12 Days of Christmas - Day 7 Giveaway! (Dec. 31, 2021)

Welcome to DAY 7 of our 12 Days of Christmas celebration!

For our 7th Day Of Christmas giveaway, we are doing a GIVEAWAY of one $100 Pixie Faire Gift Card to one lucky winner. The gift card can be used towards any item available on the Pixie Faire website or retail location. Woot, Woot!

Plus - It's Freebie Friday! Yay!

Today, December 31st, is your opportunity to download a free copy of the Thimbles and Acorns Open Pelisse & Regency Dress pattern, designed by Shari Fuller!

Shari has been publishing her patterns through Pixie Faire for many years now and is one of the amazing instructors featured on Sewing With Cinnamon & Friends!

One of the popular courses, Sewing Hems with Decorative Stitches, features this dress pattern in a demonstration showing how to use a bridging stitch to create a beautifully detailed new look along the dress hemline! Isn't that pretty?

Sewing With Cinnamon & Friends is filled with demonstrations like this! There are always ways to add design interest or a new twist to an existing pattern. We include these types of video tutorials throughout many of the courses!

    One of the great features of the new SWC+ platform is the easy to use search function! Type something like "hems" and see a variety of videos or courses pop up. try something like "bridging stitch" and get a more specific result, pointing to jsut what you're looking for! Save the videos to "my list" and watch them over and over or  even watch them offline - We're pretty excited about this new feature and can't wait for you to Start trying it out!

    Have you explored the new site and full set of mobile apps yet?

    Sewing With Cinnamon has just gotten a huge upgrade! We so excited to announce that you can find our app on all streaming services! You heard me right! Roku, AppleTV, Fire TV, IOS apps, Android Apps, and Google Play! 

     

    Just 1 Days Left to Take Advantage of this Amazing Sign-up Offer!

    The big news is that we are offering this new SWC+ experience to all current Sewing With Cinnamon members. That means if you are currently a member, you'll be given access to this new platform at no additional charge and still receive all the benefits of your existing SWC membership!

    Get An Extra Benefit If You Sign-Up Before January 1st: If you're not a member yet, or were a member in the past but have canceled, you should consider joining before January 1st. Why? After January 1st, we will be running all signups through the new platform (not through Pixie Faire). This new experience is amazing and will include the pattern and course guide each month, no coupons needed for that any more. So, if you sign up through Pixie Faire before January 1st, you'll be grandfathered in and receive a monthly coupon code for a free pattern of your choice in addition to the one that is included with the topic as it releases - Wow! Double bonus! Sign Up Today!

      

    ENTER TO WIN A $100 Pixie Faire Gift Card!

     

     

    To enter this week's contest, simply click the link below and then enter through the giveaway widget at the bottom of the blog post, there are many things you can do to earn multiple entry points!

    Contest Details: You enter through the entry form that is embedded on this page and appears just below this paragraph, if you don't see it, be sure to visit the page from your desktop or an alternate browser such as Google Chrome. It may not appear on all mobile devices. The complete rules and entry details appear on the entry form. This is not a comment contest - in other words, leaving a comment on the bottom of this page is not an official entry method. The only required entry method is to leave a comment under this post and then confirm that you did it in the contest widget. One person will receive the gift card. You can enter once, or gain multiple entries by completing the other entry methods and increase your chances of winning. Please review all Terms and Conditions on the giveaway page before entering. While we wish we could run this contest everywhere, for legal reasons it is only open to eligible residents of the U.S. and Canada, not including Rhode Island. This contest is exclusively endorsed by Pixie Faire and Sewing With Cinnamon. 

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    Commenting below and confirming your entry in the widget above gives you one entry method, the other methods are listed in the widget above, be sure to enter in as many ways as you can to receive the maximum amount of entries to win the prize! 

     

    Entry method #1, comment on this blog post finishing the following sentence…

    “My favorite historical time period is ________.” Tell us why :)

    Comments must be left (on this blog post) by midnight (pacific) on Friday, 12/31/2021.

    The widget will be updated the following day with the first name of the winner. The winner will be contacted at the emial provided when entering.

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

    We hope you enjoy our 12 Days Of Christmas Celebration. We are incredibly grateful for your ongoing support and wish you a happy holiday season, and a terrific new year!

    Happy New Year!

