Dear Readers, It is with much thought and deliberation that at this time I have decided I will not be publishing here daily anymore. I have written this daily blog for almost 8 years and while my love of dolls and belief in the importance of doll play has not waivered, at this time I am being pulled and find I am needing to focus my attention elsewhere. The past 7 years have been amazing, all of you who have visited this blog gave me a huge amount of unbelievable feedback, support and loyalty. My crew of writers Madelon, Brandy, Jessica T, Jenny, Nikki are some of the most creative and amazin ..read more

Hooks at the ready! Elaine Phillips has a Skirt pattern in a Seashell pattern that more advanced Hookers will love! This lovely lacy looking skirt is perfect for the warm summer days ahead and would look lovely over this summer's dolly bathing suit and with a dolly tank or t-shirt! I found this pattern on Ravelry but our wonderful friends at abc-knitting-patterns shares it there too. Click here for the pattern and get started today! Thank you for joining us here today we would love to hear from you so please leave us a comment here or email us at karenmowen@gmail.com ..read more

Today we are sharing the tutorial from FleeceFun.com for a doll Sleeping bag for your 18 inch dolls. I love the feel of fleece and I think this is a great tutorial as it shows you how to sew a zipper in and make easy rounded corners. You have to check out this tutorial and pattern by clicking here. Happy Sewing this Sunday! Thank you for joining us today we would love to hear from you so please leave us a comment here or email us at karenmowen@gmail.com ..read more

I am a huge believer in the power of doll play and I love sewing. I was so excited to see this pattern by Baby Mine on the Pixiefair Etsy Shop for a Dolly Diaper Bag. This is a brilliant idea and I am thrilled with the idea that you could make this as a gift and pair it with a new or much loved dolly for a boy or a girl. Making it yourself means that you control the materials and patterns and any child or daycare would benefit from this amazing gift of time and love. Pack it with your favorite homemade diapers, items you have on hand or find at the dollar store an you have the perfect gift fo ..read more

Friday my niece PB and I were at the Thrift store and she spotted the Barbie Boat, she was insisting that this come home with us. I could not help but say yes and was very thankful that I have a minivan so we could get it home. She held it the entire way, also!  She was so excited listing off who would drive her boat when we got home and she is very into Pirates right now so this was fun to tie in her love of pirates and Barbie. Even though this was a great find we realize that pieces are not with it that should be but she doesn't care and for $6.99 she will get a ton of playtime out o ..read more

Today we are sharing a free pattern and tutorial we found on Serving Pink Lemonade.Com Doll T-shirts are a great to be able to whip up quickly and in a bunch of different styles and colors. I liked this pattern and tutorial for the sleeves and the collar. I hope you will too. Sewing with a jersey knit is fun once you get a hang of it. You can make some wonderful and inexpensive t-shirts for dolls with clothing that is outgrown or stained in a small area, leaving great material to work with and practice on . Click here for the tutorial and pattern on Serving Pink Lemonade. Com  Thank you ..read more

Yesterday my niece tried to get me to give her my Grumpy Bear Care Bear and yet at 43 I could still not part with it. Today I am sharing some love of the Care Bears with you.  Grumpy Bear was always and still is my favorite. I have him in my room still. My mother brought him back from Montreal for me and I have loved him ever since. I found a great Etsy shop offering you a chance to pick your own vintage Care Bear.  The Pink Room has some amazing vintage finds, click here for shop and listing. I remember loving this artwork so much and wishing for this cup in the 1980's and I foun ..read more

One of my dear young friends is very into Mermaids and today recommends that we share this one. We hope you enjoy this weeks #fridayreads Follow the siren call to Emily's magical new adventure! Can the spunky half-mer girl pass Neptune's test--and help humans and merpeople get along? (Ages 8-12) Emily Windsnap is finally enjoying a swimmingly peaceful life on Allpoints Island, hanging out with her mermaid BFF, Shona, and her new friend Aaron (half-merperson like herself ). But their idyll is cut short when Emily learns that the Windsnaps and friends must return to their old home in Brightpor ..read more

Historywearz Etsy shop has a delight and a treat for doll lovers. Check out this listing in celebration of the upcoming Royal Wedding. I love the attention to detail in this set and this etsy shop has some lovely surprises in it for doll lovers and history buffs! Come take a look by clicking here.  I will be up watching the Royal Wedding, will you? Thank you for joining us here today we would love to hear from you so please leave us a comment here or email us at karenmowen@gmail.com ..read more

Hooks at the ready! This week I am sharing a sleeping bag pattern from Suzies Stuff, this crochet sleeping bag reminds me of a pattern my great grandmother used to make! I love the cozy feel of crochet blankets and the colors of this one for sure. This pattern is straightforward, fun and inspiring! Click here for the pattern and get started today.  Thank you for joining us here today we would love to hear from you so please leave us a comment here or email us at karenmowen@gmail.com ..read more