Meet Marilyn Clarkin, Lead Designer of QTπ Pattern Co.

Get To Know Marilyn, The Designer of The QTπ Pattern Co Brand!

About QTπ Pattern Co: The QTπ Pattern Co collection on Pixie Faire offers a vibrant array of doll clothes patterns designed by Marilyn Clarkin. Ranging from classic styles to modern trends, the collection caters to various doll sizes and styles, ensuring a perfect fit for a variety of doll collectors. With meticulous attention to detail and innovative designs, these patterns enable doll enthusiasts to craft unique and stylish outfits for their beloved companions. From classics, like the OMG Overalls, to adorable shoes, like the Dollistocks, the QTπ Pattern Co collection inspires creativity and allows doll lovers to personalize their dolls' wardrobes with handmade charm and flair.

Here's a sampling of patterns. Browse the full QTπ Pattern Co catalog today!


 

Enter To Win A Pixie Pack Supplies Bundle!

Enter To Win: This week's giveaway is a Pixie Pack Supplies Bundle valued at approximately $70.00 US! 

Items included:

  • Macon Blossoms Fabric Kit
  • 4-inch separating zipper bundle
  • 1/8" double-sided basting tape
  • 3/4" hook and loop tape
  • 8mm overall buckles 3 packages (1-metal bronze & silver, 1-pink, and 1-blue) 
  • 13mm overall buckles 1 package (bronze)

Would you like to win this Pixie Pack Supplies Bundle? Be sure to follow the prompts in the contest widget to be entered into the giveaway to win both of the items! (*Note - dolls are not included in the giveaway)

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BOGO Sale on the 8" Little Bitty Baby Pattern Collection this Friday!

Special Offer! Watch for the 8"Little Bitty Baby Collection BOGO sale starting this Friday June 7 and continuing through the 9th, 2024! So be sure to mark your calendar and pop back over to Pixie Faire to shop the sale this weekend!

 

Contest Details

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The complete rules and entry details appear on the entry form. 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 Pixie Pack Supplies Bundle Giveaway prize. You can enter once or gain multiple entries by completing the other entry methods and increasing 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 Liberty Jane Clothing and Pixie Faire. Not endorsed by or affiliated with American Girl®.

 

Get To Know Marilyn (In Her Own Words)

"I am happily married to my wonderful husband Richard and we are blessed with three beautiful daughters. My professional background is in children’s ministries, but I have enjoyed sewing for over 20 years.

Throughout the years I have sewn for local dance schools and theatres groups. With three daughters I have sewn my fair share little girls clothes.

In spring 2013 my love for sewing doll clothes began and in March 2014, I started designing patterns for 18” dolls such as American Girl® and Maplelea®. I enjoy designing and creating modern everyday clothing and shoes. I love keeping up with current fashion and recreating it."

Inquiring Minds Want To Know:

Q: What's your favorite food?
Butter Chicken! Seriously - yum!

Q: What’s your favorite TV show or movie?
The Princess Bride - a classic!

Q: Coffee or tea?
Coffee - no contest!

Q: Where's your favorite place to shop?
Torrid - lots of great on-trend fashions!

Q: What inspired your brand name?
My brainy daughter :)

Q: What's your dream vacation?
Camping - it's the best!

 

Leave a Comment Below!

We'd love to hear from you. Leave a comment and tell us which QTπ Pattern Co pattern design you love most!

Thanks, everyone!

The Pixie Faire Team


100 Comments

Cathy
Cathy

June 12, 2024

I’ve made the Peek-a-boo pattern several times so have yo say it’s my favorite

Debbie S
Debbie S

June 12, 2024

Like so many -maybe the Dolphin Romper

Lynne M Thompson
Lynne M Thompson

June 11, 2024

It is hard to pick one pattern from all the QTPie designs. I limited to 2 though – SPRINGTIME FUN JACKEGTtand Th LACE DOLPHIN SHORTS in all three sizes

T
T

June 11, 2024

Love the hoodies!

T
T

June 11, 2024

Love the hoodies!

al
al

June 11, 2024

What lovely fashions! The doll’s wardrobe is better than mine.

Janet Fenton
Janet Fenton

June 11, 2024

I have purchased too many. 😂

Donna Landreth
Donna Landreth

June 11, 2024

Love her patterns. They are very adorable. Thank you cinnamon for the awesome giveaways.😘❤️💋

Sharon murk
Sharon murk

June 11, 2024

Love all the patterns. Super cute

Shirley
Shirley

June 07, 2024

It would be hard to chose one pattern. They are all very cute. I have never used one, but I do like the 50’s dress and capris patterns. I also like the shoe patterns.

designdreamer
designdreamer

June 07, 2024

My favorite pattern is the Expedition Sandals! It’s hard to choose as many are so good!

