12 Days of Christmas - Day 11 January 4th, 2019

Marge R (mer)

January 04, 2019

My husband is Scottish and I’m Irish, so cultural patterns I’d like to see would be both male & female fashion like the amazing garments Claire & Jamie wear in the Outlander series on Starz.

Peggy

January 04, 2019

A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN OR FIND INTERESTING IS…Thanksgiving, it is a good old American tradition and I love that it centers around family and close friends with good food.
A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE WOULD BE… to go with Thanksgiving is Pilgrims and American Indians

Connie

January 04, 2019

A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN OR FIND INTERESTING IS…Scottish and Irish traditions. A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE WOULD BE…the different clan claddagh insignias.

Donna

January 04, 2019

Would like to see offered at Pizie Fair would be Scottish stuff.

Inma

January 04, 2019

A favorite cultural tradition I take part in is El día de Reyes. It’s on epiphany snd it’s the day children in Spain get their presents from the Three Wise Men. Even though Santa visits our home, we make sure that The Three Wise Men do too.

Evelyn

January 04, 2019

“A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN OR FIND INTERESTING IS the Norwegian Christmas traditions. A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE WOULD BE Norwegian tradition dress”

Gloria Russell

January 04, 2019

Native American culture is part of my heritage. I would love to see patterns for that culture.

Victoria M.

January 04, 2019

Beautiful outfits! I’m proud to be an American of Irish-German descend,with a wee dram of Scot and English added to the mix. Corned beef and cabbage with a loaf of Irish soda bread is the only cultural thing we do.
Irish or German patterns please.
Thank you all for these 12 Days of Christmas.

Lynn

January 04, 2019

My favorite family tradition is Thanksgiving! That is the time that my family gathers together and really enjoy each others company so much. I have taught my granddaughter to make yeast rolls and how to pay attention to texture and smells, not just the recipe.

My family is German and my husband Mexican, so we also incorporate a lot of traditions from those cultures in our family gatherings.

I was going to say that I wished you had outfits from Germany…like lederhosen! Then I discovered today that you already have that! I bet a lot of us have had that happen through the 12 days of Christmas!

Rosie Glenn

January 04, 2019

I would like to see some Native American outfits, from the Apache wear to Eskimo clothes, all of t hem.

Suzy

January 04, 2019

A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART Is the French Food Festival.
A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE BE A Traditional 18th Century Russian Uniform.

Paula

January 04, 2019

Like many Americans, I’m a mix of ancestries and cultures, including from the British Isles, so I would love to win one of these costumes! A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN OR FIND INTERESTING IS making Danish Aebelskivers. A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE WOULD BE a peasant farmer outfit.”

Sassafras

January 04, 2019

A favorite cultural tradition I take part in is celebrating All Saints’ Day. A cultural pattern I would like to see offered at Pixie Faire would be a traditional outfit for a German girl.

Kathy

January 04, 2019

A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN OR FIND INTERESTING IS celebrating St. Lucy day (Dec 13). A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE WOULD BE a St. Lucy dress/crown pattern.

Irene

January 04, 2019

My favorite cultural tradition is the Scottish and all the great outfits Clare wore in OUTLANDER.. Such neat ones when in France and on to America as well as Scotland.

helga Censner

January 04, 2019

I have both Irish and Scottish relatives and would love to make these outfits. Australian too and need outfits of the world which would be a good idea to dress all dolls this way and photo. We need peace and this is a good thing. Love all your patterns.

Linda Joyce

January 04, 2019

“A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN OR FIND INTERESTING IS going to the Cherokee National Holiday in Tahlequah, Ok where traditional Indian games are played and tradition Native American food is served. A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE WOULD BE a Native American girl dress. Instead of made of leather it could just be made of beige cotton and would give a unique chance to sew beads to the dress.

Florence

January 04, 2019

A favorite cultural tradition we take part in is crackers at Christmas. I also have french heritage so I would love to see more french designs.

Laura

January 04, 2019

I would love to win these highland patterns. My daughter recently discovered Irish step dancing and thinks it’s great! She would like her dolls to have the outfits.

Sylvia

January 04, 2019

My heritage is from Britain and I love the kilts.

