12 Days of Christmas - Day 5 December 29th 2017

Welcome to Day 5 of our 12 Days Of Christmas celebration! Today we are giving away a 5 piece doll and bedding collection of items to 1 lucky winner! The bedding featured in today's giveaway was hand made by Elizabeth, the designer behind the Ladybug Doll Quilts brand as a prototype set for her Patch Play quilt pattern. The darling little pajamas are from Shari, the designer behind the Thimbles and Acorns brand, as the prototype cover piece for the 14.5" Union Suit pattern - too cute! We've completed this set with a brand new 14.5" Welliewishers Emerson doll!

Giveaway Update: Congratulations to Ginger!  You've won the bedding collection and have been contacted through email.

 

The items included in todays giveaway are:

  • One Welliewishers Emmerson doll - New in box
  • Three pieces bedding set - quilt, pillow, and pillow case
  • One unionsuit pj outfit designed to fit 14.5" Welliewishers dolls.

More pictures of the items featured in todays giveaway:

My assumption is that most of us sew! We’d love to hear more about your sewing experience. Are you just learning to sew, or have you been at it for a while? Do you use a basic standard machine or one with all the bells and whistles? What about a serger, are you using one of those? (or wondering what in the world I’m talking about!)

To enter the giveaway simply respond to this post in the comment box below and complete this sentence:

"I use a  [insert sewing machine type here]… The thing I like most about it is [tell us why]"

Comments must be left (on this blog post) by midnight (pacific) 12/29/2017.

One entry per person.

No purchase necessary, void where prohibited.

The winner will be chosen randomly from the comments received and contacted through the email provided in the comment.

We will choose a winner and modify this post tomorrow to let everyone know who won.

Okay, good luck, and if we’ve forgotten anything we will modify and/or update this post as needed.

Happy Holidays!

Cinnamon & The Liberty Jane / Pixie Faire Team


100 Comments

Duana
Duana

December 29, 2017

“I use a Janome P 6600.The thing I like most about it is that it is a heavy duty machine with a lot of versatility.

Susan
Susan

December 29, 2017

I use a Singer sewing machine and (as stupid as this sounds) I just love the fact that you can tell it to stop with the needle up or the needle down.

Teena
Teena

December 29, 2017

I use three Bernina machines, including my new B880+. It joins my Virtuosa 155 and my Bernina serger. I have been using Berninas for about 15 years and what I enjoy most about them is that they are quality machines that provide reliable, consistently beautiful results year after year. They have been totally worth the investment.

Kasey
Kasey

December 29, 2017

I use a Singer sewing machine. I like that it’s not too complicated and does what I need it to do.

Sandra Cox
Sandra Cox

December 29, 2017

The machine I currently use most often is my 1980’s Singer. It is so dependable!

Mary
Mary

December 29, 2017

I have a Brother Innov’is VQ 3000. Love this machine. Has wonderful LED lighting, a large throat for sewing and the needle thread is amazing. Don’t know how I lived without it! Had it just a year

Sandra Wheeler
Sandra Wheeler

December 29, 2017

“I use an Elna Lotus made in 1968 … The thing I like most about it is its lightweight but very sturdy – I sew all my doll clothes on it & I take it to classes – I have tw Brother Dreamweavers that I use for embroidery but I love my little Elna

Ellie
Ellie

December 29, 2017

I use a Singer sewing machine.The thing I like most about it is it’s user friendly and good for beginners and more experienced users.

Shannon Eileen
Shannon Eileen

December 29, 2017

I currently use a singer sewing machine. I love that I’m familiar with how it works and it’s pretty easy to use!

Laura. cimini
Laura. cimini

December 29, 2017

“I use The janome 15000 The thing I like most about it has the narrow vintage looking 1/4 foot the it amazing for doll clothes.

Linda
Linda

December 29, 2017

I use a Singer and it does everything I want to use it for

Allison
Allison

December 29, 2017

I use an old Singer of my grandma’s. The thing I like best about it really is everything! Old machines work like a dream!

Darleen
Darleen

December 29, 2017

I have several machines but my favorite is my “vintage” Kenmore sewing machine. It is just a sturdy workhorse and although it does not have any fancy stitches whatsoever, it sews like a champ. My newer machines have trouble with thicker layers and I have issues with the tension. It’s my “go to” sewing machine when I just want to get the job done.

Erin
Erin

December 29, 2017

“I use a Brother Innovis sewing machine. The thing I like most about it is embroidery function and the numerous special stitches.