Amanda
Amanda

June 07, 2024

I love the rough N tumble hoodie!. The patterns are all so sweet.

Beverly
Beverly

June 07, 2024

I enjoyed looking at the various types of patterns offered. It’s hard to make a selection! I think the fleece jackets are adorable!

Christine
Christine

June 07, 2024

I absolutely love the overalls!!

Sandy
Sandy

June 07, 2024

I have several patters by QT-pie. My favorite is the 1950s Fancy Dress 18" Doll Clothes Pattern. Her patterns cover all types of clothing for many different dolls.

Bev
Bev

June 07, 2024

One of my favorite designs are the Oh My Gosh series with the different sizes for the different sized dolls.

Sharon
Sharon

June 07, 2024

I enjoy your patterns and gave several . One of my favourites is the overalls a joy to sew , instructions are easy to follow . Thanks

Lisa
Lisa

June 06, 2024

Cute patterns

Sherril
Sherril

June 06, 2024

I would love to try one of Marilyn’s patterns!

Jenny
Jenny

June 06, 2024

I love so many of your patterns! I think the thing I like best is that you have the same pattern in different doll sizes. Thank you for doing that! I sew for a variety of sizes among my nieces. It is really fun!

Sam
Sam

June 06, 2024

Love the all zipped up hoodie – so cute (wouldn’t mind one for myself lol)

Frances
Frances

June 06, 2024

I have made so many of your wonderful patterns that I can’t choose one favourite – so I am choosing to say that my favourite thing about them is that you design the same thing for different sized dolls, and my favourite doll to be sewing for has been for my 8" baby, after having loved that you catered for my Wellie Wisher. But Best of All – I really truly deeply appreciate that you have designed for the Maplelea dolls – yes, I am Canadian.

candy
candy

June 06, 2024

the dorel boots – have not gotten the courage to try them yet. My daughter celebrates pi day. Do you?

Sharon
Sharon

June 06, 2024

I’ve made the Springtime Fun Jacket for Wellie Wisher dolls and American Girl dolls. Love this pattern. It’s versatile and love the fact that it’s lined. Will make again!

Edwina Weninger
Edwina Weninger

June 06, 2024

Thank you for sharing your story. Love learning about the people behind the product. Well done!!

brenda aleschus
brenda aleschus

June 06, 2024

BEST PATTERNS EVER. FROM BACK TIE DRESSES TO RUNAWAY ROMPER ALWAYS GREAT TO SEW.

DAWNE
DAWNE

June 06, 2024

I love Marilyn’s patterns. They fit well and are so cute.

Kathleen
Kathleen

June 06, 2024

My favorite go to is the short kimono jacket which can be made casual or elegant; I’ve made numerous variations and find it very easy. Always good to find a patternmaker that I connect with.

Lynett Thurgood
Lynett Thurgood

June 06, 2024

I love her patterns.

Sherrik
Sherrik

June 06, 2024

I love Marilyn’s patterns and think I own most of them from the 8 inch doll to the 18inch doll. Her patterns are easy to follow and straightforward. I am always excited when she comes out with a new pattern!

Denise
Denise

June 06, 2024

I have several of the 8” doll patterns and love how they look on the babies.

shirley welch
shirley welch

June 06, 2024

Love your designs. I really enjoy sewing sport or causal cloths that are up to date with the designs like yours.. I sew for for pure enjoyment and give my doll cloths to the girls who want or need them ! I also have a few dolls to dress that I just display..

Sheila
Sheila

June 06, 2024

I have several of these patterns and love them all! Keep up the wonderful work!!

Heidi
Heidi

June 05, 2024

Oh My Gosh Skirtall.

Fran Renton
Fran Renton

June 05, 2024

So many different patterns from this designer. My favorite are the overalls and the dollistocks. My son started wearing Birkenstocks in high school and still at age 38 loves his Birks.

Paula
Paula

June 05, 2024

I love the arctic fleece pullover and the springtime jacket. So cute and just like kids’ clothes.

Laura
Laura

June 05, 2024

I really like the variety of patterns. The overalls are my favorite, although I have my eye on the moccasins.

Rhonda
Rhonda

June 05, 2024

I’m loving your shoe patterns, especially the Dollistocks, as I just got my first pair of Birkenstocks and would love to make a matching pair for my doll.

Nancy S
Nancy S

June 05, 2024

I love the patterns I have from you for the little Bitty Baby the best. They’re hard to find, but are very in demand!

Stephanie Thomas
Stephanie Thomas

June 05, 2024

I love the bra, panty, and bathingsuit patterns. Very cute, not just plain Jane white .

