Welcome to Day 8 of our 12 Days Of Christmas celebration! And Happy New Year too!
Today we are giving away 8 pairs of shoes for 18" American Girl dolls to one lucky winner! The shoes featured here have been hand-made by the respective designers using their PDF doll shoe patterns! Looking for more shoe patterns? Be sure to check out our doll shoe pattern collection today!
Giveaway Update: Congratulations Margaret! You've won the shoe package and have been contacted through email.
The items included in today's giveaway are:
More pictures of the shoes included in todays giveaway:
It's 2017 - the time when we start setting new goals for the year! Maybe it's to be a better designer, learn new sewing skills, or launch a craft business selling the items you make from all the patterns available at Pixie Faire!
To enter simply respond to this post in the comment box below and complete this sentence:
“My goal for 2018 is to…”
Comments must be left (on this blog post) by midnight (Pacific), 1/1/2018.
One entry per person.
No purchase necessary, void where prohibited. Must be 18 or older to enter. 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 Liberty Jane Clothing and Pixie Faire.
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 update 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 New Year!
Cinnamon & The Liberty Jane / Pixie Faire Team
my goal is to make more doll clothes! I have so many shoes, but I haven’t even made enough clothing to cover all of my dolls. I need to work on that!
My goal for 2018 is to be more creative and to find a job.
My goal for 2017 is to spend more quality time with my family and friends!
My goal for 2018 is to be the best person I can be.
My goal is to get my sewing machine out, and actually learn to use it
I have several goals for 2018. One is to finish my baby quilts so they can be donated. Two is to learn how to use my baby lock sewing machine. Three is to stop buying fabric and do more sewing. Four is to join a quilting group for inspiration and friendship. I just retired after working 53+ years. I hope to keep busy with sewing projects.
My goals for 2017 -2018 is to try to improve my sewing skills so I can sew like Cinnamon and the rest of you talented seamstresses. Also to get back on my diet after the holidays. And to get closer to God.
My goal for 2017(8) is to get a part time job I can do from home.
My goal for 2018 is to make the most of my creativity in all areas of my expertise, and to live to life’s fullest.
My goal for 2018 is to do better organizing my time and keeping a journal.
My goal for 2018 is to…complete all the projects I can’t believe I didn’t get finished in 2017…where did that year go !?
My goal for 2018 is to learn how to crochet
My goal is to have fun and take each day as it comes and pack as much into that day as possible
My goal for 2018 is to finish my UFOs…so I can start trying-out some new types of patterns; maybe doll shoes?
My goal for 2018 is to find peace and joy through service.
I love the shoes! They are the most difficult to make. I’d love to see how the pros do it.
My goal is to try making doll clotses for my grand daughters
My goal for 2017 is to knit. A lot.
My goal is to get a house and be thankful everyday for what we have and what great things will come our way in 2018
My goal, is to make more dolls clothes and shoes and deliver them in person to my Australian grandcxhidren
my goal for 2018 is to work out more in he pool and gym. To get my health in check and help do more at the foodbank.
My goal for 2018 is to get serious about creating patterns for Wellie Wishers.
Look forward not backward, enjoy this time in my life with my husband, sewing and crafting for grandkids and great grandkids.
My goal is to grow a lot of my food
My goal for 2018 is to live each day to its fullest !!!
My 2018 sewing goal is to master 18” doll shoes. I would hope to sell them, but would enjoy making shoes for each of my own doll outfits.
My goal for 2017 (2018 actually) is to finally get ORGANIZED! My apartment is small and I need to find places for my crafts that keep things accessible but neat.
My goal for 2018 is to spend time working on my sewing/Quilting projects each week day.
My goal for 2018 is to spend more time with my kids.
My goal for 2018 is to get my finances under control.
My goal for 2018 is to improve my sewing skills.
My goal for 2018 is to get my sewing room organized so I can spend more time sewing and less time looking for supplies.
