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

Nancy

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily making clothes (either for myself or my family. I’ve been sewing since I was a teenager and i am now 70 years old. I spend anywhere from zero hours to most of the day sewing depending on what else is going on.

Laura Smith

January 04, 2018

I sew and crochet primarily as a hobby for home. I spend 4-5 hours a day. It relaxes me, and is a great way to wind down.

Sharon Whitfill

January 04, 2018

“I sew, knit, and crochet] primarily as a hobby. On average, I spend 4-6 hours a day on one or another. I primarily make gifts for family and friends, and my adult children’s friends. I do American girl items for 2 nieces, and soon for 2 grand daughters, both under age 3 right now.

Karen

January 04, 2018

I sew historic costumes (life size and doll size) to share in my social studies classes. Kids love it when history comes to life. I sew whenever I have a spare moment.

MargaretP

January 04, 2018

“I sew primarily as a hobby and on average I spend anywhere from zero hours per week to several hours every day. Depends on what else is going on. Plus I’ve been sewing for so long that a garment that would take me two weeks to complete years ago I can now do in a couple of days. If I’m making gifts I’m sewing every day. But if my kids are competing in their sports I’m not sewing.”

Wallie

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby and have made things for my family as well as friends and probably spend 8 -10 hrs a week when I’m actually making something. I find the creative process takes me a lot longer than the actual sewing out of the project I’ve picked.

Mary Ann Barrett

January 04, 2018

I sew, Knit and crochet ( I do all three ) primarily as a hobby and for my nieces and nephews on average, I spend…25 hours a week working on them.

Mary

January 04, 2018

I see as a hobby and my time varried week to week. I sometimes get together with my sister and we take our machines on vacation and sew away. Lots of fun

Joan A

January 04, 2018

I learned to sew as a little girl. My mother taught me to make doll clothes. I have sewn all my life and loved doing it,and now I am making doll clothes for my beautiful granddaughter, and she keeps asking me to make mor… I love it.j

Shirley Clark

January 04, 2018

“I sew primarily as a hobby on average, I spend $2 to $10 a week on either designs, patterns, or fabric. If fabric, then it might be a little more.”

LizT

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby to make items for my children and family, and I make a small amount of items for gifts and another set to sell online. I sew about 5 hours each week, but realistically some weeks it is none and other weeks it is an hours-long marathon to finish a project.

Debra

January 04, 2018

I sew and quilt for my hobbies about 10 hours a week.

Bonny

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby on average, I spend 6 to 8 hours in a week. I’m a stay at home mom and only have time to sew after my husband get home from work.

Autumn

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby, and I sew in fits and starts. I might not sew for a few weeks, then I’ll get really into a project and sew in all my spare time for a few weeks. I have a bunch of hobbies and because they’re my hobbies, I insist that I enjoy doing them – and if I don’t, I stop and do something else.

Gail Myers

January 04, 2018

I sew for fun as a hobby. My adopted grandkids have 18 in dolls and I sew for them about 10 to 15 hours a week it is the stress release for having a 7 & 8 year old.

Christina P

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby right now. Not much time to sew at present as I am packing and planning on moving in the next few months but as a rule I put in long days both sewing, painting, working with clay, and a lot of time doing research on clothing, fabrics etc… It is my way of expressing my inner spirit.

Fish

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby and, on average, I spend 12 hours a week sewing.

Janet

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. On average I spend about 5 hours a week sewing, but many more hours looking for inspiration on the computer!

Sharon

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby and on average, I spend a few hours each week.

Nancy A.

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby, but also sew doll clothes and accessories as Christmas gifts for girls in Foster care. I spend approx. 20 hours a week sewing, sometimes more if my schedule permits.

Kathleen

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit, crochet & quilt because I enjoy it personally, and to give back to others, make gifts, etc. I enjoy trying new patterns that challenge me and expand my knowledge and skills. I spend 20 plus hrs each week doing some form of needlework.

Betty Key

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily for my home business. On average, I spend 8 hours a week sewing all sizes of doll clothes and sometimes other projects. It is my stress relief from my “day” job!

Susan

January 04, 2018

“I sew or machine embroider primarily as a hobby on average, I spend about 5 hours a week.on various projects.

Maureen

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. I work part time so I don’t have as much time to sew as I’d like. On average, I spend 1 or two hours a week sewing. :)

Alice S

January 04, 2018

I sew mainly for myself and family, including quilts. I try for 2-3 hours a week. I also like to work on machine embroidery projects.

