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

Phyllis

January 04, 2018

I sew as both a hobby and business. Of course the hobby is more enjoyable. I make dolls, doll clothes, and stuffed animals. I also make clothes for grand kids. The more time spent sewing, the better. I usually spend about 25 hours a week on my projects.

Holly

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit as a hobby and for my grandchildren. I’m looking to expand into a small side line business in 2018. I love the patterns you offer, especially the historical ones! Thank you!

Kathleen

January 04, 2018

I see and crochet as a hobby (for my family-grandchildren) when I am in the mood.

Lisa

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby, but would love for it to become a small business. On average, I spend not nearly enough time on sewing.

Phyllis

January 04, 2018

I saw as both a hobby and business. Of course the hobby is more enjoyable. O make dolls, dloo clothes, and stuffed animals. I also make clothes for grand kids. The more time spent sewing, the better. I usually spend about 25 hours a week on my projects.

Jordan

January 04, 2018

I sew mainly as a hobby, but I also make a little extra money. I sew on average about 15 hours a week.

Melanie Lundberg

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby or making gifts like baby quilts and at my church making diapers for our Lutheran World Relief layettes. This has been a great giveaway and I appreciate the opportunity to visit your site daily. On average I spend a few hours a week sewing.

Lynda

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. I also like to sew as gifts. I haven’t been sewing for awhile as I haven’t had time but plan to enjoy sewing more in the near future.

PAULINE

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as hobby on average, I spend 4 hours, most weeks.
It is one of my favorite hobbies to make historical and holiday outfit for my dolls, and other friends who like dolls.

Debra Luecke

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. I also sew for family and friends. I have done a lot of hats for the cancer society. I work on my days off and weekends off. Can’t wait to start another project. I do a lot of historical costumes for Jane Austin Festival and would love these for my great niece as I can match one to here dress.

Mary Sperry

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby, but I do a great deal of charity sewing. I am in my sewing room every day, even for only a few minutes. No matter how stressed I feel beforehand, I can feel myself relaxing when I sit in front of my sewing machine!

Wanda

January 04, 2018

I see, crochet and knit primarily as a hobby and tiny business. I spend 40 – 60 hours a week doing a mixture of all these crafts that I so much love and enjoy!

Connie

January 04, 2018

I started sewing for my granddaughter and became hooked on sewing doll clothes.I sew 20 hours a week or more.Its such a great hobby!!

Pam

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit and crochet primarily as a hobby, spending 12 hours a week minimum on various projects including expanding wardrobes for my granddaughters’ dolls as well as gifts for family and friends.

Victoria

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily for my home business on average, I spend 30-40 hours per week.

Foy Cordner

January 04, 2018

I sew all year for a charity auction. Proceeds go for women and girls and scholarships. I belong to Soroptimist International. I average 3 hours a day all year and spend at least 150 to 2oo dollars a year on fabric and accessories.

Kim

January 04, 2018

I am doing these comments for my 13 year old daughter. She sews, knits and crochets for a hobby. She loves making things for her dolls, family and friends. On average, she can spend anywhere from 3 hours to 7 hours making stuff in her spare time.

Nadine

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby when I get inspired by a particular project.

Nancy C

January 04, 2018

“I sew primarily as a hobby on average, I spend sporadic time sewing but when I sew I will sew until the item is done. 6 or 12 hours a week until finished.

Elizabeth

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby on average several days a week.

Angelia

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby, on average I spend 6 to 20 hours a week on my hobby. I enjoy making one of a kind items for myself, my children, and my grandchildren.

Lisa

January 04, 2018

“I sew and crochet primarily for Stitchin’ for Kids which is a 100% volunteer non-profit organization that provides handmade gifts to comfort and entertain hospitalized children; as a volunteer for Stitchin’ for Kids on average, I spend about 20 hours in a week.

Melissa Thibault

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby, on average, I spend about a hour a week sewing since that’s the only time I have available right now.

Lori

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby, but don’t get to it most weeks. When I am working on a specific project, I make time that week.

Jan Taylor

January 04, 2018

I sew for fun and my grandkids. I made them pajama pants and embroidered t-shirts for Christmas. I do quite a bit of embroidery. I sew when the mood strikes me.

Tamieka Fleming

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby for my home] on average, I spend about two hours a week depending on my schedule or project. I enjoy sewing and discovered Pixie Faire while looking for clothes to make for my doll and my niece’s doll.

Margaret

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit primarily as a hobby, on average I spend about ten hours a week enjoying myself.

Cindi

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby and occasionally for profit. I’m in my sewing room almost every day. It’s my happy place! Love making doll clothes and the waitress pattern I bought from pixie faire won first prize at our annual Doll Raffel contest to raise money for our wee care project with Spirit of St. Louis Smockers.

