12 Days Of Christmas - Day 6 Giveaway! (December 30, 2020)

Teresa

December 30, 2020

I sew primarily as a hobby on occasion.

Marilyn

December 30, 2020

I sew as a hobby. I enjoy quilting as well as making clothes, toys, and doll clothes for my grandkids and making gifts for family and friends. I average 15-20 hours a week in my sewing/craft room.

sue

December 30, 2020

I do lots of different crafts. Sewing, paper crafting, creating art with rhinestones and beads. I do it as a hobby and to make gifts for others. I probably average 25 hours a week.

Celia

December 30, 2020

Sewing is a hobby now that my children are grown and I am retired. My mother was a seamstress and she taught my sisters and I how to sew when we were quite young. I used to sew a lot for my husband and girls, but now I sew mostly fun projects for my home.

Misty Chapman

December 30, 2020

I sew and crochet primarily as a hobby, spending an average of 5-10 hours a week on it, more if I’m having a low pain week. I love making clothes for my daughter’s and my dolls and have given clothes as gifts to my daughter’s friends that have their own dolls.

Mary French

December 30, 2020

Knitting is my passion. I knit gifts fir friends snd family. On average I knit 15 – 20 hours a week. I gave purchased a number of patterns from Etsy.

Jeanne B

December 30, 2020

I sew doll clothes for a non-profit organization called Stitchin’ for Kids. They provide dolls and doll clothes, stuffed animals and other toys for children in long term stays in the hospital. For example, children with heart problems, cancers, pulmonary problems, etc.

I also sew items for my non-profit quilt guild for fund raising for the Guild.

Alice

December 30, 2020

I sew to keep my husband in period clothing.

Elin Mathews

December 30, 2020

I LOVE to sew and have since I was seven years old. I enjoy making quilts, dew rags for my husband and doll clothes which I give away. And this year I’ve added Masks. I have made hundreds of them and have given them away mostly to nurses and other medical professionals. I work 30-40 hours a week, it keeps me sane.

Diane

December 30, 2020

I sew primarily as a hobby about 15 hours a week.

CK

December 30, 2020

I sew as a hobby. I sew a variety of things, but I really enjoy sewing doll clothes for my granddaughters’ AG dolls. I sew an average 10 – 15 hours per week.

J.J. Goody

December 30, 2020

I craft as a ministry. When I figure out what I’m doing, I will spend at least a couple hours a day on the project. It usually takes about a week per project, but I have had some that took a month. People tell me I should make to sell, but no one would want to pay for the many hours of hand sewing, painting or knitting. https://pin.it/6Iy2zA2

Peggy A

December 30, 2020

I sew and crochet to relax. I spend 10-20 hours a week sewing. I have an Etsy store called Oh Sew Peggy where I sell 18" doll clothes.

Terri silva

December 30, 2020

I sew as a hobby. I have sewn clothing for myself and my children during my lifetime and made many quilts. Currently I love making doll clothes for my granddaughters …..and myself!!!

Kaylee P

December 30, 2020

I sew as a small business owner. I love sewing doll clothes, and it has been a wonderful little project of mine. I can sew from 10-30 hours a week depending on school, home, and a multitude of other things.

Anne

December 30, 2020

I sew mainly as a hobby, although I do sell some things in a handicraft shop that benefits charities. On average I probably spend at least 10 hours a week sewing. It varies more or less depending on our family schedule. When I can spend 4 or 5 hours sewing in one day I feel blessed!

Patti Brinnon

December 30, 2020

Although I teach sewing classes at our local college, my primary sewing is for myself, doll clothes and my home. I spend anywhere from 5-25 hours a week sewing.

Roxanne

December 30, 2020

I sew primarily as a hobby but this year I made masks and sold some. Pre-COVID, I spent a couple of hours each night sewing. Now, unemployed, I have all day to sew AG clothes or quilts or do some embroidery.

Mary Z

December 30, 2020

I see primarily as a hobby. I spend on average about 3 hours a week sewing. I wish I could spend more but between work and my disability it is hard to do

Cheryl Mahoney

December 30, 2020

I sew primarily as a hobby to make clothes for 12"-14" Connie Lowe Stella family dolls and spend an average of 10 hours a month on that.