Karalee

January 04, 2019

I always find cultural traditions centered around food to be very interesting and almost all are something in which I’d love to participate.

Helen

January 04, 2019

A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN OR FIND INTERESTING IS… A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE WOULD BE… is Mexican Ballet Folklorico. I would love to see more patterns that represents the different dances and States that are performed!!!

Gennine

January 04, 2019

A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN OR FIND INTERESTING IS celebrating Chinese Lunar New Year. We invite a new family each year to learn about the tradition with us. A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE WOULD BE a Japanese komono and Ukrainian dance costumes. My daughter would love a highland costume for her AG doll which matched her own dance costume. Cannot wait to try the pattern!

Suzi

January 04, 2019

A cultural tradition I find interesting is Nordic knitting – so many different patterns and designs! Any new and interesting Wellie Wisher knitting patterns would be welcome.

Joan

January 04, 2019

If I could, we would have wine with all evening meals as did my Italian grandoparents!

Love these!

Helen

January 04, 2019

A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN OR FIND INTERESTING IS… A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE WOULD BE…”

Valerie

January 04, 2019

My favorite cultural tradition and take part in is the Hispanic tradition with the colorful costumes and the delicious food.

Marlene

January 04, 2019

My favorite traditions are in what we eat == sauerkraut and dumplings YUM. My mother was Scottish and my son in law is too. I would love to make these outfits for my grand daughter’s dolls.

Krystal

January 04, 2019

With Outlander being such a popular show now I would like to authentic 18th century clothing patterns. I’m fascinated by how the sleeves were laced to the bodice, the funny little pads under the clothes to “plump” them up, the many layers it took to be dressed.

Bonnie R

January 04, 2019

A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN OR FIND INTERESTING IS Thanksgiving. A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE WOULD BE Native American clothing

sue murray

January 04, 2019

A favorite cultural tradition I take part in or find interesting is.really anything, we don’t have any where I live.. A cultural pattern I would like to see offered at Pixie Faire would be any one of a different culture. It is fascinating to learn of different curltures.

Cathy

January 04, 2019

I would love to see a flemenco dress.

Michele

January 04, 2019

Being a mix of cultures, I like a lot of traditions. I think it is great to try out everything. Thanks for highlighting the cultural patterns. There are so many amazing ones. I would love to see knit Scandinavian yoke sweater.

Ruth

January 04, 2019

A cultural tradition I find interesting is the ethnic food fairs held in local areas. I would like to see a unique ethnic outfit for the boy dolls.

Linda

January 04, 2019

My heritage is Irish and Scottish. I love these patterns and will buy them if I don’t win. My children keep telling me I need to curb my doll fetish but I can’t. I have purchased completed costumes and really want to make these.

Laura

January 04, 2019

Traditions I love. Sewing and quilting is a tradition that I started with my children. When I taught home economics, I spent 2-3 days talking with the kids about traditions. The outfits today being very traditional and would go with the collection to my grandchildren

KAREN HAWKINS

January 04, 2019

I’m from a mixed heritage primarily Celt so I don’t have any favorite cultural traditions aside from celebrating Christmas with close friends. I’d like to see more Asian costumes.

charlene

January 04, 2019

we celebrate some Ukrainian traditions, Russian traditions along with some German traditions. I would like to see some of the German costumes.

Stephanie

January 04, 2019

My favorite cultural tradition is making Irish Soda Bread & attending the St Patrick’s Day parade. I’d love to see a pattern for irish dancers.

Judith

January 04, 2019

A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN OR FIND INTERESTING IS Thanksgiving. A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE WOULD BE Native American clothing

Linda N

January 04, 2019

Having ancestry from the British Isles I would absolutely love to own these costumes. Your patterns are amazing and the historical ones are no exception!

Kathleen

January 04, 2019

A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN OR FIND INTERESTING IS festivals. A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE WOULD BE festival costumes for different countries like Poland.

Linda K

January 04, 2019

I have just learned that my family is of Scottish, Irish, Welsh, and Scandinavian decent through DNA testing, so naturally I was very excited to see the Highland outfits being offered. I am currently studying traditions of my heritage. My husband and I have traveled to Scotland, Ireland, Wales, and England recently to see the countries of my ancestors. Cultural outfits for any of these countries would be most pleasing for me. Thank you for offering these outfits.

