Mix & Match Monday - Enter To Win! (January 7-14, 2019)

Hi everyone, 

Enter To Win! Which Look Is Best? Vote Now!

The question is simple, which look is best? 

This week's contest is featuring a darling set of dresses made by Shari as the prototype pieces featured on the cover of the Prairie Rose 14.5" doll clothes pattern. This pattern design includes both a historical dress design and a refined look for a modern-day girl. Which style do you like best? Be sure to vote to help us decide which look is best and be entered into the giveaway to win both of these dresses! (Note - dolls and props are not included in the giveaway)

 More About the Outfits: Get your doll in touch with her inner Laura in a charming 1870s prairie inspired dress! For this Mix and Match contest, we've styled up two variations of this dress pattern - Historical and Modern. Both dresses feature a gathered bodice with a yoke and waistband that button down the back.

  • The Historical "Prairie Girl" Outfit features a longer length dress with the added ruffle along the hemline. It also includes a simple apron which ties in the back and has two handy pockets, just the thing for a hard working Prairie girl. (Doll and accessories not included in the giveaway)
  • The Modern "School Girl" Outfit features a knee length dress with cute fabric flower detail at the waist. The Pink and gold floral print really make this dress pop! Darling buttons finish the back of the dress nicely. 

 

Make It Today: Like the look and want to make your own? Click the image below to get the pattern, it's available in several sizes:

  

Vote Now & Enter To Win: 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 vote in the poll to help us decide which look is best. One person will receive the outfit. 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 Liberty Jane Clothing and Pixie Faire. Not endorsed by or affiliated with American Girl®.

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Get to know Shari Fuller... Shari has two pattern collections on Pixie Faire, Thimbles and Acorns, her original brand - and after years of collaborating with designer Eve Coleman on the Keepers Dolly Duds Designs brand, Shari is now the owner of that brand too. Each brand brings a unique look to historical designs in a beautifully detailed way. 

More About Shari (in her own words):  My grandma gave me my first sewing lesson when I was about eight years old. I had been fascinated with her sewing for as long as I could remember and was so excited when she gave me a doll pattern and sent me to her sewing closet to pick out just the right fabric for my first project. Sewing was a way for me to connect with my grandma, and although she may not have realized it at the time, this gift she gave me helped me become a better student. History became more exciting as I became captivated by the dynamic fashions through the ages. This is what Thimbles and Acorns is all about; building relationships and encouraging learning. In November of 2011, I wrote my first pattern. Eve was the first one to take me up on the offer to test it. We quickly struck up a friendship and before long we were collaborating in our pattern making journey. Working with Eve these past seven years has been a privilege and a delight and I am honored to be able to bring Keepers Dolly Duds Designs to Pixie Faire!

 

Inquiring Minds Want To Know...

Q: What's your favorite food?
Shari:  Just about every day I like to have a Granny Smith Apple with peanut butter and chocolate chips...  It's the ultimate one-dish meal. The peanut butter and apple make a great healthy lunch (it's homemade peanut butter by the way) and the chocolate chips are a built in dessert.  My absolute favorite food is homemade pizza... because it is pure romance.  My husband and I have been making it every Friday since we started dating... 34 years ago!   It's become a Fuller Family tradition.

Q: What's your favorite tv show or movie?
Shari:   Return to Me.  My husband and I tend to sing through the whole movie because it has great background music and the story brings out the romance.

Q: Coffee or Tea??
Shari:  Water... I drink a lot of water.  Hot water in my favorite mug in the winter helps keep me warm and cold water in my favorite water bottle keeps me refreshed in the summer. 

Q: Where's your favorite place to shop? 
Shari:  Walmart, it's convenient (because I'm not particularly fond of shopping) AND my daughter works there so most everyone there knows me as "Jackie's Mom"... and treat me like a celebrity.

Q: What inspired your brand name?
Shari:  Thimbles and Acorns was inspired by my daughter who became infatuated with the story of Peter Pan when she was three years old.  The thimble and acorn were the "kisses" that Peter and Wendy exchanged.

Q: What is your dream vacation? 
Shari:  A tour of Israel and Egypt.

 

We'd love to hear from you. Leave a comment and tell us - which look is best! And be sure to thank Shari for giving away such a cute outfit!

