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

Joan Wamsley

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as my occupation as a tailor. This is my primary source of income and I usually spend about 30 hours a week sewing. This time of year I have more time to spend sewing doll clothes for my granddaughters, maybe 4 hrs a week.

Ansley

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit, and crochet primarily as a hobby and on average, I spend 3 or 4 hours a week depending on the project and personal time constraints.

Cindy Van Lerberg

January 04, 2018

“I sew primarily for my favorite local charity. On average, I spend 4 hours a week. I adore doing 18" girls’ historical outfits.

Teri Carlisle Lukeman

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby a few hours a week. I’m an enthusiastic beginner & spend more time reading how to than actually sewing!

Megan J

January 04, 2018

I sew as often as possible and at this point of my life, with a toddler, tween and teen in the house, is not often enough. I find a lot of pleasure in creating with my sewing machine. I’ve recently gone from sewing dresses and dolls clothes, to mini quilting projects!

Jeri

January 04, 2018

I knit primarily as a hobby. I spend 40+ hours a week knitting to keep myself awake when work is slow.

Pat

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby making doll clothes for my many great-nieces. I spend 1-4 hours a week but hope to spend much more once I retire this year.

Lynda

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit, and do cross stitch as a hobby on an obsessive basis. If I’m not busy with my grand daughters or cooking, I’m busy with my hobbies! I spend an average of 30-40 hours a week sewing and often times more than that!

Barb

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby and have made many clothes for my granddaughters’ 18” dolls. Historical outfits are my favorite although I enjoy them all. I sew an average of 5 hours a week.

Alice V Allison

January 04, 2018

I knit, crochet and sew for a hobby about 5 hours a week

Lisa

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby, sewing doll clothing for my dolls, possibly 2-5 hours a week. My schedule varies as sometimes I have no time at all and it can be more.

Kathy

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby but do sell a few doll clothing sets throughout the year online. Right now I am spending less than 10 hours a week on sewing.

Deb

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit and crochet primarily as a hobby but occasionally sell the items I make. Hours depend on my mood and health.

Peggy Sayers

January 04, 2018

I sew and crochet primarily as a hobby and stress reliever; on average, I spend about 4 hours a week, but would like to spend much more.

Debbie

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby, but would like to have a small business after I retire. Right now, on average, I spend just a couple of hours a week sewing. I have made a New Year’s resolution to do something creative every day, even if it is just for 15 minutes.

Karen

January 04, 2018

At this time, I sew primarily as a hobby. Since I am also working full time and babysitting part-time, I presently am only able to sew a few hours a week. After my retirement in a few years, I hope to be able to spend at least 15-20 hours a week sewing doll clothes and quilting.

Wilhelmina Margalis

January 04, 2018

I sew and crochet as a hobby. I work more on a project at a time not on a weekly basis perhaps doing 4 or 5 projects a year. But with the new year I am looking for a project to start and my love are the historical dolls so this is right up my alley!

cathy Malisen

January 04, 2018

“Je couds et brode principalement comme un passe-temps en moyenne je passe 20 heures par semaine dans mon atelier "

Becka B.

January 04, 2018

“I sew primarily as a bordom buster in hopes that I will sew one day, and on average, I spend a few hours a day on it when I sew. Though I personally switch hobbies every so often so I don’t get burnt out.

Denise

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby and spend 30 hours a week on sewing and embroidery designs.

Laura Bagaason

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily out of necessity, altering my clothes (recycling, reusing), pillows, curtains, chair covers, quilts, Halloween costumes, etc. Also as a hobby, for the grandchildren. Two of my young granddaughters are wanting to learn to sew now. On average, I spend only a few hours a week, but I am increasing that

Roben

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby and give my clothes to little girls for free and to low income day cares. I just love sewing the doll clothes and my daughter is grown and has 2 sons so I make them for other little ones

Debbie

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby. I spend primarily 4-5 hours a week sewing.

Ginger

January 04, 2018

I sew and crochet as a hobby and I don’t keep track of how much time I spend. I love making doll clothes.

colette

January 04, 2018

je couds comme passe-temps environ 10 à 15 heures par semaine et parfois plus
Je fais des vêtements pour mes petits-enfants , des accessoires pour les copines et des vêtements pour mes poupées

Sherrie Royster

January 04, 2018

I sew [ or knit/crochet] primarily as a hobby for my granddaughter and 4 other little girls in my church. On average, I spend about 2 hours a week making doll clothes. If I have a project like a little sweater I am knitting right now I will work all day on it each day until it is finished.

