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

Kelly P

January 04, 2020

A favorite cultural tradition in my area is where the community comes together to make a huge and very professional musical production each winter after Christmas. Hundreds of high school student actors and support crew, seamstresses, woodworkers, artists, sound and lighting technicians all come together to make our productions successful. I would love to see doll-sized garments that represent costumes from famous shows. My personal favorites are the blue evening gowns and red and white Mrs. Claus gowns worn in White Christmas, and any gowns from Oklahoma. They are so feminine and exciting to the children who come to our shows. They want to touch them and think they look like princesses. It always feels so magical to see the wonder on their faces.

Moosh

January 04, 2020

My daughter lived in Japan for many years after college. I have always been fascinated by the traditional kimono which she brought home with her. It took quite a bit to dress in the outfit but it was absolutely beautiful. I would love to see a Kimono pattern.

Hélène Dahl

January 04, 2020

I don’t I tend to sew international traditional clothes for my dolls, but I would to see patterns with hand embroidered designs, since I don’t have an embroidery machine but love embroidered details.

BevM

January 04, 2020

A favorite tradition is helping to decorate my church for Christmas. I like to see advanced doll patterns.

Jessica

January 04, 2020

A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE WOULD BE traditional Ukrainanian costume dress, complete with with flower crown and ribbons for a girl doll and vest and pantaloons for a boy doll.

Tara

January 04, 2020

A favorite cultural tradition I take part in is the Lighting of the Advent Wreath during the four weeks leading up to Christmas. The readings and lighting of the candles bring special meaning to the season. The cultural patterns I would like to see more of are the traditional costumes of countries around the world for both boy and girl dolls. How about Greece or Italy?

Susan

January 04, 2020

The cultural tradition that we continue is Spritz cookies. My mom made them when I was a child, and my grown children and grandchildren count them as something they “need” at Christmas. I always make the tree pattern, then cover it with green sugar and small colored round sprinkles.

Cassie

January 04, 2020

My husband’s family are directly related to native Puerto Rican Indians. There isn’t much about them other than some iconic symbols. I’d love to see those worked into designs.

Karin

January 04, 2020

A favorite cultural tradition I take part in is making Swedish Rosettes every Christmas with my Great Grandmother’s Rosette Iron. It has been so interesting reading the comments of others. I agree with all of those and add that my heritage is Swedish, Norwegian and Cherokee and would love to see more historical patterns that celebrate all of the diverse people who were native to America, as well as those who came here long ago.

Jennifer

January 04, 2020

I would love to see costumes from around the world, but make them so someone with limited resources to material can make them. I like silks but I don’t have a fabric store close by and I won’t by them online.

Donna

January 04, 2020

The cultural thing we take part in is octcberfest and would love to see a German outfit for both gender dolls

Marty Blinde

January 04, 2020

I would love to see more country specific patterns.

Elena

January 04, 2020

One of my favorite cultural traditions is the Eastern European line dance. I’d love to see a pixie Faire pattern that celebrates the peasant blouse typically worn that is also now worn as a ready to wear top.

Carol B

January 04, 2020

A favorite cultural tradition I take part in is the Lighting of the Advent Wreath during the four weeks leading up to Christmas. The readings and lighting of the candles bring special meaning to the season. A cultural pattern I would like to see at Pixie Fair would be from styles from the Orient. They showcase such femininity and grace on the wearers.

Christine C

January 04, 2020

FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN OR FIND INTERESTING IS JAPANESE TRADITIONS. A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE WOULD BE A KIMONO."

June

January 04, 2020

There are so many to choose from. I think myfirst choice would be the Native American or the northern Inuit culture, especially their ceremonial costumes.

DellaSue

January 04, 2020

T would like to see a collection of international doll costumes.

Brenda Goudie

January 04, 2020

Favorite cultural tradition is Easter.

Marge R (mer)

January 04, 2020

Cultural patterns I’d like to see offered @ Pixie Faire would include boy/girl Native American, especially from the Oklahoma Osage Nation, as well as Irish & Scottish historical designs for both boys/girls.

Sharon Pilcher

January 04, 2020

FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN OR FIND INTERESTING IS I FIND THEM ALL INTERESTING…ALL HISTORICAL TRADITIONS ARE INTERESTING.. A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE WOULD BE ANY TYPE.

Christine

January 04, 2020

I favorite cultural tradition I take part in is Greek cooking. My grandparents came over from Greece, and I was raised on Greek food! An offering of international outfits on Pixie Faire, for 18" dolls, would be great, from countries around the world.

Rena Walter

January 04, 2020

I would chose American Indian clothing.