Marlene

December 30, 2020

I sew 3 or more hours a day. Between sewing groups, garden and my sewing room a lovely day has passed

Cheryl

December 30, 2020

I taught myself to sew when I was 20 years old and have loved it ever since. My great husband has always been so supportive of this and is always willing to buy me the newest sewing machines and products. I also crochet but I am not as talented in this craft.

Kimberly C

December 30, 2020

I sew and spend as many hours needed from start to finish of a project.

Meg

December 30, 2020

I sew, do a little knitting, even less crocheting, all for fun. And I spend way more time reading and watching videos about those hobbies than actually doing them. I think of it as inspiration and another part of the hobby, but maybe I should classify it as a separate hobby on its own.

JUDY

December 30, 2020

I sew as a hobby, a home business, for my ETSY & EBAY shops at Designs by Judi & just because I love it!
I give a lot away too to Child Help in Calif. I sew no matter what, sold or not sold.
I sew about 8 hours a week.

Lynette M

December 30, 2020

I sew primarily as a hobby, costumes and doll clothes, I have made myself clothes. On average I sew 1-2 hours a week, because I have 2 jobs, I don’t get as much time as I would like. I do not have an Etsy store at this time.

Violetta

December 30, 2020

I love to sew, knit, crochet and do counted cross stitch. Most of the items I make I give away. I make doll clothes, made many masks, love to sew aprons among other things. I knit and crochet for gifts and for our local cancer center. I don’t keep track of my hours but I do some everyday. I knit and crochet while I watch tv.

margaret

December 30, 2020

I sew primarily as a hobby. Do not make to many clothes any more but lots of doll clothes which I sell at craft fairs. I have made over 200 micro bowls which sell well at craft fairs .I also seem to do lots of mending for 2 grown up grandsons.

Christine

December 30, 2020

I sew….it is a relaxing place to hang out during a pandemic. I stop long enough to cook, clean and do the laundry…after that I’m in my sewing room! PS my dolls are looking pretty great these days and my grand-niece is pretty happy with her new doll cloths!!

Pam N

December 30, 2020

I sew American Girl Doll clothes, clothes and accessories for my Grandkids, and I also do seed beading for embellishing – all as a hobby. I’m going to begin sewing select items for myself, and see where that leads me. As someone who has sewn off/on for 55 years, I’m pushing my envelope to try new techniques, materials, and methods. 2020 provided the perfect setting to delve into beading!

Joanne

December 30, 2020

I see and knit mostly for 18” dolls and also for rescue dogs.I love Pixie Faire!

Annlee

December 30, 2020

I sew for a hobby and must of it is given to my nieces. I sew about 6 hrs. a week some times more. I love sewing and seeing the final outfit.

Kelly

December 30, 2020

I sew primarily as a second job doing sewing and alterations. Although I love to sew matching outfits for my granddaughter and her dolls as much as I can. I spend up to 30 hours per week to provide for my family.

Janice

December 30, 2020

I enjoy sewing doll clothes because it is fun! Styling, sewing, accessorizing- it’s all fun. I spend about 6 to 8 hours per week. Generally I give most of my clothes away, although I have sold some at craft fairs, etc. Last year, three of us ladies at church all outfitted an 18 inch doll with a complete wardrobe and then gave them away at Christmas to girls whose families were having economic problems. That was even more fun!

Katie

December 30, 2020

I sew for my dolls as a hobby. I can’t say I spend an average number of hours per week on it since having children – now I’m lucky to get in a few hours of sewing per month. I look forward to having more time and energy for it again in the years to come.

Patty

December 30, 2020

I see primarily ad a hobby, it relaxes me. I see mostly doll clothes and give them away

Cindy

December 30, 2020

I sew primarily as a hobby and spend currently five to ten hours a week. Pre Covid was alot more but work and quarantine have changed that

Cath

December 30, 2020

I love to putter and experiment. I say that because I have a bunch of hobbies that I love to do, until I get interested in the next project on another hobby. I love to sew, quilt, knit, make jewelry, paint and draw, and on and on. Today I may wish to knit and I will be all into it. Tomorrow, not so much knitting, I think I will quilt, or sew, or…..

Elaine

December 30, 2020

I sew mostly because I love it & I also do craft shows. I sew on average 10+ hours a week. I also love making quilts and I donate them to Quilts of Valor.

Martha

December 30, 2020

I sew primarily as a hobby, and on average, I spend five hours a week doing so.

Kelly

December 30, 2020

I sew primarily as a second job doing sewing and alterations. Although I love to sew matching outfits for my granddaughter and her dolls as much as I can.