Kathy Pellenz

January 04, 2018

I knit, crochet and sew primarily as a hobby, and spend at least five hours a day working at my projects. Currently, I have been doing charity knitting, making chemo caps and lap robes/shoulder wraps, which I donate to the hospital where my husband receives treatment. I hope to get back to my doll crafting vey soon, and make a place to machine sew so I can start making doll clothing!

Letitia

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby and love making all kinds of crafts. I only spend about 3 hours per week sewing but looking forward to finding more time to sew.

Cindy

January 04, 2018

I see for my daughters. I would like to sew more frequently, but it all depends on if I have a deadline (Halloween costume or present) or just fun. I sew dresses for both my girls and their dolls.

Diane

January 04, 2018

I see as a hobby. Unfortunately I don’t get to spend as much time as I’d like to with my sewing.

Kathy G

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit and crochet as a hobby. During an average week I manage to devote 6 hours to the crafts I love.

Kim C

January 04, 2018

I sew and crochet as a hobby. My grandmother taught me when I was very young and I have always loved creating things. I don’t get to spend as much time as I would love to because I still work full time. It’s usually only about 10 hours per week. But as I continue to work I am building a stash of fabric and patterns so when I can retire I’ll have plenty of time and fabric/patterns to keep me busy.

Dianna

January 04, 2018

I don’t sew as a hobby but if I won the patterns I would learn and do it at least 2 hours a week. My 7 year old wants to learn to craft for her dolls so we could do it together

Cindy B

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. On average, i spend only s couple of hours each week sewing, depending on my work schedule. There are times though, that I can sew for hours each day.

Jan Y.

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby. I sew at least 20 hours a week but would sew all day, every day if I could. Sewing is wonderful stress relief and doll outfits are really fun!

Lyne

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby on a average of 3 hours per week But would love passing more time on my sewing

Donna

January 04, 2018

I sew and crochet as hobbies. I spend 5-6 hours per week and look forward to times when I can spend more

Katy

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. It relaxes me and gives me a sense of purpose throughout the week. I usually spend around 8 hours a week at my machine.

Frances Webb

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit primarily as a hobby. On average, I spend about twenty hours in a week.

Marlene

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily to feed my addiction to fabric. I make doll clothes and do quite a bit of quilting. I sew 2-3 hours most every day.

Stephanie

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. On average, I spend… NOT AS LONG AS I WOULD LIKE (but really about 2hrs) a week sewing!!!!

Mary E.

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby,it not only makes me feel relaxed but also proud to see what I can create. I also love seeing what my children and grandchildren can create because I taught them to sew as my mother taught me. Thank you Pixie Faire for your patterns, they help me get it done.

Deb

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby and on average, I spend anywhere from 20 to 40 hours a week in my happy place!!

Andrine

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby! I spend approximately 4 hours per week on my hobby.

Margaret

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby, about 16hrs a week. Currently it is my way of reducing stress. Also boosts my confidence when something I have made turns out really well.

Helen

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit & crochet for fun, I also knit for a craft store. I am retired so I have lots of time for my hobbies.

deborah,lujan

January 04, 2018

I sew/crochet mostly as a hobby. Varies week to week which i do more of. Though i do crochet more than 10 hours a week on average

Pat

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit primarily as a hobby on average I spend five hours a week either on doll clothes, quilting, making window treatments for family members and pillowcases for charities. I feel blessed to have found the Pixie Faire website and love the patterns.

susan

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby to make quilts for my family and doll clothes and matching clothes for my granddaughters .

Donna Van Althuis

January 04, 2018

I sew for both hobby and business sew about 35 hours a week I love to do it . I spend its hard to say about 3000 a year but I always look for deals and vintage materials but its all perfect my daughter dresses for a historical village in clothes in 1700 she is their blacksmith and these patterns would be fantastic to do

MamaLisa

January 04, 2018

“I sew & crochet primarily as a hobby and to be able to add authenticity to doll creations. on average, I spend about 12 hours a week when I am working on a specific design for an 18" doll.

Amy

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby; on average, I spend 2 hours a week sewing.

ELIZABETH

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby which I spend at least 6 hours a week on (more if in a hurry to finish for a gift ie; Christmas /Holiday time.

Elizabeth

January 04, 2018

I sew because I love my American girl doll and all of the outfits patterns,available. I have been a seamstress for 50+ years for human clothing, etc. But I feel a great sense of accomplishment in competing an AG outfit. They can be as complex as I want/need at the moment. These patterns fit the bill. Thanks!