Michele
Michele

December 29, 2017

I use a Brother sewing machine. I like that you can embroider with it also!

Carole Castrilla
Carole Castrilla

December 29, 2017

I use a Viking embroidery machine. The best thing about it is that you can move the needle from the center to either the left or right by small increments. This is awesome for making precise quarter inch seams.

Marla S
Marla S

December 29, 2017

I use a Janome machine and I like that it is easy to use.

Frances Hopper
Frances Hopper

December 29, 2017

I use a Husqvarna Viking SE and a Brother Dream Machine 2. I love different things about each of these machines but most of all they are reliable and give me hours of pleasure sewing.

Rebecca Pomper
Rebecca Pomper

December 29, 2017

I use a Bernina. The thing I like most about it is that it is simple yet very tough. Handles all kind of materials with ease.

Rachel  Mutchler
Rachel Mutchler

December 29, 2017

Up until this Christmas I had used a simplicity creative spirit. Now I have a singer quantum 9960 and am loving all the decorative stitches.(still figuring it all out). My favorite feature so far is the drop in bobbin and needle threader. O the ease of sitting down to sew and not having to thread a needle! Thank you for another amazing giveaway and chance to win.

Lori Adamson
Lori Adamson

December 29, 2017

I use a Singer sewing machine. The thing I like most about it is that it is easy to use and portable.

Joy S
Joy S

December 29, 2017

I use a Brother SE425, PE770 and an Innovis 1250D. The thing I like most about them is how reliable they are and loaded with features.

Laura Morrow
Laura Morrow

December 29, 2017

I use a Janome machine, I like the way it finishes every project perfectly inside and out.

Beth
Beth

December 29, 2017

I have a mechanical Singer, no circuits and all metal body. I like it because it is simple to use and has done everything I have asked it to.

Rachel
Rachel

December 29, 2017

I use a treadle Janome. I like how the treadle allows me to pace my sewing… and it’s great exercise!

H
H

December 29, 2017

My power tool is a sewing machine. I use several different machines.

Marion
Marion

December 29, 2017

I have a Kenmore machine. Since I am a novice ,I t suits me.
Marion

Karen Kelley
Karen Kelley

December 29, 2017

“I use a Singer Futura … The thing I like most about it is it’s ease in which it any level of sewer can use it. Even my 10-year old granddaughter.”

Joan
Joan

December 29, 2017

I received a Kenmore sewing machine for my birthday a few years ago. It is easy to use.
Joan

Karen
Karen

December 29, 2017

I use a Pfaff Creative Icon and a Creative Vision.I love the IDT so easy to engage.I am really loving the 90% more needle power on the Icon.I also have 3 sergers.

Marilyn
Marilyn

December 29, 2017

I don’t have a well wishers would to have one for my collection.

ELIZABETH
ELIZABETH

December 29, 2017

I have a new singer machine, I enjoy the embroidery patterns a and the fact it has 2 lights , I still wish lI hadn’t given away my old one as it was more dependable.

Marilyn
Marilyn

December 29, 2017

I have a Kenmore sewing machine. I like it because the instructions are simple o follow.
Marilyn

Pam Brockhaus
Pam Brockhaus

December 29, 2017

My granddaughter would absolutely love this. It’s adorable!

Michelle Slider
Michelle Slider

December 29, 2017

I have a brother sewinbg machine and I love that it’s easy to use and has tons of built in stitches. I can also embroder with it which I love for some decorating on the clothes I make.

Veva
Veva

December 29, 2017

I use a Janome. I love the variety of stitches,

Charity
Charity

December 29, 2017

I use an older model Pfaff… The thing I like most about it is that it sews like a dream. I never/rarely have any issues with it and it’s so easy to use. It’s also very quiet.

Lissette
Lissette

December 29, 2017

Viking Epic- self threading. Lot of decorative stitches

Lissette
Lissette

December 29, 2017

Viking Epic- self threading. Lot of decorative stitches

Nancy
Nancy

December 29, 2017

I use a Viking 1 sewing machine. I love it’s versatility.

Shelley
Shelley

December 29, 2017

I have a new Babylock Soprano. The self threading feature is a MUST for me as my vision is not what it used to be. I also have a 1986 Elena Super Carina that I am now using to teach my Granddaughter.

