12 Days of Christmas - Day 5 December 29th, 2018

Welcome to Day 5 of our 12 Days Of Christmas celebration! Today we are giving away a 4 piece outfit and the Sewing With Heavyweight Specialty Fabrics Master Class to 1 lucky winner! The cozy winter outfit featured in today's giveaway was handmade by Donna, the designer of the Eden Ava Couture pattern brand.  

Congratulations to Diane Smith!  You’ve won the Eden Ava outfit and Sewing With Cinnamon course and have been contacted by email.

Bonus Fun For Everyone! Today we are highlighting our The Outerwear Pattern Collection For All Doll Sizes at Pixie Faire.  Simply add two patterns from this collection to your shopping cart, and enter discount code: DAY5BOGO in the discount box at checkout to get one of the patterns for FREE!   

Note: This offer is for the Outerwear Collection only. This coupon code will be good for one day only - December 29th (12 AM-11:59 PM PST) and is available for one use per customer. Limit one free pattern. The least expensive item will be free.

 The items included in today's giveaway are:

 

More pictures of the items featured in today's giveaway:

 

We all have our favorite "go-to" places for finding those hard to find notions.  Let's share our favorite places to find them! And also share those items you struggle to find - maybe someone will leave a comment on where to find it! 

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

“I shop for [insert doll supply] at [insert where]" OR

"I have the hardest time finding [insert doll sewing supply here]"

 

Comments must be left (on this blog post) by midnight (Pacific) 12/29/2018.

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

Caroline
Caroline

December 29, 2018

I too have a hard time finding material with the smaller prints that would look great on the dolls, especially the wellies. I live in a rural area and do a lot of my fabric shopping at the local Goodwill and Beverlys. Whenever I’m near a Joann’s fabric I usually stop. I notice some of you have a hard time finding zippers, Zipper that Doll is good place to find that and also I just discovered Home Sew. Looks like there would be cute notions and buttons in there. Happy Sewing.

Susan
Susan

December 29, 2018

I shop for unusual fabric and notions at yard sales and thrift shops – always fun to find something that can be upcycled!

Carole
Carole

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding soft velcro for doll clothes, especially for barbie clothes.

Anne
Anne

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding easy to do shoe patterns

Linda
Linda

December 29, 2018

I cannot always find small scale prints and plaids, small buttons, zippers, buckles, and clasps. I shop for patterns and fabrics at JoAnns and at local quilt shops, as well as at Pixie Faire.

Gina
Gina

December 29, 2018

I like to go to the flea market. I’ll cut up shirts, sweaters, etc. where I find the materials interesting. I’ll use those unique items for my projects.

Therese
Therese

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding thin fake leather for the 18 in dolls.

Lucy
Lucy

December 29, 2018

“I have the hardest time finding belt buckles for dolls, that is, until I make my own, lol!

Ali
Ali

December 29, 2018

I am just getting started in the doll world so I haven’t actually tried making anything yet. I loved reading where everyone shopped for supplies. I’m a knitter first and little bit intimidated by sewing such intricate things so would love to see even more modern designs on pixie faire!

Lisa
Lisa

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding fashionable fabric for doll clothes.

Karen
Karen

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding shoes for American Girl Dolls. I shop for fabric at Hobby Lobby and Joanne fabrics.

Margarita Miranda
Margarita Miranda

December 29, 2018

I shop for fabric at the second hand store. I look for discounted dresses and skirts in cute patterns.

Janet
Janet

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding short hair fur for doll vests and coats If too long, I give it a haircut!

Sondra
Sondra

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding small sized notions for doll clothes locally. It’s quite expensive to purchase online with shipping when you only need a couple of items.

Patty B
Patty B

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding printed fabrics that are on scale for an 18" doll. Some of those I do find are very expensive.

Marilyn L.
Marilyn L.

December 29, 2018

I shop for doll clothes patterns at Pixie Faire and fabric from local quilt shops and JoAnn’s.

Wilma Veldman
Wilma Veldman

December 29, 2018

I shop for patterns at Pixie Faire and Joanne’s. I buy fabric from Joanne’s, Fabricland, and thrift stores! The hardest thing to find is small separating zippers and small buttons.

Patti Z
Patti Z

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding the small notions or the right colors for the doll outfits I make. I usually use Velcro for closures but can only find white or black. I would love to use a matching color but cannot find them. If I do find them they are usually not matching correctly. Also find it hard to find the small accessories like buckles and zippers.

Diana
Diana

December 29, 2018

I have a hard time finding a combination of the correct pattern scale and weight of fabric. BTW, I love, love, love the BOGO!!! It’s like freebie Friday everyday!!

Lori K
Lori K

December 29, 2018

I shop for doll shoes and Cinnamon’s Favorite Things at HomeSew.com. Love the doll-sized notions and the fun colors they are available in!

Barbie
Barbie

December 29, 2018

Other than Pixie Faire, Joann’s and my local quilt shops, I love to use old findings for buttons and trim.

Jane
Jane

December 29, 2018

I shop for doll patterns on Pixie Faire and fabrics at Mood and Liberty. I find most notions on eBay and Etsy, zipperthatdoll, and Joann’s. Hardest to find are small metal buttons.

