Yes, another doll for Thrift Thursday. Before we went into the thrift store, I told my daughter "no toys today." Then I end up finding one of the dolls on my vintage doll wishlist. Of course I had to buy it. This is Fisher Price's "My Friend Jenny", from the late 70's to early 80's. I still have my childhood "My Friend Mandy" doll, which I gave to my daughter. She loves having a friend for her. I'm still on the hunt for a "My Friend Becky" doll.

It's hard for me to resist a cute Holly Hobbie doll at the thrift stores. I remember having a few Holly Hobbie items as a child. I love it that my little girl now plays with her too.

I finally had another good day at the thrift store yesterday. I found vintage sheets and pillowcases, a Holly Hobbie Colorforms set (I always wanted that as a kid) and a vintage doll. I flipped out when I saw this vintage 1968 Stacey doll for only $3! Stacey is supposed to be Barbie's "mod friend" from England, according to this great website devoted to Barbie dolls. This one is definitely a keeper!

The other day I went to a thrift store that I rarely go to anymore. Boy, I'm glad I went. I bought 23 vintage doll clothes patterns, most of which are for Barbie dolls. I literally gasped when I saw all of them. I wouldn't mind wearing some of those clothes, especially the "mod" looking ones. I have started a collection of vintage and reproduction Barbie dolls and I'm really looking forward to sewing clothes for them. Yes, I'm a grown woman sewing clothes for her own dolls. Sounds weird? One day I'll pass them all down to my daughter, so it's okay!

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I had a good day thrifting! I went to the vintage toy sale, but most of the toys were just too expensive. Darn. A lot of great Fisher Price toys. I did find a vintage Francie (1960's) doll for $45 which I passed on. Now I wish I would have splurged on her. But I'm happy with what I found above. Meyorcord decals, vintage fabric, a vintage tablecloth, Crazy 8 cards, a vintage PJ doll, a 1939 kids dictionary and a bunch of kids books. 
I'm looking forward to a little more thrifting tomorrow and then a "date night" with the hubby. I can't wait for some margaritas.

I have some new additions to my vintage Barbie collection. Barbie paper dolls from 1968, which I just love. I'll show the actual dolls and clothes in another post, they're awesome. Also about a dozen vintage sewing patterns for Barbie clothes, ranging from the 60's to the 80's. My little one played with those paper dolls yesterday (a little too roughly), so today we went to the craft store and bought her some brand new Barbie paper dolls. So cute how she's into them. Like mother, like daughter...

A couple of new Barbies- for me, not my daughter :) I splurged and bought the reproduction 1966 Francie doll off ebay. She's Barbie's "MODern cousin." I found the vintage Malibu Barbie at the thrift store. Oh my, those tan lines are harsh!
It's been a tough week. My little one has been sick, I'm behind in my vintage shop update...just not a good week. Hopefully we can turn things around this weekend.
I hopefully be back tomorrow with some photos of some great vintage dresses I've found!