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 A LITTLE BIT ABOUT HITTY Hitty is a small wooden doll, about 6-1/2", who presently lives in the Stockbridge Library, Stockbridge, Massachusetts. She is believed to have been about 100 years old when she was found in an antique shop by Rachel Field and Dorothy Lathrop in about 1929. Rachel and Dorothy wrote and illustrated (respectively) such a charming story of the way they imagined Hitty's life, that not only did the book, Hitty ~ Her First Hundred Years, win the Newbery Medal for children's literature (1929), but Hitty became beloved by all from that time to this. The book has been republished many times (it is still available and I highly recommend it) and there has developed an enormous following for Hitty and all of her things. Many people make Hittys, most of wood, some of cloth, some porcelain. I chose papier mache to be in keeping with her sculpted look (especially her hair), but I wanted to make a kit of Hitty, so it seemed ideal to draw upon my many years of mold making, and make a doll that not only was my Hitty, but one that others could make too and still be recognized for who she is. If you would like to read the introduction that I wrote for this class, that contains more details about the Real Hitty and my own Hitty, click the box below.
There have been three online classes for Hitty that drew students from 9 countries and totaled over 200 students. Many people have made more than one Hitty. The next online Hitty Class to make Hitty will not be scheduled until enough people have signed up. There has also been an online class to make the Wooden Hitty & Friends dolls. No additional classes are scheduled at this time, but check the Classes page of my website (see menu at left) for the latest postings. You can also buy complete CDs of online classes with all of their extra information, pictures and added patterns either separately or with the kit to make a Hitty. See below for Hitty Kits and CDs.
Hitty,
Her First Hundred Years (paperback version) by Rachel Field
~ If
you don't own a copy of this beloved book originally published
in 1929, here is an inexpensive paperback version. Of
course, Hitty lovers may want to look on used book sites for
an older hard bound version, but here is a suitable printing
that allows you to own the story complete with black and white
reproduction of the original illustrations by Dorothy Lathrop.
$6.99 Add
to Cart
THE GW HITTY SERIES ~ My Hitty Series began in 2004 with, of course, the doll and some basic outfits. By January, 2005 the rest of the many items that were to be part of this series came along one piece at at time. The series includes: clothes, hats and bonnets, a four-poster bed and quilt, a chair, a secretary, her memoirs and other small books, a sampler, a rug, a bench, travel boxes, even her own peg wooden Hitty doll and other items and is added to as time goes by. Wooden Hittys were added in the fall of 2010 (see those dolls and kits for them below) and a new cloth bodied Hitty (still my favorite) will be available fall of 2011. The size of Hitty and how she feels in your hand will win your heart. The various Hitty Kits come with everything you need to make your own Hitty. Or, there are clubs to join for both the finished Hitty and all her things as finished pieces, or clubs to receive all of the series as kits.
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MY ORIGINAL HITTY ~
The finished 6-1/2" Hitty doll (these are all individually made
by GW) may be ordered in several options. All underwear is trimmed
in handmade lace (by GW). Hitty's Simple Dresses are made in the style
of one of Hitty's historic brown dresses and dresses that are under
the pinafore are a different style with set-in waist and handmade lace
trim. All finished Hittys come signed and dated and with her coral
beads.
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• Starter Hitty Doll - Undressed (with coral beads) - for you to dress with Wardrobe Pattern Sets 1 & 2 included to make basic dresses, undies, pinafores, aprons, cloth bonnet, cape, winter bonnet, nightgown, nightcap, Quaker outfit with two bonnets and 2 best dresses. $180 Add to Cart • Hitty Undressed (with
only coral beads) - for you to dress. $175 Add
to Cart • Original Hitty Doll in Kit Form ~
The Hitty Kit comes with the molded head, hands and feet and all materials
to make the papier-mache and cloth doll, including wool stuffing, all
paints, her coral beads, fabrics and notions for her simple dress and
underwear. Fine lace is also included, but so are the instructions
for making your own simple lace using only a needle and sewing thread.
(Hitty must have all the details). Extra molded parts are available
to make more Hittys if you have a kit.
NEW!
• Tiny Hitty
~ 3" tall tiny
Hitty. This is the same small Hitty shown
below where she is included in the Limited Edition Set. Tiny Hitty
is sold undressed with accompanying patterns to make her 3-piece removable
clothing. This small Hitty has a jointed wooden body with a molded
papier mache head. $125 Add
to Cart
• HITTY LIMITED
EDITION TEA PARTY SET - This edition is two regular sized Hittys having
a tea party w/ a little Hitty including new furniture, handmade tea
set*, and rug, all in different outfits. This is a great grouping of
colors and orders will receive a complimentary tiny peg wooden Hitty
to add to the scene. Optional lighted shadowbox room may be available
later.