Sandra Bambling

January 04, 2018

I try to knit about 2 hours each evening. My aim for 2018 is to have sewing Sunday afternoons. It may fail!

Kami Jan

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit mostly for myself so I guess a hobby. I make most of my own clothes and knit my own scarves and slippers. (And doll scarves and slippers) I haven’t learned how to knit anything else so far. The only thing I know how to crochet is oval rugs; I haven’t gotten around to figuring out clothes. I spend about 30 hours average sewing, knitting or crocheting a week.

Mary Gutscher

January 04, 2018

I sew & knit primarily as a hobby on average, I spend an average of 4 hours per day doing craft related things. So about 28 hours per week.

DeLynn

January 04, 2018

“I sew primarily as a hobby. On average, I spend 2 hours week.”

Lynn

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. On average, I spend 24 hours a week or more sewing and embroidering. Now that I’m retired, I am able to sew often for family and myself.

Lauren EM

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby and I usually spend a few hours a month. I don’t do a little bit each day, I’m more the type that’ll lock myself in the sewing room for a full day and blitz outfits. ?

Cheri

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby to relax and be stress free. I sew on the average about 10 hours a week. I make myself sew at least one hour a night to relax myself so I can sleep.

joyce

January 04, 2018

i can spend 4 hours a day sewing love it

brenda

January 04, 2018

I sew because i love the doll clothes,i spend 20 hours or more a week.

Linda Badurek

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit and crochet, primarily as a hobby, on I spend 15 hours a week

Quinna

January 04, 2018

I knit as a hobby around 12 hours a week.

Beth Kow

January 04, 2018

I ‘sew’ primarily as an assistant to a business run by a woman with severe Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (aka Toxicant Induced Loss of Tolerance), and on average, I spend… 6-8 hours a week washing, laying, and cutting fabric in preparation for her expert hands. This allows her more time to design and create since much is lost due to her debilitating migraines.

Allison

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby, but I want to get more into business someday. I spend only a couple hours a week making clothes for my AG dolls.

Barb

January 04, 2018

I knit as a hobby and I teach quilting for fun yo 4H. This takes on average about 8-20 hours a week. More if I get an extra day off!

Dorie B

January 04, 2018

I sew and crochet as a hobby and to have things to donate to fundraisers. It’s hard to figure an average because I sew in short bursts – I might go months without having time for anything and then gear up to make 10 outfits for a fundraiser in a few weeks!

Susan

January 04, 2018

I sell primarily to get rid of my fabric hoard. If I am ever bitten by a radioactive spider, I hope my superpower is being able to clone myself so that I may actually stand a shot at winnowing my collection down.

Sue

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby,I do tailoring (nothing ever fits quite right off the rack) for family and quilt and love to sew doll clothes for myself and extended family, love Thimbles and Acorn patterns. I sew at least an hour a day, sewing is my relaxation. I have been sewing for more then 60 years.

Jeannie

January 04, 2018

I sew, embroider, or smock primarily as a hobby, keeping my grandchildren in special clothes. I spend about 30-40 hours a week doing this labor of love.

jane

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby but I sell the doll clothes I make – because I don;t know what else to do with them. I spend about 12 hours a week minimum sewing – often many more. The more I sew the happier I am!

Judy

January 04, 2018

I sew or crochet primarily as a hobby for approximately 30-35 hours per week as I am now retired and I love it!!

Kay

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. I like to sew doll clothes for my eight year old granddaughter and also I sew charity quilts.

Jan

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. On average I sew a few hours per week, but beginning in a November that can increase from 3 to 6 hours per day. I will sew several different items for my grand daughter’s doll as well as making a small gift for co workers, family and friends. Last year I made 50+ cup sleeves and this year it was star ornaments for the Christmas tree.

Victoria Masteller

January 04, 2018

I sew, crazy quilt, quilt and do counted cross stitch as hobbies. They are sources of relaxation and can become gifts as need be.
I spend a lot of time sewing. The other pursuits as wanted or needed. There’s always a need for a Veteran ‘s or baby quilt. And my daughter asks for one if she needs it.
Working on counted cross stitch Angels now for this coming Christmas.
Thank you everyone at Pixie Faire!

Linda Napiantek

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily to create clothes people can love to play with as much as I can but at least 10 hours a week.

Deanna

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby- on average, I spend 8 hours a week sewing. This will increase when I retire 1st of July! :)

Liz B

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit primarily as a hobby. On average i spend between 2-8 hours on various projects. I love creating! Thanks for the wonderful giveaways you’ve been sponsoring!

Beth

January 04, 2018

I am a hobby person. Amount of time I enjoy varies on so many other daily duties I could’t really tell you the time I spend.