Diana

January 04, 2018

“I sew primarily as a hobby.On average, I spend 8-20 hours per week sewing, depending on what projects I am working on or helping my nieces work on as I have been teaching them to sew..

Wendy wheeler

January 04, 2018

Knitting and sewing are hobbies at the moment but I do sell some clothes to colleagues and friends for their children and grandchildren. It varies because of my employment but I spend at least 20 hours a week doing these hobbies.

Ashty

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby, sometimes for my business, on average I spend an hour or so a week (I do various other art things and music as well, plus school makes it hard to find free time haha!)

Roxie

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as therapy for PTSD. On average, I spend approximately 15 hours a week making doll clothes for my granddaughter, great-nieces, and the TLC dolls I rehab.

Toni

January 04, 2018

I sew (and knit) primarily as a hobby. I am my husband’s caregiver, so I appreciate having beautiful things to sew that can be put aside when I need to attend to him, and that come together quickly when I come back to them, unlike full-size clothing. I will cut out several outfits and let them wait: I don’t have a set amount that I sew each day, but I binge-sew often for a week or more at a time, completing at least an outfit a day, including hand work. Thanks to the Pixie Faire staff and to the designers of these lovely clothes for this opportunity.

Janet

January 04, 2018

I sew for about an hour a week as a hobby

Melissa

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit, and crochet to mend and make gifts. On average, I spend $0 a month because I have such a stash that I’v e GOT to use some of what I have!

Joan

January 04, 2018

I sew mostly because I love it & love to see my creations come to life, I also do several craft sales a year. I do some crocheting as well. I guess I spend anywhere from 5 to 25 hours a week. I taught my granddaughter to sew & she loves it.

Elena

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a way of escape from The Venezuelan reality.

sue

January 04, 2018

“I sew primarily as a Hobby on average, I spend… 5 hours a week, when time allows…”
I have been making 8 little girls very happy, with new outs for their American Girl Dolls.

Another sewing Hobby is quilts for fire victims!

Thanks for sharing such fun patterns and making so many little girls happy!

Happy 11th Day of Christmas!

Karen

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a way to make gifts. On average, I spend about 1 hour per week. I tend to spend a lot more some weeks and then skip many weeks.

Toni

January 04, 2018

“I sew primarily as a hobby on average, I spend about 60 hours a week. Many large & small items. Gifts that are for different occasions. My special great granddaughter loves the doll clothes she receives as a surprise in the mail. My youngest daughter (50+) request clothes for her doll. Yes! We in our family haven’t grown up.:)

Shari

January 04, 2018

I see as a hobby. The hours I sew depends on how much I watch the grandkids each week.

Terry

January 04, 2018

At home I sew, knit, and crochet primarily as a hobby. On average I spend about 10 hours a week.

Marie

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby. I usually spend 5-10 hours per week sewing.

mary

January 04, 2018

I like to sew foe my granddaughters and also knit and crochet doll clothes all of this is just a hobby and lately Ive been to busy for any of them

Debby

January 04, 2018

“I sew or knit/crochet primarily as a hobby. On average, I spend varied amounts of time each week – average maybe 5 hours, but that includes other fiber arts as well.

Stephanie

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby as well as a home business. I love it, and am always looking for more patterns to work with, and more projects to do. I spend half of my time planning and working on projects.

Jeanne

January 04, 2018

I sew mainly as a hobby. I have been making doll clothes for kids I babysat for since I was 14yrs. I sew clothes for my granddaughter Am.Girl dolls. My oldest is now 32. Seven grown up and two to go! Would love to have the patterns as all the girls pick out an historical doll.

Sue B

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby with my granddaughters reaping the benefits. I spend from 4 to 15 hours a week sewing, it depends what projects I have going on. I am new to Pixie Faire, I love this site.

Kathleen Pruden

January 04, 2018

These days I sew as a hobby primarily which is fun . . Gone are the days when I made my own clothes for work , now retired . Making clothes other than for work for my Daughter has evolved into uniforms . And grand daughter doll clothes are the wishes mostly enjoyed . This year I’m going to learn to knit and crochet to add to the creativity and tomorrow I’m putting a zipper in a large wool sweater that requires re-enforcement and some dexterity . I’m hopeful .

Joan

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit, or do crafts of many types as a way to fulfill a need in me to be creative. On average, I spend at least two hours every day on something creative, but usually it’s many hours. Now that I’m older I try to pass on my skills to young people around me so that the arts do not die.

Katie Lind

January 04, 2018

I crochet & loom knit for pleasure, charity and to get a little pin money (ad to decrease my stash :) ). Counted cross stitch is for fun. I do it in front of TV or while reading a book on my laptop or listening to a book. Probably about 20 hours a week.