Donna

January 04, 2018

I porosity sew as a hobby, my dream is to have a business, and to be able to provide to military children, I usually sew 20-25 hours s week, in between my treatments..

Jen

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby and for charity. I spend as much time as I can per week and it always varies depending on commitments. This year will see an increase as I just received an embroidery machine and can’t wait to play.

Sandi

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit, and crochet primarily as a hobby for gifts and fun. I can go weeks without doing any of the crafts but when I start a project I will work continually until it is completed. I would love to spend more time perfecting and creating many more projects. I am currently working on 3 memory quilts I created on Spoonflower from pictures I took on a recent Panama Canal cruise. The quilts are gifts to family that went on the cruise with me.

Melissa

January 04, 2018

I sew for fun for my nieces doll clothes. I knit hats for charity. I usually spend 3 to 4 hours a week

Lucy

January 04, 2018

Sew
Hobby
10 hrs

Vera

January 04, 2018

“I crochet primarily as a hobby and for stress relief on average, I spend 7-10 hours a week, primarily in the evening while watching TV.

Leslie

January 04, 2018

I knit sew and chrochet as a hobby I spend as much time as I can and it has fluctuated through out the years but I always have at least several items that I have crafted to give as Christmas presents

Kathy Davis

January 04, 2018

I knit and sew primarily as a hobby.and spend about 6 to 8 hours a week enjoying my hobby.

Carol Ann

January 04, 2018

I see primarily as a hobby and on average I spend about15 hours a week sewing blankets, quilts and clothes.

Debi

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. On average, I spend about 3 hours per week. Once a year, though, I alter costumes for our local dance studio. Then it goes up to 20+ hours a week until all the kids are ready for the stage!

Steff

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily to relax and spend time with my daughter. She is 7 and loves to choose fabrics and carefully use the sewing machine. We sew whenever we can squeeze in. time.

Carol Ann

January 04, 2018

I see primarily as a hobby and on average I spend about15 hours a week sewing blankets, quilts and clothes.

Helen

January 04, 2018

I primarily sew as a hobby. I spend about 8 to 10 hours a day sewing doll clothes, or quilting. I donate items. The quilts have been entered in contests and have won ribbons. I primarily sew doll clothes now but I am about to embark on a new quilt venture. My grandson is getting married in August and I want to surprise them with a new quilt.

Carol JB

January 04, 2018

I see primarily as a hobby. I have been a seamstress for many years .made all my daughters clothes, made all their doll clothes . I don’t have a set schedule for sewing. More during the winter because of being shut in on long winter snowy days.

Clarissa Moore

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. I spend on average 5-10 hours a week. It varies due to work schedule and other activities.

Bambi

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit, and crochet primarily as a hobby The items made often go to the kiddos or charities. We try to do a couple of craft booths a year to help fund the addiction! :) I teach classes to the kids at our homeschool co-op to pass these skills and often-forgotten knowledge on to the next generations.

Monique

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit and cross stitch as hobbies. I love to sew clothes for doll, i also quilt and knit for dolls. I make some repairs for my friends. I must spend at least 20 hours a week. I enjoy my hobbies quite a lot.

Teresa

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit primarily as a hobby. On average, I spend about 30 hours a week doing both.

Heidi

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit for dolls mainly as a hobby, to make things for my daughter and friends. I average 2-5 hours/week since I work and homeschool and run a small business!

Sandra

January 04, 2018

When my kids were small, I used to see several hours a day, but lost interest. But recently, I’ve started quilting and making American doll clothes got my granddaughter. Now try to spend a minimum of an hour a day sewing

Lynda Wieferich

January 04, 2018

Lizzi

January 04, 2018

I knit as a hobby for family and friends. I spend 10-12 hours a week knitting with a couple hours of crocheting and sewing thrown in there too. If I get sewing it’s a passion so it’s a 24/7 type of activity. I’m in sewing rehab right now. Wink..!!

BettyAnn

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as as hobby on average 20 hrs. per week. Trying to reduce my stash, but can’t stopp going to fabric stores. I give a lot to charities and also h as he started selling some doll clothes…keeps my addiction going.

Dee

January 04, 2018

I sew. knit, and crochet primarily as a hobby. I average 16 hours a week.

Lenora

January 04, 2018

Sewing is o e of my hobbies. I belong to a doll group and we sew for displays. I have 2 great nieces and sew clothes for their Bitty Babies. The time I sew varies, but on average about 5 hours per week.