Shelley
Shelley

December 29, 2017

I have a new Babylock Soprano. The self threading feature is a MUST for me as my vision is not what it used to be. I also have a 1986 Elena Super Carina that I am now using to teach my Granddaughter.

Sharon M
Sharon M

December 29, 2017

I have several machines that I sew with plus a serger. I do have a fancy machine that does embroidery but find I sew the most on a mid range machine. I use my serger for finishing any seams that are not hidden.

Colleen
Colleen

December 29, 2017

I use several sewing machines. My favorite is the 1980ish Singer that my mom bought me when I was 14. It sews through tough fabrics and I rarely have tension problems. For decorative stuff, I sew with a newer machine, a brother NQ 700. I am still getting used to it. For serging, I love my 1987 White serger. I bought a newer Singer serger when I gave my old one to my daughter and have regretted it ever since. The newer one is not the quality of my White (my daughter is in heaven now and felt so bad, she found a duplicate White on Ebay for me and gave it to me for Christmas last year!!!)

Sandi P
Sandi P

December 29, 2017

I have a Jerome sewing machine.
I like it because it is pretty user friendly.Just does the basics but works well.

Georgia Davault
Georgia Davault

December 29, 2017

I use an older model Brother machine it has various stitches. I like it as it is easy to use, making me be more creative in doing my own motifs; its simplicity allows ease of use for teaching my granddaughter to sew

Barb E.
Barb E.

December 29, 2017

I use a Babylock Destiny II… The thing I like most about it is you can do so many things with it.
ginnie
ginnie

December 29, 2017

I use a Singer sewing machine. The thing I like most about it is that it is similar to the one that I learned how to sew on. It is heavy. It can take a beating and keep on going. I know that someday I should replace it with something new, but it still works well. Maybe I will buy new, and keep it anyway.

Penny
Penny

December 29, 2017

I have a brother and love the stitches and it’s easy to thread I also have a brother surger love the way the finish seams look

Laura
Laura

December 29, 2017

I use a Jonome .. actually just bought it. Used to use a Singer and decided to try something different. The thing I like most about it is the different stitches it can do.

Aimee Petersen
Aimee Petersen

December 29, 2017

I use a Brother sewing machine and the thing I like about it is that is simple to use.

Vickie H
Vickie H

December 29, 2017

“I use a Singer n i also have a Brother n an industrial Juki- i love the Singer when doing small projects… The thing I like most about the Juki is i never run out of the bobbin

Kathy
Kathy

December 29, 2017

I use an Alco Necchi sewing machne circa 1970. The thing I like most about it is that it is like an old friend and very familiar. When I first bought it, I sewed ALL the time, for both of my nieces and myself. I had to put it on lay away in order to afford it. Then I started working in earnest, and raising a family; now that I am retired (45 years later) I am making doll clothes for my granddaughters, great granddaughters and great nieces. Although it doesn’t do a lot of fancy stitches, or seam finishes, like I said it is an old friend. I can’t see giving it up.

Donna Jones
Donna Jones

December 29, 2017

I use a Janome Horizon. The thing I love about is its ease of use and dependability!

Etta L. Hart
Etta L. Hart

December 29, 2017

I use a Brother sewing machine which I love because it is sturdy and durable. I have moved several times and it stands up to moves without getting twitchy with the settings.

Patti
Patti

December 29, 2017

I use a Kenmore. Its my second Kenmore, first one I bought in 1965 with money I earned babysitting. I sew every day and my machine keeps on going and going and going !

Dorothy
Dorothy

December 29, 2017

I use a Brother and love the self threading needle!

Johnnie
Johnnie

December 29, 2017

I have a Singer sewing machine which I inherited from my mother. At the time this was bought my father worked for the company. They still have a great reputation for their reliability.

Robin G
Robin G

December 29, 2017

I use a Brother XR6060, which is so easy to use! I especially love the 60 pre-programed stitches – especially the button holer the the overcast stitches (for seam finishing)

Lucy A.
Lucy A.

December 29, 2017

I use a White sewing machine. The thing I like most about it is [tell us is its durability. I bought it with my first money from my first job. I had to have to motor replaced this year, but the mechanic said it was well worth doing because of the quality of the machine. It is 46 years old!

Lori
Lori

December 29, 2017

I use an old Singer that used to be my grandmother’s. I like best that it has strong metal parts, and that I can do different stitches with it. I also like the way it winds the bobbin.

Huong
Huong

December 29, 2017

I use Brother se400. I like most of it is the combination of sewing and embroidery in 1 combo machine.