Pat

January 04, 2020

A favourite culture tradition that I take part in is the lighting of the candles on the Christmas tree. The lights are dim and then my husband tell us how the lights came to be while we watch them. I would like to see any cultural pattern style that tells a story.

Lucy A

January 04, 2020

A cultural Tradition I take part in is Thanksgiving. I would like to see the traditional Puritan Thanksgiving pattern one Pixie Faire.

Lisa

January 04, 2020

A cultural pattern I’d like to see offered at Pixie Faire is one that has some of the Nutcracker ballet costumes.

Jane P

January 04, 2020

Our cultural tradition that I am trying to encourage on special occasions, is to wear something nice to birthdays, special occasions and holiday parties. I always feel special if my seven grandchildren take the time to dress up. This Christmas I dressed my two 18" dolls in dresses I made from holiday themed material, my two young granddaughters were delighted.

Heather R

January 04, 2020

I find the Indian culture fascinating and would love a pattern for a Langa voni or half sari (which is worn by girls around puberty).

Pamela

January 04, 2020

Our family is from the South, Christian for as far back as we have gone. We celebrate a Christian Christmas together for those that are able. I would like to see a gown for Scarlet O’Hara or more gowns from that period. Although some of the practices of the old South I find repulsive, one must admit they had some beautiful clothing—that part of their culture is worth saving even if nothing else is.

Deb

January 04, 2020

A favorite cultural tradition I find interesting is anything Scottish or Irish. I would love to see some more traditional Irish and Scottish doll patterns.

Heidi Brown

January 04, 2020

I have been finding beautiful Indian fabrics at thrift stores. I have all the patterns I could find, including the saree available through Pixie Faire. I would love to see a few more patterns since the fabrics and trim are amazing.

Ruth McRobbie

January 04, 2020

Seeing the Nutcracker Suite is a family tradition. Would love some patterns for Nutcracker costumes, although some of your patterns look like they could be adapted.

Mae Lynn Beck

January 04, 2020

Here in Texas we have tamales at Christmas to honor our TexMex heritage. I would like to see Mexican clothing like the highly embroidered peasant dresses and blouses. I know PF already has some.

Christina Shaw

January 04, 2020

“A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN OR FIND INTERESTING IS… Wooden clogs filled with hay and carrots for
St. Nick’s reindeer instead of cookies and milk for Santa.
A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE WOULD BE
Hanbok from Korea or Kimono from Japan

James

January 04, 2020

A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN OR FIND INTERESTING IS anything Polynesian. A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE WOULD BE traditional boy Polynesian.

Lorretta

January 04, 2020

A cultural pattern I would like to see offered at Pixie Faire would be a very detailed Japanese kimono with Obi sash, sandals and decorative hair sticks, Japanese lantern etc.

Sue c

January 04, 2020

A cultural tradition I find interesting is St. Lucia’s day in Sweden. I would like to see a doll outfit for that.

Beverly

January 04, 2020

A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN OR FIND INTERESTING IS from the Central American Hispanics, such as Guatemala. I find their colors and woven textures beautiful and make lovely clothes for dolls.

Cynthia

January 04, 2020

A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN OR FIND INTERESTING IS Chinese new Year. A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE WOULD BE traditional clothing from other countries.

KATHLEEN J LOSEY

January 04, 2020

A cultural pattern that I would like to see is from Paris – a fashion statement!

Eileen

January 04, 2020

A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN candlelight service on Christmas Eve. A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE WOULD BE English coat from the 1800’s.

Carol

January 04, 2020

I would like any type of ethnic outfit u put out there for the dolls, there’s so many countries to pick from it would be so hard to pick from, but perhaps any type from England would be great, that’s where my family is from, so maybe there, thanks for all the fun contests and free patterns.

Carol

January 04, 2020

I would like any type of ethnic outfit u put out there for the dolls, there’s so many countries to pick from it would be so hard to pick from, but perhaps any type from England would be great, that’s where my family is from, so maybe there, thanks for all the fun contests and free patterns.

Ruth Ann

January 04, 2020

A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN OR FIND INTERESTING IS attending a performance of The Nutcracker ballet. Costumes from the ballet would be great.

Amy S

January 04, 2020

A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE WOULD BE nativity scene outfits.

Connie

January 04, 2020

A cultural pattern I would like to see offered at Pixie Faire would be historical Japanese or Chinese clothing.

Carol

January 04, 2020

I would like any type of ethnic outfit u put out there for the dolls, there’s so many countries to pick from it would be so hard to pick from, but perhaps any type from England would be great, that’s where my family is from, so maybe there, thanks for all the fun contests and free patterns.

Sue

January 04, 2020

A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN OR FIND INTERESTING IS…At family functions on my husband’s side they always have pierogis due to their Polish heritage.