Melinda

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit primarily as a hobby, and on average, I spend around 2-3 hours a week. I also hope to learn to crochet in the very near future.

Barbara Lindau

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby that provides much needed relaxation. I sew 5-6 hours a day. My children and grandchildren benefit from my sewing projects. I even have little helpers that have become acquainted with sewing and love to do this with grandma! What a treat for them and me!

Charlene Underhill

January 04, 2018

“I sew primarily as a hobby on average, I spend a few hours a week.”

Betsey

January 04, 2018

I sew,knit, and crochet primarily as a hobby on average, I spend 8 -10 hours a week.

Sandi

January 04, 2018

“I sew and crochet primarily as a hobby. On average, I spend about four hours a week sewing or crocheting. I would love to have more time to do both. I sew and crochet doll clothes for my granddaughter. Also crocheted goodies get passed out to family.

Evelyn

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit, and crochet as a hobby. I like to relax at night doing one of those while watching tv. Occasionally, I’ll spend a day in my sewing room working on a project.

Dee

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. I spend approximately 6-8 hours a week…depending on what’s in the hopper!

Mary

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby and love to make doll clothes for my granddaughter. I woul love to develope my hobby into more, but I am the primary caregiver for 3 family members and sew whenever I have time and energy.

Lori

January 04, 2018

I sew and crochet primarily as a hobby. I spend 2-3 hours a week sewing or crocheting but wish I had more time.

Deborah

January 04, 2018

“I sew primarily as a hobby -on average, I spend… only a few hours right now because I am caregiving which keeps me busy…. but dreams keep me happy and looking forward to the future”

Debra

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. I sew about 6 hours a week either dolls clothes or quilting.

Sherri

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a passion for it since watching my mother make our dolls the best dressed on the street!! And on average I spend any where from 10-15 hours a week sewing, and I believe I say this in every post, but it’s so true! I LOVE PIXIE FAIRE…..THE only site I have ever logged into daily! Thank you for all the beautiful ideas and patterns! You work hard and we so do appreciate it!!!

V. Novak

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby, plus, I’m a beginner at crochet. I sew for others, myself, and family. Not quite sure how many hours I spend but it is quite a lot. I have 3 sewing machines plus 1 commercial sewing machine, and, of course, the serger. Thank you for you contest/giveaway!

Elaine Haemker

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby, although I sew many gifts of clothing for my grandchildren. I spend fifteen to twenty hours a week sewing.

Nanette

January 04, 2018

“I sew 5-6 hours a week as a home business. I crochet 20+ hours a week on projects for family and designs as a home business.

Michele

January 04, 2018

Amy S

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby and for my etsy business – about 10-15 hours per week. I wish I had more time, but I fit it in when I can.

B. Regan

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. I have been offered to be paid for some of my creations but usually give them as gifts and do not charge. The time I spend sewing really varies. Sometimes I am constantly sewing and at other times I have a tough time getting much time in. I have never kept track of the hours spent.

Mary

January 04, 2018

I sew for the fun of it. I often alter my clothes to fit better. I spend an average of an hour a week. I spend more time if I am sewing a craft project. In 2017 I sewed a stuffed bear to donate to charity, several outfits for an 18 inch doll, a Christmas stocking for a new family Dog, and I altered several pairs of pants.

Alexandra

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby, but I hope to open an Etsy shop soon! On average, I spend 4-5 hours a week sewing.

janet

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby. I used to sew all the clothes my kids wore but then my career became more demanding and I sew less and less. Now I am working on retiring soon and look forward to sewing for my granddaughter’s and their dolls.

Jill D

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby and for charity. On average I sew a couple hours a week, not nearly as much as I would like.

Judy

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby and to relax and destress. From 5-15 hours per week. If I am really stressed it’s 10 hours per day. Love your patterns.

sandy merrigan

January 04, 2018

I enjoy sewing as a hobby. Time spent sewing varies, I normally go to a friends once a week and spend about 5 to 6 hours a week there and about 5 hours at home cutting out patterns, crochet, beading. We spend some of our time at rendezvous (pre 1840 Mountain Man era) mostly during the summer. So the historical collection would be great.

Deb

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. On average I spend approximately 10 – 15 hours per week sewing,

Jacque

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily for fun. I do some sewing for friends and I teach young girls (6-8 year old) to sew. I also sew with a friend one day a week.I spend 8 to 10 hours a week sewing.Making doll clothes for my granddaughters is my favorite pastime.

connie

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby and on average I spend 5 hours a week sewing

Gail

January 04, 2018

I sew occasionally as a hobby but am rather busy as a homeschool mom.