    Cinnamon & Pixie Faire Team

     


    100 Comments

    Leigh
    Leigh

    December 31, 2021

    It is hard to choose but I would have to say my favorite historical period is Regency. I love the flow and clean lines of the empire waist dresses and the bonnets are so intriguing. Thank you Pixie Faire for this amazing website. You have encouraged me to start sewing again.

    Debbie Landers
    Debbie Landers

    December 31, 2021

    I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the Civil War era (mens and womenswear clothes, Childress clothing and the quilts) and I love early Jurisalem time period—specifically the life of Christ.
    For Mt Graduate project…I made a History of Fashion using 18” dolls and used Pixie Faire for most of my patterns. And for my Children’s class at church…I made lots of clothes representing various stories of Christ…all for my 18” dolls. Those kids loved it and I use those outfits when teaching bible stories. Love Pixie Faire patterns for this project, too!!!
    Who said women can’t play with dolls???

    Jeannie
    Jeannie

    December 31, 2021

    My favorite historical time period is the Victorian era with all the details on the gowns and undergarments.

    Grandma Freckles
    Grandma Freckles

    December 31, 2021

    I have 2 favorite time periods: mid-19th century & mid-20th century. I like & haver made several outfits from the pioneer-civil war era. I have made many outfits from the 1930-1950s & some into the early 1960s, because this is the era I grew up in.

    Heather Haw
    Heather Haw

    December 31, 2021

    my favorite historical time is about 1860- 1900’s.

    Mary Brock
    Mary Brock

    December 31, 2021

    Definitely Victorian era!

    Debra
    Debra

    December 31, 2021

    My favorite time period is the 50’s.

    James
    James

    December 31, 2021

    My favourite historical period is Regency – mainly because of Bridgerton and all the beautiful gowns they wore.

    Cheryl Mahoney
    Cheryl Mahoney

    December 31, 2021

    I’m not a fan of ruffles and lace. Sleek, slimming lines and fashions from any era draw me in. I’m a big fan of Connie Lowe, her Depression-era Stella and friends dolls, and the simple, utilitarian clothes she creates for them.

    CJ
    CJ

    December 31, 2021

    The ’60’s as these were my “times”

    Angela
    Angela

    December 31, 2021

    My favorite is the Victorian era, I love the full skirts of the 1850s and also the amount of change that the era went through is fascinating to me.

    Emily Moon
    Emily Moon

    December 31, 2021

    My favourite historical period is the regency era, I love the fashion!

    Soozee
    Soozee

    December 31, 2021

    I love the 1920’s styles such as in Downton Abbey.

    KATHY
    KATHY

    December 31, 2021

    My favorite historical time period is mid-20th century — 1930 through 1960. My AG collection represents those years. I think it’s because it reminds me of the world in which I grew up. I like other eras, too, especially contemporary styles when I sew for a little girl.

    Ann
    Ann

    December 31, 2021

    My favorite historical time period is the Victorian era.

    Sparkle
    Sparkle

    December 31, 2021

    My vote would have to go to the styles of the roaring 20s. What fun!

    Cindy
    Cindy

    December 31, 2021

    My favorite historical period is the Regency Era. Though the 1920’s are a close second.

    lynn
    lynn

    December 31, 2021

    I love the 1960 because of all the beautiful colours and the fantastic designs

    Juliette
    Juliette

    December 31, 2021

    My favorite period is the 1950’s – that’s when I was born!

    Tommie
    Tommie

    December 31, 2021

    My favorite historical time period is the Victorian era !

    joan
    joan

    December 31, 2021

    My favorite historical time period is between the 1930s and 1950s. especially love the 50s because that’s when I was a little girl.

    Trish
    Trish

    December 31, 2021

    My favorite historical period is the late 40’s and into the 50’s. The gowns were incredibly graceful and elegant (think Grace Kelly) Even everyday dresses and suits were so ladylike with beautiful designer touches.

    Anne
    Anne

    December 31, 2021

    I like contemporary fashion, especially making matching trendy outfits for my granddaughters and their dolls.

    Jan M
    Jan M

    December 31, 2021

    My favourite historical period is the Roaring Twenties. I love the flapper style dresses and head pieces the ladies used to wear.

    Jocelyne
    Jocelyne

    December 31, 2021

    My favourite historical time period is right 1940s. During and after the 2nd world war, women began to experience more career choices.

    Shaphan
    Shaphan

    December 31, 2021

    That’s a tough one!! I like the Victorian era, renaissance has a whimsical draw, but I guess my fav would have to be the 50s. The styles are so good! The music is the best. Yeah… the 50s. 😊

    Chandra
    Chandra

    December 31, 2021

    My favourite historical time period is the regency period. I love everything Jane Austen!