Heather B

January 04, 2020

A favorite cultural tradition I find interesting is the colorful silk saris worn by women in India and I would like to see a saris pattern offered at Pixie Faire.

Cathy

January 04, 2020

A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE WOULD BE SLEEPWEAR FROM AROUND THE WORLD.

pat p

January 04, 2020

A cultural tradition I find interesting is Indian weddings.. They are full of color and last over many days. There are so many interesting things about them.

Joan

January 04, 2020

My favorite culture I take part in is German beer sampling. Not something I would like to see in doll clothes however I did some mission work years ago in Guatemala, would love to see patterns for embroidered blouses and colorful skirts.

Patty H

January 04, 2020

Since we are in the 20’s again, how about flapper dresses?

Tish

January 04, 2020

I am interested in the tradition of Las Posadas, which would also possibly tie in to the Josefina doll.

Lorrie

January 04, 2020

A CULTURAL TRADITION I FIND INTERESTING IS Indian culture. A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE WOULD Be a traditional Indian sari.

Randy Keller

January 04, 2020

I’m German-Russian and would like to see some cultural outfits representing that ethnic group

cathy

January 04, 2020

I would love to see Swedish and Polish clothing.

Kathy

January 04, 2020

My people are from Alsace. We love the tradition of a pickle hidden in the Christmas tree. I’d love to see a German traditional dress pattern.

Barbara

January 04, 2020

Of course our inherited cultures Sweden and Poland.

Barbara

January 04, 2020

Of course our inherited cultures Sweden and Poland.

Elizabeth M

January 04, 2020

I would like to see patterns for historical Egyptian clothing.

Juanita Owenby

January 04, 2020

I would love to see some patterns of the Welch/Irish people from the days ‘we’ migrated to the wonderful USA! My maiden name is ‘WELCH’ (of the Welsh or Walsh). In my area of Western North Carolina in the Blue Ridge Mountains (Appalachia), there used to be a rather large population of us and there was a ‘special’ Blessed day when everyone gathered at the little white mountain church, dressed in memory of “Days of Wales.” Never ‘fancy’, but quaint, warm and wholesome costumes with darling ‘bonnets’, girls in pigtails and daring young boys in knickers and snap-billed caps. Very few people in our huge USA know anything about our Wales background. But, if you do a spot of studying, you’ll find it plays an important, though small role in our history. Oh, but that would be great!

Ele B.

January 04, 2020

What I find to be the most fascniating cultural tradition is a good question – there are just too many to choose from! I would most like to see more historical patterns from other cultures, like Vietnam, Russia, or the Middle East.

Sandra L.

January 04, 2020

We don’t celebrate any cultural traditions as none were passed down by my family on either side which I always found strange as my grandparents on both sides were not born here. Maternal grandparents were born in Manchester England and Paternal ones in Germany. But we have our own traditions that we celebrate each year. Christmas would not be complete with homemade mince meat hand pies.

I love any patterns for Chinese ladies or maybe French Haute Couture.

Beula

January 04, 2020

My family has adopted some of the Czech cultural foods from my husbands heritage. Duck & dumplings at Thanksgiving time and kolaches & hoska for most any holiday or day in general. I would love to see a Czech dress for the American Girl Doll and I would make it for my granddaughters to have a piece of their Czech heritage.

Jeanne Thurber

January 04, 2020

A cultural pattern I would like to see offered at Pixie Faire would be traditional outfits from around the world such as Greece, Spain, Netherlands, Australia, etc

Tammy

January 04, 2020

I have never taken part in any type of cultural events. Although sometimes I think being raised on a farm is a culture of its own

Patti

January 04, 2020

A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN IS baking Norwegian cookies that my mother always baked. I would love to see Norwegian costumes.

Dianne

January 04, 2020

While I haven’t taken part in this celebration, I love the meaning behind Kwanzaa. I would love to see African heritage patterns. Thank you for a great series of contest days!

Linda Smith

January 04, 2020

A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE WOULD BE.a Korean style outfit. I have a doll my husband brought back that has a traditional outfit & I would like to be able to make ones like it for my dolls & bears.

Thresea

January 04, 2020

A Nativity scene would be fun.

Barb E

January 04, 2020

A cultural pattern I would like to see offered at Pixie Faire is the nutcracker series.

Bobbi

January 04, 2020

I’d like to see Norwegian folk costume s. I’d really like to see ethnic costumes from many. different countries

Jackie Koepnick

January 04, 2020

I like all different types of cultures and patterns from any would be nice

Teri in Shorewood MN

January 04, 2020

We lived in Suriname (a former Dutch colony) when I was a child and our family adopted the traditional Sinterklaas/Saint Nicholas and Black Pete customs which I have been passing along to my granddaughters. The girls’ other grandparents are originally from Taiwan so now we are expanding our customs to include Chinese New Year’s and I would like to see patterns for traditional costumes from any Chinese era.

