet mostly as a hobby but I have considered trying to turn it into a business. Right now I sew less than 1 hour per week.

Kristen

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a small business and sew about 7 hours a week.

Trish C.

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit primarily as a hobby, although I have sold quite a few of my items. On average I spend 10-12 hours per week sewing or knitting. It is a good way for me to unwind after a long day at work.

Marian

January 04, 2018

“I sew and crochet primarily as a hobby and for stress relief; on average, I spend 21 hours a week at it.

Brenda

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as therapy and as a hobby. As a cancer survivor, sewing has kept me from feeling sorry for myself and I’m now helping others. I spend approximately 20 hours per week sewing and quilting.

Edith

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby and as an extension of my hobby of collecting dolls. I make things for my home, family and dolls.

Marcie

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a home business that is also something I love doing. I am in the process of getting started up and the amount of time depends on how things are going. After a year of being sick and diagnosed with numerous food allergies working on a much improved new year.

Jacque G

January 04, 2018

I sew (and knit/crochet) as hobbies, primarily making gifts for my grandchildren as well as my daughters and gifts for their friends. Once in a while I even make things for my self. My favorite things to make are doll clothes (I also collect dolls) and all kinds of bags/purses. I spend anywhere between ten to twenty hours a week pursuing my hobbies. Thank you for the Twelve Days of Christmas giveaways.

Petrina

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. On average, I spend about 25-30 hours a week sewing. After my granddaughter goes to sleep at night I work on whatever project I have going on.

Sharon

January 04, 2018

I sew, crochet, and try to knit for a hobby. I love making doll clothes for my grandchildren . I spend on average 2 hrs a week on my hobby but am retired now so hope to have more free time to do more. I have thought about starting a home base business in the future.

Ellen

January 04, 2018

I sew sew primarily as a hobby on average, I spend more hours than I keep track of. It’s my way to relax.

Marti M.

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily for my home business and I spend about 10 hours a week at it.

Christine

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. I don’t sew as much during the work week, but I do spend a few hours sewing over the weekend.

Lynn S

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit and crochet mostly as a hobby but would like to open an etsy shop someday. I sew 5-15 hours a week. I recently taught myself to tat also. Thanks for all the great patterns and ideas.

Melody

January 04, 2018

I sew mostly to clothe all my own kids. For example,I have 9 little 16cm girls who want their own dresses, etc. :) I try to spend a couple hours a day sewing, sometimes by hand. :)

Elizabeth G

January 04, 2018

I sew and crochet as a hobby. I try to spend between 2 to 4 hours a week. I sew doll clothes and repair clothes. :)

Lita

January 04, 2018

“I sew and crochet primarily as a hobby. On average, I spend 20 hours or more.

Lee Wilson

January 04, 2018

“I sew primarily as a hobby, on average, I spend…about 10 hours a week.

Joanne

January 04, 2018

I sew purses for the Sewpowerful program and clothes for Samaritan Purse Shoe Boxes, quilts for charity and knit afghans for Project Linus. People give me fabric and yarn, so I hardly need to buy anything. I probably spend on average 20-25 hours.

Mariana L.

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby, I make 18" doll clothes for my older daughter; on average, I spend an hour per day.

Natalie

January 04, 2018

I sew and crochet as a hobby and I wish I could spend a lot more time doing it!

Sigrid

January 04, 2018

ENTENCE:
“I sew and crochet primarily as a hobby. I binge sew and crochet around holidays and other weeks don’t manage to fit it in at all

Trish Glavin

January 04, 2018

“I crochet and sew primarily as hobbies that not only provide me relaxation and comfort, but allow me to share my creativity with others whether gifting my crochet afghans to friends/family, spreading comfort with my charity crochet projects or sewing doll clothes to donate or sell. I spend approximately 7 hours a week: mostly evenings while watching tv or Sunday’s while watching my NE Patriots play football.Thank you!

Janine S

January 04, 2018

I knit primarily for my home business, on average, I spend 25 hours/week knitting

Alicia Payne

January 04, 2018

Let be historical patterns

Loretta Moffit

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby and for gifts. I,also, help make quilts for PROJECT LINUS. Time varies but at least 6 hours weekly. It is also my social outlet.

Annette G.

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby, with dreams of being a small business! On average, I spend about 10-15 hours a week sewing :-)

Donna

January 04, 2018

I sew both as a very enjoyable hobby and for my business, which started by making doll clothes for my granddaughters. I’m trying to reduce and make good use of a huge fabric stash left over from my quilting days. I LOVE doing this and spend on average about 24 hrs. a week – sometimes less, sometimes a lot more. I sew most afternoons and some evenings.

Charlotte Villiers

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby and because I enjoy trying new things.Before the holidays, I averaged about 2-3 hours per week but now that the holidays are over, I plan to greatly increase!

Lee Wilson

January 04, 2018

“I sew primarily as a hobby, on average, I spend…about 10 hours a week.

Elizabeth Glass

January 04, 2018

I sew for fun/hobby, on average I sew about 5 hours a week unless I’m working on a specific costume or project then much much more. Historical doll patterns are my favorite!!!

Laura Olinger

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a home business (but I love to sew). On average, 7 to 14 hours a week sewing. It varies a lot depending on my health.

M.

January 04, 2018

I sew and crochet primarily as a hobby. On average, I spend not nearly as much time as I would like to on these hobbies, probably about three to four hours a week. Thank you.

Diana G.

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby for my family and friends. I spend about 4-5 hours a day sometimes more depending on what I am making. I love to sew.

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

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Ellen B

Silvia D

Patricia

Yonda

Leslie Motter

Lynn

Miranda

Pamela Fasimpaur

Beverly

CoraVee Caswell

Linda

Crystal S

Karen

Melissa

Cindy

Traudy

Pat S

Holly

Cora Flispart

Heidi

Julie B

Lyn

Sandy

Rebecca

Cathryn Guthrie

Anna S

Connie H

Penny

Angel

Cindy

Valerie

Cora Long

Kathy

Jennifer

Karen

Pamela

Orlanda Meyer

AnnCP

Carolyn

Marie Field

Claudia

Marsha Howser

Mary F.

Jaime Mars

Joan

Kathryn Kurzrock

Sheryl

Christine

Leah S.

Darlene A

Loretta

lisa

Cathi

Kathy

Kimberly C

Rene Bolton

Connie Lancaster

Debra

Helen F.

Karen

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Eileen W

Sally

Natalie N.

Diana Moriel

Beth

Dawn Sloterbeek

Kristen

Trish C.

Marian

Brenda

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Marcie

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