Karen Funk
Karen Funk

June 05, 2024

I love the cute little overalls. My granddaughters would love a pair of these for their dolls!

Jane
Jane

June 05, 2024

Love the fringe moccasins.. wish you had them in other sizes.

Marian
Marian

June 05, 2024

Marilyn, I love your patterns. You have as much fun as creating them as I do making. Because I majored in clothing design, I design things and then check to see if you beat me to it…I just won’t re-invent the wheel when you do such a beautiful job. My favorite is a tough call but probably the “Oh My Gosh Overalls” So much fun!
Thank you

Michelle
Michelle

June 05, 2024

I would love to make a matching set of Dolphin Shorts and the Tie All shirt for 8", 14.5" and 18" dolls. I haven’t looked at your catalogue lately. I really like some of the newer patterns and I like the amount of 8" doll patterns that you have.

NancyB
NancyB

June 05, 2024

I love that the designs are made with coordinating outfits in the different doll sizes.

BrendaK
BrendaK

June 05, 2024

My favorite pattern is the runway romper pattern!

Deborah D
Deborah D

June 05, 2024

I like all your patterns but my favorite is the overalls. I have made sooo many and they turn out great!

MARY MALHEIM
MARY MALHEIM

June 05, 2024

I really like 60s patterns

Jackie
Jackie

June 05, 2024

If my dolls didn’t already have a sofa they like I’d choose the sofa. I like the tie back romper for my Kids+Cats girl. It looks comfortable. The many shoes and boots are attractive especially the Expedition sandals because a kid could get them on and off without trouble but they would be unlikely to fall off spontaneously

Linda V
Linda V

June 05, 2024

I love 1 and all of the 14.5" doll patterns. They are adorable when made up. My favorite one is Fit and Flair dress. Keep designing. The patterns are also easy to make.

CdnCrafter
CdnCrafter

June 05, 2024

I love the patterns for the 8" doll. So tiny to sew, but so cute!

Diana
Diana

June 05, 2024

I love that she has patterns for the small 8 inch dolls.

Elaine
Elaine

June 05, 2024

Love the variety of outfits and levels of skills

Charla
Charla

June 05, 2024

I like the 1950’s fancy dress. All the patterns are nice. I have made lots of clothes for the dolls.

Lin P.
Lin P.

June 05, 2024

I love sewing for the 18” dolls. Your patterns for the arctic fleece coat, hat and gloves are what I’m loving!

Susan
Susan

June 05, 2024

So darn cute, now that I am retired, I can have some time to myself to start sewing again. I can’t wait to make this cute little outfit.

Elizabeth Murphy
Elizabeth Murphy

June 05, 2024

I like the Puffer Vest.

Maureen A
Maureen A

June 05, 2024

I like the 1950’s Fancy Dress pattern – I love historical clothing.

Kathleen A
Kathleen A

June 05, 2024

I love your patterns! They have been the ones I go to over and over again. Oh My Gosh Overalls, Buttonstocks, Simply Buttoned Shirt are just a few that I have.

Mae Lynn Beck
Mae Lynn Beck

June 05, 2024

I think the Rough and Tumble hoodie is one of my favorites. I’ve made it for 18” and 16” dolls. The shoe patterns are great. I particularly like the Dorel boots, retro sneakers and Dollistocks. So authentic.

Leslie
Leslie

June 05, 2024

Always looking for new ideas for sewing doll clothes. I usually sew for 18", but want to elsewhere for baby dolls!

Carol
Carol

June 05, 2024

My favorite pattern is the Oh My Gosh Overalls, just bought the RRFF size and need to get them made up!

JudyP
JudyP

June 05, 2024

Your poncho and sweater mukluk patterns were among my very first purchases from Pixie Faire! I own quite a few more of your patterns, now, and love how easy it is to add my personal touch to each outfit. Thank you for such lovely patterns!

CAROL
CAROL

June 05, 2024

I am so happy with your Little Bitty Baby patterns.

Barb
Barb

June 05, 2024

I love so many of your patterns especially the bib overalls.

Marge
Marge

June 05, 2024

Getting back into sewing doll clothes as I was asked to sew some things for a relatives 18-inch dolls recently!

Marge
Marge

June 05, 2024

Getting back into sewing doll clothes as I was asked to sew some things for a relatives 18-inch dolls recently!

Chris
Chris

June 05, 2024

I especially like your patterns for 14.5 inch dolls.
Thanks!

LAURIE
LAURIE

June 05, 2024

The Peek A Boo pattern is one of my favorites. Thanks for the chance to win.

Sharon murk
Sharon murk

June 05, 2024

Marilyn, love your patterns. My favorite vacation spot is the Bahamas

Kimberly Chidsey
Kimberly Chidsey

June 05, 2024

I love the overalls and how every pattern has a very unique quality.