Marie Kaetzel

January 04, 2020

I would like to see some traditional British court Outfits

Corinne Janes

January 04, 2020

A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN OR FIND INTERESTING IS attending quinceanera parties for my students. A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE WOULD BE a quinceanera dress. While the 15 year old girl would probably not be the girl to play with or collect the dress, I note the younger girls who attend the party admire the dresses of the event.

Patti Michels

January 04, 2020

A cultural tradition we celebrate each year is the la posada and making and sharing of tamales. I would love to see any new cultural designs that your lovely designers come up with, but because I live in Texas and have several Mexican little girl’s I sew for the Mexican culture is what I would choose.

Jeanette

January 04, 2020

A favourite cultural tradition in my home province is Mummers. It is a colourful fun tradition at Christmas time that was dying out but happily is starting to make a comeback.

Beth C

January 04, 2020

A favorite cultural tradition I take part in 4th of July fireworks. An “Uncle Sam” or “Lady Liberty” pattern would be fun.

Krista P

January 04, 2020

We make an advent calendar every year to count down the days until Christmas.

I’d love to see patterns somehow encompassing German Christmas Markets.

Joanne G

January 04, 2020

My favorite cultural traditions celebrate my Norwegian, Scottish, Irish, and Hungarian roots.

I would love to see patterns for Hungarian traditional dress.

Cheryl Bomar

January 04, 2020

I would like to see more Mexican culture!! Thanks!!

Marian

January 04, 2020

I love to study the various traditional cultural garments from around the world and have fashioned them from Africa, Asia, North and South America and Europe. I would love to see even more variety of patterns available so we all can express our cultures or even better, get an appreciation for the cultures of others.

Sheila

January 04, 2020

we just have our own traditions that we do. But I like to see a variety of different cultures.

Melissa

January 04, 2020

I would like to have the swedish lightening ceremony

Kimberly C

January 04, 2020

I am always fascinated by Mexican/Spanish culture clothing.

Sandi

January 04, 2020

A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN OR FIND INTERESTING IS is eating a traditional Swedish meal at Christmastime including Lutfisk and Swedish meatballs.. A CULTURAL PATTERN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AT PIXIE FAIRE WOULD BE a traditional Swedish costume.

Cynthia C

January 04, 2020

A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN OR FIND INTERESTING IS attending a production of The Nutcracker every year. It would be nice to see patterns for costumes in the ballet.

Diane

January 04, 2020

My family doesn’t have cultural traditions apart from American ones and while I don’t have an interest in sewing cultural patterns, I love to see the cultural doll clothes sewn by others.

Dixie

January 04, 2020

We receive awesome candy from Norway every year. I would like to see an authentic Norwegian outfit pattern

Charissa Deuser

January 04, 2020

A FAVORITE CULTURAL TRADITION I TAKE PART IN IS baking honey cookies to hang on our Christmas tree and handmade items as gifts for friends and family. My 4 daughters and I also gather in November to create handmade Christmas cards to give out each year.

Debi

January 04, 2020

I tend to go towards current trends in fashion, but I also like Asian designs.

Leah

January 04, 2020

My son dances in the Nutcracker every year, and I make Nutcracker-themed doll clothes to auction off to raise money for the ballet’s expenses. I would love to see Russian-themed dresses so I could make Russian outfits for the doll like the dancers wear.

Tracy

January 04, 2020

A cultural tradition my family shares is the Christmas Eve Polish tradition of sharing of the Christmas Wafer with family members. I would love traditional costume patterns from any nation.

Wendy Farkas

January 04, 2020

I would like to see country ethnic like the folk costumes in Brittany, France – with multicolored embroidered vests and skirts, laced bodices, aprons, headpieces with lace.

Gail

January 04, 2020

Cultural patterns I would like to see are more Irish River Dance costumes. Pixie Faire already has such an excellent variety of outfits for all occasions, so it’s difficult to think of something new, but perhaps a few more River Dance ones would be nice. I also agree with those that mentioned Native American costumes. Those would be nice too.

Shelly Hammond

January 04, 2020

A cultural pattern I would like to see, is traditional native American and Irish dancing.

Vicki

January 04, 2020

I would like to see more historically accurate Native American patterns.

Nancy

January 04, 2020

A culture pattern I would like to see would be native American and or pioneer.

Nancy

January 04, 2020

A culture pattern I would like to see would be native American and or pioneer.