The Tunic Bible
Sarah Gunn and Julie Starr
C&T Publishing
112 pages; $29.95, softcover book; $20.99, e-book
Top Seven Reasons The Tunic Bible rocks it
1) Sarah and Julie did the homework for us. There’s a wee bit o’history, there’s a lot o’technique, and on page 45 there are instructions for making a muslin with references for how to do it.
2) The options are endless! From fabric choices to collars and shape. We get to pick and choose the shapes, necklines, length, and shape.
3) The tunic lends itself to any body shape and type with some adjustment (see #1 above.)
4) The tunic has the possibility of being slightly more than a tunic! A longer shirt to pair with leggings or jeans; a short dress and even the maxi dress that is wildly popular right now. This makes the choice of fabrics endless. Batik rayon is gaining popularity with a few of our favorite favorite fabric companies. 
5) Solid color tunics lend themselves to a bit of decoration with ribbons, beads, or to show off that gorgeous necklace you’ve had waiting for a special occasion. Solid silks give the tunic high fashion appeal, think weddings; and the our favorite cotton solids (Kona, Michael Miller, Moda) are fab for every day wear. Think of all the possibilities for quilt show. Oh and hand stitching/hand embroidery is way popular think about adding some to create a personalized look.
6) They’re bringing plaid back! Oh my goodness, it works so well. Two different plaids working together for the good of the tunic. In this case a lighter plaid near the face and a deeper one below. Trés Chic!
7) Last, but certainly not least the directions. Yep, the directions are pretty cool with illustrations that complement the directions well.
8) We said seven but there’s always room for one more. A lot of quilters make garments and this is a great book and pattern to add to the library.
There is an opportunity to win a copy of the book softcover copy in the US, e-book international. We gotta know Q-bies, what is your favorite hard candy? We’ll hit the random number generator and choose a winner on or about October 11th.
UPDATE: Congratulations comment #40 Gail Gosser! You’re the winner of a copy of The Tunic Bible. I will be contacting you by email.
October 3
C&T
Pattern Review
October 4
Cloning Couture
Generation Q Magazine
October 5
Oonaballoona
Featherstitch Avenue
October 6
Allie J
Thanks I Made Them
October 7
Sew Busy Lizzy
Jennuine Design
October 8
Inside The Hem
Girls in the Garden
October 9
Sew Manju
My Love Affair with Sewing
October 10
Evolution of a Sewing Goddess
Creating in the Gap
October 11
House of Pinheiro
The Tunic Bible
Quilt. Sew. Live. Breathe.
COMMENT #1
peppermints !!!
COMMENT #2
Favorite hard candy is peppermint.
COMMENT #3
Hard candy….hmmmm….that’s a tough one….I used to love humbugs….but haven’t had them in years. Life savers used to be in my purse all the time! Love these tunics – they look so elegant!!!
COMMENT #4
Random question for a random number. Peppermints. The red and white candy circles in a clear twisted wrapper.
COMMENT #5
I love Werther’s Originals!! I haven’t had one in a long time (because it can never be just one!), but I now feel the need to run to the store ☺.
COMMENT #6
My favorite hard candy is the coffee flavored ones. I have yet to have one I didn’t like.
COMMENT #7
Licorice jelly bellys–not hard but still my favorite candy!
COMMENT #8
My favorite hard candy are butterscotch disks.
COMMENT #9
peppermints. I’m excited about the book!
COMMENT #10
I like butterscotches!
COMMENT #11
Sweet tarts!
COMMENT #12
ribbon christmas candy
COMMENT #13
Lemon drops
COMMENT #14
Werther’s originals!
COMMENT #15
Butterscotch!
COMMENT #16
the large PeppOmint mints…
COMMENT #17
Love the tunics—don’t eat hard candies! However, if I must play to win, I’ll pick peppermints. Jeff loves them.
COMMENT #18
Root beer barrels!
COMMENT #19
cinnamon hard candies
COMMENT #20
Werther’s Original Caramel Hard Candies.
COMMENT #21
Bali’s Best Coffee Candy. I found them in an Asian food store in the sweets section. Made with real coffee from Indonesia, and it’s just like enjoying a shot of sweet expresso!
COMMENT #22
What does it say that many of us are butterscotch lovers? I love the disks; Butterscotch Life Savers close second. This is a fun twist! Thank you! — ldp
COMMENT #23
Favorite hard candy? Werthers!
COMMENT #24
Really the only hard candy I ever have is peppermints.
COMMENT #25
lemon or lime!
COMMENT #26
Butterscotch
COMMENT #27
I need this book!!
COMMENT #28
Oh, and my favorite hard candy is green apple jolly ranchers!!
COMMENT #29
M&M’s.
COMMENT #30
Werthers!
COMMENT #31
Werther’s Originals
COMMENT #32
any coffee flavor candy!
COMMENT #33
Peppermint!
COMMENT #34
Jolly Ranchers!!! Watermelon or Sour Apple
COMMENT #35
Lemon heads. Thanks for the opportunity
COMMENT #36
hard candy? dude. I don’t even eat hard candy…
Let’s go with those fruit drops my grandma used to carry about in a tin. I have very fond memories of getting one of those every once in a while.
(actually: why don’t I eat those?! hmmm maybe i need to start)
COMMENT #37
Striped peppermint candies!
COMMENT #38
Coffee werther’s are the best — a perfect hint of coffee taste without the caffeine!
COMMENT #39
Peppermint.
COMMENT #40
Favorite hard candy is maple syrup hard candy
COMMENT #41
Jolly Rogers sour cherry!
COMMENT #42
Rockets, as we call them here in Canada — I believe you call them Smarties in the US! Love them whatever they’re called 🙂
COMMENT #43
I haven’t seen them since I was a not-so-wee lass, but they were called Icy Mints.
COMMENT #44
Sugar free Werther’s Originals
COMMENT #45
M&Ms because they have a hard shell and a bit of attitude.
COMMENT #46
Werther’s Originals are definitely my favorite!!!
COMMENT #47
My favorite hard candy is peppermint Life Savers.
COMMENT #48
Brach’s cinnamon disks, followed very closely by butterscotch ( great for sore throats)
COMMENT #49
Favorite hard candy – peppermint! Thanks for the chance to win.
COMMENT #50
Cinnamon disks
COMMENT #51
Good ol’ classic Lifesavers in the multi-color pack. Thank you for the review and the chance to win.
COMMENT #52
Butterscotch disks!
COMMENT #53
Cinnamon hard candy!