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

Linda

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit primarily as a hobby. I average around 30 hours a week. I enjoy doing charity work as well as making gifts for family and friends.

Karen

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby and since I retired, I am able to spend several hours a day except weekends when I spend time with my husband.

Kim Davis

January 04, 2018

I sew and crochet primarily to make gifts for my kids and granddaughters. They always ask for handmade from me. LOL

Karla

January 04, 2018

I knit primarily as a hobby, on average, I spend between 7 to 21 hours a week knitting. More when I am making gifts. I also do some knitting for sales on Etsy. I also sew, but to a much smaller degree.

Kenna

January 04, 2018

I sew and crochet primarily as a hobby, but I also do custom gymnastic leotards as a small home business. On average, I spend not nearly enough time each week on it! Would love to do it full time! :)

Jill

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby and for my daughter. I would love to make a small business out of it! On average, I spend a few hours a week – but it’s not enough!

Glenda

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby & on an average, I spend 24 hours or less a week sewing.

Alice

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby, on average, I spend 1-2 hours a week sewing. Recently, I acquired a few american girl and journey girl dolls, and I intend to make a whole lot of clothes for them this year.

Christina

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit primarily as a hobby, and spend 3 or 4 hours a week doing it.

Valerie

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby and also as part of homeschooling history or culture and I sew 2-3 hours per week.I love these historical patterns to illustrate history of fashion and lifestyle.

Holly

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby but also I sew my own dresses. On average, I spend maybe 10 or more hours a week sewing. It all depends on if I’m working on a project or not.

Cindy

January 04, 2018

I knit and crochet primarily as a hobby. Now that I’m trying to do the work of 2 people at my job, I’m lucky if I get in an hour a week on the average :( But I have a 2018 resolution to fix that: Work less, knit more!

Duana

January 04, 2018

“I sew [ or knit/crochet] primarily as a hobby on average, I spend 10 hours a week.

Mary Ann

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby for projects for my grand children. I knit for them too. I knot also foe extended family. My projects occuppy about 1-4 hours per week.

Teena

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily for my own entertainment. I do however love sewing doll clothes for my 3 granddaughters. It’s fun to see their faces as they open their packages at Christmas & birthdays. They get so excited for the new outfits they run for their dolls and dress them right away. Thank you Pixie Faire for the great patterns & inspiration.

Laura C.

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily to make costumes and dressy clothes for my grandchildren and clothes for me. How much time I spend per week varies, depending on the frequency of demand and the need for speed. Usually I’m sent a photo as a starting point, plus a few measurements.
Between finding a suitable pattern, to adapt and figuring out what’s needed, altering the size to fit my nonstandard cuties, buying the fabric, cutting and sewing it up, it’s a good two weeks each time. And let’s not forget the time spent praying that it actually will fit!

Kathy

January 04, 2018

I crochet primarily as a hobby, I spend my free time in the winter making gives to give, such as scarves. Crocheting exercises my hands.

Lori

January 04, 2018

I crochet and see as a hobby, I love making my granddaughter and her friends one of a kind clothing and accessories for their girls! I probably spend way to much time on it!

cleone

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby and also to help my sister with her business On average, I spend 10-15 hours a week.

Suzanne

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit primarily as hobbies. I haven’t done much sewing recently, but have knitted 1-2 hours a day. I plan to get back to sewing soon

Tamara

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby. On average I spend 6 hours per week sewing (much less in the summer, much more in winter).

Pat T

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. I love sewing doll clothes because I like small projects that can be finished in a day. On average I can spend about 8 hours a week.

Darlene W.

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby and spend on average 3 hours a week. I sew clothes for others and do alterations. I love making quilts—especially as shower gifts for new babies. I just started sewing AGD dolls now that my grand-daughters are older. They are home-schooled and the patterns in this group would make great teaching tools.

Tari S

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby and for gifts, I spend various amounts of time, depending on what else is going on in my life. Average perhaps a couple of hours a week.

Kathy Hagfors

January 04, 2018

I sew mostly doll cloths for my granddaughter’s 18 inch doll. I sew a couple of hours per week,but hope to sew more now that. we are settled in our new home

Stephanie Jones

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby and make things for family and friends. I spend only a few hours a week, but I would like to spend more time in the future.

