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Please note that information on my blog is mainly pertaining to the 80s Coleco and Hasbro mass-market Cabbage Patch Kids. Also, I am no expert nor do I claim to be. Information on this site has been collected from numerous sources. See my information tab.

Using Web Archives to View Past Dolls on the dotcom

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 I recently discovered a website web.archive.org where you can type in any website and view a cached version of it.  I typed in cabbagepatchkids.com and it went clear back to 1998, where it looked very different! In the 2009 archives, you can can see that they had Babyland Exclusives for sale, but unfortunately the archived page does not show pictures. In the 2011 archives, you can actually see photos! In the 2015 archives you can begin to sort by eye color, hair color, etc. Seems like most of the dolls had the teeth showing.  Not too many different head molds.  At least not on the website. You can see that the prices for the 20" Exclusives were $70 until 2021, when prices jumped to $80.  They also stopped having pre-selected names and birthdays and nametags, which were some of the main selling points. It's been a fun experience going back in time to see the different websites and dolls that were available.  I could literally spend all day doing this!

#55 Lil Jogger Pattern for Cabbage Patch Kids

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  These little joggers are so cute and soft and cuddly! Introduction Includes pattern to make jogging shirt with a patch on the right breast, such as a white kitty cat; pants; and terrycloth headband. The hems are trimmed with contrasting colors.     Use sweatshirt knit or Joann’s Modal Loungewear Fleece Fabric .   Use sweatshirt knit or regular interlocking knit for the trim.   This jogging suit was inspired by Coleco’s Kitty Jogging Suit . Available on ebay  and etsy . Materials Needed ·         1/3 Yard Sweatshirt Knit Fabric for Top and Pants ·         1/8 Yard Stretch Knit or Sweatshirt Knit Fabric for Contrast ·         Remnant of Terry Cloth for Headband ·         ½” Velcro for closures ·         Small Appliqué No elastic? Since we are using a smaller size stretch knit for the trim, it will act as elastic, shrinking down the sleeve, leg, and waist hems.

School Fundraiser. Please help!

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  My kids' school is trying to raise $11,000. Please help by donating. All donations are very much appreciated. You can also check out my listings on my facebook page Diana's Patch and purchase dolls and clothes that will go towards funding the school.

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