Bunny Smith

January 04, 2019

My favorite cultural tradition is Mr jule tomten from Sweden. My great great Grandma brought a few over from there

joan

January 04, 2019

A cultural pattern I would like to see on Pixie Faire is a Spanish flamenco dress.

Pat

January 04, 2019

A favourite cultural tradition is attending the annual Highland games in Fergus. I would like t see a Japan kimono outfit for the dolls.

Pat Stoughton

January 04, 2019

A favorite cultural tradition I take part in or find interesting is Eastern European as my family was from Hungary. A cultural pattern I would like to see offered at Pixie Faire would be a traditional Hungarian celebration dress for the 18" doll size. I have it on my 2019 bucket list to create such a pattern but life usually gets in the way of my plans.

Kate

January 04, 2019

A favourite cultural tradition I take part in is listening to Bagpipe music with our family. When ever we would all get together my dad would start a cd and we would all just listen to the bagpipes. dad is gone now so bagpipes always make me smile and miss him at the same time.

Jarilyn Paul

January 04, 2019

A favorite cultural tradition I take part in or find interesting is the pagan celebrations that have influenced our modern holidays like Samhain>Halloween and Yule>Christmas. A cultural pattern I would like to see offered at Pixie Faire would be Beltane==>May Day: flowing dresses and flower wreaths for dolls’ hair…rings on her fingers and bells on her toes, etc.

Peggy A

January 04, 2019

A cultural tradition I find interesting is our local Octoberfest. A cultural pattern I would like to see is the traditional outfits I’ve seen at these events.

Roxanne

January 04, 2019

One of my favorite traditions is making lefse. I would like to see the traditional dress from Norway.

Dee

January 04, 2019

My favourite cultural tradition is the making of Ollie Bollen (a sort of fried raisin bread) on New Years’ Eve. It was a tradition in my husband’s family and when he married me, my mom incorporated that tradition into our traditions. It is an annual reminder of the importance of traditions and also of my mother, who always did so much for people (our home was often filled with neighbors and strangers who had no other place to go at Christmas) especially at this time of year.

It’s lovely to read these traditions, thank you!

I would love to see more traditional costumes from around the world; I’ve had my eye on these highland costumes for some time.

Joy

January 04, 2019

I don’t really have a favourite cultural tradition . We enjoy going to an event here every year that is like a mini world expo. You get to go to many different countries pavilions and taste the food, see the traditional costumes, see displays of art works and dances, and learn a bit about each ones heritages. We have 4 biological children ( Caucasian ) and we adopted a family of 4 children ( African American heritage ). We try to teach all the kids to embrace other cultures. I’d love to see some Traditional African , Amish, Native American, and Scottish patterns.

Patricia

January 04, 2019

A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I FIND INTERESTING IS the burning of the Stag of the Scottish clans. A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE WOULD BE ….not related to my previous comment, but I would LOVE to have a complete and detailed King and Queen set of outfits.

Melinda

January 04, 2019

“A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN OR FIND INTERESTING IS attending Scottish Highland Games and Clan gatherings…. A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE WOULD BE…Scandinavian or Norwegian traditional clothing/costumes”

Leah

January 04, 2019

A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN Is thanking and blessing Mother Earth for producing and giving of food from the gardens. I’m part Cherokee and wish my Grandfather had lived longer so I could have learned more about our heritage. He passed when I was very young. I’m also part Irish, and enjoy seeing my son proudly wear his kilt.

Lorry

January 04, 2019

Cultural tradition anything from Germany

Cheryl Thueson

January 04, 2019

A cultural outfit I would like to see are German or Scandinavian.

Kathy Goldenbogen

January 04, 2019

Being German and Irish, I have gone to festivals for both. I’ve also gone to Native American POW WOWS!! Love the dances and foods

Grace

January 04, 2019

A cultural tradition I find interesting, is making opera fudge, a Pennsylvania Dutch tradition. We make opera fudge every year around Christmas

Jennifer

January 04, 2019

Tanya

January 04, 2019

I would love to see patterns celebrating the Native American tribes with their beautifully beaded leather dress.