AnneC-E
AnneC-E

December 29, 2017

I have several sewing machines and a serger that I use for different purposes. This question is like which of your children do you love the most. That said I think my Pfaff 7570 is the work horse because it embroiders and sews. Its sibling the 6122 “jeans and satin” is a good utility tool. My White, solid metal parts and all, is over 50 and still works like a charm. My singer featherweight and serger are commonly used in clothing production and repairs. All of them have their uses in making doll clothes, sometimes I use more than one .

Peggy
Peggy

December 29, 2017

“I use a pfaff 1027, The thing I like most about it is it can do almost anything for its age this machine still can do anything I need it too ( I bought this machine in 1976 ) I have thought about getting a new machine once, than I laughed and went and bought more fabric

Mary Z.
Mary Z.

December 29, 2017

I use a Singer sewing machine-it has the attachments I use and it is easy to use.

Vickie
Vickie

December 29, 2017

I use a Brother SE 6000. The thing I like most about it is that I can stay on the same machine and do sewing and embroidery on same project.

Brittany
Brittany

December 29, 2017

I use a Singer Heavy Duty. The thing I love about it most is I can put 8 layers of denim through it and it doesn’t even slow down.

Jane
Jane

December 29, 2017

I use a Pfaff sewing machine because I was working as a professional seamstress and it did anything I needed. I really liked my New Home and used it daily for 25 years, until I ran it into the ground.

Teresa
Teresa

December 29, 2017

I use a Pfaff Ambition 2.0 and I love it because it’s a strong workhorse that does anything I ask of it and in such a pretty way! Motorbike seat covers, wedding dresses, baby clothes, jean zips, motorbike jackets, formal outfits, and Pixie Faire doll clothes – my Pfaff will sew everything!

Judy
Judy

December 29, 2017

I have a Babylock Esante for sewing (love the ability to sew very slow), a Babylock Ellegante for embroidery and a Babylock Imagine serger (love the air threading.)

Edie
Edie

December 29, 2017

I use a Phaff, the thing I like most about it are the memories it gives me each time I use it! It was my mom’s and lots of love for others came from the two of them!

Shiela
Shiela

December 29, 2017

I use a Baby Lock Ellissimo Gold. I love the built in camera for embroidery.

Crystal
Crystal

December 29, 2017

I use a Singer sewing machine and a Singer serger. The thing I like most about it is that it didn’t cost me an arm and a let like a lot of the fancy ones do, yet it has all kinds of neat stitches I can use!

Nancy A.
Nancy A.

December 29, 2017

I use a Pfaff 2022. It is easy to use and has enough decorative stitches to keep me happy.

donna Fletcher
donna Fletcher

December 29, 2017

I use a Viking machine and I like it because it is easy to use, but does many great things. I have a newer machine, but I am more comfortable with the older on e!!

Lisa
Lisa

December 29, 2017

A Viking Machine that my sweet neighbor sold to me when she moved. It is amazing!

Marcia Coleman
Marcia Coleman

December 29, 2017

I use a Brother sewing machine. The thing I like most about it is all the new features it has that my 45 year old Singer didn’t. Also, that I have learned to use some of them as I’ve made clothes for the twins Wellie Wishers and 18" American Girls. They love that Grandma practices so they have lots of new doll clothes. I have even made a few of the ideas they have suggested. Imagination runs wild around here!

ollive
ollive

December 29, 2017

i sew on a BabyLock Ellisimmo which is easy to use and can convert to embroidery if I want to jazz things up.

C Pearson
C Pearson

December 29, 2017

I use an Elba 5300Q. Has everything I need!

Autumn
Autumn

December 29, 2017

I use a Kenmore sewing machine that I bought when I decided I didn’t want to pay $60 for someone else to hem my bridesmaids dress. The thing I like most about it is that it is that it always works, it’s easy to use, and it has everything I need while still being uncomplicated.

Rebecca
Rebecca

December 29, 2017

I use an older Viking Quilter’s machine with the wacky slide-in cards for decorative stitches. I love several things about it—-I KNOW it so can make quick changes in stitches & accessories, self adjusting tension and, now that I’m 60, self-threading needle!

Donna B
Donna B

December 29, 2017

I have several machines I have 3 Vikings Diamond Deluxe mostly for embroidering and a platuimn and tribute plus a Babylock Ovatation. My platumn is my workhorse along with the serger I like the platuimn because I can lift the pressure foot to readjust fabric easiet than on the DDD

Diana
Diana

December 29, 2017

I use a Brother Sewing and embroidery machine. I love having the ability to go back and forth between options without having to drag out multiple machines.