MG

January 04, 2018

I sew or knit/crochet entirely as a hobby. There’s not really an average amount of time I spend per week. My time is dictated by so many other things. Some weeks it’s nothing; other weeks it’s several hours a day.

Nancy

January 04, 2018

I sew mostly as a hobby. My granddaughters are getting beyond the doll stage, so I also sell some of my items.

Sara

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. On average, I spend 6 hours in a week.

Diana G

January 04, 2018

I sew and crochet about 4 hours a day. Then I do my other hobby of rockhounding and gemstones for about 2 hours a day. I create necklaces, bracelets and earrings for my granddaughters as well as the sewing and crocheting that I do.

Joyce

January 04, 2018

I sew and crochet as a hobby and use the projects for my home and gifts for others and/or donations to charities. I spend as much time as I can doing these things and it averages about 10 hours a week.

Lea Snell

January 04, 2018

“I sew doll and kids clothes primarily as a hobby and for charity. On average, I spend a few hrs a week sewing."

Tina

January 04, 2018

I sew crafts, and now I have four granddaughters, three of which love AG dolls and one that is totally into Barbie. I find sewing and crocheting for them and their dolls is fun, and I would love to sew matching pjs and dresses for them as well. I am learning to use a new serger, and I love it! Since I work during the week, I save my crafts for the weekend.

Laurie

January 04, 2018

I primarily sew for a home based craft business. However I often use items as gifts and/or donations to charitable causes. It’s hard to calculate the average number of hours/week that I sew, some weeks very little, other weeks quite a bit. An average would probably be around 15 hours/week. Retirement has really increased the available hours!!!

Paula

January 04, 2018

I sew, crochet or knit daily as a hobby. I spend at least 4 to 5 hours a day.

Sharon

January 04, 2018

I sew, crochet, do needlework mainly as a hobby. I sew maybe 5+ hours per week depending what project I am working on. What I would like to do next is make clothes for Heidi Ott 19"friends dolls which will involve modifying some patterns.

Candace

January 04, 2018

I sew & crochet primarily as hobbies but have sold several items over the years. Unfortunately I don’t get to spend much time on any of my hobbies these days but I used to spend 1-2 hours a day doing them in the past.

Linda

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. I only get to sew in my spare time right now, which isn’t as often as I’d like. If it’s a holiday or special occasion that needs a gift, I sew more. I’m retiring in 2 months and plan to spend more time sewing!

Stephanie

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. I started out dressing dolls for my daughter but then went on to dress dolls in my collection. I enjoy dressing them and photographing them to accompany articles that I write for Doll Castle News, a doll collector’s magazine. I sew in spurts because I have many other hobbies, but when I’m in a sewing mood, I make many doll outfits at once and I spend many of my evenings at the task, probably around 8 to 10 hours a week.

Rae

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby and usually spend five to ten hours per week creating with P F patterns.

Anna

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit primarily as a hobby (though sometimes also for my home business), on average at least 4 hours a week, sometimes more.

joan

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby and spend about 5-8 hours a week at my sewing machine.

Tammy

January 04, 2018

I sew primilary as a Hobbie. On average I spend approximately 16 to 20 hours per week on projects. Thank you for the give away.

Tina

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby and my home business. On an average I spend 8-10 hours a week sewing after I get done at my full time job. Sewing relaxes me and I love to see little girls faces at craft shows when they see i have doll clothes. I started making doll clothes at the end of last year and this year I plan on doing a lot more. Thank you so much for all you do and the freebies.

Jean

January 04, 2018

I sew for enjoyment and to entertain my Great Grand-daughters by sewing for their American Dolls, four of them and gifts for birthdays. Average sewing three or four hours a day or more if I have a project to do.

Beatrice Smith

January 04, 2018

First time ever to made doll clothes. My granddaughter and have made several of yours. The patterns are easy to follow. The finished dress looks very professionally made. Thank you

carolyn

January 04, 2018

I sew to emulate my grandmother. I crochet, knit, embroidery etc as hobbies, but want to sew for profit eventually

cristi

January 04, 2018

“I sew primarily as a hobby. on average, I spend… a couple of hours sewing. I wish it was more!

Patty S.

January 04, 2018

I sew and sometimes knit, primarily as a hobby. Once in awhile I will make a matching apron for a friend and their child. I spend about 7 to 10 hours a week doing some kind of project. It is what I enjoy doing.