Dee Read

December 30, 2020

I sew as my hobby making gifts for my family and friends but I don’t spend as much time as I’d like to in my sewing room. I cannot schedule a set amount of time to sew each week but I might spend as much as 8 hrs one day if I get going on a new project. I like to add machine embroidery to most of my sewing projects and that can be time consuming picking out designs, selecting fabric types and matching thread colours. I used to knit and crochet a lot but haven’t done any for a long time.

linda king

December 30, 2020

What’s your passion? “I sew primarily as a relaxing hobby or for my home business or family. On average, I spend any free time sewing or planning my next project.

Do you sell items made from Pixie Faire patterns, let us know! "I have an Etsy shop, it’s called Grace’s Southern Charm

Janet

December 30, 2020

I sew because I love it! I love sewing, quilting, beading, embroidering – all things textile. I love doing quilts, clothes, dolls, doll clothes, embellishing – all of it. And now that I am retired, I do it all day, everyday & take all the classes I want.

Deb Fischer

December 30, 2020

What’s my passion? I embroider, crochet and even do a little sewing but only as a hobby and for gifts. On average, I spend about 6 to 8 hours week on my hobbies and gift making. I love finding just the right fabric or just the right design to embroider for our kids, grandkids and friends! Thank you

Nancy S

December 30, 2020

I sew, knit, AND crochet equally as a business and a hobby. My time spent in these endeavors varies from week to week, depending on if it’s prom season, wedding season, dance recital time, craft show time or fair time, or just February!

Jo

December 30, 2020

Sewing is a hobby for me, and in the past I’ve spent 20-30 hours a week doing so. I did sell my doll clothes at craft shows, but they were all cancelled this year because of covid. We found out it April that my husband had cancer, and he passed away in May. Since then, I can’t seem to find interest in anything. We would have celebrated our 65th wedding anniversary in July.

Jennifer K.

December 30, 2020

I sew as a hobby, mostly 18” doll clothes for my granddaughter.

Charlene

December 30, 2020

I sew and scrapebook, make clothes and doll clothes for several family members.

Eva Friessen

December 30, 2020

I sew primarily for a hobby, I spend on average only a couple of hours a week sewing.

Emily G

December 30, 2020

I sew primarily doll clothes for my niece. She is 4 years old and into Bitty Baby and American Girl dolls. During the COVID stay at home orders I was able to spend about 15-20 hours a week on doll clothes sewing. Now I can only spend around 5 hours a week. My grandmother made me beautiful doll clothes when I was a little girl that I still treasure. Now that my grandmother has passed away, I hope to be able to make beautiful clothes for my niece.

Feriba

December 30, 2020

I sew as a hobby and I spend at least 10 hours a week sewing or something to do with sewing

Billie

December 30, 2020

I sew doll clothes for my Granddaughters. Years ago I used to sew for the public but I got burned out and still don’t care for that aspect of sewing! But the dolls never complain about the fit or how it looks on them!! I love it!! I also love to make totes and purses.

Sandi

December 30, 2020

I sew primarily as a hobby, but my sister(knitter) and I do sell our doll clothes at seasonal craft sales. Depending on work and the time of year, I will sew a few hours per week. I would like to spend more time each week, but some weeks are better than others

Amber Lundquist

December 30, 2020

I sew primarily as a hobby and spend at least 12 hours a week sewing

Connie Lancaster

December 30, 2020

My passion is Sewing because I love to make things for other people. I love to read to relax.

Vicki

December 30, 2020

Christine

December 30, 2020

I sew….it is a relaxing place to hang out during a pandemic. I stop long enough to cook, clean and do the laundry…after that I’m in my sewing room! PS my dolls are looking pretty great these days and my grand-niece is pretty happy with her new doll cloths!!

CAROLE

December 30, 2020

I sew & crochet primarily as a hobby. On average, I spend several hours a week when I can.

Jennifer

December 30, 2020

I sew around 20-30 hours a week. I have an Etsy shop (Pixie Dust Doll Clothes), but also sew for family and friends. I started knitting during the pandemic and spend about 5 hours a week knitting. I like to stay busy!

Karen

December 30, 2020

I sew/knit/ crochet and quilt primarily as a hobby. I am retired and gift my projects to friends and family. I spend 15-20 hours a week working on items and usually have 3-5 things going at any one time.