Denise
Denise

December 29, 2018

I shop for doll furniture and a house accessories at hardware stores,

Jennifer
Jennifer

December 29, 2018

I shop for doll clothes patterns at Pixie Faire (I just discovered you!) and on Etsy. I love your selection of different eras.

Cindy
Cindy

December 29, 2018

I shop for doll sewing supplies, including notions and fabric, at Joann’s, Michaels, Walmart, but I find alot of supplies by upcycling my kids old clothes and items from thrift stores.

Bronwyn
Bronwyn

December 29, 2018

I shop for doll shoe supplies at JoAnn and Goodwill.

Kathy
Kathy

December 29, 2018

I shop for doll size zippers and buckles , for these wonderful patterns that I buy here, at Zipperthatdoll.com.

Connie Hales
Connie Hales

December 29, 2018

I shop for patterns for doll clothing at Pixie Faire because I have loved the patterns I have tried!

Lynn Morales
Lynn Morales

December 29, 2018

I shop for tiny notions for my dolls at yard sales and goodwill. Especially on baby clothes I can find tiny unique buttons and trims that are to scale. I love up cycling if it is available!

Cindy
Cindy

December 29, 2018

I have a hard time finding a large variety of knitting patterns for dolls.

Leanna
Leanna

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding tiny notions like doll overall buckles!

Connie
Connie

December 29, 2018

I shop for doll clothes patterns at Joann’s and Pixie Faire!

Dena M
Dena M

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding doll size notions, such as zippers, buckles, snaps, and buttons.

Mickey
Mickey

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time giving away my doll clothes I have made! I want everyone to love them as much as I do.

Sylvia
Sylvia

December 29, 2018

I shop for basic fabrics like fleece and cotton at Wal-Mart. Especially when it comes to stuffing – I just buy a cheap pillow and use the cotton from that.

Sandra McFadden
Sandra McFadden

December 29, 2018

“I have the hardest time finding small embellishments for my completed doll garments.

Denise Darby
Denise Darby

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding mindy braid.

Grace Wright
Grace Wright

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding zippers of the right size.

Laura Macpherson
Laura Macpherson

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding small but interesting buttons.

Phil C
Phil C

December 29, 2018

I shop for doll patterns and idea’s at Pixiefaire.com

Nora
Nora

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time reading directions and finding small buttons in a variety pack that is even in # of designed buttons vs, a handful of anything.

Kim H
Kim H

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding material with a small pattern on it or the right color.

Stephanie
Stephanie

December 29, 2018

I shop for doll fabrics at Beverly’s and sometimes JoAnn’s. I like to see and feel the fabric before I buy it!

Nora
Nora

December 29, 2018

I love this designer. I have previously made the peppermint snow dress in a soft blue design and my girls love it!

Patricia
Patricia

December 29, 2018

I have been able to find very teeny buttons at Hobby Lobby and I can get 1/4" velcro online at Etsy from Pinkismart.

Judy
Judy

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding light weight velcro for closing.

Carrie
Carrie

December 29, 2018

I have a hard time finding tiny buttons and zippers along with shoes and hats to fit dolls.

Margaret P
Margaret P

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding doll-sized zippers I can use with my fabrics.

Marti M.
Marti M.

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding truly tiny snaps. The smallest at the fabric store are not as small as you find on old doll clothes.

Connie
Connie

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding tiny buttons and other embellishments for 18 inch dolls. I sometimes find them on old children’s clothes or at the thrift shop. They can be quite pricey at some stores.

Mary Stewart
Mary Stewart

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding small buttons and tiny zippers.

Janine
Janine

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding shoes for baby dolls, barbies and small dolls such as the wellie wishers. Lots of AG things, not much for any other.

Becki H.
Becki H.

December 29, 2018

I shop for doll fabrics & notions at Hobby Lobby & Michaels

BonnieGayle
BonnieGayle

December 29, 2018

I have found items like small buttons, zippers, and already made items for 18" dolls at a company called Home Sew.

Rosella
Rosella

December 29, 2018

I shop for all my eyelets with a small family business started in 2001. This business is ran by an ex-military family in Greenland, NH and they have a great selection of eyelets for all the boots I make from the patterns bought from Pixie Faire.

Joyce
Joyce

December 29, 2018

Sewers are looking for narrower hook & loop – I measure length or a little longer on normal width hook and loop, cut, then, cut in half vertically. Two for the price of one. Works for me, although, I really would like it to be much softer.

Karen
Karen

December 29, 2018

I shop for doll supplies at fabric stores and online the hardest thing is deciding what to buy and what to sew.

Jane
Jane

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding small prints for doll clothes and patterns for 15 inch dolls.

Marcia Thompson
Marcia Thompson

December 29, 2018

I shop for 18" doll patterns at Pixie Faire.

joan
joan

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding proper sized domes and snaps for closures on my doll clothes.

Gail
Gail

December 29, 2018

I shop for fabric remnants at JoAnn Fabrics. They are great for tiny doll projects. I also upcycle as much as possible when making doll clothes.