Thanks everyone,

The Pixie Faire Team

 


100 Comments

Mary Ann
Mary Ann

January 10, 2019

I love both outfits, but my favorite is the modern look, mainly because I really like your color and fabric choices. Thank you, Shari, for this giveaway and all of your wonderful patterns!

Danielle
Danielle

January 10, 2019

I like the Prairie Girl outfit best.

CdnCrafter
CdnCrafter

January 10, 2019

Thank you Shari! I like the prairie girl outfit.

Florence
Florence

January 10, 2019

Thank you Shari, I love the modern pink outfit. Thanks so much!

Carolle
Carolle

January 10, 2019

Thanks Shari for the giveaway. I like the prairie outfit best but both are adorable!

Ruth
Ruth

January 10, 2019

I voted modern because I know the girls will play with it more than the historical. I personally like the historical best. Thanks for sharing!

celeste
celeste

January 10, 2019

I like the modern look

Gianna
Gianna

January 10, 2019

I like the prairie girl.

Anne
Anne

January 10, 2019

Red headed doll reminds me of one of my great-nieces.

Candice Lacy
Candice Lacy

January 10, 2019

Thanks Shari! I normally like all historical outfits best, but this time I think I like the modern one a little better. Both are adorable!

Estela
Estela

January 10, 2019

This is a hard choice to make, as they are both very pretty. I am going to vote for the Historical Prairie.

Patty Gennario
Patty Gennario

January 10, 2019

Thank you Shari! I like both versions, but I like the Prairie Girl a little more!

Rena Walter
Rena Walter

January 10, 2019

Thank you Sheri. The Historical Prairie dress wears it best.

Jeri
Jeri

January 10, 2019

Both outfits are really cute but I voted for the modern look. Thank you!

Judy
Judy

January 10, 2019

Thanx to Shari. I love the historical view. love the sweet apron & I love any dress that features an apron or pinafore.

Tamara
Tamara

January 10, 2019

Oh my gosh, those outfits are so beautiful! I guess I’m going to say I like the historical dress, the prairie outfit.

Ellen F
Ellen F

January 10, 2019

I like the historical look, though both are really cute!

Sandi
Sandi

January 10, 2019

Both outfits are precious. Im finding it hard to get patterns for the 14.5 " dolls. I didnt realize when I bought my grand daughter Camille that there were different size dolls as I was new to the whole AG thing. Hopefully Ill win and if not Ill know where to come for patterns although Im a beginner sewer so it’s all a learning experience for me.

Sherrie
Sherrie

January 10, 2019

I like "The Historical “Prairie Girl” Outfit" best.

Margot
Margot

January 10, 2019

My favorite T.V. series was and still is Little House On The Praire, so I’ll choose the historical praire rose. Thank you Shari.

Janice Campbell
Janice Campbell

January 10, 2019

I like the modern one best
My Wellie wishers girls are very hip and love me to sew the latest trends for them

Lynn
Lynn

January 10, 2019

I really like the gathering at the front of the bodice. It adds a special appeal. I think I like the more modern look the best.

Irene
Irene

January 10, 2019

I like the modern look.

Mary R
Mary R

January 10, 2019

Love the modern look! My Welle Wishers doll is all “today”!

Joan
Joan

January 10, 2019

Love your work Shari, thank you ! I like the modern style.

Donna
Donna

January 10, 2019

My heart beats historically. Cast my vote for the ‘Prairie Girl.’
Shari, I do love the tale of how your shop name came to be. How cute!
You gave a very nice interview :)

Darlene crawford
Darlene crawford

January 10, 2019

I like modern one

Penny Lou Clark
Penny Lou Clark

January 10, 2019

I like the modern look.

cathie
cathie

January 10, 2019

Ma tenue préférée est la tenue historique avec la robe son tablier et la charlotte !!

Ilona
Ilona

January 10, 2019

Thank you, Shari. I voted for the pink outfit but really loved both. Close call.

June
June

January 10, 2019

I prefer the modern dress but both are very cute.

Ernestine Jones
Ernestine Jones

January 10, 2019

I like the modern school dress.

R
R

January 10, 2019

Thank you Shari for designing such cute dresses :)

Cathleen M
Cathleen M

January 10, 2019

I truly loved be the historical outfit.

Linda A.
Linda A.

January 10, 2019

I like both of these outfits because they can be so versatile. I can see making the pink dress with a lightweight denim.

