Beginning with Baby Doll Clothes
I have a secret…Shhh. I am not the best at sewing. I know, I know. You may think I am an expert. I mean I have a blog! I learned how to sew when I was a young girl. I … Continue reading →
Tag Archives: fabric
Happy Birthday, My Princess!
It’s My Princess’ 4th birthday today! Where has the time gone? She is the girliest tom boy I have ever met. She is only two inches shorter than her big brother who is almost two years older than her. She … Continue reading →
Celebrating 100 posts!
Today is our 100th post at In a Tickle! We are so excited to have brought this many posts to you, and we look forward to many more. A lot of people do a top ten kind of thing sharing … Continue reading →
Repurposing Vintage Flour & Feed Sacks
Long before it was cool, my grandparents were into recycling just about everything that came into their home and farm. That’s just the way people lived years ago. Only they didn’t put their recycling into a tub to be hauled … Continue reading →
Butterfly Transformation: Transform It Tuesday
In 1988, after China was beginning to open up to more westerners visiting their country, my sister decided she wanted to visit the country before it made too many changes. One of the gifts she brought back to my kids … Continue reading →
Thrifted Nightgown with Armhole Tutorial: Thoroughly Thrifty Thursday
My Princess is not yet four, but she has quickly outgrown all her 4t clothing and has jumped right into 5t. All my friends have girls that are currently in those sizes or have other people to pass hand-me-downs to. … Continue reading →
Dry Erase Ghost: Real Me Monday
I sit down at the computer to work on some blog stuff and marketing. It’s morning, and I haven’t eaten yet. Ninja Boy asks me for a marker “to draw on this.” Distractedly, I said, “I don’t know.” I … Continue reading →
Repeating Pattern Design: Draw With Me Wednesday
Have you ever wondered how they make the designs on fabric and wallpaper so they match up perfectly? How do the artists know how much to draw on each edge so they do match? I wondered too, so I searched … Continue reading →
What to Do with Stained Shirts: Transform it Tuesday
When I was a young girl, I became a part of an exclusive club that my aunt created. It was the Spillers Club. I was constantly spilling on me and the things around me, and so I was dubbed … Continue reading →
Let’s Talk Fabric–Wrap Up: Thoroughly Thrifty Thursday
We have spent the last four weeks talking about ways to save money on fabric for your projects. You can read those posts here: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 What we want to talk about today may … Continue reading →