Linda T.

January 04, 2019

My favorite cultural tradition I have learned from my mother who is English is to make Yorkshire puddings. It is served with roast beef and gravy. I have passed this down to my daughters. I would like to see some English patterns for the 18” American girl dolls.

Karen Martin

January 04, 2019

A cultural pattern I would like to see offered at Pixie Faire would be Amish attire for boy dolls. I need the clothes, boots, hat—-everything.

Christine

January 04, 2019

A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I celebrate is St. Lucia Festival of Lights (Dec 13). A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE WOULD BE a St. Lucia outfit which is a white choir type robe with red sash and a crown of candles with greens. It’s quite magical!

Michelle B

January 04, 2019

Cultural patterns I would like to see include Danish and Dutch costumes. Thank you.

Mary Ellen Lassiter

January 04, 2019

My favorite traditions are bound to holiday get together. Food and fellowship. I’d like to see more baby dolll patterns for larger sized dolls. Iowa. 22" , and Larger.

Martha Long

January 04, 2019

My favorite tradition is cooking of cornered beef and cabbage and baking Irish soda bread on st. Patrick day. The patterns I would like to see from China the terminal kimono.

Gail

January 04, 2019

The cultural tradition I enjoy participating in is the Quilting Arts. As a child I remember playing under the large quilting frames while neighborhood ladies quilted quilts at my Grandmothers home. This was done to provide quilts for family and friends to keep their bedtimes warm.
I would like to see either Swiss traditional costumes or Irish costumes.

Kim

January 04, 2019

My family going back a few generations moved around a lot…they were in russia, Germany, Italy, switzerland, etc at one point or another and it shows in our family recipe book. We have a mixture of meals from all of those countries that we make on a weekly basis. That would be my favorite cultural that I take part in. A cultural pattern I would like to see offered at pixie faire would be shoes that they wore a hundred or so years ago in Russia, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, etc.

Diane

January 04, 2019

A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN OR FIND INTERESTING IS eating herring at midnight on new years eve for good luck in the new year. A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE WOULD BE polish traditional outfit.

Sondra

January 04, 2019

Lynn

January 04, 2019

Being of Dutch decent, my favorite cultural celebration is Sinterklaas Day. In early December we celebrate the coming of Sinterklaas (St. Nicholas) and exchange gifts. On December 25 we celebrate the coming of Jesus. I so appreciate the opportunity to separate these two celebrations to give the due meaning to each. My sons also enjoyed getting their gifts before any of their friends. I know there are already beautiful Dutch costumes available to sew for AG dolls. I cannot think of a specific pattern I would like to see you design.

Laurie

January 04, 2019

How about patterns for clothing which include a traditional American Nativity of Mary, Joseph, shepherds, wise men & somehow a baby Jesus?

Doug

January 04, 2019

Glad to see an offering that features my Scottish heritage. Thank you.

Darleen Price

January 04, 2019

I would love to see old fashioned Cajun heritage outfits as in old days in South Louisiana

Barbara J

January 04, 2019

It is tradition for my family to work puzzles and play lots of games when we are all together.

Maureen A

January 04, 2019

My favorite cultural tradition that I take part in is going to the Irish and Scottish festivals. I’m German Irish but I’m a sucker for bagpipes as well. I’d like to see Irish step dancing costumes for boys and girls.

Sharon B.

January 04, 2019

A cultural pattern that I would like to see would be anything from the Netherlands. My great-grandparents came to the US from Holland, so it would be fun to have more outfits to make for our granddaughters that would demonstrate our heritage.

Lizbeth

January 04, 2019

As a person of Swedish ancestry a favourite tradition I participate in is cross country skiing! What fun it would be to have an authentic outfit! I think I will work on that! Thanks for the inspiration.

Douey Davis

January 04, 2019

“A favorite cultural tradition I take part in or find interesting is…Vacation Culture School where we invite immigrants to share the food and culture of their native culture with any in the community who would like to come. We do this five evenings in a row during the summer. A cultural pattern I would like to see offered at Pixie Faire would be…”Flamenco boy costumes"

Jane Steinhoff

January 04, 2019

Being a wee bit Irish I partake in St Patrick’s Day. I would like to see a medieval Celtic pattern.