Price $975.
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Note - The following clothes
are the ones that are usually ordered with a finished doll. There are
many more clothing options under the heading of Hitty Accessories. Colors shown below are only to give the idea of the print on finished Hitty dresses - colors do not look the same on all monitors.
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| HITTY
AS A KIT ~ The Hitty Kit comes with the molded head, hands and feet and all materials
to make the papier-mache and cloth doll, including wool stuffing, all
paints, her coral beads, fabrics and notions for her simple dress and
underwear. Fine lace is also included, but so are the instructions
for making your own simple lace using only a needle and sewing thread.
(Hitty must have all the details). Extra molded parts are available
to make more Hittys if you have a kit. GW Painted Parts for Your Hitty ~
You may wish to have your Hitty Head and arm and legs painted for you
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OTHER
HITTY KITS & FINISHED ITEMS (presented as they become ready
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• Hitty's Handmade
Book by GW (this is the small
book in the pictures) - $25 Add
to Cart ADDITIONAL ITEMS HITTY PATTERNS
HITTY GETS A HOUSE ~
The real Hitty had a "bookcase" house in Rachel Field's
time. This one will be similar and designed and made in the style
of my shadowboxes. It will hold all of Hitty's things that I am including
in her series. The house will be offered two ways - all painted,
wallpapered with interior lighting and removable glass front and
lid. 24" wide
x 14" tall x 12" deep.
$395. Or, pre-assembled with floor and walls finished, but you finish the rest with supplies and instructions
to finish $295 (does not include glass, but size to buy locally is given in instructions). There are special shipping rates due to box size
for this item. Add
$50 Deposit for Finished House to Cart
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Yards - Packages of 4 small prints in assorted choice very
small prints and an all pink set (11" x
12" pieces -
large enough for most Hitty dresses).
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Basic Hitty Series Club for Finished Things ~ In this club you will receive all of the items in the Basic Hitty Series (look above in the group of illustrations representing this series). It includes the Hitty doll, the clothing shown, hats and bonnets, furniture and lots of accessories, including a four-poster bed, secretary, bench, chairs, rug, carrying travel case and new (as of 6/2010) also includes the 3" Tiny Hitty and her outfit (20 sets of items sent in 12 shipments). You can join anytime, the club ships every month (or you can arrange by phone or email for every other month if international shipping is an issue). Payments will be $92 per shipment plus shipping. Join this Club (Clicking here will add this club to your shopping cart). Basic Hitty Series Kit Club ~ This club will receive all of the Basic Hitty Series in kit form (look above in the group of illustrations representing this series). Shipments will be every month and payments are set at $35/shipment plus shipping (or you can arrange by phone or email for every other month if international shipping is an issue). Join this Club (Clicking here will add this club to your shopping cart). If you wish to have a finished Hitty by GW instead of a kit for just the doll, you may email or call us to arrange this, or you may order pre-painted parts for your doll kit. Either of these options is possible and includes some additional charge.
Continuing
on Hitty Series Clubs ~ As a follow up to the Basic Hitty Series there is a
"Continuing On" series for more Hitty things.
Here are some of the projected items: More Hitty outfits inspired
by the illustrations by Dorothy Lathrop, Hitty's punch needle whale
rug (easy to do even if you never have), Hitty's punch needle foot
stool, Hitty's table, the table's spindle chairs, a wardrobe, Hitty's
folding screen and more, including a new Hitty doll and her Companion dolls.
Note - It is intended that this club
only be joined if you have a Hitty doll and most of the items in
the Basic Hitty Series. Join the Continuing On Finished Club (Clicking here will add this club to your shopping cart, but you will not be charged anything until the club is ready to be shipped). Price projected for this club will be approximately the same as the present finished club of $92 per shipment*. This club will receive a 10-15% discount on items overall. *It is projected that there will be several higher
priced items (mostly for the newer Hitty dolls and companion dolls) which may require 1-2 months in between where you are charged for the regular monthly amount but receive no item. You will be notified in advance if/when this will happen.
HITTY CAMISOLE PATTERN ~ I have
made available a free downloadable pattern with instructions for the
camisole shown above.All other underwear and dress is in the Hitty Kit,
but the camisole is not. This document is in Adobe Acrobat Reader PDF
format which is on most computers. Click on this link to print pattern.
Hitty's Sewing Set (Spoolrack
is 1-1/2" tall, Quilt is 2-1/2" square)
Hitty's Izannah Walker Outfit with Printed 1800's Apron
Hitty's Quaker Outfit and Cap with Straw Bonnet
Hitty's Own Tiny Paper Doll Set
Hitty's Jane Austen Outfit
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