    SUSAN
    SUSAN

    December 31, 2021

    My favorite time period is Native American history

    Ginger B
    Ginger B

    December 31, 2021

    My favorite historical time period is right now. We are so lucky to be able to look back and sew any of those wonderful fashions from long ago to right now! Thank you to all you wonderful ladies for creating those patterns for us and for Pixie Faire for giving them an outlet to get those patterns to us!

    Amy
    Amy

    December 31, 2021

    I love historical clothing! It’s hard to choose a favorite time period—1920-1960’s currently interest me.

    Melody
    Melody

    December 31, 2021

    I have always been fascinated with the time surrounding the American Civil War.

    Donna Lamberth
    Donna Lamberth

    December 31, 2021

    I love the beauty of Regency and Victorian times their elegentecy and beauty match no others.
    Not only are they fun to make but also choosing beautiful fabric to make and trim. Some of the pixie patterns are just great for rmakig these..Thanks for the beautiful patterns and time spent making these. Donna

    Kathy Sisler
    Kathy Sisler

    December 31, 2021

    I love those 50’s-60’s era! The rock and roll 🎸 times are the days I grew up in.

    Madeleine F.
    Madeleine F.

    December 31, 2021

    My favorite historical time period is the 1900s thru to 1940s. I love these 5 decades of history because you can see how the mentalities of people changed in how the fashion changes, especially women’s fasion. It goes from long skirts in the Edwardian period to shorter “flapper” dresses in the 20s and then in the 30s and 40s you see women’s fasion change to compliment a working lifestyle during the depression and WWII.

    Maggie Klein
    Maggie Klein

    December 31, 2021

    I love the forty’s

    Sandra
    Sandra

    December 31, 2021

    My favorite historical time period is Victorian for doll dresses because of the elaborate embellishments.

    Sharon 1220 IN
    Sharon 1220 IN

    December 31, 2021

    My favorite historical time period is the 18th Century. I like both the common people’s dress and the elite’s ball gowns.

    Kathleen
    Kathleen

    December 31, 2021

    My favorite time period is the 19Teens: 1910-1920. The fashions changes in this short time period went from slim long skirts to wide shorter ones. It’s hard to find a brief time like this where so many changes came about. By 1920, fashions had entered the modern period with more comfortable, practical clothing including shorter, looser skirts.

    Julie
    Julie

    December 31, 2021

    My favourite historical time would be the 50’s. I just loved the styles.

    Cheryl
    Cheryl

    December 31, 2021

    I love the variety of patterns offered at Pixie Faire, and the products such as doll sized zippers and shoe materials that cannot be found anywhere else!

    Brenda
    Brenda

    December 31, 2021

    It’s so hard to choose! A few of my favorite time periods have to be the Regency and Victorian. The clothing from these eras are so elegant! I also like the fashion from the pioneer days, and the 50’s style dresses.

    Gracia Marks
    Gracia Marks

    December 31, 2021

    I like the art deco period. I like the styles in clothes and furniture. It was sleek and square look, no fuss, and looked comfortable.

    Janet
    Janet

    December 31, 2021

    My favorite historical time period is hard to decide. I love Regency England (so elegant! love my Jane Austen novels), Egypt during the time of the pharaohs (such a rich civilization and filled with Biblical relevance), and Civil War (the dresses! love the hoop skirts). I also have a fascination with World War II and the era leading up to it. History is such a rich resource to learn from.

    Gracia
    Gracia

    December 31, 2021

    I like the art deco period. I like the styles in clothes and furniture. It was sleek and square look, no fuss, and looked comfortable.

    Joyce
    Joyce

    December 31, 2021

    I like the Regency Period because of the simple, natural, elegant lines of the dresses. Also, the Indian Sari is also beautiful.

    Sue Lenth
    Sue Lenth

    December 31, 2021

    My favorite time period is the 70, what a great time for fabulous fashion!

    Susie
    Susie

    December 31, 2021

    My favorite era was the 40’s-50’s. I feel like the styles were still feminine. I love looking at old pics of my Mom during that time. She was such a fashionista in her time!

    Lynn Acheson
    Lynn Acheson

    December 31, 2021

    My favourite historical time period is the Tudors. Their costumes are so elaborate and made with beautiful fabrics. The royalty that is, of course, not the general population of the time.