Gail Beam
Gail Beam

January 10, 2019

I voted for the Prairie girl

Alice Denny
Alice Denny

January 10, 2019

I prefer the Prairie girl look because I like historic clothing better than contemporary.

Catherine Rose
Catherine Rose

January 10, 2019

Wish Australian residents could enter, because I do love the school outfit.

Cindy
Cindy

January 10, 2019

I like both outfits, but I choose the School Girl dress. The fabric is bright and cheerful! Thank Shari for giving away such a cute outfit! I love your patterns!

Brenda Ward
Brenda Ward

January 10, 2019

I love the prairie girl outfit, but I will pick the modern schoolgirl. It is very contemporary and I love the way she looks in it..

Peggy
Peggy

January 10, 2019

The school girl dress is cutest to me. I don’t have this size doll yet but look forward to getting one soon. Thanks for sharing your work with us.

Joanne
Joanne

January 09, 2019

I like the modern school girl outfit the best, however I don’t know if I am influenced by current trends also as they are both cute. I do like the modern version best. Thank you for your beautiful designs.

Christine
Christine

January 09, 2019

I like the prairie, as country is more my style, but the schoolgirl outfit looks do cute on her.!

Marie
Marie

January 09, 2019

I love the Prairie Girl look The best. This giveaway is going to be just as much fun as the past giveaway!! Thank you Shari!!

Shaya
Shaya

January 09, 2019

I’m going with the historical pattern!

cathy
cathy

January 09, 2019

Bonjour.
ma tenue préférée est la tenue historique avec la robe son tablier et la charlotte !!
merci pour ce concours

Jackie
Jackie

January 09, 2019

I love the Modern “School Girl” Outfit the best

Ginger
Ginger

January 09, 2019

I like the prairie girl dress the best. I really like the blue printed fabric.

Debby
Debby

January 09, 2019

I like the historical prairie dress the best… Thank you Shari for the giveaway…

Michele
Michele

January 09, 2019

Thank you, Shari and Cinnamon, for this giveaway. The historical outfit is my favorite!

Jean sorensen
Jean sorensen

January 09, 2019

I would totally make either for my great-grands….. and they like anything long so I’ll have to vote for the long dress.

Nanette Seale
Nanette Seale

January 09, 2019

Thanks for a great contest. I like both outfits, but the modern one is my favorite.

Leticia
Leticia

January 09, 2019

I love the modern school girl outfit the best and the floral print of the dress. Thank you so much Shari and Cinnamon/Pixie Faire for this giveaway!

Pat
Pat

January 09, 2019

I like the blue Prairie Girl outfit because I have one of the older American Girl dolls and she would look awesome in this.

Lauralee Hensley
Lauralee Hensley

January 09, 2019

Shari Thank You So Much. I like School Girl the best, though both are very cute and scholastic looking.

Bettie Barnes
Bettie Barnes

January 09, 2019

I was born too late because I really like historical dresses more than modern styles.

Grace J.
Grace J.

January 09, 2019

Thanks Shari and the Pixie Faire team. Both are cute, but I favor the historic dress.

Karen Elaine Stanley
Karen Elaine Stanley

January 09, 2019

The Historical “Prairie Girl” Outfit- is my favorite my favorite colors are pink and red but the blues and the style- any girl would would love to dress her dolls in these -as a Child and I am in my 60’s – I would have dressed my dolls in the Historical Outfit

Deanna C.
Deanna C.

January 09, 2019

I love the historical costumes, so I’ll have to vote the lovely blue floral dress.

Karen T.
Karen T.

January 09, 2019

I love the old fashion dress designs

De
De

January 09, 2019

I like them both, but voted for the pink school girl look. I especially like seeing how this historical pattern can be made to look suitable for different time periods.

Kay
Kay

January 09, 2019

I really love the school girl dress. So very, very cute!

Leanna
Leanna

January 09, 2019

I really like the historical outfit best.

norma
norma

January 09, 2019

I like them both, but i would vote for the school girl.

Ma
Ma

January 09, 2019

I think the Pairie Outfit is cuter. I just wish I could see something that small. You all make it look so easy!

Judy H
Judy H

January 09, 2019

I choose the Parie Dress outfit. I just have to make it for my niece and I hope we can a get her a Wellie Wishes doll soon. She has the red hair and big eyes.