Mil

January 04, 2019

Cultural tradition: anything German

Jennifer

January 04, 2019

A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN Is our local German Festival. Our town was founded by Colonel Cullman a German refugee.

Linda Reynolds

January 04, 2019

A favourite cultural tradition that I take part in is reading the Bible story each Christmas Eve. A cultural pattern that I would like to see would be traditional Chinese or Japanese attire.

Sylvia

January 04, 2019

A favorite cultural tradition I take part in is helping my family make a good old-fashioned Scottish dumpling and a batch of potato scones for breakfast on Christmas morning. A cultural pattern I would like to see offered at Pixie Faire would be some traditional Pacific Islands outfits and accessories.

Tara

January 04, 2019

My mother is Slovak and has passed along the tradition of Pysanky, or Ukrainian Eggs. They are decorated with a complex system of hot wax and dyes. I would love to see any of the beautiful Slovak folk costumes as a pattern.

Mary

January 04, 2019

I would like to see Mardi Gras and Oktoberfest costumes.

Linda Neuman

January 04, 2019

I have always admired the Scottish! I went to a highschool that we’re Scottsmen. I was on the drill team and learned a few dances with swords. Our drillmaster was a drill sergeant in the Marines. She was scottish and put a lot of research into her marching and dancing. I joined the military because of her, she impressed me so much! I spent a whole career in the military. I was able to visit Scotland while I was stationed in Germany. That was the highlight of my 3 year tour. I also have Scottish in my blood. I attend the Scottish games that are held locally in July. It just runs in my blood and I can’t get enough!

Mary

January 04, 2019

I don’t have a favorite cultural tradition. I am of English decent and would like to see early English clothing

Ellen F

January 04, 2019

A favorite cultural tradition I take part in or find interesting is the American Indian Powwow. Though I don’t believe I have any native blood, everything about history and culture of this people fascinates me. Playing cowboy and Indian as a child, I always wanted to be an Indian. A cultural pattern I would like to see offered at Pixie Faire would be American Indian tribal dress, both male and female.

Marg

January 04, 2019

“A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN OR FIND INTERESTING IS..baking bread, making pasta and ravioli with my Italian grandmother. I would love to see Italian inspired outfits for my doll.

Anne

January 04, 2019

My favourite cultural tradition is getting together with family.

Irene

January 04, 2019

Celebrating Christmas with my family.

Dorrie

January 04, 2019

A cultural pattern I would like to see offered at Pixie Faire would be Japan’s Hinamatsuri, also known as the Japanese Doll Festival and Girls’ Day. Young women display their dolls proudly and have friends over to admire them and share tea and cakes. Imagine the lovely kimonos and patterns to make or dress dolls for AG-scale dolls ! It’s a great celebration of girls and dolls, and would fit right in with Pixie Faire’s ideals.

Marykay Hymes

January 04, 2019

We celebrate the 12 days of Christmas with special family activities up until the Sunday of Epiphany. It is often a challenge due to the appearance of so much valentine promotion so thank you for keeping this tradition alive! How about some Amish clothing? (I’ve been living in Lancaster Pennsylvania so have gotten used to seeing so many earring this. You might have to substitute Velcro for the straight pins they use but little fingers might find that helpful)

Krystyl R

January 04, 2019

I don’t follow a lot of cultural traditions for holidays, even though there are so many varied cultures from all over the world in my background (including both Scottish, and Irish). Growing up, my family didn’t really share a lot of history with me, so I mainly followed whatever the modern traditions were each year. However, every year for this time of year I do make a special rumball recipe for sharing with friends. And I also send off Christmas cards through the mail to friends & family with a special crocheted item to add to their tree.

Micheline

January 04, 2019

A favorite cultural tradition I take part in or find interesting is..two times a year all cousins on my father side are going to a brunch to see and to talk and eating together. It is very funny.

Harriet

January 04, 2019

“A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN is making pizzellies. A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE WOULD BE Italian heritage.

Donna Waterson

January 04, 2019

A favorite cultural tradition Our family has is celebrating old fashion holidays with homemade gifts