    Sandy
    Sandy

    December 31, 2021

    I guess my favorite historical time is our revolution era of the late 1700s. In our turmoil political times of today, I find myself thinking a lot about how our ancestors thought back then. We sought independence to become a strong and intelligent nation. We need to go back to the simple ideals and common sense of that time period. And, yes I love the fashions, too!

    Julia
    Julia

    December 31, 2021

    My favorite historical time period is the Edwardian period. The world was beginning to change into a more progressive and practical time. Innovation was exploding and class differences were decreasing. Fashion was still elegant for the rich, but the average person was achieving a style of dress more fashionable than in the past thanks to innovation in textile production and affordability.

    Lois
    Lois

    December 31, 2021

    I love all the eras because of all the variety each one has.

    sue
    sue

    December 31, 2021

    My favorite historical period is probably the 1800’s. The clothes were so elaborate and detailed, and people truly dressed up for everything.

    Vicki
    Vicki

    December 31, 2021

    I love lots of different historical time periods, but the 50s/60s is dear to my heart because I lived them!

    AMANDA TINER
    AMANDA TINER

    December 31, 2021

    My favorite historical time period is the 1800’s. I love the look of the clothes from that period. I do genealogy, too and I have several family members that fought in the Civil War. To see what they wore and researching my family during that period goes hand and hand.

    Angie Schuh
    Angie Schuh

    December 31, 2021

    I love all of the details that define the historical costumes and clothing. My favorite time period is the 20’s to 40’s. The clothing was classy especially for the ladies.

    Melissa
    Melissa

    December 31, 2021

    My favorite historical period is the 1930s

    LaVonne
    LaVonne

    December 31, 2021

    My favorite historical time period is the late 1800s. Prairie life, the people, their stories, and the styles of the time intrigue me.

    Rita C
    Rita C

    December 31, 2021

    My favorite time period is Victorian England!

    Angel Blohm
    Angel Blohm

    December 31, 2021

    My favorite historical time period is the 1940s and 1950s. It was still a conservative time and ranged from true glamor to petticoats (adults)

    Savannah
    Savannah

    December 31, 2021

    I love fashions from the 1910s because of the empire waists and sheer overlays.

    Janet
    Janet

    December 31, 2021

    My favorite historical time period is the mid 1800’s. Love the long dresses and all the detail.

    Elizabeth
    Elizabeth

    December 31, 2021

    My favorite historical time period is the 1950’s because the clothes for girls were so sweet.

    Vickie
    Vickie

    December 31, 2021

    I love the roaring 20’s style dresses! I also love the renaissance period. Those dresses were so elegant and detailed! I’m sure they were also hot and uncomfortable to wear!

    Nancy
    Nancy

    December 31, 2021

    I love all the historical costumes. As a homeschooler for many years that was a great way to learn about the people of differing times and cultures.

    Judy
    Judy

    December 31, 2021

    My favorite historical time period is the Victorian era. Dresses were fancy

    Vickie
    Vickie

    December 31, 2021

    I love the roaring 20’s style dresses! I also love the renaissance period. Those dresses were so elegant and detailed! I’m sure they were also hot and uncomfortable to wear!

    Michele
    Michele

    December 31, 2021

    One of my favorite eras for historical costumes is the Regency Era. I really enjoy watching movies that showcase dresses from that particular time in history.
    Another era of costuming that I’m drawn to is the 1920’s.I loved seeing the dresses worn by Phyrne Fisher on the Australian series Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries.

    Christina
    Christina

    December 31, 2021

    My favorite time period is the renaissance through the Victorian age!

    Leah
    Leah

    December 31, 2021

    I love the ancient world time periods – Egypt, Rome, and Greece!

    Shari Shaw
    Shari Shaw

    December 31, 2021

    My favorite time period is Victorian England!

    Chris H
    Chris H

    December 31, 2021

    I am starting my trip though period fashion at the beginning of the year….starting with the civil war era. Your patterns work well to create from….thank you for your wide verity.

    Laura
    Laura

    December 31, 2021

    My favorite historical time period is the 1980’s. But I also love the victorian, medieval, and the pioneer as well.

    Candace
    Candace

    December 31, 2021

    How to choose what is your favourite historical era is a hard choice. I love all choices for fashion. It’s so interesting to see how the evolution of fashion has changed, evolved, come full circle, adapted, borrowed, plus so many other elements that create a uniqueness for each time.