Nancy

December 30, 2020

Karen

December 30, 2020

I am a long time sewer. My Mother taught me to sew when I was 9. I am now 80 and have loved it ever since! Sewing has provided me with so many hours of enjoyment, accomplishment and allowed me to escape from the daily trials and tribulations of marriage and children. I am an accomplished clothing sewer, a gifted Quilter and do Boutique and charity sewing. I usually spend at least 6 hours every day sewing. Have made over 1000 masks for our local Hospital. Love making Doll Clothes for my Wellie. Thanks to Pixie Fair, she has quite a wardrobe.

Sandie T

December 30, 2020

I sew because I love the ability to create from raw materials. Turning a piece (or pieces) of fabic into something useful makes me feel good. The majority of what I sew is gifted or donated to organizations that can use the items to raise money.

f comeaux

December 30, 2020

i sew mostly because i love it & i also do craft shows. i sew on average 10+ hours a week, i work full time.

Angeles

December 30, 2020

Hello,
I sew and knit for dolls. I think I spend 8-10 hours per week doing these activities. Thank you.

Kristen B

December 30, 2020

I sew as a hobby, primarily doll clothes for myself and family. I don’t spend very much time per week! I need to change that!

Crystal

December 30, 2020

I crossstitch primarily to make Christmas stockings and baby quilts for grandkids, on average, I spend about 20 hrs a week on them.

Charla

December 30, 2020

DEBBIE

December 30, 2020

I sew primarily as a hobby, on average, I spend as much time as I can (I work full time). I like to make gifts and purses/bags.

I have not sold items made from Pixie Faire patterns. I do not have an Etsy shop…maybe when I retire…

Angie

December 30, 2020

I was BORN sewing and knitting! Both have allowed me to survive difficult times, financially. I don’t do as much anymore, now that I am aging. But there is always a pile of sewing/mending/upcycling nearby. And my knitting is always at hand by my “nest”.
I pretend to dress dolls for my great-granddaughter, but really for myself! :)

Susan

December 30, 2020

“I sew primarily doing hems and mends. I buy more fabric for quilting than I will ever get around to sewing, its all just so beautiful!

Julie

December 30, 2020

I sew and crochet as a hobby, but also sell some of the items and doll clothes I make. I sell by word of mouth and at craft shows. I sew more during our long, cold winter evenings and average about 5 hours each week. Am hoping 2021 is a much better year for all!

BRONWYN

December 30, 2020

I sew because its a joy to handle fabric and create. I spend 4 hours a week on average. I travel to see my many children and grandchildren and have made sure there is a sewing machine in each home for me to use!

Linda Lynch

December 30, 2020

I sew lap top quilts for senior assisted living facilities and use Pixie Faire patterns to sew doll clothes to go with dolls that are donated to foster care. . I sew about 10 hours a week.

Julie Sellers

December 30, 2020

I sew , knit, crochet as a way to relax. I give my products as gifts, donate to charities and sell at craft shows, farmers markets,some online. 10% of all sales go to PEP Protect Every Pet.

Laurie

December 30, 2020

I sew primarily for family but plan to gear up for a business in 2021.

Sherry M

December 30, 2020

My main passion is machine embroidery and sewing but I love all things crafty. What started as a hobby turned into craft shows and a space in 3 gift shops. I try to spend at least 3 hours a day in my sewing room and several hours in front of the tv hand sewing or cleaning up my embroidery items. Pixie Faire is my go to source for patterns. My little granddaughter has 3 different size dolls and I know I can always find what I am looking for here.

Bee

December 30, 2020

I sew and do all kinds of crafts because I love it which then turned into a small Etsy shop. I make stuff for me, friends & family, and my shop at least 20 hours a week. It’s my happy place.

Mary Jane Armstrong

December 30, 2020

I have an Etsy shop named MunkusDesigns. I started with AG doll clothes and spent many happy hours creating them. I am not able to sew as much so have shared much of the fabric and notions on Etsy. I ordered most of m doll patterns from Pixiefaire. The selection is awesome and choices are unlimited. Thank you Pixiefaire!

Cathy

December 30, 2020

I LOVE to sew for my “Skipper” Barbie doll and design patterns for her. I also quilt for gifts and homeschool my niece. One other hobby is cooking 3 gourmet meals a week… Seems like I never have enough hours in the calming, sewing room!

