Poll of the Week Archive

Have fun checking out the results of our past polls!

Members … if you haven’t done so already this week, be sure to vote in our current poll at the bottom of the page!

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Poll of the Week
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How close is your nearest fabric store?

Outside of my town and 5-60 miles away. (43%, 63 Votes)
1-5 miles (30%, 43 Votes)
More than 5 miles but still within the town where I live. (17%, 25 Votes)
Less than a mile (6%, 9 Votes)
More than 60 miles away. (3%, 4 Votes)
I shop only online for fabric. (1%, 1 Votes)
I have no idea. (0%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 145

Start Date: October 13, 2017 @ 12:00 am
End Date: October 19, 2017 @ 11:59 pm

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How often do you get your primary sewing machine(s) serviced? (ie. cleaned, oiled, routine maintenance)

Only when I start having problems with it... (52%, 61 Votes)
Once per year (18%, 21 Votes)
Every few years (17%, 20 Votes)
Never (9%, 11 Votes)
More often than once per year (4%, 4 Votes)

Total Voters: 117

Start Date: October 6, 2017 @ 12:00 am
End Date: October 12, 2017 @ 11:59 pm

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How many Matilda Jo Originals patterns (Matilda's Closet & AptOne8) do you currently own?

1-5 (33%, 52 Votes)
6-10 (26%, 41 Votes)
11-15 (15%, 24 Votes)
31-50 (10%, 16 Votes)
21-30 (8%, 12 Votes)
16-20 (6%, 9 Votes)
More than 50 (1%, 2 Votes)
None yet... (1%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 156

Start Date: September 29, 2017 @ 12:00 am
End Date: October 5, 2017 @ 11:59 pm

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Do you celebrate Halloween?

Yes ... I love costumes, trick-or-treating, jack o'lanterns... the whole thing! (39%, 47 Votes)
Yes, but I don't really get into it that much. (33%, 39 Votes)
Not Halloween ... I celebrate the season but I prefer a "harvest" theme. (19%, 23 Votes)
No ... I have no interest in Halloween or other fall "harvest" celebrations. (6%, 7 Votes)
None of the above (3%, 4 Votes)

Total Voters: 120

Start Date: September 22, 2017 @ 12:00 am
End Date: September 28, 2017 @ 11:59 pm

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When do you first start buying and/or creating holiday gifts for others?

After Halloween, I switch my focus to Christmas. (17%, 19 Votes)
Three to six months before the holiday. (16%, 18 Votes)
Around Thanksgiving & Black Friday... (13%, 15 Votes)
As soon as Christmas is over, I start working on the next year. (12%, 14 Votes)
I never stop! I'm always working on it, sometimes years in advance! (12%, 14 Votes)
At least six months or more before the holiday. (11%, 12 Votes)
I'm totally last-minute ... I don't start until just a few days or weeks before Christmas. (9%, 10 Votes)
Not until December hits. (5%, 6 Votes)
I don't participate in holiday gift-giving. (5%, 5 Votes)

Total Voters: 113

Start Date: September 15, 2017 @ 12:00 am
End Date: September 21, 2017 @ 11:59 pm

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Which best describes your current participation in seasonal craft fairs?

I don't generally attend or participate in seasonal craft fairs. (32%, 37 Votes)
I like to attend seasonal craft fairs but usually just look around and collect ideas. (22%, 25 Votes)
When I participate in seasonal craft fairs, it is usually as a vendor. (18%, 21 Votes)
I often attend seasonal craft fairs as a customer and generally purchase items there. (17%, 19 Votes)
A little bit of everything... I like to attend and shop at seasonal craft fairs but I also sometimes sell there. (11%, 13 Votes)

Total Voters: 115

Start Date: September 8, 2017 @ 12:00 am
End Date: September 14, 2017 @ 11:59 pm

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How often do you normally check your email?

2-3 times per day (29%, 33 Votes)
4-5 times per day (21%, 23 Votes)
6-10 times per day (20%, 22 Votes)
Once per day (13%, 14 Votes)
More than 10 times per day (9%, 10 Votes)
Less than once per day (9%, 10 Votes)
I don't use email (0%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 112

Start Date: September 1, 2017 @ 12:00 am
End Date: September 7, 2017 @ 11:59 pm

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What is your preferred tool for cutting PVC pipe for doll projects?

I've never tried cutting PVC pipe... (54%, 30 Votes)
Hand-held ratcheting pipe cutter (20%, 11 Votes)
Hack saw or other hand-held saw (13%, 7 Votes)
Hand-held single-stroke pipe cutter (9%, 5 Votes)
Table saw (4%, 3 Votes)

Total Voters: 56

Start Date: August 25, 2017 @ 12:00 am
End Date: August 31, 2017 @ 11:59 pm

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As a child, did you ever operate a lemonade stand?