    Maureen A
    Maureen A

    December 31, 2021

    My favorite historical time period is the 1800’s, so many beautiful fashions.

    Charla
    Charla

    December 31, 2021

    “My favorite historical time period is several. Each time period has it own style of clothing. I do favor the Renaissance Era and the 1800"s. Women and girls had unique clothing for these and all periods.

    Sue
    Sue

    December 31, 2021

    My favourite historical period is Steampunk, I love the style of the clothes and the funkiness of the added mechanical bits and bobs

    Doris
    Doris

    December 31, 2021

    My favorite historical time period is 1830s flapper era. Short skirts and fringe!

    Susan Griner
    Susan Griner

    December 31, 2021

    my favorite historical time period is the Italian Renaissance. Specifically 1470, northern Italy

    Lynda. Peterson
    Lynda. Peterson

    December 31, 2021

    I love the variety of patterns that Pixie Faire has. Thanks

    Karen Blount
    Karen Blount

    December 31, 2021

    My favorite historical period is the 1930’s -1940’s.

    Lorraine MacLeod
    Lorraine MacLeod

    December 31, 2021

    My favorite time period is Now, Modern day styles that are up to date and in Fashion NOW.

    Christine
    Christine

    December 31, 2021

    I don’t have a favorite historical time period but I love long elaborate dresses which can be found in almost any era.

    Hallie Martin
    Hallie Martin

    December 31, 2021

    My favorite historical time period is the Victorian era.

    Lezlie
    Lezlie

    December 31, 2021

    I have always liked the long dresses of the western/pioneer days. They were feminine but rugged. The dressier one with hoops were pretty, tho I imagine hard to maneuver around in . Thank you PF staff. Have a Blessed New Year !

    LindaHH
    LindaHH

    December 31, 2021

    For reading, I love the regency period. For sewing, I would have to say the current period. Making doll clothes that mimic current styles is fun.

    Erica
    Erica

    December 31, 2021

    My fav time period is Regency. The clothes were so feminine.

    Nancy
    Nancy

    December 31, 2021

    My favorite time period is the 50s as it lets me share my youth with my granddaughters as I recreate clothes for their dolls of that time.

    Caprice
    Caprice

    December 31, 2021

    I am not good at remembering years, but I love the poofy sleeves (leg of mutton, gigot) that narrow at the wrist. I want that sleeve to come back in style so much!

    Mary
    Mary

    December 31, 2021

    My favorite time period is the Victorian era

    Ellen Fabrizio
    Ellen Fabrizio

    December 31, 2021

    My favorite historical time period would be early 20th century…20’s, 30’s, 40’s. I would add, however, I enjoy just about any era. The 50’s would be when I grew up and I love the little girl dresses, too.

    Holly
    Holly

    December 31, 2021

    My absolute favorite is medieval, but there aren’t many patterns for that time period. My second favorite is 1700’s.

    Terri
    Terri

    December 31, 2021

    My favorite historical periods would be the late 50’s through 70’s. Fashion evolved so much through those years and I witnessed it first hand.

    Nessie
    Nessie

    December 31, 2021

    The 70’s: “Tie dye shirts, Mexican ‘peasant’ blouses, folk-embroidered Hungarian blouses, ponchos, and capes. Bottom attire for women during this time included bell-bottoms, gauchos, frayed jeans, midi skirts, and ankle-length maxi dresses.”

    Diana Flener
    Diana Flener

    December 31, 2021

    My favorite historical time period … well can I give 2? Lol. (1) Civil War (2) Victorian. I love the fullness of the dress, all those layers & such great attention to details!!

    Dotti G
    Dotti G

    December 31, 2021

    My favorite historical time period is the Roaring Twenties. I love the fashions, the music, the Art Deco style, everything about it.

    R
    R

    December 31, 2021

    My favorite historical time period is the 1800’s.

    Catherine J Sams
    Catherine J Sams

    December 31, 2021

    My favorite historical time period is revolutionary war era.

    Brandy
    Brandy

    December 31, 2021

    My favorite historical time period is probably the Regency. I really like most time periods but I find this one incredibly elegant.

    Kathryn
    Kathryn

    December 31, 2021

    My favorite era is the 1800. Love the long dresses, hoops, and all the neat trims they used to embellish their clothes.

    Cathy
    Cathy

    December 31, 2021

    I love the pioneer periods. There is so many styles to choose fro. The simple pioneer women on the farms and ranches or the more dressy of the elite. I love the little floral prints

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