Linda

December 30, 2020

I sew primarily as a hobby to make gifts for family and friends. I wish I could spend more time sewing because it is my way of relaxing and is very satisfying when my projects make others happy. I love seeing my granddaughter’s face when she sees new clothes for her dolls. I do not have an Etsy shop but I do shop there a lot.

Jeni S.

December 30, 2020

I do just about anything in miniature.. from sewing for dolls, to building scale dollhouses and barns and accessories, to making realistic horse tack from real leather. I work in any scale (except micro… Old eyes, ya know LOL) I do sell, but not as much these days.

Corinne

December 30, 2020

I love to sew! I mostly love sewing clothes for American girl dolls I also like making cloth dolls.
I make clothes for my granddaughters dolls. It will be a sad day when they don’t play with them anymore.

Mary

December 30, 2020

I sew primarily as a hobby. Most of what I make I give away as gifts. I sew or do some kind of craft probably 30 hours a week.

S

December 30, 2020

I sew for a hobby but maybe one day that will change. It varies from week to week how often I can sew.

Marilyn

December 30, 2020

I like to knit and crochet for myself and my family. I spend quite a few hours a day knitting or crocheting on something. I like to make up my own patterns. People would comment on how much they liked the item I made, so I started selling them on Etsy. My Etsy shop is called PrincelyByMarilyn and I sell patterns only, not the finished items.

Janice

December 30, 2020

12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS – DAY 6 GIVEAWAY! (DECEMBER 30, 2020)

Welcome to DAY 6 of our 12 Days if Christmas celebration!

For our 6th Day Of Christmas giveaway, we are doing a GIVEAWAY of one $100 Etsy eGift Card to one lucky winner. The gift card can be used towards any item available on the Etsy Website! Woot, Woot!

What’s your passion? “I sew, knit and crochet originally as a hobby, now for my home business. On average, I spend 15 hours in a week sewing. I save the knit and crochet projects for carry alongs.

I have an Etsy shop, it’s called Something2do
It’s full of doll clothes made to fit 18 inch American Girl Dolls and 15 inch Bitty Baby Dolls. Many of the items are made from patterns from Pixie Faire.

Christine

December 30, 2020

I love to sew and do all kinds of paper crafting. It’s so rewarding to complete a project and gift it to someone. Retired, I’m lucky to be able to spend a bit of time or all day if I choose in my craft room

Pat S

December 30, 2020

I sew primarily for my home business, which is a pleasure!! I spend approximately 35 hours a week sewing. I do this mostly as a creative outlet but mostly because it’s the only way I know that I can be 65 years old and still play with dolls everyday and no one thinks it’s strange!!

JANIE

December 30, 2020

I sew, embroidery and quilt primarily as a stress reliever. on average, I spend anywhere from 1 to 20 hrs per week in my sewing room working on my projects. Although I would spend much more time if life allowed. I do not sell my crafts but give them away to any little girl I meet although I have considered selling them.

Casey

December 30, 2020

I sew primarily as an Etsy small business on average, I spend hours on projects.

I have an Etsy shop, it’s called SunshineDollBoutique! It’s a cute fun boutique for American Girl size and for hearing aid doll accessories. Thank you Pixie Faire! I use your patterns for my quilts on there and some clothing!

Merry Beth

December 30, 2020

I sew quilts and doll cloths mainly as an art expression. I spend about 15-20 hours a week. I do not have a shop.

MARLENE F GIESE

December 30, 2020

I sew, knit, and crochet primarily for a hobby to make gifts for family and friends. I also do some charitable giving.

Heidi

December 30, 2020

I sew mostly clothing for myself and my granddaughters and also doll clothes; on average, I spend 5-6 hours a week at it or as much as time will allow, but not as much as I would like.

Kathy

December 30, 2020

I see primarily as a hobby/ stress relief. On average I spend 25 hours plus a week.

pam

December 30, 2020

I sew primarily for my Etsy business Stitching up Dreams. I spend about 10 hours per week sewing for my shop.

pam

December 30, 2020

I sew primarily for my Etsy business Stitching up Dreams. I spend about 10 hours per week sewing for my shop.

pam

December 30, 2020

I sew primarily for my Etsy business Stitching up Dreams. I spend about 10 hours per week sewing for my shop.

pam

December 30, 2020

I sew primarily for my Etsy business Stitching up Dreams. I spend about 10 hours per week sewing for my shop.