Saturday, 2 February 2013

Rose Cottage Hittys Yellow Hat Society AGM

The Hittys at Rose Cottage held their AGM for the Yellow Hat Society today, a day early as they were uncertain as to whether or not it would be possible to do so on Sunday.

They had rather a long agenda to get through, but the first item on the list was decided unanimously that Hitty Robertson should be this years Honorary Member. 


Hitty Ethel didn't have time to make them all beautiful hats like the chairperson Hitty Patience, so this year they were all given yellow felt crown hats...which of course made them feel very important indeed.

Hitty Patience had to keep Hitty Carol Faith focussed as she tended to drift off in a daydream.

Hitty Ethel, said she hopes to make them some 'proper' hats and all the same outfits throughout the year especially for the YHS events and meetings.  They had trouble deciding which colour though and in the end it was agreed that the dresses would be made with whichever fabric they had the most of!


They decided that they would like to do some PIFs this year as a thank you to all who have made them feel welcome.  Other agenda items were extending their wardrobe...who would have guessed that one?!  They are also hoping that they may have some improvements made to their home...beds were one of the items suggested.

After much discussion it was decided that:

They would like to make at least one item per month...
Make some PIF gifts
Finish their round rug.
Make matching dresses & yellow hats for events and meetings.


They also discussed possible future activities, but know their person isn't ready to commit to too much straight away until she finds her motivation which seems to have taken a wander.

Of course the meeting was finished off with copious cups of tea, savouries and cakes.


From left to right:
Hitty Patience, Hitty Granny Estelle, Hitty Carol Faith, Hitty Ethel, Hitty Joyful and Hitty Moana

Thursday, 31 January 2013

Hitty Joyful is very happy today


Once Hitty Joyful tried the dress on (after having convinced Hitty Moana it just didn't suit her) she has been dancing around ever so happy saying it was made Especially for her...I managed to keep her still for just one photo!

Wednesday, 30 January 2013

Hitty's Birthday Swap & Miles gets dressed!

 We have been so lucky to receive a wonderful swap gift from Robin in USA for 'Hitty's Birthday'

Hitty Moana was the first to try it on, although I think she agrees that red really isn't her colour.


While she was modelling the dress and hat, Hitty Joy tries on the lovely red cloak.



Hitty Joy has asked if she can try the dress on next.

I hope Robin likes the swap gifts we sent to her.

In the meantime Hitty Ethel has been busy making a  little wasistcoat for Miles.


He has been waiting rather a long time for clothes and is pleased he finally has SOMETHING to wear and is of course hoping for a few more clothes.  He would be quite happy with a shirt.

Monday, 28 January 2013

the Yellow Hat Society

Hitty Patience is delighted that the Hittys at Rose Cottage have been admitted into the Yellow Hat Society.



The first hat arrived today and Hitty Patience being the first Hitty to arrive at Rose Cottage has been nominated as the one to wear it.  She gets the meeting room ready to explain all about the Yellow Hat Society to the other Hitty Girls.



Later on when the all arrive she explains what is involved and also explains that they will all need to make a yellow hat to wear when attending the meetings.



"Can't I wear my little Blue Hat with the pretty red flower, that I am wearing now?" Hitty Joy asks.

"I'm afraid not Hitty Joy.  The only condition of being a membership is that Hittys should be wearing yellow hats at meetings and other gatherings, be they private or public when representing the society"  Hitty Patience explains.

"Now how many hats do we need?"  Hitty Patience asks. "Would you all like to make your own, or does someone want to volunteer to make them all?

"We need five hats". Granny Hitty Estelle replies.  "However, I do think we should make a couple of extra hats as I have heard that Hitty Ethel's cousin is coming to stay and I understand that our person might be making another one to join our family."

"I would be happy to make them"  Hitty Ethel tells the others.  "I do tend to do most of the sewing and knitting around here, so would be happy to make them"

"That would be lovely of you Hitty Ethel"  Hitty Patience thanks her.  "But please if you need a hand, don't forget to ask the others".


The wander off discussing the types of hats they should make...

Saturday, 12 January 2013

Carving a Hitty - Part Five

Our person got a fancy machine for Christmas...


Yes, a dremel!  So hopefully the new girl will be finished soon with this extra tool for help.

Anyway, some work was done on her today...


The legs are almost ready now for fine sanding.  More work is needed on the body and arms and of course the face.


We can't wait until our new friend is ready to join us.  I wonder what her name will be.


Tuesday, 8 January 2013

New Arrivals


Much excitement was a foot today as we welcomed two travellers all the way from the USA.  They have been travelling since just before the New Year and were pleased to finally arrive.


Sean Connery and Sandra Bullock made the final leg of their journey on our friendly tortoise, Humphrey. 


They wait outside for a while deciding whether this looks like a suitable residence...checking out the garden, shrubs and herbs available in the garden.  Finding it to their satisfaction, they made their way inside where they were welcomed by the Hittys of Rose Cottage.


Among the welcoming committee where of course myself, Hitty Patience, Hitty Granny Estelle and Hitty Moana.

The Hitty girls hope to help Sean and Sandra settle into their new home, lots needs to be done, and many hands make light work.

These wonderful dolls can be bought here

Sunday, 9 December 2012

Christmas decorating


Hitty Moana has been busy today, but she said it still isn't ready yet so the other Hittys aren't allowed to peak yet!


She bought some jars of Christmas sweets and candy canes at the market in Paris the other week which she has put on the sideboard with the nativity scene.


She has been trying to put the angel on the top of the tree but has been struggling so I would imagine she will be enlisting some help before long...  I wonder who she will ask?