Mollie Bradford
Mollie Bradford

June 05, 2024

Marilyn, I love all the options for the 8” Caring Baby that you’ve created! I also like your other patterns, they remind me of Gymboree styles. I’m remaking some of my kids outfits in doll size so they’ve been a great help!

Barbara O'Brien
Barbara O'Brien

June 05, 2024

Love the Runway jumper. Really all the eighteen inch doll clothes are fascinating

Julie
Julie

June 05, 2024

Hiya Marilyn!.The overalls and raincoat are cute. My granddaughters will love the Skirtail.
Beautiful designs!

Elizabeth A Flavin
Elizabeth A Flavin

June 05, 2024

I have always loved all of Marilyn’s patterns. I have been purchasing Pixie Fairs patterns since 2013. One of my favorite patterns is the 1950s dress as I had one that looked like it many years ago. Due to illness, I have not been purchasing. I noticed Marilyn has a lot of new wonderful patterns I can’t wait to purchase.

Jeannie
Jeannie

June 05, 2024

I love the details on her patterns. I made the cargo skirt – the pattern was easy to follow and turned out so cute!

Chris A
Chris A

June 05, 2024

I wish I had the skill in sewing that you do. I’m just getting back into crafting so hopefully, one day, I will have my sewing look like it was done by a professional like yours. Of course, you are the professional!

Heidi Brown
Heidi Brown

June 05, 2024

I love the Wear Anywhere Dress!

Judy Vangundy
Judy Vangundy

June 05, 2024

I like your pattern because they look like what real children wear

Sherry
Sherry

June 05, 2024

I love these patterns. They make up sooo well. My favorite is the OMG overalls. I have made several pairs of them.

Lisa
Lisa

June 05, 2024

Thanks for the contest. The patterns & prize look good.

Sue D
Sue D

June 05, 2024

Great variety of patterns. My fave is Peek-A-Boo Dress 18" Doll Clothes Pattern.

Patti
Patti

June 05, 2024

I have several of the QTPi patterns for the 18" dolls and looking through your patterns now, I see there are several more that I would love to have and will be purchasing them in the near future. My favorite is the Dolphin Romper. Your patterns are easy to follow and leave room for more creativity with each pattern. Thank you.

Janet Vawter
Janet Vawter

June 05, 2024

I have not used any of these patterns yet but am excited to try them.. They are really cute and the comments imply they are fairly simple to make.

Donna Landreth
Donna Landreth

June 05, 2024

I have several of Maryland’s patterns and they are all so cute. The directions are easy to follow. Her designs are very adorable. Thanks Cinnamon for the awesome giveaways.❤️😘💋

Bridgette Shippy
Bridgette Shippy

June 05, 2024

I don’t have a favorite pattern.

Melissa
Melissa

June 05, 2024

I love her patterns! They are quick and easy to do, especially for a beginner like me! I can’t wait to do more. I’ve got several in my basket to get!

Sheila Chelednik
Sheila Chelednik

June 05, 2024

Great patterns

Kathy
Kathy

June 05, 2024

I think these patterns are so cute and easy to make. I have quite a few of them already and waiting for the 8" patterns!

Dorothy
Dorothy

June 05, 2024

I like the jacket patterns.

Judy P
Judy P

June 05, 2024

I have a number of your patterns and I love them all! You are one of my favorites!!♥️

Carole
Carole

June 05, 2024

I love the little yellow shorts pattern, especially since it has a matching 18 in doll pattern

Shelly Moon
Shelly Moon

June 05, 2024

I have made the Dolphin shorts and they are so cute and easy to put together. I want to try the shirt alls next. They look fun!

Sandra Stuckless
Sandra Stuckless

June 05, 2024

I’ve sewed many of her patterns: always with good results.

Shelly Moon
Shelly Moon

June 05, 2024

I have made the Dolphin shorts and they are so cute and easy to put together. I want to try the shirt Allstate next. They look fun!

Carolou
Carolou

June 05, 2024

I like the shoe patterns. Good quality shoes are hard to find so I’ve started making my own.

Linda D
Linda D

June 05, 2024

I have so many of your patterns but my favorite is the 80s wrap pants.

June
June

June 05, 2024

I love to look at the clothes Marilyn has sewn. She is an excellent seamstress, uses beautiful fabric and trims that really make her designs stand out. Hope you’re feeling better every day.

Sarah K
Sarah K

June 05, 2024

I love them all. so many bring back memories of my younger days!

Katherine Ackerman
Katherine Ackerman

June 05, 2024

I love the Dolphin Rumper pattern. It’s a cutie outfit for dolls summer Adventures.

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