No ... (65%, 101 Votes)
Yes! (31%, 48 Votes)
Can't recall... (4%, 7 Votes)

Total Voters: 156

Start Date: August 18, 2017 @ 12:00 am
End Date: August 24, 2017 @ 11:59 pm

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Would you be interested in promoting Club Matilda products online in exchange for a small commission on resulting sales?

Maybe. (47%, 49 Votes)
No ... (29%, 30 Votes)
YES! (24%, 26 Votes)

Total Voters: 105

Start Date: August 11, 2017 @ 12:00 am
End Date: August 17, 2017 @ 11:59 pm

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In a typical week, how much time do you spend sewing doll clothes?

1 to 4 hours per week (32%, 33 Votes)
5 to 10 hours per week (27%, 28 Votes)
More than 20 hours per week (14%, 15 Votes)
Less than one hour per week (11%, 11 Votes)
11 to 15 hours per week (9%, 9 Votes)
16 to 20 hours per week (8%, 8 Votes)
I don't sew doll clothes (0%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 104

Start Date: August 4, 2017 @ 12:00 am
End Date: August 10, 2017 @ 11:59 pm

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During what time of year do you typically do the most sewing, crafting and/or building for dolls?

My creative activities don't fluctuate at all throughout the year. (44%, 29 Votes)
Winter (21%, 14 Votes)
Fall (17%, 11 Votes)
Summer (11%, 7 Votes)
Spring (7%, 5 Votes)

Total Voters: 66

Start Date: July 28, 2017 @ 12:00 am
End Date: August 3, 2017 @ 11:59 pm

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Which best describes your interest & experience in pattern creation...

I've created at least one pattern, but for my own use only. (35%, 39 Votes)
I'm interested in creating my own patterns but haven't tried yet. (25%, 28 Votes)
I've never created my own pattern and have no interest in doing so. (19%, 21 Votes)
I've created a few patterns and have thought about offering them for sale, but haven't done so yet. (10%, 11 Votes)
None of the above... (10%, 11 Votes)
I've created my own patterns and have offered them for sale. (1%, 1 Votes)

Total Voters: 111

Start Date: July 21, 2017 @ 12:00 am
End Date: July 27, 2017 @ 11:59 pm

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How do you feel about sewing by hand?

I don't particularly enjoy it, but I'll do it when I need to. (72%, 43 Votes)
I love it! (15%, 9 Votes)
I avoid it at all costs. (13%, 8 Votes)
I don't know... I've never tried it. (0%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 60

Start Date: July 14, 2017 @ 12:00 am
End Date: July 20, 2017 @ 11:59 pm

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Do your dolls go on vacation with you?

No, never. (62%, 71 Votes)
Occasionally (33%, 38 Votes)
Yes, of course! (4%, 5 Votes)
I don't own any dolls. (1%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 114

Start Date: July 7, 2017 @ 12:00 am
End Date: July 13, 2017 @ 11:59 pm

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Do you dress your dolls in special outfits for the major holidays?

Rarely, but I have done it a few times. (39%, 55 Votes)
Not always, but fairly often ... depending on the holiday. (29%, 41 Votes)
No, never. (24%, 34 Votes)
Yes... for nearly all of them! (8%, 12 Votes)

Total Voters: 142

Start Date: June 30, 2017 @ 12:00 am
End Date: July 6, 2017 @ 11:59 pm

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How long has it been since you bought, received or otherwise acquired a new (or new to you) doll?

More than a month but less than six months (35%, 20 Votes)
Six months to a year (26%, 15 Votes)
Less than a week (18%, 10 Votes)
More than a week but less than a month (11%, 6 Votes)
More than a year (11%, 6 Votes)
I don't own any dolls. (0%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 57

Start Date: June 23, 2017 @ 12:00 am
End Date: June 29, 2017 @ 11:59 pm

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Have you ever "hidden the evidence" after a trip to the fabric store?

Heck no... I'll happily show my new treasures to anyone who asks! (37%, 41 Votes)
Who, me? I don't know what you're talking about! (28%, 31 Votes)
Of course... doesn't everyone? (26%, 29 Votes)
Mum's the word... (9%, 9 Votes)

Total Voters: 110

Start Date: June 16, 2017 @ 12:00 am
End Date: June 22, 2017 @ 11:59 pm

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For which of the following doll types do you currently like to create? (Check all that apply.)