It's winter time here in New Zealand and a bit on the chilly side which means it's time to pull put the winter woolies!  These two bubble beauties are wearing faux fur coats from Wish! Aren't they splendid.  ..read more

  Today is all about the 80's.  My very first Barbie ever was Dreamtime Barbie (1984). She remains in my collection to this day and will always hold a special place in my heart.  All photo's are from my personal collection. Enjoy a trip through the 80's  Dreamtime Barbie Dreamtime, Magic Moves & Peaches n Cream Dream Glow Barbie & Ken Magic Moves Rocker Barbie version 1 ..read more

A few shots of Malibu Barbie ..read more

For this out fit I used McCall's 9099 pattern. This was the first time I've sewn an outfit for Francie. I love the hat & boots.  ..read more

It's raining here today in the Waikato, New Zealand. What better way to spend a rainy day than inside with my favourite dolls.  Here's a few pictures of the girls & boys in my vintage collection ..read more

Well it's been sometime since I've managed to free up a moment or two to do some sewing! 2019 was a very busy year indeed with the operation of two businesses and a family! Dear I say, poor old Barbie had been put on the back burner until further notice! (Well, through out the year there had been a couple of  'Barbie purchases') It wasn't until around December that I decided to pull the girls out of hibernation and then the sewing bug hit me!  First up, my most recent Barbie purchases (TNT Barbie & 2 Hair Fair Barbies) were in dire need of some clothing as they arrived from half way ..read more

I started collecting Barbie's when I was 13 years old. Prior to collecting, I  had never owned a Ken or any other friend/family member of Barbie for that matter, so when I started collecting and finally clapped eyes on vintage Ken, I just had to have one in my collection! I saw many a photo of this handsome young lad in the many Barbie books I was stumbling across. The more I saw him, the more I knew he had a place waiting for him in my collection. I was 23 (10 years of hoping like hell to acquire a vintage Ken) when I finally hit the jackpot and got not one but TWO Kens as a birthday gift ..read more

Have you ever been in oar of someone else? That's how I feel when I see Mary's sewing creations for Barbie.  It is with great delight that I have had permission from Mary to share these photo's of her sewing creations.  Mary is part of the Vintage Barbie doll collectors 1959-1972 Facebook group. It was through this group I saw her posts of all her exquisite sewing creations for Barbie.  Today I am showcasing a collection of photo's Mary has shared through the Facebook group. Mary, you are an inspiration to me and many other's with your beautiful creations. Thank you for allowing me to share y ..read more