Hitty Living Room

I’ve had a lot of fun decorating the Merry Happy Hittys living room.   The living room has taken longer than I anticipated to get it “habitable” because I was having a difficult time finding furniture for it.  It’s nowhere near completed, I plan to make a sofa and coffee table still, as well as make some pictures to hang on the walls. Read more

My Ninth Hitty

I completed my ninth Hitty last week, she is made of basswood and wears a lovely green and yellow dress.   She was a lot of fun to make, I am finding it easier to carve with each new Hitty that I complete.   She is also nameless, because she’s also up for adoption on eBay.  Her new person will name her once she is formally adopted. Read more

My Second Hitty Swap

I participated in the Hittygirls New Summer Rules–Playclothes Swap and received my swap item today in the mail.    Below Hitty Dot models the swimsuit that was hand knitted by Ms. Kathleen Brulc. Read more

Meet Alice~ Riley Kish Doll

Last week I acquired this beautiful Recital Riley Kish doll.  My oldest daughter named her Alice after the Alice in “Alice in wonderland”.

Today Alice was playing in the bush outside my window and I was able to get some beautiful photos of her. Read more

French SFBJ Doll

I recently acquired this fabulous French doll manufactured by the SFBJ company in 1924 according to the markings on her head.   She stands 20 inches tall, and altho she is not in mint condition (missng 2 fingers and some paint peeling) she’s a beauty to me. Read more

My Eighth Hitty

My eighth Hitty remains nameless and is currently for sale on eBay.  She is made of basswood and has a unique charm that just tickles me pink.   Her expression reminds me of something that I can’t quite place. Read more

100 Hitty Items Challenge

The Hitty Girls group has been hosting a challenge where one makes 100 items for Hitty.

I started the challenge last week, and will be updating this post as I work towards my 100 items for Hitty. Read more

Meet Lavon, My Seventh Hitty

Here’s my seventh Hitty carved, Hitty Lavon.   She is made of basswood, and has such a sweet expression.  I decided that she would be the perfect friend for Hitty Dot, so she’s now a member of the Merry Happy Hittys family. Read more

Our Newest Hitty Family Member

Today Hitty Maggie and Hitty Dot are having a blast playing with their dollhouse and clothespin dolls.

The mailman arrives as they are playing, and they are delighted to see that they have a new package to open! Read more

My Sixth Hitty

My sixth Hitty was carved from Paulownia wood and turned out more beautiful than  I could imagine.  I found the paulownia wood a challange to carve due to it’s softness, so I probably will not use this type of wood again. Read more

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