My goal for this new year, 2018, is to find the right balance between work and family.
My goal for 2018 is to glorify God.
To live for the Lord. Amen!?
My goal is to try and make or buy a pair of shoes for every doll I own and how many dolls might that be well I think I lost count last time I did a census, amazing where dolls can hide when they want to
My goal for 2018* is…. I don’t have one, because things come up and I change my goals! My goal for January is to turn in my MA thesis, we’l see after that.
My goal for 2018, to make my shoe patterns, I haven’t been able to sew for 2 mo. because of rt. leg surgery. Can’t put pedal to the medal(OR plastic. I was just thinking to day I already have several that don’t require sewing, just glue . I like those at least it will be fulfilling. I’s use my other leg but it’s directionally challenged! and boy I love the shoe videos!
My goal for 2017 is to get my house straightened and in order. This includes my sewing and scrapbooking stuff…I also want to improve my sewing skills. Thank you for the opportunity to win and for all of the great patterns and ideas you have on the site.
“My goal for 2017 is to…” .. my goal for 2018 is to master my new sewing machine and to embroider with it. I want to take my collection of Pixie Faire patterns and make a wardrobe of clothes for all my grandchildren.
My goal for 2017 is to…” ya mean 2018? We are all going to be making this mistake for at least the next month. :-) Seriously though, my GDs got new 18" dolls and my goal is to make wardrobes for them.
My goal is to get my craft room organized.
My goal for 2018 is to find balance. The right amount of give and take, the correct ratio of yes to no, and to be able to set boundaries and not be compromised.
My goal for 2017 is to use up as much of my existing patterns / fabric as possible!
My goal for 2018 is to sort through all my sewing stuff.
My goal for 2017 is to get my business Nana Marion’s 18" Doll Boutique at least break even if not profitable. Love making the clothes for American Girl size dolls; the knitting, crocheting and of course sewing. That’s the easy part for me. Only selling one dress for $10 in 8 hours is sobering. I will make it survive but didn’t ever dream it would be that low ! Not doing any smocking until business picks up. Lots of people asked for my business card so maybe those will pan out for Valentines and Easter. Not holding my breath. HAPPY NEW YEAR. Let’s pray its a good one.
My goal for 2018 is to read the Bible through again this year and apply it more diligently. If I will put that first, I’ll have more time to straighten up my sewing room.
My goal for 2018 is to use my time more productively, move into my new house with the lovely big sewing room and try to put sorrow and grief behind me.
“My goal for 2017 is to…start sewing again. Lot of pain and confusion in ‘17, and I’m just now recovering from it all. I want to resume the most relaxing, challenging hobby I’ve ever had, ’cause I miss it !”
My goal for 2018 is to make visiting older long distance family members more often.
My goal for 2018 is to get back to health, and enjoy the small pleasures in life
My goal for 2018 is to focus on the joy in my life and leave sorrow behind.
My goal for 2018 is to block out time to reach several other goals this year big and small.
My goal for 2018 is to make everyday count for something. It doesn’t have to be the same thing everyday, just as long as I’ve moved something forward. PS I love those shoes!
“My goal for 2017 is to … compartilise my days better, so that I can immerse myself more into the Doll World, designing, making and completing, those special little outfits that is now only swarming around in my head and dreams and share it with like minded people as you all who runs and frequents Pixie Faire … my other goals though, I would like to be my ‘secret’ for the time being :D ”
My goal for 2018 is to de-clutter and donate.
My goals for 2018…finish cleaning up & reorganizing my craft/doll room do that I can easily get to all my crafts. And to definitely sew more.
Pay off debts!!!
My goal for 2018 is to play more and worry less!
My goal for 2018 is to spend less time in bed sleeping and more time working on crafting projects.
In 2018 my goal is to finish making the bunnies for my nieces and nephews. Organizing my sewing room.
To remind myself that time is precious and the time that I have left with my mom Is a gift from God.Time for my hobbies will come.
