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the cover tunic from the book, i am cute dresses
with a few obvious modifications
i used all fabric i dyed myself with natural materials for the hand stitched butterfly
the tunic is a cotton/linen mix that has a lovely weight to it
the beautiful model is my daughter who was home from university last week
and the adorable cat , usher, who travelled home with her
deborah has requested a chambray version of this tunic for her birthday next week :)
oh a handknit pair of socks that are coming along nicely
have a lovely weekend
and if you live in canada don't forget to spring forward an hour on sunday
LOVE the tunic and the cat. Best birthday wishes to your daughter. (I have a March baby too).
We are snowed in here in southern New England and I am just fine with that!
Posted by: KarenLR | March 08, 2013 at 08:06 AM
It is sublime. What a perfect way to use your pretty moth, D must love it so much. You're one clever mama. xo
PS, I just made myself a tunic too, more utilitarian than this gorgeous number!
Posted by: Joanie | March 08, 2013 at 08:29 AM
All around beautiful!
Posted by: Leigh | March 08, 2013 at 09:37 AM
Its gorgeous!!! and so is your daughter! What a perfect model:) You are endless inspiration to me..dear Margie...
Posted by: Michaelanneneal | March 08, 2013 at 09:38 AM
Your butterfly is absolutely gorgeous!
Posted by: Melinda (@veloheart) | March 08, 2013 at 10:09 AM
So beautiful! Your moth found a perfect home.
Posted by: allison | March 08, 2013 at 02:11 PM
The dress is heavenly, it will look so awesome on you !
Smart Deb for requesting a chambray version & matching socks ... she'll be one super lucky young lady !!!
As usual, you are a mountain of inspiration.
Thank you for that.
xoxo
Posted by: Cozy Memories | March 08, 2013 at 04:59 PM
I like the butterfly. The top looks very comfy. What a beautiful cat! Have a wonderful weekend!
Posted by: Cheryl | March 08, 2013 at 05:10 PM
Just catching up here :) The tunic is wonderful, and I adore the though from two posts back of a little indigo baby, I mean pot, over wintering by the stove.
One of my resolutions for this year is to do a lot more plant dyeing, I'd love to hear more about how you manage having a small indigo vat indoors?
Posted by: Annie @ knitsofacto | March 08, 2013 at 07:51 PM
That 'though' should be a 'thought'!
Posted by: Annie @ knitsofacto | March 08, 2013 at 07:52 PM
Wonderful tunic! So inspired!
Posted by: Carrie | March 08, 2013 at 08:25 PM
Gorgeous tunic and even more gorgeous model :-)
Posted by: Geninne | March 08, 2013 at 09:15 PM
Margie, this is incredible! It looks so beautiful on your gorgeous daughter.
Posted by: Nicole | March 09, 2013 at 06:59 AM
I love this butterfly tunic :)
Posted by: Ana | March 10, 2013 at 06:46 PM
umm, wow. divine.
Posted by: melissa | March 11, 2013 at 01:59 AM
oh my gosh I love it!
Posted by: Estela | March 13, 2013 at 11:40 PM