I made another M6607, my 3rd...I guess this makes this pattern a TNT (tried and true) for me.
I wear tops like this over a tee or turtleneck and slim pants for at least six months of the year. The only change I made from this one and this one was to add pockets...MUST HAVE POCKETS!
I used a vibrant ivory and white ponte knit from Girl Charlee, one of my favorite vendors for knits.
And I've been at it again...cooking from my current love(s), Jerusalem and
Plenty. Here is a link to an article in the New York Times which attempts to explain the popularity of these books.
One night, we had Roasted Butternut Squash and Red Onion with Tahini and Za'atar
and (a repeat) Sweet Corn Polenta with Eggplant Sauce
All of the ingredients for these two fabulous dishes came from our next-door-neighbor's organic farm stand...the last of the sweet corn and the first of the winter squash.
Last night, we had Eggplant with Buttermilk Sauce; this is the dish that is pictured on the cover of Plenty
and I think was partly responsible for so many readers buying the book...it was
as good as it looks!
I have to show you pictures of this lovely food in my colorful dining room...they were meant for each other!
I am back on Patti's Visible Monday this afternoon; she is on the road, but the rest of us Visible Women are showing up...take a look!
Jerusalem is on my shelf! The photography in that book is amazing, and everything I've made from it is delicious.
ReplyDeleteI love your black and white tunic--and your wall hanging! xoxo
ReplyDeleteYou are always so lovely and so well put together. Just an incredible inspiration in every way :)
ReplyDeleteYour dining room is beautiful! I can imagine it as a suitable backdrop for your elegant clothes and fabulous style!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun tunic and I am like you...love pockets!! So wonderful that you can sew!!
ReplyDeleteMargy, that tunic looks wonderful with slim pants and a tee. You have inspired me to try a "vest". Right now I am working on my jacket, and have cut out a big shirt from Butterick. It will go with jeans, most likely. The cookbooks look wonderful and your dining area is TDF.
ReplyDeleteAll things look wonderful...your tunic, meal, and home ambience.
ReplyDeleteLove this graphic tunic, Margy, and your lovely home too. Thanks for linking up!
ReplyDeleteI just now requested both of these cookbooks from my local library, and am looking forward to making some of these delicious recipes. I'm salivating over the roasted butternut squash and red onion with tahini and za'atar. I may find myself redecorating my dining room as exotically as yours. Years ago, I had a red dining room.
ReplyDeleteI followed your links, and love that you have a clearly defined sense of style. You know yourself, and wear your clothing with such confidence. I loved your tale about Ethyl. I just got my Madeleine, a Uniquely You dressform at the beginning of summer, and Oh what a help she is!
Both the top & the food very inspiring for a gray, snowy Mongolian morning :) The reason I make my tunic tops is that I never seem to be able to find them long enough in the stores--and I'm not tall! Enjoy your food & fabric
ReplyDeleteWhat could be better than getting back to food and fabric. The tunic is incredible, the food divine, and your dining room is stunning. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteThose books look good enough to eat! And you, of course, are gorgeous - love the shingle look of that fabric.
ReplyDeleteI love your tunic, Margy, and I am so happy to see you back in your element, creating gorgeous clothes and living a life of style and fashion! Such a role model you are. :D
ReplyDeleteI'm a great fan of the tunic and skinnies look too. This looks great on you!
ReplyDeleteLove the tunic! Since clementines are in seasont this week-end I was finally able to make Jerusalem's Roasted Chicken with Clementines. Wow!
ReplyDeleteyou look so relaxed and happy! this is the first time I've liked this particular fabric from Girl Charlee, you choice the perfect pattern for it. Your dining room is so inviting, love the warm colors and glow.
ReplyDeleteI love the tunic, it looks great !
ReplyDeleteSo chic ... so perfectly wonderful on you! What a talented lady you are. Your taste is amazing, and paired with your skills, you're unstoppable.
ReplyDeleteHad to skip over the food photos, though. Making me too hungry!
Margy your posts are fabulous. More than a few of the garments you have featured are patterns that I have also collected but not sewn yet, this tunic for example. My patterns have been sitting in boxes collecting dust. Your fabric selection and style inspire me to give it a go and see what I come up with. Love your stuff!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the link back to Girl Charlee and I love the tunic you made, so stylish!
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Margy .... I adore not only your chic fashion sense ... but also your passion for living a beautiful life ... you my dear, are a continual inspiration! Thank you for sharing your artist's soul!
ReplyDeleteI couldn't wear that fabulous top, but it looks amazing on YOU! Really great job. Thanks for another great place to get fabric - I always find the best sources on your blog :)
ReplyDeleteDelicious looking food, too!
Love your striped top! I am into the multi-directional look.
ReplyDeleteI'm going to have to get some eggplant at the farmer's market this weekend. And some buttermilk.
Love the top and I'll be checking out the resource for knits. The food also looks amazing. Food and sewing? Works for me!!
ReplyDeleteThe visual interest of that black and white is wonderful! And I don't doubt that food served in that dining room setting tastes even better, such a den of jewel tones. I'm glad you're back in your groove.
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