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Project Hitty Nanny Hope

Carved by Judy McPherson
Donated by Anita & Hitty Gilliflower

Anita in Denmark has donated this Hitty, carved by Judy McPherson, and invites you to join this project the purpose of which is, that representing Hitty Girls, we donate this Hitty Nanny Hope to a USA Hospital ward with children who have cancer. Hitty Nanny Hope is to live at the hospital and hopefully she will be of much consolation to the children there during hardships. She will arrive with many belongings and also the book about Hitty and her first hundred years.

Bobbie Bates has kindly offered to be "the American in charge" and collect everything as well as being the coordinator of sending Hitty Nanny Hope traveling to the Hittygirls who would like a visit.

THIS IS THE PLAN:
In a few weeks, Hitty Nanny Hope will set out on her journey from Denmark to USA. She will go to Bobbie Bates along with a big box of goodies. We shall upload photos of the goodies, and you can choose from the fabrics etc. sent to Bobbie, or use your own. We also have a small postage allowance in case you need it - just ask Bobbie. Bobbie will send Nanny Hope to you - IF YOU WANT a visit, but you can donate to Nanny Hope WITHOUT having her sent to you ( just send to Bobbie). You make something for Nanny Hope - sew, knit, crochet, whatever.

You can JUMP INTO THIS PROJECT whenever you like - just let Bobbie know (or me). This is probably going to be a long term thing, but we shall set an end date. and we are going to contact Greenleaf and ask them to donate a roombox for Hitty Nanny Hope.

There will be no hostess gifts - you will get nothing from this project BUT an adventure - and, if it turns out well, why not repeat? there are loads of sick children out there who would benefit from holding a Hitty and having her story read aloud.

So far, we are 14 Hittygirls in the project - we have room for many more so please come and join us.

Anita & Hitty Nanny Hope

Hitty Nanny Hope & Hitty Gilliflower

Hitty Nanny Hope

Here are the McPherson Hitty's measurements. It is best to make clothes that open all the way in the back cause she is pegged close to her body and has limited arm movement.

Head Circ.: 5 5/8 inches

Foot: 1 3/8 inches long, 5/8 inches high

Chest: 4 1/2 inches

waist: 4 inches Hip 4 1/2 inches

Arm length from shoulder to wrist: 2 1/2 inches

inseam to floor: 2 3/4 inches

neck circ.: 3 1/2.

She is a robust lady. Pauline