Diana
Diana

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding fabrics with small patterns that are the right scale for a doll.

Heather
Heather

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding doll sized zippers.

Jodi
Jodi

December 29, 2018

“I have the hardest time finding small buttons, zippers, snaps & soft Velcro circles. All the closures & small finishes touches are the hardest to find.”

Linda
Linda

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding separating zippers for dolls.

Darlene
Darlene

December 29, 2018

“I shop for fabric WAY TOO OFTEN at Joanns Fabric.

Kathy
Kathy

December 29, 2018

I shop for doll accessories such as shoes at Amazon. I shop for doll clothes patterns on Pixie Faire!

Heather McLaughlin
Heather McLaughlin

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding doll sized buttons and zippers and small scale printed fabrics.

julie
julie

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding zippers, lace and small fancy buttons for doll clothes.

Jen Beck
Jen Beck

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding tiny zippers.

Verna Thomas
Verna Thomas

December 29, 2018

I look for vintage tiny buttons, zippers, snaps, hooks and eyes, fabric remnants, ribbon, seam binding, embellishments, and lace, at thrift stores!!! It is amazing what one can find!!! I also look for sales on vintage clothing that I can use too. Over time I have built up a great supply!!!!

Karen
Karen

December 29, 2018

I shop for patterns here at Pixie Faire, on Etsy and Craftsy. Fabric is limited to Joann’s or Hobby Lobby but sometimes I score at estate sales. I’ve even gotten some decent deals on Amazon…

Kathleen
Kathleen

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding belt buckles and overall buckles

Robyn
Robyn

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding zippers to fit doll clothes!

Rhonda Hawrylo
Rhonda Hawrylo

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time not buying too much material to make my Granddaughters doll clothes

Michelle
Michelle

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding very small buttons to embellish dolls clothes

Lori
Lori

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding shoes for my 18” dolls as I don’t want to make my own!

Vanessa
Vanessa

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding prints that are an appropriate scale for doll clothing, so I mostly use solid colours, which is pretty boring.

gina
gina

December 29, 2018

I use old clothes a lot to make doll clothes. Goodwill has .99 clothes. Doesn’t take much material to make a doll dress, shirt, pants, skirt, hat or even boots & shoes.. I’m a Grammy & on a fixed income. You can use corduroy, silk, cotton, lace, buttons, etc from old clothes, they make New clothes for my Gran’s doll…

Heidi
Heidi

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding 5" separating zippers for doll jackets.

Sandy
Sandy

December 29, 2018

I shop for all dol related items everywhere I go. And I try to image how I can turn bargain finds into thins the dolls can use.

Karen
Karen

December 29, 2018

I have a hard time finding small buckles for doll overalls. Pixie Faire should carry these!

Kathy
Kathy

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding fabric that will work for doll items that is a good price.

Sheryl
Sheryl

December 29, 2018

As I live in Canada, I shop for Maplelea patterns at Sewing With Cinnamon. they have some Maplelea patterns specifically for these dolls.

Gina Colleen
Gina Colleen

December 29, 2018

I shop for all of my doll clothes patterns and supplies, other than fabric, at Pixie Faire because they have such a wonderful selection.

Debbi
Debbi

December 29, 2018

I shop for fabric at remnant 1/2 price bins at JoAnn Fabrics

Cecilia
Cecilia

December 29, 2018

I shop for doll accessories at Joanns, Hobby Lobby, Michaels and quilt sores and Etsy. Trims and other accessories I find at various stores on line. I have a hard time finding zippers so I use velcro or small eye closures

Nancy
Nancy

December 29, 2018

I have a hard time finding small scale notions.

Linda
Linda

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding any other fabric other than cotton in rural Alberta.. I find some fabric and few notions at Walmart. When I do get to city, I usually shop at Fabricland.

Carol
Carol

December 29, 2018

I shop for doll zippers at Newark Dressmaker Supply.

Kathi
Kathi

December 29, 2018

I shop for American Girl at craft shows.

Amanda
Amanda

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding tiny buckles for doll overalls. I typically shop at JoAnn, Hobby Lobby, Zipper that Doll, Amazon, etc.

Maureen
Maureen

December 29, 2018

I love receiving and reading the lovely emails you send. I am excited to be able to enter Day 5 of the 12 Days of Christmas.

Edwina
Edwina

December 29, 2018

I shop for doll supplies at Dollar Tree

June
June

December 29, 2018

I shop for fabric in the remnant bin of stores that carry fabric and at the local thrift stores.

Heidi
Heidi

December 29, 2018

I shop for lace at Hobby Lobby. Great selection at great prices. Perfect for a finishing touch!

June
June

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding cute, appropriate sized knits for my sewing.
Diana
Diana

December 29, 2018

I shop estate sales for fabric.

Erin
Erin

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time find good quality fabrics in my area. I primarily use quilter’s cotton and I have only one quilt shop in my area.

Roxie
Roxie

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding era appropriate fabrics because I live in the country, and have few options to buy in person, and not online!

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