Motorcycle Oma
Motorcycle Oma

January 09, 2019

I like the historical outfit best

Charla
Charla

January 09, 2019

I love all things historical and I was hoping for more WelliieWishers so this is a great outfit.

Betty Hart
Betty Hart

January 09, 2019

These are darling outfits! I like the modern one the best, but I really love both of them.

Linda
Linda

January 09, 2019

Very cute dresses it was hard to decide!

Judy Wall
Judy Wall

January 09, 2019

I love historical clothing so that is what I’m going with.

Sue D
Sue D

January 09, 2019

Thank you Shari and I vote for the historical outfit.

Karen
Karen

January 09, 2019

I like the modern school dress

BrendaK
BrendaK

January 09, 2019

I preferred the modern school dress. I think most little girls would prefer it rather than the historical dress. I also liked the red print!

Tamara G
Tamara G

January 09, 2019

Lately I’ve been in the mood to sew historical dresses, so my vote goes to the long prairie dress with apron. Thank you for the wonderful giveaway!

Cheri
Cheri

January 09, 2019

Thanks Shari!m I love the historical outfit!

Renee
Renee

January 09, 2019

Love the old fashion dress. I loved reading Little House on the Praire books in grade school.

Mary Frances M
Mary Frances M

January 09, 2019

I prefer the modern school dress. Thanks

Renee
Renee

January 09, 2019

Love the old fashioned look.

Barb M.
Barb M.

January 09, 2019

This decision was 50/50 for me, absolutely impossible to rate one over the other. But, since we had to, I chose the modern pink version only because the dress is so cute compared to all the very simple dresses for the Wellie Wishers plus I love the fabric! Thanks Shari for our generosity! I’ll be buying this pattern for myself, though winning the outfits would be great! lol

Suzi
Suzi

January 09, 2019

Thanks Shari! Both are nice but I like the modern look best.

Kathy
Kathy

January 09, 2019

I love the historical clothing.

Marian
Marian

January 09, 2019

I am a sucker for all things historic, therefore I love the true blue prairie girl dress.

Laura Fencil
Laura Fencil

January 09, 2019

I am all for the historical look. I have Laura Ingalls wilder doll and American girl kaya doll. They need period clothing.

Christina
Christina

January 09, 2019

Shari has done a great job on both and usually I’m a sucker for historical garb but that madden dress is so sweet,it gets my vote!

Lissette
Lissette

January 09, 2019

Vote for the historical version. I will add some heirloom embroidery flowers to the apron.

Patti
Patti

January 09, 2019

I voted for the modern day outfit. I’m not a fan of the old west clothing.

Cath
Cath

January 09, 2019

Thanks for the opportunity. The modern schoolgirl dress looks really nice on the doll.

Sue
Sue

January 09, 2019

I really like the historical view of this dress.

peg
peg

January 09, 2019

I prefer the modern dress. Both are cute, but I’m not into historical clothing.

Donna Waterson
Donna Waterson

January 09, 2019

Love them both, but my greatgrand daughter likes the School Girl best

Susan
Susan

January 09, 2019

I like the look of the Swedish style apron and the historic outfit. The current dress does look like something some of the young girls are wearing. They are both well presented.

kellie
kellie

January 09, 2019

What a cute pattern! I like how the look can change from vintage to modern.

Sheryl Knowles
Sheryl Knowles

January 09, 2019

On the dolls chosen, both outfits look delightful, but my I was immediately taken by how nice the historical dress looked – so I voted for that. A very nice design, Shari.

Laura
Laura

January 09, 2019

Shari your patterns are beautiful and so authentic. Thank you .Both are cute but prairie girl gets my vote.

Louise
Louise

January 09, 2019

I would consider getting a doll that size just so she could wear the prairie dress—something about that length makes it special. I love that the designer and her husband make pizza together as their own ritual!

Laura
Laura

January 09, 2019

Shari your patterns are beautiful and so authentic. Thank you .Both are cute but prairie girl gets my vote.

Cynthia
Cynthia

January 09, 2019

They are both lovely outfits, but I voted for the modern one because the fabric choice really made it stand out. Thaks to Shari for offering these. They are beautifully styled and sewn.

Pattie
Pattie

January 09, 2019

Both are very sweet but I have an affinity for all things historical. So, I vote for the historical one.

Heidi
Heidi

January 09, 2019

Thimbles and Acorns is my favorite line of patterns for dolls! I do love the prairie dress.

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