Glenda
Glenda

December 29, 2017

I use a Singer 9960. The thing I like the best about it is it has the slowmo for precision sewing. This mode also works really well to teach my granddaughter to sew. Also it is self threading.

Jason
Jason

December 29, 2017

I suppose I hand sew but am not very good at it. The thing I like best about it is giving up and letting my very talented MIL do it instead.

Terry
Terry

December 29, 2017

I use a Janome (Horizon) Memory Craft 7700 QDF. The thing I like most are the quick keys like the self-threader, the drop/raise needle, lock stitches, and built-in thread cutter being very visible on the front of the machine.

Cathi
Cathi

December 29, 2017

I use a Janome that I got as a gift and I love it’s buttonholer! I never had one before.

Joanne Grenell
Joanne Grenell

December 29, 2017

I use a Bernina Activa 145. I like the way I can just push the buttons to make the needle stay up or go down and use the hands free lever. My mother taught me to sew when I was young and began sewing Barbie doll clothes, which my sister and I sold to our friends.

Elizabeth
Elizabeth

December 29, 2017

“I use a Destiny II… The thing I like most about it is so easy to use, I can embroider anything, I can sew anything and I can scan anything, there is hundreds of ideas you can make with it. I love sewing all my doll dresses with it and much, much more:)

Beverly
Beverly

December 29, 2017

I use an older Pfaff machine 1222E that I’ve had forever! The best feature for me is the built in walking foot. There are other features I love and that machine is a work horse!

Brenda
Brenda

December 29, 2017

I use any machines but love to embroider. I use a Viking Designer SE to Embroider and sew. I like the automatic cutter and the fact that I can make things for my Grandchildren on it.

Nina
Nina

December 29, 2017

I use a Brother sewing machine. It was recommended as a great basic machine for someone just starting out. The thing I like most about it is how easy it is to operate.

Kathleen Stull
Kathleen Stull

December 29, 2017

My daughter uses a Brother and my mom used a huskystar. They are both really awesome machines. I like the husky best because it’s a really little powerhouse of a machine that just goes and goes.

Donna Lanreth
Donna Lanreth

December 29, 2017

I use a Brother Project Runaway Limited Edition sewing machine. The thing I like the most about it is that it has a lot of decorative stitches, which allows me to decorate any outfit I want. To me that I what makes the outfit.

Jaclyn C.
Jaclyn C.

December 29, 2017

“I use a Singer sewing machine. The thing I like most about it is….1. It’s just overall a great machine! 2. It’s the brand my grandmother used. We have 4 machines. My aunt took my grandmother’s antique machine in the treadle cabinet, I have her newer one from the late 90’s, my mother has hers and I bought mine about 7-8 years ago. All have been working great and I even repaired horse blankets with them. Love that they are low to no maintenance and very easy to use!!!

Bonny
Bonny

December 29, 2017

I currently use a Singer sewing machine that I recently purchased since I’ve literally worn out 3 machines. I like this one because it has an embroidery feature.

Helene
Helene

December 29, 2017

I use a Singer or a Brother… The thing I like most about the Singer is my new one and the Brother is an old one, but still sew very well and Singer Surger that I love very much.

Barb
Barb

December 29, 2017

I use a Kenmore sewing machine that I purchased nearly 40 years ago right after I graduated from high school. When applying for my first car loan, the bank manager was so impressed by my wise investment that I was granted the car loan! The thing I like most about it is that it is an invincible machine. My mum fell in love with my machine too and my dad bought the same one too. She quilted on it for 30 years before her passing and each grandchild has a quilt made by her. My daughter now has her machine.

TerriSue
TerriSue

December 29, 2017

I use a Bernina 310. I like it because it is a workhorse. I got it for my high school graduation from my parents in 1976. It is wonderful. Back then machines were made from metal not plastic so they lasted as attested by my machine. I have used it being a seamstress, then making clothes for my two children including matching outfits for for my son’s stuffed animals and my daughter’s Kirsten doll. Now I make clothes and toys for my four grandchildren.

Ginny Bilz
Ginny Bilz

December 29, 2017

I use a brother quilting machine and a Janome server. Just purchased a Janome cover stitch machine. I’ve only used it once and it was great.

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