Mrs. Tiggy-winkle's Tutorials ~ Beatrix Potter Series

"Lucie opened the door: and what do you think there was inside the hill?—a nice clean kitchen with a flagged floor and wooden beams—just like any other farm kitchen. Only the ceiling was so low that Lucie's head nearly touched it; and the pots and pans were small, and so was everything there."

Spring is on the way and so another season of our "Fun Friday" posts will commence. As some of you know, I still have childhood loves. The world of Beatrix Potter is one of them and I must confess that Mrs. Tiggy-winkle is my favorite character. She is a wonderful homemaker! How could I not admire her nice clean cottage kitchen with the flagged floors and wooden beams? Her washing skills are amazing, her ironing superb and she is an excellent hostess. Tea anyone?

We have shared some projects inspired by this sweet little creature (things that are useful but with a bit of whimsy stirred in for fun) last spring. As I had written in my introduction of Beatrix Potter Posts, perhaps I do this series each season "because there is so much disturbing things going on today and it can be therapeutic to ponder and dwell on the "good things" (Philippians 4:8).

"There was a nice hot singey smell; and at the table, with an iron in her hand stood a very stout short person staring anxiously at Lucie."

The projects we share can also be done together with the children to encourage reading! Bring out the Beatrix Potter books and then prepare some of these useful items for a fun household-crafting day. These would also make nice gifts tucked away in baskets for spring!

"Her print gown was tucked up, and she was wearing a large apron over her striped petticoat. Her little black nose went sniffle, sniffle, snuffle, and her eyes went twinkle, twinkle; and underneath her cap—where Lucie had yellow curls—that little person had PRICKLES!"

"Why! Mrs. Tiggy-winkle was nothing but a HEDGEHOG."
~ The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-winkle by Beatrix Potter

Now some skeptics may say that our dear washer-woman doesn't exist! However, to quote the words of Ms. Potter, "I have seen that door into the back of the hill called Cat Bells— I am very well acquainted with dear Mrs. Tiggy-winkle!" Are you? If you are still harboring doubts, I invite you to visit her tutorials below for further proof! :)

How to Make "Pretty-as-a-Pinny" Decorative Clothespins {DIY}

How to Make Your Own Spray Starch {DIY}



How to Make Your Own Stain Remover Spray {DIY}



How to Make Your Own Handkerchiefs {DIY}

How to Make Mrs. Tiggy-winkle's "Homemaker's Helper" Nourishing Tea Blend

We hope you enjoyed this series on our dear friend, Mrs. Tiggy-winkle! We look forward to sharing more good-old-fashioned homemaking from her neighbor (Mrs. Tittlemouse) this spring, if you please'm!

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