Bebe

January 04, 2018

I sew (no knitting or crocheting) primarily as a hobby and to make unique wearables. On average, I spend way too few hours each week.

Rose

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby or for my granddaughters. It’s hard to estimate an average, I sew when a project appeals to me or the girls.

Linda

January 04, 2018

I sew/knit/crochet/embroider for pleasure (family) now that I am retired. I spend an average of 10 – 15 hours of week doing this.

Linda

January 04, 2018

I sew/knit/crochet/embroider for pleasure (family) now that I am retired. I spend an average of 10 – 15 hours of week doing this.

BETTY

January 04, 2018

“I sew primarily as a hobby on average, I spend 3 to 6 hours per week sewing. Retiring in 3 months so I will be sewing more!

nanalynn

January 04, 2018

I knit, sew, and occasionally crochet items for my family and doll clothing for my collection of dolls (which are mostly Victorian but also have AG and others ranging in size from 8-36") and my grand and great granddaughters collections. I find it is very relaxing and satisfying to do any of the projects so always have several items on the needles and cut out to sew up so average at least an hour a day as some days will do an entire project and take full day others just a couple.

Kristie

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby which I totally enjoy! I spend as many hours as I can in my sewing room! I would say some weeks can average 10 or more hours since I am getting closer to retirement these hours will increase! My sewing room is my HAPPY PLACE!

Carol

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a semi-professional I spend an average of three hours a day sewing. I like to make toys and accessories.

Kari Bjorklund

January 04, 2018

kathy

January 04, 2018

I sew quilts or doll clothes as hobby my average hour spend a week is appox 10 hour a week

Megan

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. On average, I spend 6 hours a week, but I wish it could be so much more.

Debbie Casragner

January 04, 2018

I sew for pleasure. I mostly binge sew 5 or 8 hours a day for a week or two maybe 6 times a year. I also volunteer 2 times a week 5 hours a day at a museum were most of my tasks are working with textile object that reqire a lot of hand sewing

Connie

January 04, 2018

I sew and crochet primarily as a hobby. I spend an average of 4 or 5 hours a week doing projects unless there is a birthday or Christmas coming up soon. (Then it is more)

Janice Kraemer

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby and give the outfits away. On average I spend 6 hours a week or more when my husband goes out of town.

Jeanine

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit and crochet primarily as a hobby. I do donate to friends and family as well as non profit organizations. I started when I was a kid and made doll clothes for my Barbie to match mine. I have made my wedding gown as well as my sisters’ gowns. Now I enjoy sewing, knitting and crocheting doll clothes occasionally.

Gloria

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit, and crochet, have been doing those things since I was 10 years old. I have worked for a couple of sewing companies, and have sold some of my work. I love Pixie faire
it has given me the urge to start again. Retirement has made it somewhat here and there, but I still love it. Thanks for making me think about. I have knitted 150 hats for charity and newborns. I loved it.. hope to get busy again in this new year

Lindsay

January 04, 2018

I do not sew unfortunately, but I did have my own sewing machine once, and it’s been my dream since I was young to learn how and be able to make my own things as a hobby.

Cindy Gryder

January 04, 2018

I sew and crochet for stress relief. The items are for charity. I spend several hours a week crocheting while watching TV. I saw an average 8-10 hours a week.

Marcia

January 04, 2018

I sew to make gifts for my Dad’s friends to see the smile on their face. Most are in their 90s. Usually I spend most of the day in the sewing room.

Rieta

January 04, 2018

I knit primarily as a pleasant way to be challenged or relaxed as I may desire. On average I spend about an hour a day knitting; sometimes I go days without knitting other days I might spend 3 or more hours on a project – one with a deadline.

Kris

January 04, 2018

“I sew primarily as a hobby, as a tribute to my childhod. On average, I spend… not as much time as i want on sewing, but at weekends I try to catch up as much as I possibly can! And then i can sew 12 hours in a row!"

Sophie

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. On average, I spend a couple hours a month sewing, as I have school to deal with, and I am not great at it.

Helen

January 04, 2018

“I sew, knit and crochet  primarily as a hobby on average, I spend several hours a week doing one craft or another.