Sue Vincent

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit, crochet and make pottery as part of my very small business. I also have a studio where I teach art to children of all ages and economic backgrounds. I spend at least 20 – 30 hours a week in this passionate vocation.

Diane

January 04, 2018

I sew 3-4 hour almost every day. I sew doll clothes for my dolls and a couple of little girl. I sew quilts and throws that are given to friends and church.

Carolyn

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby making g clothes for my grandfather’s American Girl doll. On an average week I can spend about 8 hours sewing.

Kate Clow

January 04, 2018

I sew mainly for the love of it though I have tried to make a few dollars from it. I also knit for the love of knitting and give away 99 % of my knitting as gifts.

Kate Clow

January 04, 2018

I sew mainly for the love of it though I have tried to make a few dollars from it. I also knit for the love of knitting and give away 99 % of my knitting as gifts.

Peggy

January 04, 2018

I sew for pleasure . Usually about 4-5 hours a week. I love to do the doll clothes on your site. I am trying to make a pair of the shoes for the 18 in . dolls. I have a great grand daughter that I sew for. also I am a doll collector.I would be thrilled to win this outfit. Thank you

Kathleen Raisbeck

January 04, 2018

I sew, crochet, knit, embroider, smock and paint. Sewing for dolls is my favorite and primary hobby! I am intrigued by period to modern costuming and accessories for dolls. I have sewn to generate funds to support my hobby; to raise funds for community service projects; to enter contests; and of course to sew for my family and friends. I retired several years ago and have more time to play! I may spend anywhere from 10-40 hours per week sewing. I appreciate hand-crafted projects and admire the bustle dress shown for this contest. I would definitely value winning the patterns listed in your contest: I have just discovered your website. Thank you.

Martha

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby and average about 3 hours a week.

Christine brown

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily for my small etsy shop, and also for my grand children. The business is the first priority, as we recently retired and was hoping to supplement our income. I love sewing so much, and would sew even if not for the buissiness, but unfortunately it is a need. Thsnkyou

Marilyn

January 04, 2018

I crochet primarily for fund raisers, on the average of 3-5 hours a day.

Kathy H

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hoppy. About 6 hrs a week.

Annette

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby to make doll clothes for my granddaughters and niece. I spend an average of 5 hours a week sewing. I also crochet because it is relaxing to me.

Dana C

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby (for now) on average, I spend about 20-25 hours a week. Well on a good week. Lol.
Thank you for a chance to win. Good Luck All ?

Sheryl ann

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily for fun.I do embroidery for fun.I spend 30 hours a month some weeks I get no timeothers get extra time

Judy S

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby and to save money and the number of hours I spend varies from 1 to 10 hours a week depending on commitments and health.

Ana Lara de Godinez

January 04, 2018

I sew, quilt and embroider primarily as a hobby, on average I spend from 12 to 30 hours a week. Some times more than 30 hours depend on the project.

Debbie

January 04, 2018

I sew about 2 hours a week. I have too much else to take care of like grooming three dogs and taking care of a handicapped kid and another one in the military.

Shelley

January 04, 2018

I sew in spurts as obligations and health permits. I love the creation process, I need the satisfaction of producing a Dress, blanket,, toy, some weeks I don’t get any sewing in at all, other weeks I will work at it all day for 2 or 3 days in a row.

Shelley

January 04, 2018

I sew in spurts as obligations and health permits. I love the creation process, I need the satisfaction of producing a Dress, blanket,, toy, some weeks I don’t get any sewing in at all, other weeks I will work at it all day for 2 or 3 days in a row.

Donna Deters

January 04, 2018

I sew for fun. I make the doll clothes for my daughter doll.

SHERRY

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily for my home business on average, I spend 25-30 hrs a week sewing for the public. I spend about 15-20 hrs a week making stuff I want to make. AG outfits for girls in my family, dresses and boys outfits for all the grands.

Kay

January 04, 2018

“I sew and knit primarily as a hobby on average, I spend as much time as possible but our construction has cut into my time. I can usually spend a couple hours a day playing.

Susan Harper

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a trust for my grandchildren’s grandchildren. I make heirloom quality clothes for them and their dolls that can be handed down, and average three evenings a week.

Thea Woodall

January 04, 2018

“I knit and sew as a hobby. I spend 10 to 30 hours a week knitting or sewing. Knitting is more of a constant companion while sewing is more of a binge hobby. I sew kids doll and some adult clothing for family. I hope to start quilting soon.