Jan K

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby and for small sales at craft fairs. On average, I spend several hours a week sewing and have just completed a new sewing suite in my home!

Susan and Don Piefer

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby and make doll clothes for myself and grandchildren. My family always has lots of sewing repairs which I do as needed. I sew by spurts so can not give an average time per week.

Linda

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit primarly as a habby also for my home I am retired so I spend as much time as possible as I find it very relaxing

Susan Meacham

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. I spend 5 to 25 hours a week depending on my schedule and whether my house is clean enough to abandon for the day.

Janet Brown

January 04, 2018

I sew and crochet and knit for my own enjoyment and to relax. I’m sewing mostly clothes for my granddaughters Sue Ellen . I may spend 1 to 20 hrs a week depending on whether we are At home or in RV

Stephanie C.

January 04, 2018

“I sew primarily to learn new sewing techniques, to be creative and to make and sell some of the things I make. I love giving handmade gifts, creating unique things for myself and others. On average, but not recently I spend 3-5 hours a week sewing. In 2018 my goal is to find more hours in the week to sew and create for myself, family, friends and charity.
Very Lovely Historical Dress! Thanks so much for these contests they are so much fun!

Tanya

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. On average I spend only three or four hours a week. 2018 is going to be the year of finishing projects and in doing so, making more room in my craft/sewing/workroom to do more projects. I have a small fortune invested in supplies for all the projects I have started and want to do. My biggest stumbling block is not enough room to work on the projects or even find the materials I need. So, I have started the year making dog coats for a local dog rescue group using material I bought long ago to make coats to sell. It’s time to use the fabric up and what a better way than doing it for the little fuzzies who need them. At this point I have 4 more coats to sew to make 18 coats for them. AND I emptied a very large storage container! Next is making faux felt food for a little girl’s tea party whose birthday is in May. That will clear the room even more. But in-between, I want to make some outfits for my doll, just for some creative fun!!!

wandalee

January 04, 2018

i sew knit and crochet also machine embroidery i make a lot of doll clothes all for the 18 inch doll i love to make them. put i also quilt some.

Amy W

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby, making clothes for dolls and fun costumes for my children. 2017 was my first full year of starting my small business, Stitchery by Snowflake, and I look forward to continuing to grow it in the coming year. On average, I sew around 15 hours per week and wish I could do more. Thank you to Pixie Faire and all the amazing pattern designers for this give-away.

Pat S

January 04, 2018

I sew (longarm quilt) primarily as a lonely home business. On average, I spend 30 hours per week on customer projects. I rescue dolls … clean them and make clothes for them. I hope to donate some of them to charity auction. Some of the 18" dolls watch me from the table in my quilting room and keep me company. Their cheerful faces make me smile!

SARAH SAMSON

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily for my Etsy shop, but probably almost as much for my own family and gifts. I spend approximately 8-10 hours per week sewing.

Chris H

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby on average, I spend 8 hours a week; if I’m lucky, doing so.

Ramona

January 04, 2018

I sew knit & crochet primarily as a hobby. On average, I spend 1 hour in a week. I would like to spend more time doing it all in the new year.

Kathy

January 04, 2018

I sew because I love it! I love doing quilts, heirloom sewing, doll clothes and special things for my family. I spend 3-5 hours a day sewing! It’s my hobby, my stress relief, my get-away!

Karen Dills

January 04, 2018

“I crochet primarily as a hobby on average, I spend about 3 hrs a week crocheting.

Virginia

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby for my family and friends, I do projects in spurts of time. on average 3-4hours a week.

Marie

January 04, 2018

I sew because I enjoy it. I make a lot of my clothes, but I think I most enjoy making clothes and dressing my dolls. I probably spend about 8 hours a week at my sewing machine.

BrendaK

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily with a group of ladies that provides an 18" doll, a complete hand made wardrobe, and handmade tote for little girls that must be examined and interviewed due to sexual abuse.

Marianne

January 04, 2018

I sew, and knit, and crochet as a hobby. The amount of time per week varies on what season it is.

Robyn

January 04, 2018

I sew or crochet primarily as a hobby. On average, I spend 4-6 hr/week right now because I have home remodeling projects I am finishing.

Barb

January 04, 2018

“I sew primarily as a hobby and creative outlet on average, I spend 8-12 hours sewing.

Terri Feehan

January 04, 2018

I sew and crochet primarily as a hobby for myself and my grandchildren. On average I spend about 9 hours a week sewing and 5 hours doing crochet. Your web site is a tremendous help to me.

Beth P

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit, cross stitch, and embroider mostly for a hobby and for friends. Since breaking my foot, am averaging 20 hours or more per week.

