Thursday, October 10, 2013

Dress + Cardigan: Installment 6


My sister Margaret scored the Best.  Name.  Ever.  In the real world she goes by Maggie. She married a peach of a man with a dramatic, musical name, that makes me want to raise my arms when I say it.  Magnifico!


Dress no. 6 is a mid thigh smock that started with Butterick 5356 and was heavily modified.  I have been coveting this circus performer fabric for years. The pocket is an applique I picked up for 25 cents at the Annual Salvation Army Fabric sale, and the horse is wearing a blanket fashioned from some trim I charted and wove way back when I was a weaver (1989). The sleeve fabric is a remnant from my daughter's homecoming dress, circa 2008.  I wear this top frequently -- it makes me smile.



The cardigan, Maggie Magnifico, is knit in Bartlett Fisherman 2-ply, and it started as the color spice heather.  I overdyed it last year, as I rarely wear tan (or black). The polka knots are made from my own variegated yarn.  They also make me smile.






I will be teaching the polka knot technique in January at Slater Mill, more details on that later.

While we are on the subject of names, I know a woman named Sarah Brand-New.  When we were introduced I said, "That is the best name."  Her response:  "I know."

8 comments:

judy said...

What a great class that will be!!

Mary Lou said...

Love it all, especially the horse. You and Gale have turned me into a fitbitter. I'm not sure whether to thank you or not!

Anonymous said...

I love it all too, (and am hoping for a pattern for the cardigan but feigning a lack of pushiness with regard to this :-)))

Sonya Philip said...

Number one Rhinebeck Objective: hang out with you as much as possible. I love your dresses and cardigans.

Ellen Mason said...

Likewise!! Can't wait!

cal said...

ha! i was just going to leave a comment asking if i'd be seeing you this weekend! adorable sweater and dress. can't wait to see what you're wearing to rhinebeck! hot chocolate at 3pm tomorrow, near the big Taste Budd's stand (food court)?

choochooknits said...

this sweater is full of happiness - just like YOU!!! It was so great to see you in person at Rhinebeck...I hope I didn't squeal too loudly when I saw you :o) xoxo

Greenorchid said...

Just found you and really want to follow you but can't find a link as I'm not with goggle + any ideas?
Love that you make clothes and dye wool both I'm hoping to take the plunge with soon. Cass x