My goal for 2018 is to get my etsy business more known, and to save more money!
My goal for 2018 is to add to my family.
“My goal for 2018 is to…try to live more in the moment and be kinder”
My goal for 2018 is to finish the UFOs that I didn’t complete in 2017 and to do more sewing for charity, both baby and doll clothes.
My goal for 2018 is to increase my endurance by walking longer each week. Also, to spread happiness wherever I am and hopefully that will be in many new places in 2018.
My goal is to travel more. Had a horrible 2017 and really looking forward to 2018. I want to visit fabric stores all over the country and to see what new fabrics and patterns that they have. Went to Alaska a few years ago and went to each towns fabric store and found new ideas at everyone.
Still order from one of them. Awesome store.
My goal for 2018 is to lose more ##’s, make room for/and crate a sewing space so I can finally use my sewing machine, and to take the Design Academy course in which I have already invested.
My goal for 2018 is to eat healthier, spend time with my family, and be more motivated to do things I want to do and finish tasks.
My goal for 2018 is to have the confidence to sell the dolls clothes and shoes that I make rather than leaving them in a box!
My goal is to move, make a better life for my self and get away from the allergies here, feeling better will make it much easier to spend my time sewing and doing the crafts I love to do…I have made over 280 little doll outfits for the 18" dolls in the last two years and I plan to do more this year in 2018…Would love to have those shoes… for my dolls and for the granddaughters, and little friends to play with, ..Happy New Year Cinnamon and Pixie faire team…God Bless your endeavors in 2018.
My goal for 2018 is to make more time for sewing, quilting and machine embroidery and to stop wasting time on Internet surfing and games.
My goal for 2018 is to organize my sewing room!
My goal for 2018 is to learn to sew shoes, learn to make my own self & my daughter’s dolly some beautiful sundresses. Plus continue to build my home business :)
My goal for 2017 is to be happy.
My goal for 2018 is to become MUCH more organized. This means my first goal for 2018 is remembering that it’s not 2017 anymore!
My goal is to see more and to teach my daughter how to use her swing machine that she just got for Christmas!
My goal is to be kind.
My goal for 2018 is to open an online shop for my handmade doll clothing.
My goal for 2918 is to get more projects finished.
“My goal for 2017 is to spend more time in God’s Word.
My goal for 2018 is to Sew better presents for next year!
My goal for 2018 is to get off my butt and get into my sewing room. I don’t sleep at night from the ideas and inspiration i get looking at the cute and adorable doll clothes and patterns i see. I am sure if i get sewing and creating and working on my ideas i will be able to sleep!
My goal for 2018 is to sew coat and jeans for my KNC doll.
My goal for 2018 is to find a job with less stress and enjoy life!
my goal for 2018 is to get all my many and varied dolls dressed and shod. hair done and looking absolutely fab
My goal for the next year to is sew more. I want to learn and hone my sewing skills – doll clothes, paper piecing, and knitting! Another goal should be to balance sewing with cleaning but somehow cleaning doesn’t make the cut…
My goal 2018 is to get more motivation to finish things I start – sewing,crafts & even losing weight. All ready lost 450 +, got 70 more to go.
My goal is to say NO more often and have more time to sew!
My goal for 2018 is to live in love and live in the moment. All the rest will fall into place
Beat this cancer and get back to sewing dolls clothes
My goal for 2018 is to lose 100 pounds
To take the time to learn some new sewing techniques, from some of the classes offered here on Pixie Faire so my AG outfits look more professionally done to learning free arm quilting a new passion of mine. Here’s to the best of a New year. Happy New Years !
My goal for 2018 is to save up money to buy a house for my sister to live in and to say the nice things I think about people out loud more often.
Sew more
My goal for 2018 is to improve my sewing and actually find time to sew.
Find time to do more sewing.
Pauline
January 01, 2018
My goal for 2018 is to complete all the doll outfits I have plans to make