Jeannette

January 04, 2018

I love to sew and crochet. it is just a hobby. when ever I can. it’s very calming and a happy place.

Shar R

January 04, 2018

“I sew and knit primarily as a hobby for grandkids, myself and a business for my friends; on average, I spend about 15-20 hours making “princess gowns, AGD doll clothes, embroidered items and smocked dresses and more rarely-outfits for myself …”

Chrissy

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a way to help my anxiety levels stay low and keep myself from worrying about things I can’t control, on average, I spend 7 – 10 hours in a week, sometimes more on days when I’m not as busy. Days where my anxiety is higher I’ll spend more than a couple of hours sewing, those weeks it’s probably more like 20 hours a week.

Frances

January 04, 2018

i knit about 2 hours a day as a hobby and to keep fingers out of the snack jar while watching tv LOL. If its a busy week then weekly average may vary. i knit doll sweaters for fundraisers.

Sandra L

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby; on average, I spend an hour per week.

sherelyn nichol

January 04, 2018

So mostly I sew as a hobby nd for gifts. I have been sewing forever and learned crochet in the last 2 years. Pre Harvey Flooding, I spent 5 to 8 hours a week doing these hobbies.

Dianne

January 04, 2018

I sew for my pleasure along with my business. I’m always thinking about what to sew next. I probably sew 10 to 20 hours a week. And I love it.

Andrea

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby. On average I spend 6-8 hours a week sewing.

Whitney m

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby, although I do sell some of the things I make. I spend probably 5-8 hours a week in my sewing room on average. I love historical fashions!

Nicole

January 04, 2018

I sew and knit primarily as a hobby; on average, I spend less than an hour per week, but there are weeks where I spend 10 or more hours.

Darlene

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit, & crochet primarily as a hobby. On average I spend 15 to 20 hours a week, now that I’m retired! Enjoying every minute of it!

Barb

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily for hobby when I can find the time, usually about 3 to 5 hours a week. I am always starting projects and then get hung up and rarely finish in a timely fashion. I wish there were more hours in the day to sew.

Melanie

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby, though in the past I did custom sewing. I spend, on average, less than an hour a week sewing these days.

Donna Jones

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby to create things for my family. Creativity keeps me positive and on track. Depending on what I am working on, I spend from a couple hours to many hours a week.

Kim V.

January 04, 2018

I sew, knit, crochet, and quilt primarily as a hobby about 20-30 hours a week.

Cassie

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby on average, I sew less than one hour a week due to time and space restraint. I can’t just leave a project set up and come back to it later.

Ruthie

January 04, 2018

I sew when I have a project. I spend many hours some weeks and none during other weeks.

LINDAK.

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby, a couple of hours a week. I look forward to doing more in 2018!

Judith

January 04, 2018

I love to sew and mainly do it as a way to finish smocking projects. Being retired, I can easily spend 20 hours a week with a needle in my hand or at my machine.

Valnora W

January 04, 2018

I sew to keep my mind and imagination sharp and creative. Also to relax and maybe take out some aggressions. And just because I love it. How much, varies from compulsive can’t quit to infrequent but always an important part of life.

Donna

January 04, 2018

I’m a multi-crafter. I love all three crafts. I usually always spend my evenings working on my projects. I often use repurposed fabric to make my doll outfits. Any way we can reuse and recycle is of benefit for all. The historic outfits are so lovely!

Diane

January 04, 2018

I sew as a hobby and to do mending. I’m lucky to spend an hour a week on it. Oh, how I wish I had more time to spend on this.

Pat Emerson

January 04, 2018

I have made several of your patterns for my Great Nieces. They love making up stories to go with the outfits. Looking forward to making more this year.

Doni

January 04, 2018

I sew and quilt primarily I go in spurts from 20 hours a week to 1 hour a week! But that’s retirement! doni @ Oregon coast

Pat

January 04, 2018

I sew and crochet for a hobby. I am guessing at least an hour a day I am doing some kind of craft.

Roxanne

January 04, 2018

I sew cotton doll clothes primarily as a hobby on average, I spend…1 hour a week.

Allison

January 04, 2018

I sew primarily as a hobby and I usually only get a few days a month to sew.

Donna Kozar

January 04, 2018

I sew or crochet primarily as a hobby on average, I spend 2-3 hours a week.