ATCs: First thing in the morning

What's the first thing you do in the morning? Are you one that jumps right out of bed to greet a new day? Or, do you hit the snooze button several times? Here are interpretations of morning rituals by this month's ATC artists.

Left: "Hit the SnOOOZzzzz..."
Right: "First thing I see"

Left: "Swimming Laps"
Right: "Take a walk before it gets too hot."

Left: "Once you are able to retire you never have to look at clocks first thing."
Right: "First thing in the morning I write 3 pages of stream-of-consciousness journaling
per Julia Cameron, The Artist's Way."

Above: "Coffee and the News"

My shibori garments in Belle Armoire magazine

Exciting news! Two of my shibori artwear pieces will be featured in an article in the Summer 2011 Belle Armoire magazine.

My shibori bog jacket in Belle Armoire, July 2011.

Shown here is my silk noil Bog Jacket, and the other garment included is my Power of Panthera Leo vest that won Best of Show in the Riberbend Fiber Arts 2010 Challenge.

The article, called "Compliments of the Dye Pot," shows full views and detail photos of both garments, talks about their inspiration, and provides information on the shibori patterns and dye process.

To pre-order this issue with a special Free Shipping offer, click here. Hurry, the offer expires May 25.

Knitting in the Round class rounding the bend

My Knitting in the Round students made amazing progress on their retro cloches after only two class sessions. Here are their works-in-progress. The last class is next week and we'll work on the rosette embellishment and the drawstring.

Retro cloches from my Knitting in the Round class.

Retro Cloche hand knit by Lois.

Lois finished her hat and sent me this photo. She used a row of single crochets for her drawstring. Great job, Lois! This project is full of interesting techniques, so students walk away from this class with many useful knitting techniques that can be used in future projects. It's been a really fun class.

Knit up some Mitts

My Fingerless Mitts—Knitting II class starts next Monday, May 23 at Chattanooga State. It's a 2-session class. (The second session will be determined by the class as the school is closed May 30 for Memorial Day.)

Registration closes at noon on Thursday, May 19.
Call 697-3100 or register on line at Chattanooga State.

The thermometer has dipped into the 50s the past couple of days. Wouldn't you like a pair of hand-knit fingerless gloves for the morning drive to work or a brisk walk with the dog?