Andrea

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby and spend 6-8 hours a week

Cherry

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. On average, I spend about 10 hours a week. I have an embroidery/sewing machine and digitize some of my own designs.

Laurie

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a [insert hobby or for my home business] on average, I spend an hour or so per week.

Cindy Perry

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. I’ve sold a few outfits but mostly make clothes for my niece’s doll. She has an American Girl coloring book. She colors the pictures and then asks me if I can make and outfit just like picture. The color combinations are challenging. I spend on average a couple hours a week on sewing. It’s hard when you work every day.

Susan T.

January 04, 2018

I sew now primarily as a hobby. Over the years I not only sewed at home, but also had sewing jobs in alterations and costuming that had me sewing 40 to 60 hours a week. Now I spend only as much time each week as I must for whatever projects I have on hand for our grandchildren. As each girl becomes old enough, I allow them to select the pattern and materials for their birthday outfits. New doll outfits are usually made to mirror their birthday dresses as all the dolls now have extensive wardrobes.

Val

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. On average I sew 20 to 40 hours a week.

Val

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. On average I sew 20 to 40 hours a week.

Shirley

January 04, 2018

I knit and crochet mainly for what I hope to be a home business. My sister hopefully will be doing the sewing. As I am retired and can do these things watching TV, I do it most of the day and evening, with occasional walks and bus rides to stores, but on a senior’s income this is not often. This is why I look forward to the free patterns every week.

Jessica

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a necessity.. I make 90% of my daughter’s and my wardrobes… I occasionally sew to barter for other things as well. I spend 10-15 hrs a week at the machines lately (catching up sewing I owe people that we traded for Christmas)

Jessica

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a necessity.. I make 90% of my daughter’s and my wardrobes… I occasionally sew to barter for other things as well. I spend 10-15 hrs a week at the machines lately (catching up sewing I owe people that we traded for Christmas)

Dolly

January 04, 2018

I started sewing as a hobby but after retirement decided to turn it into a home business. I sew anywhere from 2-6 hrs a day and 4-5 days a week depending on my health.

Annette Bracken

January 04, 2018

I sew for pleasure and spend at least a couple hours every day—sometimes all day doing it. I love seeing historically accurate doll clothes.

Tara

January 04, 2018

“I sew, knit, and crochet primarily as a hobby on average, I spend approximately 30 hours a week perusing my hobbies. I give most of it away to people I know or to charities.

Gina

January 04, 2018

I sew hobby on average, I spend 20-30 hours a week sewing

Marge R (mer)

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby and on average I spend about 25 hours a week sewing, as well as ‘dabbling in’ knitting and crocheting. Last year I did quite a bit of pattern testing, which was a very rewarding experience. Thanks for another awesome giveaway!

Ann

January 04, 2018

I sew and crochet as a hobby making things to give away for the most part. I usually spend 4 hours a day on average indulging in my hobbies.

Karen

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby for diy home projects. I have been sewing for 35 years making dresses for my daughters, window shades, outdoor cushions for my furniture, but recently my 11 year old daughter has asked for sewing lessons. She wants to learn to sew clothes for her American girl doll. I haven’t sewn a lot of doll clothes, so I am still learning. My husband frequently tells me that I should sell my things online, but I see imperfections that prevent me from doing so. I used to sew a lot more than I hd ave in the past few years. But my daughters interest has rekindled mine. We spend 8-12 hours on thge weekends sewing together, finding online patterns and tutorials to try.

Carla McGuire

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby. I spend at least 40 hours a week sewing and quilting.

loretta robinson

January 04, 2018

I crochet/ knit primarily as a hobby on average, I spend between 21 hrs to 28 hrs a week making items mainly for my dolls although my niece is having a baby so I will be making for her little one as well now.

Karen

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby for diy home projects. I have been sewing for 35 years making dresses for my daughters, window shades, outdoor cushions for my furniture, but recently my 11 year old daughter has asked for sewing lessons. She wants to learn to sew clothes for her American girl doll. I haven’t sewn a lot of doll clothes, so I am still learning. My husband frequently tells me that I should sell my things online, but I see imperfections that prevent me from doing so. I used to sew a lot more than I hd ave in the past few years. But my daughters interest has rekindled mine. We spend 8-12 hours on thge weekends sewing together, finding online patterns and tutorials to try.

Marie

January 04, 2018

I sew for fun will sew all day if possible but most days about 4 hours. Work for Charities and for the Church fete aswell As pensioner I can do more sewing than before