Lorretta

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby and on average I sew about 6 hours a week. I plan on sewing a lot more as this year gets underway!

Rene

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit, as a hobby about 20 hours per week. I sew mostly baby wear for gifts and charity and do doll clothes for my granddaughter and for my own small collection of dolls. I love your site for patterns and inspiration and particularly enjoyed your drafting course for doll clothes as I am heading more into art dolls and creating unique outfits for them. Thanks for a great site!

Sue Foster

January 04, 2018

I sew, smock & machine embroider mostly for my own sanity, Its my own world where I can get away, create & relax, the benefits usually go to my family & friends or other in need. I sell tiny snaps for doll clothes on e-bay to support my sewing habit. when asked? “YES I still play with dolls”

LIsa

January 04, 2018

…an estimate of 8 hours a week charity sewing.

Nancy

January 04, 2018

“I sew primarily as a pastime hobby, on average I spend an hour or more a day just looking at patterns.

Shelley

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit for pleasure and for charity, and I spend about 5 hours a week right now. (We are remodeling – I would spend more time if I could.)

Nancy

January 04, 2018

“I sew primarily as a pastime hobby, on average I spend an hour or more a day just looking at patterns.

Narda

January 04, 2018

Boy, I wish I could say I sew for profit, but it is mainly a hobby that I dearly love! Making my own clothes meant I could dress really well, and sewing for my 7 siblings was a blast. Now it is dressing dolls, and starting my granddaughters on the stitching trail. Thanks for helping indulge my passion!

Lori

January 04, 2018

“I sew primarily as a hobby although I do sell the occasional doll oitfit to a friend. On average, I only get to spend a few hours a week in my sewing room. But in 2018 I plan to make more time for doll clothes.

Annie

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit, crochet, smock, quilt, embroider and cross stitch for relaxation and as a hobby. I usually spend about 20 hours per week or more if needed to finish big projects. I enjoy making things for my granddaughters, my self and my home.

cathy

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby together with knitting, crocheting, embroidery. All come in handy when making various doll clothes and accessories for Granddaughter. I can sew anywhere from 10 to 40 hours a week. Retirement is grand!!

Annie

January 04, 2018

Rena

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a clothing maker (whether it be dog, doll, or people), on average, I spend about two hours or more a day.

Betty

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit & crochet as a hobby, and I spend roughly about 10 hrs/wk or more as time allows.

Virginia Janzig

January 04, 2018

I sew, embroider, and crochet primarily as a hobby. On average, I spend 8 to 20 hours per week on various kinds of needlework.

Linda Bergh

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily for enjoyment and as a hobby and for charity. I spend anywhere from 3- 20 hours a week making doll cothes for my granddaughter’s 18" dolls and Barbie dolls, as well as clothing for them and items for family and friends.

sandra

January 04, 2018

I love the fashion of this time thanks for the chance to WIN

Rebekah

January 04, 2018

I crochet mainly as a hobby, and I probably spend an average of 9-10 hours a week crocheting.

Janet

January 04, 2018

“I sew and knit primarily for my doll shop. On average, I spend 20 hours a week sewing and knitting.

Irene Bates

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby. My mother wad a seamstress and instilled in me the live of textiles. There are weeks that I sew 30-40 hours, especially when in the middle of a major project, but there are other weeks that I only spend an hour or two in the evenings with hand needlework such as cross-stitch or knitting.

Laurie

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a home business, although I have slowed down recently. I love sewing gifts when I have the time.

Darlene

January 04, 2018

I sew as a home business to make doll outfits for craft shows. I spend around 30 hours a week sewing.

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

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Phyllis

Holly

Kathleen

Lisa

Phyllis

Jordan

Melanie Lundberg

Lynda

PAULINE

Debra Luecke

Mary Sperry

Wanda

Connie

Pam

Victoria

Foy Cordner

Kim

Nadine

Nancy C

Elizabeth

Angelia

Lisa

Melissa Thibault

Lori

Jan Taylor

Tamieka Fleming

Margaret

Cindi

Sandra Bambling

Kami Jan

Mary Gutscher

DeLynn

Lynn

Lauren EM

Cheri

joyce

brenda

Linda Badurek

Quinna

Beth Kow

Allison

Barb

Dorie B

Susan

Sue

Jeannie

jane

Judy

Kay

Jan

Victoria Masteller

Linda Napiantek

Deanna

Liz B

Beth

Jan K

Susan and Don Piefer

Linda

Susan Meacham

Janet Brown

Stephanie C.

Tanya

wandalee

Amy W

Pat S

SARAH SAMSON

Chris H

Ramona

Kathy

Karen Dills

Virginia

Marie

BrendaK

Marianne

Robyn